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• Intermittent ABS fault 26 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  after driving for 40 minutes for no apparent reason and at the same time the ABS pump starts running. This seems to happen when the brakes are not being operated. Turning the ignition off and waiting a few minutes (the longer the better) and then back on will sometimes reset the unit and turn the pump
• Alfa Romeo 156 4 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  to see if they have come across this problem. Roughly translated that means I will not hear from him again. The problem is quite dangerous as steering and brakes are lost even if speed is low. It only occurs about once per month probably because the car only covers about 4,500 miles per year. Any
• Help- accident last night. 18 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  it removed from where it is now preety soon to avoid huge costs? Any comments appreciated. If i can get the bits off, i should have some mk.2 goodies for sale at very reasonable prices. Good suspension brakes and a few other bits. So drop me an e-mail if interested. Ben Chapman.
• 3 into 2 4 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  point gets nearer and nearer to the cones. Now I have always thought that the jam is caused by cars in the closed off lane having to brake to a standstill(for the reasons above) when they reach the cones. This causing the lane next to them to stop and let them in with the knock-on effect going back
• VW electric windows 24 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  do brakes, clutched, engines, but trim just intimidates me. i just have to look at a trim clip and it breaks apart, everything bends, and the final result looks like it was reassembled by a visually impaired drunkard Failing (1) above, can anybody give me any clues for getting the door trim off
• Dodgy Mk2 Golf Electrics 14 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  the brake lights will come on if you hit the pedal while the engine is off. I'm kind of thinking it could be one of two things. Firstly, the door seals were shot when I bought it which meant that it was leaking water like a sieve - so could it be the damp in the car is making the electrics play up
• Is is a hum or a howl ? 2 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  the way there. On return, whine started at about 20 miles in, lasted 3-4 minutes then stopped without braking; started again 10 miles further and stopped within 1 minute. I'm actually getting quite fond of the noise now, even worrying a bit when it's not there, but am comcerned if it is the start
• Approved BMW 29 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  rating? Also what happens in auto gearboxes when the car is in drive and I have my foot on the brake (say at a junction), if I can see I won't move off again within 5 secs or so I tend to shift to neutral, is this unneccessary. p.s the dealer "volunteered" to do the infamous nickasil engine change
• Vehicle slams into driver's testing office 5 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  . The man was attempting to pass his driving re-examination when he lost control of his car. "(The incident began) as he was reversing into a parking spot," explained Constable Marc Chateau of the Saanich RCMP. "I believe he hit the gas instead of the brake pedal at which time the car he was driving
• What happened next..? 14 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  of them having sandwiches and a cup of tea. As the traffic passed the entrance to a garage, a car coming from the opposite direction suddenly cut across in front of the van without signalling, and pulled into the garage forecourt. The van had to jam on its brakes, and all the men in the back of the van
• Easy - question for beginners 12 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  . brake briefly locks before freeing itself. This may be OK but in case it's not, apart from a blast of WD 40, what's the answer ? (three year old Megane). Any rookie who, in the opinion of one of our many experts, answers correctly, will be promoted - at least in my reading of his or her future posts
• Simple but perplexing!! 4 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  wheels any ideas on keeping these in tip-top condition? I am not going anywhere near kerbs when parking!! There seems to be an accumulation of stubborn brake dust appearing on them. I'd also be interested to hear any recommendations on waxing products (preferably easy to use ie. no effort needed
• is there Lexus LS , very reliable alternative? 2 Jul 2022 (Forum)
  is my Gs have 4 piston brake calipers in front not sure how many brake caliper pistons have LS , and i know ls have air suspention it should be way better compared to old leaky shocks from my GS... i also would like car to be faster than gs 450h hybrid is around 5.9 seconds from 0 - 60
• Audi S5 - Chirping Audi S5 4 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  between the crankshaft and the clutch drive plate so ordered a new one of those. But guess what    If I spray Brake Cleaner towards the clutch module, no change in noise. If I spray Brake Cleaner through the crankshaft sensor access hole in the transmission so
• Diesel - Engine tuning the truth 7 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  Hi people I did think this was an honest website but things I have read about remapping/ engine tuning are all wrong . If you have used a good Remapper then the file will not brake your car , so do a little digging into the company you would like to use , find out WHO they get their files from (50
• Nissan X-Trail - Dealer hiding MoT Advisories 10 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  advised me the rear brakes were dangerously low and needed urgent attention. I felt this was a little strange as I had only done around 2,000 miles since I purchased the car. I replaced the rear pads myself, and indeed they were very low. A year after buying the car, it was due it's next MoT
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1999 1.8 Courier van instrument/electrical problem 7 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I'm driving. The full beam, fuel heater coil, brake warning and ABS lights have all been affected but at random and sometimes two at a time. They are not glowing fully e.g. if I pull on the handbrake when the brake warning lamp is lit then it doubles in brightness. I wasn't too worried about
• Long distance commute - car choice 19 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  in at the last minute to save queueing. However if they cant they slow down and even stop causing a severe domino effect with sometimes heavy braking and stop start motoring. Last week this happened and I stopped safely in a blaze of sudden brake lights as everybody jammed the anchors on. I looked in the mirror
• Renault Megane Dynamique 1.9dC1 16 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  still under Warranty - turbo replaced. Warranty expires September 2006 November 2006. Excessive oil consumption (3 ltrs every 2000 miles), Significant Brake Failure, decline in engine power. Vehicle mileage 64,571. - Vacuum Pump replaced March 2007. Excessive oil consumption (3 ltrs every 2000
• 2004 Megane 1.5 dCi 100 24 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  . You could fit another passenger in there... 9. Overall fit and finish is good, a huge improvement on previous Renaults. 10. Awesome brakes. 11. CD player and leather steering wheel. 12. Refined at motorway speed - useful in France. Things I don't like: 1. Ride a bit fidgety on those fat 17