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• Vauxhall/Opel/Holden Astra G / Mk 4 / TS - Cooling system warning light (Coolant temp sensor) 18 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  for the old and new sensor when it arrives. The connector has a really nice 4.98V across the pins, the ground has good continuity to the negative battery terminal. My cheap OBD2 reader didn't pick anything up (KWP2000 protocol). This car does not do the 'pedal test' nor the 'paperclip test'. I
• Volvo V50. 05 plate - Anti skid message brake failure, immobilser activa 30 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  today they checked battery for load etc and alternator all appeared ok. Would welcome any advice Many thanks Rachel
• Peugeot 407 SW - 1.6HDi No Power, Black Smoke 18 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Hi I have the above vehicle and am having a few issues, here is the story: I bought the car as a non runner, after towing the vehicle home I put a new battery on it and it started first time!!!!  However when driving it had no power under 2500-3000 revs.  After a few days
• Mile Muncher Required: Used 2nd Car. 5 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Hi all, I posted in 2012 asking for advice on buying something to replace my C220cdi Blue Ef. In the end I opted for a Freelander 2  which I have fallen in love with (despite battery issues) but recent job changes have left me needing a 2nd car. My job has changed and I've
• Peugeot 306 TD Phase 2 1997 - Peugeot 306 TD Phase 2 - Starting problems 7 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  , did this by listening out for it. Can hear an audiable click. Changed the battery for a Bosch 600+ Crank Amp Changed fuel filter and seal Cleaned the fuel strainer in the tank, did notice a large build up of dirt in on the strainer Fixed what seemed to be a small
• Mazda MX-5 Mk1 1997 - Heated rear window wiring 10 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  block to go for, i.e. 4-pin, 5-pin, etc. I'm also wondering what rating of cable I'll need for the job. There's an existing female connector just behind the passenger seatbelt post, then there are 2 'spare' connectors by the battery in the boot; one white/opaque with wiring of 1-2 mm thickness
• Peugeot 106 diesel 1997 - Front brakes sticking - Need help desperately 29 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  , tyres and battery (had to to keep my job – I only use it to get to work). Given I will only get scrap value if I sell it now, I am trying to get it through the summer, with the hope of doing one more winter before giving in. It is a great little car in every other respect and has only minimal
• 1999 R reg Chrysler Grand Voyager 3.3 LE LPG - Chrysler Grand Voyager 3.3 LE LPG help wanted... 10 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  I have read the previous posts about immobiliser problems and dash circuit boards going on these models.  MerlinTec, Simon, has provided spot on expert advice on many occasions - perhaps someone with his know how can advise me on my predicament. The battery went flat over Christmas
• Suggestions for a motorvan. 12 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  ,heating types , satellite, leisure batteries sizes Anyone out there who can spare the time to answer any of these questions or offer advise We would be very grateful.
• Milked at dawn - `bring it in at 8.30 sir`... 25 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  So we can squeeze every teat possible (from the battery to the big ends) - to extract your money... You may feel you are a bit of a bull - or at least one of those rangy looking steers frisking about on Rawhide.. but no, you`re a milk cow, as soon as you are detected on dealer `radar
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 01 1.6 Driver door wont unlock by key or remote 29 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  it was the battery on the key. Anyway, here are my symptoms: All doors locked - key does not unlock driver door or any other doors. - remote does not unlock driver door but all passanger doors unlock. So I crawl in and manually unlock the driver door. From the inside I can lock/unlock all doors by manually
• Nissan Almera (1995 - 2000) - 98 Keyfob problem. opening with key sets off alarm 4 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, A few months ago my 98 Almera GTi key fob started playing up. I bought 2 new ones no more than a year or two prior and am sure they're not the problem, either one produced the same results, one of which is the spare I never used and thus, I assume, the battery in it should be fine? Anyway
• Auction bargains - No V5 21 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  shopping' look at BCA Newcastle yesterday, and saw some good bargains, but sorry didn't take notes for a detailed report. My Focus is still a going well. and is still on original exhaust, clutch, battery, starter motor, alternator etc. Apart from regular servicing, tyres and brakes, the only bills i've
• Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - 2003 1.5 DCI Electrical problems 26 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  on the dash coming on, but interestingly no CD player or clock would work. This implied to me that perhaps the battery was flat. After sitting for 1/2 hour the car still wouldn't start. I had to be recovered, so it has now gone back to this dealer, AGAIn! The recovery mechanic seemed to think
• SAAB 9-3 (1998 - 2002) - 02 2.2Tid diesel starting problems 24 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  ago it failed to start on the level. I had it taken to local Saab dealer with whom I have now spent a lot of money with them - seemingly to no avail as yet since , having driven the car back from them , it is completely failing to start despite vigorous churning with fully charged battery. Yes
• Scrapyard refunds 18 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  , but only when I got home noticed the metal bracket is slightly bigger by about 8mm and so it will not fit into the original holes and still have clearance of the battery. I am going to remove the bracket from the new and old ones and swap them - I'll have to angle grind the rivets away then substitute
• cavalier diesel 3 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  the starter and jump started the car so we could bring it home. We got the starter off but could't get the solenoid to operate using leads from a battery. A starter was sourced at a local yard and prior to putting it on the car I tried to test it. I couldnt get the solenoid to operate. I then noticed a small
• Pug 306 HDi Fuel Problems - HELP! 21 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  - PreHeating or PostHeating Control 0201 - Cylinder No 1 injector or circuit - Open circuit or short to Ground/Battery The car is still not running. It sounds like the roughest post-war eastern bloc tractor you could imagine. The circuit has been tested and is not open. Neither my Indy garage nor Peugeot
• Every 3,000 miles 28 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  tank and replenish if necessary?the tank should never be allowed to be less than half-full of fluid nor closer than \ in. to the bottom of the filler opening?using only genuine Lockheed brake fluid. Top up battery with distilled water. Add oil to carburetter dashpot. Every 3,000 Miles Drain engine
• Golf Mk3 1.8 Misfire under load 20 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Hi Board, Hopefully an expert here can help me, my 96 Golf 1.8 is driving me insane (and emptying my wallet!) Here's the story. Over the winter the car has had problems starting in the morning. The battery is strong, but it sometimes took up to 3 or 4 minutes of cranking to get it to splutter