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• VW Starting Problems 27 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  been raining and they go to start it, it is extremely reluctant to fire up ? engine turns over and sounds as if the battery is flat (even though they have their foot on the clutch whilst it?s turning and have pumped the accelerator to the floor once to activate the automatic choke) and are not touching
• Rover 414i Rusting/Split Spark Plugs. 22 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  , pouring engine oil down? [2] 4) Compression on No 2 is 90. Good or Bad? [1] 1 & 3. No 4 is Helicolied and will remain untouched for ever. ;-) [2] Beyond the Aluminium/Iron rust battery interface there must be some something else. 6 months for plugs to rust in solid is crazy. [4] [3] Ok Q3 isn't
• Primera Starting problem 5 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  to move up and down ok. I checked that all plugs had a spark, although I used No.1 HT lead to test them all, so unsure if the other HT leads are ok. I then connected jump leads up incase the battery had a dry cell, still no luck. I could also smell petrol, i.e, I assume it's getting through
• More headlamp-related problems 27 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  headlamo connectors, the plastic has melted slightly round the earth lead. I have tried taking a direct earth feed from the headlight to the battery negative - no difference. The poor old girl is worth peanuts, so I don't really want to spend a fortune at the main dealer getting this sorted (if indeed
• Toyota Prius plug in 2017 - Very quick review 7 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  has regenerative braking to recharge batteries when slowing.  Needless to say whisper quiet on electric and even on petrol only very noisy when accelerating hard.  Good ride too and light steering - possibly too light - no doubt there's a setting for it somewhere! Plenty of kit: radar
• G-Wiz no parking or congestion charges 10 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  in just a year. By the end of next year, however, old-tech lead-acid batteries will be overtaken by lithium-ion or other technology which has four times as much ?energy density?. This will enable electric powered vehicles to run at speeds of up to 75mph and travel 100 miles before re-charging is needed
• Zafira 1.9CDTI SRi - cutting out while driving! HELP 14 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  , not when going over bumps, turning a direction or putting my foot down its completely random. It does this hot and cold and on motorways or driving 30mph and also when in idle just ticking over it just stalls by itself. Ive noticed sometimes when its playing up the trip screen says ' battery
• servicing by numbers-which is best? 3 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  on the clock. It has been serviced as recommended. I have used about 3 litres of the top up oil. The engine is as sweet as a nut. Starts first time every time and does not blow any smoke except when accelerating hard. It has original exhaust, clutch, battery etc and all in all is a very good car still. On top
• Peugeot 308 - Peugeot 308, 2010 Petrol 1.6l Noisy fan 24 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  . Then took it back to the garage who checked on the fuse box with a tester and it started to glow.....not sure whatever it means. Also, the mechanic disconnected the connection between battery and fan and fan did not stop, mechanic thinks it should stop if it were a temp sensor error. Mechanic now says
• Salesmen - Why do they exist 7 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  After a good deal of internet searching the Citroen C£ Aircross appeared to meet all the above so on a wet Friday afternoon went for a look at the Feel spec The petrol 130 has enough power and torque The car in the showroom had the battery disconected thus could not look in the boot
• Salesmen - Why do they exist 5 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  a good deal of internet searching the Citroen C£ Aircross appeared to meet all the above so on a wet Friday afternoon went for a look at the Feel spec The petrol 130 has enough power and torque The car in the showroom had the battery disconected thus could not look in the boot. Went to look
• BMW E39 535i - glitches 24 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  Hi,   First up, apols if similar has been posted elsewhere. 1998 BMW E39 535i (silver). Was originally father-in-law's car and so 1 owner since new, 100K miles only. Had been stored for 2 years but 2 months ago I replaced the battery, got an oil change/engine
• Toyota - Estima 1996, 2.2 3CT-E engine. Diesel fault. 29 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  hard when full. Battery OK, everthing else electrical works, engine turns OK. Diesel in pump, but not at injectors. Diesel at solenoid cut-out valve (and the filter under it is clean). Easy Start in air-intake makes engine fire - but won't carry on without the Easy Start. Denso computer 89661-28580
• Ford Modeo 2003 - Intermittent dashboard fault 28 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  I bought my car in May 2004 and up until the last year it has needed nothing more than tyres, spark plugs, a battery etc.  The usual stuff. It has 130,000 on the clock.  Since January the car has been in and out of the garage with a variety
• Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost 125bhp - Focus 1.0 Ecoboost Problems 31 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  called out RAC, when they arrived they checked battery and starter motor, all ok. There was no water in my expansion bottle and told me my engine was jammed with water, they towed it off to main dealer. It took them 2 weeks just to look at my car, they told me they could find any fault and were sending
• Fiat 500 Panda 1.1 Active 56 Plate - Throttle Control Problem and Central Locking 24 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  . NOTE; No Engine Management Light shows when the engine revs up and down. Central Locking Problem.... I have replaced the batteries on this one key provided with central locking..It doesn`t work when trying to use the central locking system on the vehicle..Told by dealership that a Fiat
• ford fiesta 1.25 zetec T reg - over revs but not stalling or power loss 2 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  . But if im driving along as normal and gear change from 3 to 4 etc, revs DROP for a split second.  Ive tried an ECU reset about five times now and still the same (i cant find appropriate fuse so just been disconnecting the battery)  so i disconnected the VSS (triangle plug thing that sits
• Ford Focus Zetec Climate '05 55 - Trade In Problem Before Picking Up New Car 8 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  there for the rest of its life. My problem is, as sods law dictates, that as I was driving home in my "old" car, the check engine light came on, and has stayed on. There is no difference in the way it drives or performs so I hope its nothing major. Its also not long had a new alternator and battery (about 2k
• Ford Fiesta MKIV 1.25 Zetec S - Master cylinder replaced now erratic idling!! 14 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  forgot to mention was, when putting on new master cylinder i had the battery out completely overnight. i have noticed that there is a gentle hissing sound around the servo when the engine is running but i cannot feel/see any leaks of air. Thoughts and ideas are greatly appreciated as i am
• FIAT Punto - Sale of Goods Act claim - advice needed 10 May 2011 (Forum)
  and some other bits (brakes, battery, coolant temperature sensor), plus the VAT, I spent nearly £800, which did smart a bit, to say the least.  I wanted the car to last and be reliable though for my wife to use for commuting to work. Three months and about 4,000 miles after purchase