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• 306 HDi - interior fan runs constantly 20 May 2004 (Forum)
  Hello I have recently bought a 2000W 306 (2.0HDi GLX with climate control a/c). A couple of questions. First - all the time ignition is switched on (either 1st or 2nd position) the interior heater fan is running slowly, its only quiet and comes from the passenger footwell/airbag/glovebox area
• Mass Air Flow Meter - Vauxhall Vectra, Help 20 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Just had the car in the garage for some diagnostics. They have found the Mass Air Flow sensor to be giving a faulty reading. The problem with the car was sometimes when started up it would run under powered for a few miles then cure itself. Sometimes it would run fine from startup, others
• Toyota RAV4 - Toyota rav 4 t180 run flat tyres problem 13 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  of equipment. We spent about two hours in the toyota branch and they are unable to find any branch in the uk to change flat run tyre. After long discussion in the branch the advisors unable o find any solution, suggesting me to call all toyota branches to find out if they have facilities to change the tyre
• small cheap reliable run around advice 26 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  hi am looking for a smallish cheap car to run and insure and tax which is reliable. Needs to have room for a pram and maybe up to two dogs. I haven't had  a car for years so have no idea. Budget is around £4,000 I like the Hyundai i20 and the i30 the Toyota
• 2013 Ford Fusion - 1.6L ecoboost running on 2 cylinders 2 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Hello, Trying to get some ideas... Replaced water pump and timing belt on my daughter's 1.6L ecoboost, 2013 Focus... Timing tools were used, procedures followed. engine starts but only runs on cylinders 3 and 4. P0301 and 0302 and random misfire codes as well as low fuel pressure codes
• Renault Scenic - Diesel vs Petrol - Fairly specific scenario 12 May 2012 (Forum)
  I know the conventional wisdom is that unless you do >10,000 miles, you're better off with a petrol car, especially for short runs. However, I'm after an MPV like a scenic, if the initial car cost is the same, then all I can see are savings by getting a diesel, especially if I go for one
• ctiroen xsara picasso 2.0lt hdi - cold starting problem 23 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  My 2lt hdi citroen xsara picasso is hard to start when amb. temp is cold. The engine has to be cranked over many times before it starts and in extreamly cold conditions it appears to start and run on three cylinders for 5 to10 seconds before running normally. Apart from the bad
• zzr600E1 1994 - running problems 13 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  Hi there, everythings in order with the fuel lines etc, but surely if there was a problem with fueling and air why would the bike run fine in 1,2,3 gears, thats what I can't get my head around, could the prob be with the spark plugs/coils ??? in 4,5,6 gears the engine would be under more
• vw sharan TDI - diesel running problems 30 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  my sharan diesel is running badly. at low revs its fine but when i ask for full throttle the turbo comes in and out. i found a small hole in the waste gate vacume pipe and have since changed this. the waste gate linkage seems to move ok. its not seized. i have had a new air mass fitted and its
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - 05 1.4 Exhaust system light with rough running 10 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, as the title suggests I have a MkV Golf 1.4 FSi and the exhaust system warning light is lit (not flashing). I am under the impression that this could mean a lambda probe problem, however the engine is running quite rough at idle. Could anybody shed any light onto what could potentially be wrong
• Recommendations for crash pad Hi Fi / TV 15 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  Morning All, My best mate had just bought a crash pad close to his new job and was seeking some recommendations as to how to run a minimal set up for DVDs and MP3 music. He intends buying a decent TV, but wanted to run DVDs and MP3 straight from his laptop. He would need a decent amp
• Audi A4 (1995 - 2000) - 98 1.9 cat/ turbo 16 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  hi all ,ive a a4 tdi engine code afn ,i replaced the engine due to the turbo running on engine oil , i sourced a engine from a running car 78000 miles, engine starts perfectly ,just no boost , all the sencors are off old engine so work ,when the mecahnic came yesterday ,he said that it could
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.6 running on 3 cylinders 15 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  hi guys got a 1999 astra mk4 1.6 16v which is running on 3 cylinders, on removal of the spark plug one of them was covered in oil which is obviously causing the problem, as you look under the bonnet its the one farest right, that however is the end on my mechanical knowledge :-( what causes
• Chrysler Voyager (1997 - 2001) - 2001 3.3 misfire 14 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  engine runs perfect when in park and can be revved up, but as soon as a load is put on the engine it starts to mess around. travelling along the road it will sometimes run ok but then when acceleration occurs it will missfire until a cruising speed is reached and the throttle is eased off
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - 00 2.0 runs but low power/ cuts out 15 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I have an astra 2.0 dti and the problem has been getting steadily worse. It starts fine but one it has warmed up the emmisions and cooling lights come on, the rev counter drops to nothing and loses power. It will still run but there is hardly any power there and other times it will just cut out
• 'Born to run' at 125 mph 29 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  A DRIVER (aged 21, but unamed) watched a DVD of rock star Bruce Springsteen while doing 125mph on a motorway. The Boss?s hit Born to Run was playing when cops stopped the Renault Clio in the fast lane near Tours, western France. An officer said: "He said he had a long drive to Paris
• Honda Civic UK (2001 - 2005) - Car buying advise 2 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  prove a better option in the long run, we're looking for something that cheaper to run/maintain and reliable. It'll mainly be run around town as a second car. Thanks.
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2 lt TDCi - Stopped running won't re-start. 23 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, Got a 2 lt TDCi amd have had no problems until last night. I started the car and it made a slight knocking noise and then cut out, it sounded like it was running on one or two cylinders, it turns over but won;t start and the heater glow plug warning light stays on. Thanks
• Renault Scenic (1996 - 1998) - 1998 1.6 - misfire 17 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  this started after the car went in for a service; the car seemed to be missing as I drove away. The mechanic said that there was a plug lead not fitted properly and all was OK until now (a few months ago)........the car starts and runs fine but after a normal run if I have to stop for a short time
• Volkswagen Golf II (1983 - 1992) - Series 1 - Running Temperature 19 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Hey guys i have a golf mk2 series 1, its a sweeet little runner, only 32,000 on the clock I am just concerned that it is running tooo hot? The needle comes up quicky to 90degrees (right on the light) then............. it hovers between going over it sometimes so the whole needle is past the light