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Problematic '04 mondeo 18 Aug 2006 (Forum)
mounts have been replaced Battery failed at 20k miles Serpantine belt and tensioner replaced Rear brake calipers locking on Hand brake cable failure Front and rear disks needing replacing after less than 30K (seems a bit soon!) Clutch failure clutch hydraulics failure Ingition barrell collapse -
Skoda Fabia Problems and Dealer Attitude 8 Apr 2004 (Forum)
hi, bought a skoda fabia 1.4 comfort in august 2003. 51 reg, 12000 on the clock. after about 2 months the power steering failed. blamed ona faulty sensor, and fixed under warranty. after 3 months we found that after standing overnight the rear brakes bind, break free when reversing off -
K Reg Astra, Overheated, now what? 29 Oct 2002 (Forum)
confused as had been topped up in the last month, and definately wasy beyond it's normal consumption. Also have no reason to suspect a leak. However, left the car for 20 mins anf topped up with Oil. Turned over and all was fine, no more smoke, temp fine, quite happy. Except, now the brake fluid -
Renault Kangoo - Central locking cycling 19 Jul 2021 (Forum)
My Kangoo central locking has taken to cycling off and on in spaits even with ignition off and key out, it used only to do this when i was driving and applied the brakes. would anyone help me to locate a likely offending component to replace.? thanks, Mike. -
Tail lights. 22 Dec 2019 (Forum)
There are loads of fancy tail lights around, led clusters and indicators that sort of creep along. My car has led indicators and they started playing up...£300 sir...luckily they are behaving at the moment. Saw a Mercedes this morning with blinding tail and brake led style arrangements -
Peugeot 207 - electrical fault 23 Apr 2017 (Forum)
Can anyone help me. My wife's 207 as just started to have a mind of its own. The wipers and head lights are always on although they are turned off. The heater don't work. Oil light on and it's got a brake fault on the dash. Any ideas thanks in advance. -
honda jazz 1.3 s - auto headlights 16 Jul 2016 (Forum)
the auto headlights on this model are way to sensitive coming on when no normal driver would put them on they can not be turned off only when the hand brake is applied .can this annoying feature be turned off by going into the cars electronics . best regards phil -
Ford Mondeo Estate - Airbag warning light 10 Nov 2015 (Forum)
The airbag warning light on the dashboard has come on and stays on. I am aware that this is cause for the car to fail the MOT. There has been no reason for this light to come on, no sudden braking etc. (It has done 160,000 miles on a 60 plate). Can anybody advise? -
Vauxhall Corsa D - Can anyone help identify this connector? 20 Apr 2015 (Forum)
Hi, I've jus bought a used Vauxhall Corsa which has this connector in place in the trim behind the hand brake - can anyone tell me what it is? Thanks, Andy https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4287612/Car%20phone.JPG -
bmw 1 series - tramlining 14 Aug 2014 (Forum)
I bought a 1 series bmw diesel back in may, my 1 concern is the terrible tramlining it suffers on many of the b roads i travel on sometimes under braking even vearing of line if the surface is uneven aswell , it runs on 225-45 17S is this a common occurence and is there any cure ? -
vauxhall astra cdti 150 - engine light on after changing alternator 6 Dec 2013 (Forum)
Hi all. Just changed alternator and now engine lights on. Done accelerator and foot brake press and im getting the following codes on dash; 10008 10021 62102 38008 Any ideas people? -
Fiesta (97) rear hub nut torque settings 17 Nov 2012 (Forum)
Please can somebody help! I am changing brakes on my fiesta 1997 and do not know the rear hub nut torque settings! I do have a torque wrench any help would be very appreciated! Mike. -
vauxhall corsa 04 plate - indicator not working 17 Jan 2012 (Forum)
indicator not working on drivers side front and back, got new bulbs checked connections checked fuse box all other lights working, headlights brake lights near side indicator etc, all ok any other suggestions thanks rob. -
KIA Carens (2003 - 2006) - 2005 2.0 Lt How to change Engine Oil Filter 2 Apr 2011 (Forum)
Can any body tell me how to change engine oil filter on Kia Carens 2Lt .The filter is under the brake master cylinder? -
Mitsubishi Shogun/Pajero (1991 - 1999) - 98 2.8 ABS Light 24 May 2009 (Forum)
ABS light permanently light on 1998 2.8TD Shogun LWB. Brakes seem fine. Have been advised that sensor maybe dirty. What do I do? Any ideas what might be causing it? -
Where can one purchase a fog light 23 Apr 2009 (Forum)
hello boys n girls....where can i purchase a foglight in london tomorrow,ive tried halfords and local shops to no avail.halfords only do brake light with dickies ,im after one of them ones you see on a import,thanks in advance... -
Citroen Berlingo Multispace (1998 - 2010) - 02 1.9D bleeping 29 Sep 2008 (Forum)
I get an intermittent single beep even when the key is not in the ignition. I have checked all the oil brake fluid levels etc.and do not have any warning lights. Any ideas Pete -
Peugeot 406 managment light 15 Apr 2007 (Forum)
Noticed over the last couple of weeks that my 1996 Peugeot 406 1.9TD executive, when coasting downhill that the engine management light comes on. As soon as i touch the brakes or accelerator the light goes out. Had no problems with the engine, no strange noises and pulls fine. Any ideas? -
Vauxhall vectra 'check' light 3 Sep 2006 (Forum)
Hi, i have an automatic vectra and everytime i start my engine, the 'CHECK' light on the lcd display comes on. When i press on the brake/clutch pedal it goes out?! Can anyone tell me if this is right or not. The car drives fine and have no problems otherwise. Thankyou -
Audi Service Interval 16 Aug 2006 (Forum)
The 2001 Audi A4 is a clever car it tells on the display(spanner icon) the time/miles to its next service. But how does it know when oil, filters, brake fluid etc., have been changed? And what does it mean when the display shows 'dashes' for time and miles not any figures? Brian