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  • Chrysler Grand Voyager 2000 3.3 Auto - Bad misfire 18 Jun 2013 (Forum)
    Car is on LPG and Petrol. Will suddenly start misfiring on at least two cylinders in both petrol and LPG mode. Codes read P0201 and P0206  injector circuit open cylinder 1 and then the same for cylinder 6. Garage fitted new injectors and while the car was stripped down new plugs, leads
  • 1998 ford fiesta zetec - mk4 fiesta zetec missing 28 May 2012 (Forum)
    if with the extra load on the engine it is missing (spluttering). I have checked the spark plugs recently and they seem ok, Could it be the leads?? Any advice would be gratefully appreciated.
  • peugeot 306 xsi 1999 - 306 xsi non starter 11 Feb 2012 (Forum)
    had a flat battery this morning its be on its way out so invested in a new one after work fitted but the car will not start just turns over and over and i have no idea where to start i did use jump leads to get it running this morning and it started straight away since fitting
  • MB 1.8 C class Komp.petrol auto - Which fuel 10 Oct 2011 (Forum)
    with super instead of premium u/leaded occasionly?Or would this be a waste of "bite the bullet" money? I only do about 6000 per annum mileage.
  • Peugeot 306 'P' reg - No signs of life 27 May 2011 (Forum)
    input a 4-digit code) Would not start from jump leads and would not bump start. Any ideas as to what this might be?   Pug 306 -  'P' reg -   1.4 petrol
  • corsa b 1.4 8v 97 - running very rough and missing 11 May 2011 (Forum)
    a known good coil pack and leads, removed and cleaned the egr valve, but no difference, can anybody help please ? 
  • bmw 318d - legal cover on 7 day policy 9 Mar 2011 (Forum)
    having bought a 10 plate bmw 318d,10 days ago,i have been unfortunate to have been hit from behind on my first day in the car,a 4/4 landrover ran into the back leading to caving in of the back and boot i was on 7 day cover from bmw which i now find does not cover the legal costs
  • Ford Focus - intermidiate misfire and loss of power 3 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    Yesterday while motorway driving we noticed that our focus would on the odd occation misfire and loose power for about 10 - 20 seconds. This would happen in a varity of gear ratio's. Im going to change the plugs and HT leads, but have heard about the coil pack might be at fault ? Also noticed
  • Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - 05 1.2 Flat battery 15 Feb 2010 (Forum)
    I have a 55 plate Corsa 1.2 and the battery is always flat. I know Ive been told to replace it but is there something else which causes a flat battery as opposed to the obvious battery replacement?. I have been having to use jump leads to start it recently, even after a good run the car wont start
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2002 1.8 Oil leaks 27 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    it lead to long term damage to engine or any components (if I keep the oil topped up)?
  • Vauxhall Astra H (2004 - 2009) - 06 1.6 Poor starting Intermittently 21 Aug 2009 (Forum)
    ideas? The intermittent thing leads me towards a sensor or something, rather than any regular service item? Cheers Dave
  • Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - 02 1.2 16v won't start. Clicking noise heard 11 Aug 2009 (Forum)
    Hi, my 2002 Renault Clio 1.2 16v won't start. It stopped working yesterday, sounded like the battery had gone. Replaced the battery today, but now I can only hearing and clicking noise. Tried bump starting and tried jump leads but neither has worked. Elec windows and lights are still working
  • Nissan Maxima QX (1994 - 1999) - 97 3.0 cd changer 5 Jul 2009 (Forum)
    Can anyone tell me which sony 10 cd changer I need for my qx 3 litre v6 auto as it is missing from this car. all leads and head unit are in situ and radio works fine but the radio hanbook doesnt specify which radio ive got nor is there a model number on it,(other than sony) will any sony disc
  • Renault Megane (1996 - 1998) - 97 1.6 High Revs and misfire 15 May 2009 (Forum)
    I have a Renault megane 8v which revs up on its own , I have checked all the vacumm hoses extra and cant find any split. The car also seems to have a miss fire on number 4 pot, I have checked the coil's, plug and ht leads and compression tested but all are fine. Any suggestions and advise
  • Mercedes Benz A-Class W169 (2005 - ) - 05 1.7 misfire on no 2 cylinder 24 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    This petrol merc has a misfire on no 2 cylinder, compression is good, coil packs and plug leads all good. using the laptop all seems to function as it should but it counts the misfires and then puts the management light on. The local wizboys are stumped ,and now we have removed the head to check
  • Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 01 1.8 Coolant temperature sensor 17 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    to start and lumpy when cold, but fine when warmed up. Leads, plugs, battery etc look OK. Temperature guage reads OK.
  • Renault Scenic (1999 - 2003) - Fix it or trade it? 20 Mar 2008 (Forum)
    Our v reg scenics back in the garage again. Last year the water pump bearing seized which cost 800 for new pump/cam belt , this week it started running rough and garage have checked spark plugs.ht leads, distributer cap which are all ok but theres low pressure in 4th cylinder so they think its
  • Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 2000 2.0L auto estate - hesitation/judder. 5 Mar 2008 (Forum)
    hi all. im after some advice on my mondeo estate, 2.0L auto 2000 W reg. whilst driving i can feel a hesitating/ judder, this can also be felt on tick over. i have had the spark plugs changed, also the HT leads, also the fuel filter, but its still doing it. any advice would be gratefully received
  • Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - Zetec 1.25 misfire 28 Oct 2007 (Forum)
    I have a 1.25 zetec that when warmed up misfires when you initially press the throttle when stood still but then clears. But if you try and drive it misfires under load .Whan I first got it it misfired on tick over so I changed the usual plugs, leads and the coil pack, which cured the misfire
 

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