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Ford escort 1.8 TDI 1999 - Diesel engine problems 14 Feb 2015 (Forum)
I bought this estate car about a year ago. Wonderful, except always idled too fast. Otherwise perfect. Now, suddenly, the motor won't stop when switched off, but continues to run on raggedly. Help please anyone? -
astra 1.6 auto x reg - astra 1.6 auto 2000 temp sensors 8 Feb 2015 (Forum)
Can anyone tell me the location of the temp sensor/s that controll the radiator fan.The fan runs constantly. It's on my atra 1.6 auto x reg 2000 ..Thankyou -
2006 1.2 6V polo - Fuel System parts identification 13 Jan 2015 (Forum)
Hello, Iv been having some issues getting my 1.2 polo to run, appears to be overfuelling and not firing! If anyone could tell me what these compoents are called and their function it would be greatly appreciated! http -
isuzu trooper 3.0td swb - fuel issues air in system? 31 Dec 2014 (Forum)
hi just bought a 98' trooper 3.0td trouble holding fuel up runs great then nothing cuts out trouble starting back up needs priming then eventually starts then goes again any ideas or help please -
Diesel scrappage scheme 22 Dec 2014 (Forum)
http://classics.honestjohn.co.uk/news/general-news/2014-12/hundreds-of-classic-diesels-could-be-crushed-if-new-scrappage-scheme-goes-ahead Hope owners will be fully compensated if this happens. Some of these are classics now worth several thousand pounds. Some people are running them -
BMW 3 Series - Diesel or Petrol? 24 Oct 2014 (Forum)
For the past ten years I have run BMW 3 series all of them diesels. I have had no problems with any of the engines whatsoever! With the adverse publicity about diesel emissions is it time to consider a petrol fuelled BMW when I change in the near future? -
VW T2 Westfalia 1976 - VW T2 engine problems 21 Sep 2014 (Forum)
Hello, I have the above vehicle that runs like a dream until you come to a stop,thats when the engine cuts out. It will start stright away,but at the next set of lights it cuts out again. Please help!! -
Reccomend a car for my son aged 27. 19 May 2014 (Forum)
My son is a magician and needs an economical car with a large carrying capacity. He currently runs a Honda Jazz but wants something a bit bigger (capacity) to carry his stage stuff. He drives about 25k miles a year. Any reccomendations - budget up to £10k? -
Ford Fiesta - Ford Fiesta Radio Code 5 May 2014 (Forum)
Hi, We recently bought a Ford Fiesta and made the mistake of leaving the lights on, running the battery flat and now -
2012 Honda Civic SE - Lack of spare wheel 9 Jan 2014 (Forum)
Could I use the space saver wheel from a Honda Accord Type V which ran on 16" 205 50 R16's On the Civic which runs on 16" 205 55 R16's as a get me home solution? -
Ford Fiesta - Keycode retrival 19 Sep 2013 (Forum)
Hello, Bought an old fiesta from an old neighbour. Have got it up and running and street legal. If anyone could provide the keycode for the radio (m026428) I'd be grateful. The original unit (3000) has been changed to a 5000. The keycode in the log book must refer to the original as its -
BMW 5 Series E60 - Spare wheel 12 Sep 2013 (Forum)
I have been offered a genuine 17" BMW space saver spare wheel for my 520d which has 225/50/17 run flat tyres. However the space saver tyre is from a BMW 3 series....will it fit my 5 series? Thanks -
Parking near Stansted 8 Sep 2013 (Forum)
Looking for somewhere for two days at the end of this month. Anyone know if the residential areas nearby are no-go areas/unethical? Or shall I just book through parkatmyplace? The flight is at 0500 on a Sun, so not sure if local buses will be up and running to take me from wherever I park -
1996 - Rover800 18 May 2013 (Forum)
I haverecently purchased my rover 800 n reg (1996). Runs like a dream with no problems until my srs came on and has not gone out since. Now it has failed the m.o.t . Has anyone got any soluion to this problem. I have been searching for information regarding this but can not find any solutions. -
rover 800 - my naivety 20 Apr 2013 (Forum)
My v reg 800 sterling, cost pennies to buy, and now has 108,000 on the clock, is the 2.5 KV6 and runs on lpg and hasn't missed a beat in 4 years and 40K.When i read of others with modern diesels, and the cost in general of modern cars, their dpf problems etc I despair. Any thoughts? -
jaguar x-type 2.2td - starting 21 Feb 2013 (Forum)
having a problem intermittently with starting . it will start, however will not keep running . after a few seconds just cuts out. i have changed filters but to no avail. any ideas. ??? it will go however after leaving it for a while and going back 20 mins later. i,m totally baffled. -
Peugeot 406 2.1 TD - Difficulty starting engine 19 Feb 2013 (Forum)
Recently after changing the glow plugs which cured the major starting problem I now find that when cold it will start up for a second and cut out again, perhaps two or three times and then run properly, any suggestiosn please thanks Martin -
Ford Mondeo Titanium X Sport - Winter tyres and rims 9 Dec 2012 (Forum)
I'm looking to get steel rims and winter tyres for my Mondeo which runs on 235/40 R19 Bridgestone Potenzas. Can I come down to 16" steel rims with fatter winter tyres, and what size would be suitable? -
mercedes - insurance 12 Oct 2012 (Forum)
my insurace company inform me my insurance cannot be frozen for more than 2 weeks,my car has been in an accident(the other party admitted full responsability) my car being deemed a write off by his insurers ,it seems i have insurane running on a vehicle that i don't now own!! -
Skoda Fabia - Engine warning light... 10 May 2012 (Forum)
Hello! The engine warning light came on last week (1.4 diesel), but the car runs fine. I bought a cheap skoda specific fault code reader, plugged it in, it scanned & came up with 'No Fault Codes'. The engine light is still on. Should I be concerned? Any ideas gratefully received!