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  • CD Changer 18 Jan 2002 (Forum)
    I've purchased the relevant Panasonic changer to connect to the VW Gamma unit in my '97 Passat, and ordered the connection lead via Halfords ; Does the Passat come pre wired from head unit to boot, and if so, where's the multi connector located in the boot? As an update on the BX I've discovered
  • Mondeo 1.8 Pinking 16 Jan 2002 (Forum)
    Further to a thread in the past my 99 Mondeo 1.8 is still pinking on normal unleaded (fine on optimax) I have replaced the plugs and HT leads, ran three doses of VAG fuel additive through the system and reset the ecu by disconnecting the battery for half a day. Incidentally, since disconnecting
  • Omega Fuses/Relays 15 Jan 2002 (Forum)
    - but none of the relays or fuses are identified - which leads me to the wider question: Does anyone have a list or layout of which relays and fuses are located where? I've had a quick look in the archive but can't see anything obvious. Feedback much appreciated. Regards .............. Robert
  • Rough running from cold 9 Oct 2001 (Forum)
    be getting into the distributor leads - is this likely? What can I do to fix this - it's only started happening since it got damp and cold overnight. cheers
  • 1994 Fiesta - sudden dead battery 7 Dec 2006 (Forum)
    and it was dead as a doornail. Not a flicker of light anywhere to be seen and no ignition possible. RAC called out, not really got much of a clue, measured battery at "2 volts" apparently, connected jump leads and got it started, then measured again and said it was receiving a very slight charge but not enough
  • Recommend a battery charger? 26 Jul 2021 (Forum)
    Hello, I'm wiondering if anyone could recommend a good but reasonably-priced battery charger? I have an old charger which is fine for my old car with a lead acid battery, but I believe they aren't suitable for AGM and EFB batteries.  I need one that will do for both as my
  • Ford Fiesta ecoboost 1.0 - Car Intermittently not starting 25 Sep 2019 (Forum)
    Hi, my car failed to restart after parking. I was helped by a person with jump leads, and the next day following the fitting of a new battery and new ignition switch the problem still persists Intermittently. The main dealer checked it for four hours but the diagnostics could not find a fault
  • Windscreen life 1 Jul 2018 (Forum)
    a body shop about replacing it, but his advice was to leave it as is because in his experience not all screen replacements are done with enough care and can lead to problems. (understandable with bonded screens). Anyone had experience or recommendations?
  • Ford fiesta 1999, new coil pack, new spark plugs - Ford fiesta 1999 MK4 will now not start, No spark 27 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    My ford fiesta 1999 MK4 will now not start. i had a look at the engine and there was no spark, then had a look at the coil pack big crack. So i replaced the coil pack and the park plugs. there is sit no spark, coil pack, leads and spark plugs all fine and tested. if you have
  • All cars, vans and motorbikes - Wrong Fuel in Car? 22 Jun 2015 (Forum)
    We are a leading Mobile Contaminated Fuel Retrieval Service. Our telephone operators and fuel drain technicians are available
  • Jaguar XJ8 - ECM change 11 Jun 2015 (Forum)
    the battery for 24 hours or more, the problem seems to fix itself but soon returns leading me to think I have an ECM problem. If I replace the ECM with a second hand unit, do I also need the key and barrel from the donor car? Thanks in advance.
  • 2001 Focus 1.6 ghia - Throttle position sensor maybe? 16 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    Right my 2001 Focus 1.6 ghia is being an teenager again and throwing a sulk. The revs are being erratic again or idling at 1k. In the past year I have changed the breather hose, icv, ht leads, plugs, speed sensor (Twice) and coil. Please help. Getting
  • Peugeot 405 Diesel - fuel filter housing leak 24 Sep 2014 (Forum)
    leads me to believe that is coming from a thermostat at the bottom of the housing. I have not been able to find any info online in regards to this part, or how to repair or replace. anyone familiar with this?  
  • VW Golf Mk 2 Match 1988 - Unleaded petrol 15 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    My friend is convinced she needs to put Super Unleaded in her 1988/9 (G) VW Golf Mk2 Match.  She thinks this is because leaded petrol is no longer available and that somehow 'super unleaded' is the only alternative.  I cannot convince her she is wasting money and time (looking
  • 2011 Ford Mondeo 2.0 tdci - glow plug relay 29 Jul 2014 (Forum)
    I bought a 2011 ford Mondeo 2.0tdci. The car is running really well but I have discovered that the lead  from the glow plug relay that runs down past the alternator shows some damage just accross from the alternater bearing. i would like to replace this cable but I am not sure if its part
  • Audi A4 B6 TDi 2002 - Battery Charging in-situ/Replacement 10 Feb 2014 (Forum)
    After a week of inactivity, my A4 has manged to flatten its battery and is refusing to start. As the drive is on a slope and I'm unable to get a 2nd car alongside, is it OK to charge the battery in situ? Are there any precausions i need to take, ie disconnecting the car leads and what
  • Ford Mondeo Mk3 2Lt petrol Duratec - Low-load misfire 9 Oct 2012 (Forum)
    The engine has new Plugs, Leads & Coil Pack to successfully cure a misfire. I now have a jerky engine (misfire?) when running along with the engine just keeping up with the road speed (much more dramatic in 4th rather than 5th) - the slightest acceleration and on overrun seems to be OK. Also
  • any - 40 mph speed limit on 'quiet' rural roads 17 Jul 2012 (Forum)
    there is a 30 mph sign for the major road almost next to a national maximum speed limit (60 mph) on the lane leading off.  If anybody tried to do any speed at all on that lane it would be a short cut to the cemetary for someone.
  • Honda Civic - Car valuation? 23 May 2012 (Forum)
    windows,  mp3 lead, MOT, full dealer service history, both interior and exterior in good condition, minor trolley dent on the passenger door. I was thinking around £5500.
  • Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 04 2.0 Rear washer 4 Apr 2012 (Forum)
    Hello all, I have a problem with the rear washer not spraying on my 54 reg car, I can hear the pump working but on water comes out. I have looked for a second washer bottle and can't find it, so i assume that the car only has one. I can not see any leaks from any of the pipes leading from
 

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