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• Volkswagen - 01 1.9 cutout whilst engine running 12 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Caddy 1.9 SDI 2001, stopped at lights engine cut out, would not start, would only fire for a few seconds, blue smoke unburnt diesel, turned ignition on...
• BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - 00 3.0 530D Engine idle lumpy tickover 25 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  I have a 530D saloon with 90,000 on the clock. Just recently it has started to feel lumpy at tickover, but only on occasions. It runs fine under power, but when stopped and idling feels like it is running on 5 Cyls instead of 6 - can anyone help???
• Ford Galaxy (1995 - 2006) - 05 1.8 trench foot in drivers side floor well 29 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Running 05 Galaxy diesel, on taxi runs, problem with intermittent leaks into drivers side foot well, gets so bad driver may develop trench foot. Then nothing for few weeks, then flooding again. Help. Cannot trace leak as yet, any ideas
• Jaguar XJ8 and XJR8 (1997 - 2003) - Is this worth a punt?? 21 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Have my eyes on a very tidy 99 T plate Jag XJ 4.0V8 LWB sovereign 68K miles, for £3995 and full history. Have looked at the pros and cons on HJ, only 2mpg difference between the small engine and the 4.0. Anyone run one of these on a day to day basis? What is the reality in running one, mpg not too
• Citroen Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) - 2001 2.0 hdi non starter 25 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Car was running fine I stopped and fueled up ,car restarted and ran for a few seconds ,stopped and will now turnover but will not run.Could it be the in tank pump ?Are there any pressure checks I could make to test the pump,or am I looking in the wrong place.I can hear the pump run on ignition
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 1999 1.8 - rear washer not working 15 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  The rear washer has stopped working ... the fronts ok but nothing at rear .. have looked at the tubing running up the corner post and there seems to be water there but nothing at nozzle... pump seems to be running ok .. any ideas adam {year of car, etc picked up
• Chrysler Voyager (1997 - 2001) - fan keeps running. 12 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  can anyone help the fan stays on when engine turned off we were told could be the relay switch but cant find the relay switch.its not in usual place taking...
• Skoda Fabia (2000 - 2007) - 06, How often should I run the Air Con? 1 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  The handbook for my wife?s 1996 Fabia 1.2 petrol recommends that to maintain the air conditioning it should be used once a week for 5 minutes on AC with...
• Winter running 26 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Since the dip in temperature round these parts, the only way I can get my motorbike to register anywhere near normal on the water temperature gauge is...
• Rover 45 (1999 - 2005) - 01 1.4 where is the Radiator fan switch ? 10 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Where is the fan switch ? I need to check if shorting connections turns on fan. Have not allowed engine to get extremely hot .......but fan will not run!!!!! . Temperature Gauge appears to rise to a `normal` running position....and no further..ticking over some editing to try and clear up
• renault lagII running and starting probs 10 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  hi all ive got a 2002 laguna 1.8 16v and for about 4 weeks it has been misfireing and lacking power throuhout the driving range.today it has developed...
• Vectra 2.2dti starts then stops 26 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all. I've got a 2.2 dti vectra 2001. Most mornings when i come to start it, it kicks in immediatly runs for 5 seconds then stalls. It then takes ages to start. I'm sick of spending on it . Can anyone offer any ideas. I've already changed the spill pipes/t pieces, injector seals, fuel filter
• Vauxhall Astra compression loss 17 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Following a top end rebuild on my Astra 1.8 sxi as a result of the water pump failing causing valve damage etc, it now has difficulty in starting. Once started it runs fine. The mechanic states there is a loss of compression on starting which should rectify itself once the valves have run
• Run Flat Tyres 3 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  I would appreciate anyones opinion as to the lifespan of a runflat as opposed to normally 'aspirated' tyres. Am about to test drive a vehicle this weekend...
• Peugoet 406 starting/stalling problem 30 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  406 LX 1.8 estate. When I try and start the car cold with no throttle it fires and dies, the same happens when I use a little throttle. When it eventually does start and try to accelerate it also stalls. I have to leave the car running for a minute before pulling away otherwiae the engine stalls
• voltage's on 306 DT pre 97 22 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Bit of a techy question here. The TDC sensor has 2 wires running to it, I need to find out how much voltage should be running through these wires, I know one will be a pulse signal from brushing with the flywheel, is the other a +12v when ignition on? Both wires on mine are registering 0v
• Golf MK3 Starting Problem 23 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  I have a Golf MK3 1.6CL. First start when cold, it starts with the turn of the key, then starts chugging and dies out. You have to repeat this starting and it dies out each time for about 4 goes before it will stay running and then it chugs for while and after that it runs ok. All plugs appear
• Rough Running Rover Diesel(600 DTI) 25 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  The Yellow (Engine) Warning Light on my Rover 600 Diesel flicks on and off accompanied by loss of powere and almost cutting out then recovers. According...
• Mazda MPV anyone?? 31 May 2004 (Forum)
  Missus took a run in a new Mazda MPV 2.3 Turbo Diesel yesterday and quite liked it. Access to the last row of seats is a bit tight but she says it goes well, stops well and has loadsa toys. Its to replace an indifferent 2002 Galaxy Tdi 115 which is well designed but badly built. Has anyone actually
• Fiesta. running probs 30 May 2004 (Forum)
  Hello all. My daughter has a Fiesta 1400cc 1992. which has the same problems as a previous author here, Starts, but misfires, and stalls, untill it has...