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• Nissan X-Trail - 2002 xtrail diesel spluttering 22 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  swmbo's 2002 xtrail diesel with 60k Nissan FSH, has intermittent fault of losing power, cutting out and jerky engine. AA said fuel pump. Brought to specialist who managed to experience issue, but it went away after they changed fuel filter and an earth lead. Problem back again after 2 months
• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 31-12-2016 Part 1 4 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  Car cleaning -- never use a sponge, dirt gets trapped incorrectly and can lead to minor scratches/swirling. Use a microfibre, noodle or lambswool mitt. rinse car with hose or power-washer if possible and use a good shampoo, rinse and then use a good microfibre drying towel. then consider some
• Renault Laguna Coupe - Snapped cambelt 6 May 2016 (Forum)
  Cambelt snapped in the middle of the road,almost leading to fatal accident.Needs complete new engine costing £5000+ Car is 5 years old,38,000 miles on the clock. Renault's expected lifespan for Laguna cambelt is 6 years/ 96,000 miles. They are now insisting I pay 40% of the cost. 2
• Citroen Relay 2.2Hdi Van - 10 plate Citroen Relay won't start 4 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  . It doesn't even try and start. Changed the starter motor - same fault. It will start with jump leads but not using its own battery. Changed the battery - same fault. Symptons suggest i'm not getting live from battery or ignition to starter motor. Any ideas? Cheers
• 1990 500 sl, 5.0 v8 - merc 500 sl cuts out on idle/tickover 14 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  my merc sl 500 cuts out on idle, drives ok, pulls well, but rev counter doesn't work so no way of telling what its doing on tickover. in traffic i have to keep shifting to neutral to keep it running. leads and plugs are good, caps and rotor arms are new. 143k on the clock. Do these have idle
• Peugeot 306 1.9TD 1999 - "Battery" Light Dim 10 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  ) when engine off and ignition in position I or II.  I had to give someone a jump start three days ago at the end of a journey and have done about 150 miles since without the light on. When connecting the jump leads I did notice some furring around the +ve terminal. Any thoughts? 
• Ford Focus 2001 Ghia 1.6 - Juddering on the motorway 13 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  to about 55-60 it was fine. I think I know what the issue is but want some more opinions.   I think its the coil pack as this may explain the rough idle. I am planning on buying one this week with some new HT leads and plugs.   Any other opinions?
• Ford Mondeo ghia tdci 2007 - does Ford mondeo 2007 need silver calcium battery 19 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Does Ford mondeo need silver calcium, our Mechanic replaced with lead acid battery and after 24 hours it had drained again, would it drain this quickly due to incorrect type? Mechanic tested the alternator which seemed fine, we have bought a silver calcium battery today and installed at half 2
• Any - Autotrader - Waste of Time and Money 12 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Has anyone else found Autotrader as useless as I have for selling a vehicle in recent months ? I have been trying to sell two vehicles recently  - correctly priced - and get almost zero response from Autotrader while eBay, Gumtree and Preloved adverts generate loads of leads
• Vauxhall Nova (1983 - 1993) - 1.2i misfire under acceleration-idle speed ? 25 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  , and the idling speed is erratic at all times - usually a bit to fast. I intend replacing the thermostat, plugs and leads - but any info on sorting the idle speed would be a great help. TIA Slight tweak to subject line to identify model and problem. - PU
• Honda Jazz - Honda Jazz - Airbag and Seatbelt Thefts? 21 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  for the expensive parts to come from Japan. This lengthy wait apparently leads tea leafs to steal the parts and presumably sell them on for dodgy repairs. He went on a bit claiming it was widespread practice and further anti theft measures were to be implemented on these parts. What do others think
• Chrysler Grand Voyager - chrysler grand voyager ecu fried 11 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  will putting the leads on the battery the wrong way round when jump starting cause the ecu to fry... as car now will not start.. immobiliser light flashes all dash lights illuminate ..mileage shows.. central locking works off the fob...and bleeps once on close.. i
• 2001 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 LS (Engine: Z18XE) - Engine Control Management Light 28 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  Hi I was wondering if anyone knows the name of the following parts. I'll do my best to describe them. There is a full unit that plugs into the fuel injectors and then there is another unit that plugs onto the spark plugs with a pronged lead that detaches from it. My mechanic has had
• Vw polo - Urgent assistance reqd, VW polo over adjusting sho 4 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  adjuster teardrop up to back off adjuster and all is well, press brake and it over adjusts again and locks up, can't be a lead/trail issue as shoes are specific fitmants to side .....any thoughts please. Reg colin
• Ford Focus Saloon - X Reg - Sudden loss of power in low gear 17 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  as if not.  Battery warning light flashes on momentarily, as if stalling, but when you lift off the gas, it immediately picks up and all is OK again. Not sure if an electrical problem, leads, misfire or what?? ... Bit scary though when you are timing it to flow into other traffic. Any ideas
• Ford - Mk2 Escort - 1980 1.3 no spark 20 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  over, they are new points there is also no spark at coil king lead have changed coil onto my mk2 mexico and it runs the mex no problem put the coil from mex onto project still no spark not sure if condenser could be at fault, cant test as mine is different the project is a black cap dizzy any ideas
• Peugeot 407 SW SE 2005 - Removal of RD4 radio 9 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  I am looking for help on this matter. I know that to remove the RD4 you undo the two torex screws but what I would like to know is when the radio is pulled out how tight are the connecting leads in other words is there a bit of play and how much room is behind the radio. I want to fit a Connects2
• 1.8 Golf MkIII - Revs drop on idle and loss of power, not when cold 3 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  down to aroun 200 then back up to idle. This leads to loss of power when you are lightly applying power to maintain speed.  Its OK when the engine is cold and when you put your foot down to accelerate. Thinking of getting rid if I can't fix it.  Any ideas welcome
• Volvo V70-06 - Dipped beam replacement 6 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  What seemed like an inocuous dashboard message,"dipped beam bulb failure", turned out to be not only inaccurate but unreasonably costly. The fault is not the bulb, replaced but still no dipped beam; further investigation leading to a faulty electronic part, "ballast" ?, attached to the light
• Vauxhall Corsa C - Stereo issues 29 May 2011 (Forum)
  . It will turn on manually but that means you must remember every time you leave the car to switch it off. From looking at the manual it appears that the red lead is one that controls this, so I tightened up the connection on it and wrapped it in insulation tape but it has made no difference. Does