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• vw golf gti 2.0l 8 valve 11 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  I have recentley serviced this golf and just before i did so the "oil press" message was displayed , now tha it has been serviced the owner has twice had the coolant warning message , do these cars have any "characteristics" or is there a fix fro dodgy warning messages . Also looking for the dash
• Megane heater matrix 18 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Looks like my heater matrix has sprung a leak since I've changed the coolant, maybe my efforts to purge an airlock damaged it, or the crud inside it has unblocked a leak. Looking at the Haynes manual I am cross-referenced to virtually every chapter where it seems I have to take the whole insides
• 306 fluid change - worth the bother? 7 May 2004 (Forum)
  I need to change the oil, coolant and brake fluid in my 150k 306 diesel which I bought six months ago. After I've bought all the fluids and spent hours reading my haynes manual to find bleed valves and things, is it worth it? How big a job is it and how much time/labour would it take a garage
• Repair -How much would you expect to pay 24 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I have a 1995 Rover 214 SLi 16V. It\'s gone to the mechanics with starting problems. They have diagnosed problems with the inlet manifold gasket (which was letting in coolant as well as air), coil and HT leads. My question is how much would you say is a fair price for these repairs. My
• Overseas dealers 21 May 2003 (Forum)
  With reference to my post about my coolant pipe Aprilia said about trying to source it from overseas as I may be able to source it fairly quickly. Does anyone know any Mercedes dealers in mainland europe that speak english or spanish. I am fairly fluent in spanish and can just about manage english
• De-icing techniques. 1 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  I put heat to full, rear window heater on and de-ice side quarter windows and mirrors first. I assume that the tiny amount of heat from the heater will be more useful than the advantage of having the heater matrix off to ecourage the coolant to heat quicker. What does eveeryone else do? Heatter
• Anti-freeze 31 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Just tried to scape the ice off my car windscreen.......hopeless then got my old halfords spray that your just spray on it "melts" the ice away, brilliant but its run out. Me being tight was wondering if just some anti freeze (coolant) with water would have the same affect., and put
• Rubber hoses: checking tips 11 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  I'm slowly teaching myself some basic mechanics. Any tips on checking the various rubber hoses in an engine bay? * Connectors -- check the ends of the hoses are screwed tight? * Hose condition -- rubber hoses soften with age. Should the hoses be firm to the touch. * Leaks -- coolant hoses etc
• Audi 80 leaks 21 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Hello, I have a 1994 Audi 80 estate. Despite having been checked over by my local Audi dealership (who are pretty much useless) I have a recurring problem with the interior misting up. I have kept an eye on the coolant level and have ruled out the possibility of a matrix leak. Anyone got any
• Citroen ZX 1.9D - Citroen ZX engine overheating problem 22 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  and tested and sure enough had failed. We replaced it with a new one, bled the coolant system as per the Haynes manual, using a header tank to refill with new coolant until there were no bubbles coming out of any of the bleed valves. Then ran the car at a fast idle until the fan kicked in (a few small
• Golf Mk2 GTI - Forcibly expelled coolant 24 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  mentioned, but I've heard that there are usually tell-tale signs in terms of the water becoming contaminated etc., whereas the water ejected from the expansion bottle was clear water (I didn't have any coolant at the time). steve-o suggested that it could be an airlock, which makes some sense
• Ford Focus - Hot air blowing from drivers footwell air outlet 31 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  Constantly blowing out hot air from drivers side air outlet underneath the stearing wheel. All fans and air con are off but it is constantly blowing out hot air. Car is not over heating and engine coolant is filled correct levels. Please help as it is driving me mad. And need to know
• Ford Fiesta - Ecboost water reservoir bubbling 29 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  I recently purchased a new fiesta (not very latest new model ) with an ecoboost petrol 1.0 100 engine. After returning from a drive in town today I lifted the bonnet and saw that the water in the coolant reservoir was bubbling and the fan was running. After a minute or so the fan stopped and also
• vauxhall corsa D 2007 cdti 1.3 - cooling fan constantly on 21 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Hi my car has developed a problem where the fan is constatly on even if the car is locked intitaly i though it was the coolant temperature senser although haveing disconnected it the fan still continues to run the fan is a 3 speed fan to which it runs at the fastest speed, all fuses still work
• VW Golf Mk4 - Temperature Gauge Failure 18 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Last night the temperature gauge on my nine year old Golf failed to register. There was no problem with the coolant level.  On the return journey there was the same problem but after about 10 miles the gauge suddenly registered correctly. There is no point in taking the car
• Citroen Xsara - overheating 17 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  My Citreon Xsara is losing water and overheating. I cannot find the source of the leak it is not the rad. Lately my demisters appear to be splashing water in the inside if the wind screen. Today when i got home to my amazement there was a puddle on the passengers side of the car it had coolant
• VWPassat 130 Tdi AWX - Misfire on pullig away 25 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  I have a slight misfire when pulling out of a roundabout or pulling away.  I have been advised it could be due to the boost solenoid..My main query is, where is this solenoid situated?Is it easy to change?  I have changed the injector loom. and also the coolant sensor
• Ford granada 2.0 dohc - Head gasket? 14 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Hi there, think ive been done! just bought an immaculate 1990 granada 2.0 dohc ghia x, with a genuine 48k on clock, all backed up with FSH. So I rather surprised and upset to find white smoke and loss of coolant a week after purchasing. Think it is head gasket. Seems rather low milage
• Starting a car in -12c temperature 12 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Well not quiet, I have been starting my car every few days and its turning over in less than a second. Pretty amazing considering the battery and coil pack are from 1999. My question is if I started tomorrow after a -12c freeze am I likely to cause damage if any of the coolant has frozen? I am
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 96 1.8D Heater Problem 29 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  The heater was giving out hot even though the electronic switch was on cold. I bought a second hand coolant valve unit, (The thing with four pipes connected to it with a solenoid fixed on the bulkhead), swapped them over and now its giving off cold air even when the switch is on hot. Presumably