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mondeo 1.8 2001 - under heating 30 Apr 2015 (Forum)
my car runs fine but temp guage hardly moving,then it could be after 40 50 miles temp guage showing normal then goes back to cool,it does this every so often,when I put heater on or check engine by hand it's only I would say hand warm.As I've said it's running fine,but noticed tick over a bit -
Kia Ceed & Rio - Technical Questions 15 Oct 2014 (Forum)
is the better purchase for mixed driving around town with a fair number of long motorway runs. I am looking to keep the car a very long time 10 years plus and will likely run the vehicle for 150k miles plus. -
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 -
Peugeot 307 1.6 hdi xline 2005 - Sluggish/Smoke 2 Jun 2014 (Forum)
I picked up this car only a month ago, it's under warranty but I need a little help. It starts fine, runs well too for the most part. The trouble is that when I'm driving around either locally or on a run, when I accelerate (usually between 30to 50 mph) the engine feels really sluggish -
audi A4 1.9 td - audi A4 1.9 td (98) wont start 2 Dec 2013 (Forum)
Hi all 1.9 td audi A4 s-reg 98 wont start. When you turn it over it WILL fire up and run for about 5 seconds then will die it will do that all day but will NOT stay running and ive lost my odometer reading,the clock stopped working then it works then it wont and ive lost some -
Xtype jag - Non starter 2 Jul 2012 (Forum)
My x type jag wont restart after its been running for 5 mins onwards. It takes at least 5 or 6 attempts before it kicks in. Also the water in the system has run out completely over the last few weeks on a couple of occasions with no apparent leaks anywhere. Im wondering if maybe the cylinder -
2000 vauxhall vectra 2.0 cdx - vax=uhall vectra mass air flow meter testing 5 Jan 2012 (Forum)
hi is there any way i can test the air flow meter in my car to see if it working i have tried a continuity test between live and earth on the maf using a digital voltmeter but their is nothing the car is running like really rough at tick over and driving at slow -
Police To Monitor East Anglia Level Crossings 5 Aug 2011 (Forum)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-14370085 I watched this on BBC Look East and it was accompanied by a clip supposedly filmed today of a group of young children maybe around 6 or 7 all running under the barrier just -
Audi A3 1.8SE petrol 1998 no turbo - Breather pipes & hoses 16 Mar 2011 (Forum)
I recently purchased an Audi A3 and was miffed finding out how many breather hoses were removed and the car was still running smoothly with power. Please can someone suply a photo or diagram of the layout of the following hoses. Oil breather hose running from the back of the oil -
classic - Durable car ownership 19 Jan 2011 (Forum)
Hi, We supposedly live in a green age with an aversion to the throw away society. I am interested in whether durable car ownership can be a reality. The blurb from some car restoration retailers would have you believe that running an infinitely repairable car is much cheaper in the long -
Seat Ibiza new shape 6 Jan 2011 (Forum)
These cars are looking very tempting, for around seven grand you can get a 1.4 SE model which is fully loaded. I have owned a 1996 Ibiza SDi which was largely trouble free and cheap to run, but what are the new shape ones like reliability and costs wise for a 1.4. I was considering the diesel -
Peugeot 806 1.9td 1996 - Engine still runs after switching off key 5 Jan 2011 (Forum)
I have just changed the alternator on my 806, after refitting and charging the battery I managed to get the car started [after a few alarm/immob issues!]... -
VW any - VW VCDS what is different to VW own diag? 21 Dec 2010 (Forum)
I think my 130PD PAssat is running a bit rough (as per other thread) and it has been suggested I get diagnostics run. However someone has told me that I should get a vcds rather than VW diag. Can someone explain to me the difference, why is one better than the other (surely VW should know how -
Citroen C5 2.0 petrol - Citroen C5 wont stay running! 29 Sep 2010 (Forum)
i have a c5 2001 saloon the other day it died and would not start again, after a tow back home and quick look i noticed a broken air pipe on the ... -
citreon c5 2lt hdi diesel - engine power 30 Jul 2010 (Forum)
hi i am having problems with my car from startup.it takes about 5mins to get to full power from start up.when you start initialy it feels like the car is draging back limited power once running it is ok .however i can run it for hours switch it off for 2mins and it is the same -
Citroen Synergie - Synergie blower won't turn off?? 20 May 2010 (Forum)
When turned on the climate control works fine, can change the blower speed, direction settings etc. Turn it off though and the 'off' button lights up but the blower keeps running blowing air out of the vents -
Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 02 2.0dti hard to start with new glow plugs 26 Jan 2010 (Forum)
hi ive got a zafira 2.dti 52 reg run realy well easy to start but garage told me it needed new glow plus so let them fit them now car is hard to start in the morning and run lumpy for a few minuits can any one help have had codes read and it comes up with no faults have taken back to garage -
Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 1998 1.2L Engine stopped won't re-start. 19 Aug 2009 (Forum)
Hi, My daughter recently bought one of these and it was running fine then suddenly the engine stopped running as she was driving along the road and now wont even turn over. She stopped and as she did there was a bit of smoke from the engine and a smell of burning electrical. When you turn the key -
Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 2000 - HDI Diesel that kangeroos in the wet 15 Jan 2008 (Forum)
I have a 2000 HDI diesel that in the dry runs perfectly. As soon as it gets wet, the engine management light comes on and the engine split second cuts out intermittently when driving. Fine when idling. Local Peugeot dealer states replace some sensor on the fuel pump at a cost of £500. Surely -
Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - (98-04) - 1.8 petrol, engine running strangely ? 27 Dec 2007 (Forum)
I am currently experiencing some engine hesitancy with my Ford Focus 1.8 petrol. When accelerating in 2nd gear, for example, the engine seems reluctant...