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• Ford Galaxy 06 plate TDi Diesel 2lt - Ford Galaxy won't start 22 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  starting 2. Replacing the battery 3. Using both keys in case the main key fob was defective. 4. Removed the +flying lead from the battery and earthed flying leads to chassis to remove any static or logic stuck in the ECU 5. Tried locking the doors and unlocking them. 6
• Daewoo Leganza (1997 - 2002) - 2002 coil only sparks on 2 cylinders 17 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, im new to this site, so please help me, i have a 2002 daewoo leganza, when the sun came out i thought i shoud change the spark plugs so i changed them, but i tried to turn the car on without putting the spark plug leads back on, ( lol) but then the problem happened, when i put the leads back
• Audi 80 Mk II (1991-1995) - 93 2.0 Rad fan draining battery 11 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  . There were no lights or anything totally drained. So after a jump lead was connected the rad fan kicked in again even before I had started engine. So for the time I have removed the lead to the fan but what would the possible cause of this? It has happened before w while back but it had "fixed itself". Any
• Rover 25 (1999 - 2005) - 2001 1.4 Engine problems 28 May 2008 (Forum)
  replaced 3 of the spark plugs.Spark plug no.3 (2nd from right under coil pack) gave me a problem and I had to admit defeat. The rubber head of the lead remained around the plug and the rest of the lead came away.Plug no.4 (RHS) had oil around thread and electrode. The car was put into a local garage today
• Have I been conned? 7 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  and it had a jack plug for the remote control. Anyway, lead arrived today and we went to fit it, only to discover that the fly lead for the stalk controls didn't fit. Our radio has a mini-jack plug; this is a block connector. Ring them up: "Oh yes, Sir, you'll need the interface box which is 47 pounds
• Damp Weather and Merc 230 (1990) 15 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  it runs on 2-3 cylinders with much coughing and burping until warmed up. I have had to in the past bring in the HT leads and dry and warm them on the radiator (after which the car ran fine). Needless to say they were replaced, but the problem can still persist at times. I have no option
• Wet Rover won't start 30 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  of the following is new in the last 12 months - battery, starter coil, all plug leads, plugs, distributor cap/rotor arm, vacuum pipes for starter sequence, air filter and the engine bay relays. I've also fitted a rubber coil cover off of a later model and cleaned all of the low tension leads from the ECU but all
• Lead Time for new cars 22 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  I feel slightly foolish asking this, but I honestly havent got a clue and I wont get to my nearest dealer until the weekend. If I was to walk into a main...
• \"Fast- fit outfit\" Trauma 25 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  an earth lead that ran from the engine block to the car body. The next day I broke down on the motorway with a knackered alternator. I would gratefully appreciate any advice on the likelihood of the lack of an earth lead from the engine block to the car body being the root cause of my now f***ed
• Official, Ford new entrant in the ugly stakes 13 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Ford ecosport http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/ford/ecosport-2014/ Ford and Nissan in the lead, taking over Ssssannnyonggg. Citroen hope to enter the race soon... Are all car designers taking drugs nowadays?
• Ford Escort Cabrio 1.6EFI 15 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I recently bought this 1991 car and was told by main dealer that it was an "absolute minter", however about a week ago quite suddenly it started to splutter, especially under load. It's had new plugs and they are burning perfect. Could it be the leads?
• 18petrol - mondeo 02 running 3 cylinders 17 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  running on 3 cylinders garage changed coil pack plugs leads done compression test changed injectors and rail still running on 3cylinders with same one still not running before all this done
• Calcium battery in a car that doesn't need one? 21 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  I have a '99 Focus that uses a calcium battery. Would there be any issues in putting the old calcium battery from this into another older vehicle that uses a standard lead acid battery, specifically a Toyota Carina?
• hyundai coupe windscreen washer 28 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  there is no water coming out of my washer jets on the front. it still comes out onto the back window. i uncliped the hose that leads to the jet and tried to spray and no water came out. does anyone know wat could be doing this?
• X reg polo Engine Management light 9 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  We have had a loose plug lead which I think has caused the emgine management light to come on. Is there any way to reset it myself without asking a dealer please? 1.0 litre engine
• Anyone used Vehvac? 21 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Hi - I am looking to have a cruise control system fitted and thanks to a few leads here have come across a company called Vehvac in Edenbridge who appear to do this. Has anyone used them - are they ok? Any thoughts - thanks. Y
• ANTHRAX. 19 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  i know this is nothing to do with cars, but has anybody seen the thing about how to deal with anthrax. a leading scientist, has said that if you iron your letters, it kills the anthrax, but what i was wondering is, what about parcels, you cant iron a parcel can you???
• Nissan Terrano II (1993 - 2005) - 1998 2.7TD - Battery Drain 23 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  miles round trip but the Airflow has still been used at night. After a longish run last week the car was left outside, locked and without the Airflow connected. Came to start the car 2 days later and it would?nt ? flat battery. Connected the Airflow with an extension lead to try and get some charge
• Suzuki Swift - Safest way to jump start a car 14 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  My sons car failed to start at work this pm. He’s a key worker. I need to drive to him and jump start it. Haven’t done it for years. What’s the safest way to do it with leads please?
• Vauxhall Vectra B 1996 sri 2000cc, - tickover 18 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Hi fitted new plugs new HT leads,start engine runs ok.when warmed up,turn off engine restart eratic idle,any sugestions,apart from change car.