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• Mondeo diesel start problem 26 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  on and off 3-5 times before I try and start). I've just change the glow plugs as i've said. The car will turn over fine but wont catch. This morning I tried so much I drained the battery. I put jump leads on it from the mrs car and after two attemps...yippee, its alive!! I'd like to know what you guy
• VW Golf 1.4cl 1992 - cold starting probs 24 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  warms up. Plugs and lead and dis cap look OK. Replaced fuel and air filters about 12 months ago. Top of carb looks clean and none of the hoses seem to have leaks. Tail pipe is a bit sooty. Took it to (competent) garage a while ago before this problem started, and had them check it over because fuel
• What's in your boot? 9 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Set of spare light bulbs and fuses Set of jump leads Torch Plastic fabric sheet (for dirty items or roadside repairs) Umbrella Thinking about it, I seem prepared for almost anything. Most of these items have been used recently and I would not dream of removing them. Do you have essentials you
• G Reg VW Golf losing power slowing down 10 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Hi there Last Saturday we had to put the car into the garage to have the rotar arm, leads etc changed out as it was having problems starting. The car now starts great, however, when slowing down from speed (ie on the motorway) and coming off into slower roads, junctions etc, it splutters
• Ford Fiesta Mk 4 - What\'s wrong? 6 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  minutes, NEVER does it leading me to believe it could be temperature related. Also, the car has started to hold high revs even on \'idle\' so instead of idling at 1000 revs, it does it at 2. Again, this is occasional and I\'m not too bothered about that because my Dad\'s Focus did exactly the same thing
• Ford Focus - brakes...are they working? 2 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Now, I know what you're thinking. You're thinking I have the motoring equivalent of hypochondria - I haven't really - I'm just being a perfectionist. Brakes - as you may have guessed is the problem I've decided on today. The car does stop. The brakes don't seem to grind leading me to believe
• Too Porky to Park 26 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  to the current model at 170.2 cms), and if you include the mirrors 199.1 cms, which is wider than the current BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C Class. As a fan of the current model Ford Focus, I question whether we need these continually larger vehicles and where will this eventually lead. Manufacturers are claiming
• Problem Escort 22 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  at between 2500-3500 when the vehicle is at rest without the pedal depressed & sometimes cuts-out with the pedal at rest when approaching roundabouts. The vehicle has been taken to four garages & the plugs, leads & electronic coil unit have been replaced but the problem continues & the garages are unable
• Roadside 'TAG' Boxes 28 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  like this on the other roads leading into the crossroads, or anywhere else. Does anyone know what this kind of box does? I wonder if it's a mechanism for emergency services to force the lights to change as they approach from the direction it faces (have heard about these things in the USA)- rush hour
• TV show "can you make $$ in used cars" 26 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  they thought this could lead to some bad press if they sold a lemon to a nice old granny. Anyone else see this show? The episode I saw they had a bright yellow Saxo with an 'orrible yellow spoiler on the back.
• Pug 306 CL and Fusebox 30 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  it by fiddling with fuses etc. Which leads on to my next question; -what the hell is SHUNT? In my Haynes manual fuse 8 and fuse 23 are SHUNT and I have no idea what this apart from a mix of two popular words uttered whilst trying to figure out my locking problem. Any ideas? Model: 1996 1905cc 306D TURBO
• U.S. Car part prices 8 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  for the car - at 80k, it's probably time they were changed! A worldwide-recognised model number would be most handy. I've read about ceramics, iridium and dual electrode. (I have the owners manual so by default will try to get some of the recommended ones). People recommend Vauxhall original HT leads, which
• Engine Insulation 2 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  From: http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_834766.html?menu=news.quirkies "Wrapping car engines in plastic could help cut fuel bills, new research has shown. Engineers in Germany have found locking heat inside the engine can greatly improve performance. The findings could lead to engines being
• Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 99 2.0 Di diesel Di/DTi Concerns 14 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  long enough to look like an anorack) The label Di leads me to think not, but the dealer selling it says yes. Also, I understand the engine has a couple of common faults that can show up... It's got 103k on the clock so I'm expecting a few teething problems, but having experienced the quality
• 307 = Ford Pinto? 2 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  in the starting position and keeping the starter motor running. The starter motor isn't designed for this, so if it happens then it doesn't take long for it to overheat, which can lead to an engine fire. Scarily, this can happen quite quickly and cause faults with the electrics - such as activating the central
• VW scirocco problems 27 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  random when it happens, the car either drives perfect or not at all, normally on the same journey. Happens slightly more often going up hills but has happened on flat and downhill. I have replaced today: coil HT leads cap rotor arm vacuum hoses Has had a recent fuel pump and air filter. RAC
• fiat uno 'screaming' in gears 1-3 15 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  slipping because the noise isn't as loud as that, nor as prolonged. I'm an engine newbie so I have no idea what I'm looking for, although I have noticed upon inspection of the engine compartment that the small pipe that leads from the air filter to the exhaust (i think) is not correctly secured - it's
• throttle position sensor voltage. 5 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  and the car has had new plugs, leads, lambda sensor and secondhand coil. The Cat has also been recently replaced).
• "Piston, Diaphragm, Vacuum Thingie" 31 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  sorted them out, leading to my suspicion of a jammed injector. My diesel man cannot work this out. Help! Rob
• Radiator losing water 19 May 2003 (Forum)
  grandfather tightened up all the hoses/leads etc around the radiator, and there's no visible puddles of water around the car when it's stationary. It only seems to lose a lot of water when I'm driving, so I have to continually top it up. I have no idea what the problem is, can anyone help? Thank! Emily