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Faulty sensors on Ford Focus - how can I fix it? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Ford Focus. A few months back the engine management light came on and my local garage said it was caused by the emissions sensor. However,... -
What could be causing the radiator fan to switch on too often on my 2008 Jaguar S-Type? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Jaguar S-Type 2.7 diesel with 27,000 miles on the clock. Of late it seems to me that the radiator fan operates much too frequently, almost... -
2.0 VVT-i T25 - White Smoke Avensis 17 Apr 2013 (Forum)
for hours in traffic without any issues. The coolant level hasn’t dropped at all as I have marked this on the expansion tank and the colour is nice and blue. The oil was changed by my mechanic about 1000 miles ago and looked fine as is the replacement oil. Dipstick looks good, oil filler cap looks good. I -
Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9 CDTi just won't rev... 12 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9 CDTi van with 95,000 miles on the clock. It has been running fine but after having been parked up and not run for a few... -
Old Audi won't start properly 18 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an M reg Audi A4 which has a problem starting and then just dying. I start it again and give it some throttle and rev it for a half a minute and... -
Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.6 Overheat Problem 19 Jul 2012 (Forum)
extremely slowly. I am not mechanically minded (the oil filter change is the top of my abilities!) but have looked online and found suggestions that it could be blocked coolant or dodgy thermostat. Does anyone have an opinion on if it's something so simple or if this is indicative of impending engine blow -
What does the warning light on my Fiesta mean? 21 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4 Tdci - I was driving along and all of a sudden I had power loss and a warning light on the instrument cluster, reading E.A.C... -
Vauxhall Corsa won't start 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Vauxhall Corsa SXI 1.3CDTI on a 57 plate that is not starting. It's been to Vauxhall who said there is low compression and the valves are damaged. I... -
Should I sell my 2004 Mercedes-Benz E270 to avoid problems in the future? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Mercedes-Benz E270 CDI Elegance Estate on 1 September 2004. It has only done 55,000 miles, is in excellent condition and has been serviced... -
Fiesta heating problem 7 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've just got my car back from having an MOT and my heating has noticeably deteriorated, prior to the MOT it was working perfectly. On the heating... -
Blame game 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Recently had new timing chain fitted to my 2001 Corsa, as recommended to me by diagnostic expert. Had car back and on 10th day it overheated as I attempted... -
Can I take my warranty company to the small claims court? 11 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a claim on an extended warranty for a broken-down ECU, sensor and wiring harness which had to be replaced. The cause on the invoice was "Thermister... -
Is it risky to buy a high mileage P-reg BMW 320i Cabriolet? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've seen a P-reg BMW 320i Cabriolet E36 with 237,000 miles, which looks alright and has a full BMW service history and MoT. The seller says it drives... -
How do I use Radweld in my Peugeot HDI? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm absolutely hopeless on these matters but I've got a leak somewhere in my radiator. I'm having to top up the coolant every few days. I bought some Radweld,... -
Why is my Volkswagen Golf IV cutting out? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2000 Volkswagen Golf IV 2.0-litre automatic runs fine from cold, but when it warms up it starts to misfire, then has no power and then cuts out. I have... -
Automatic transition 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
Our 2005 Astra 1.8 Auto has just become a near write-off. The auto gearchange stopped working and when we took it to two Vauxhall garages both said that... -
VW Polo 1997 Diesel - Radiator Leak 12 Jan 2006 (Forum)
Hi, I'm the first to admit I'm no expert here, so I'll try and give as much background as possible to my problem. I have a '97 Polo 1.9 Diesel with around 75,000 miles on it, which I acquired around a year ago. Recently, during a short journey, the coolant warning lamp came on, and when I had -
Peugeot 306 - Fault Code Translation 27 Nov 2023 (Forum)
on the dash, feels a little sluggish and intermittingly shows the STOP! light on the dash. Idle doesn't seem smooth from cold. Clutch pedal is very heavy but doesnt seem to slip. The codes showing are P0115 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Malfunction P1521 Clutch Connector -
Citroen C4 08 1.6 Diesel - Citroen C4 08 1.6 Diesel - Thermostat job cost 4 May 2022 (Forum)
whether there is further work to be done. For replacing the thermostat, they quoted us £280. This seems like a really steep price. I've watched a few videos of the thermostat being replaced on similar models. Is this a job a layman can do, providing I drain the coolant, and make -
Mitsubishi Shogun 2013 - Air conditioner problem 29 Jul 2020 (Forum)
especially as we have dogs with us on the trip. A very poor showing from Mitsubishi who appreantly have been aware of this fault for a number of years, but have refused to do a recall especially has coolant leaking out is an enviromental issue!
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