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• VW Passat 1.9 TDI W reg - no acceleration, 'engine workshop' warning 4 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  Car not used for over 1 month. Batterry was flat. Charged battery with leads disconnected. Started car when charged. Ran with initial acceleration then no acceleration. After 1 min get 'Engine Workshop' warning. Any ideas
• Mazda Demio - wont start when raining! 28 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  hi all, I have a 99 mazda demio. never gave me any problems but lately if its be raining heavy for a couple of days it just wont start, next day if its dry it just starts first turn!...any advice? I tried spraying the plug leads ect with WD40
• Ford - 04 1.6 misfiring 15 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Having problems with Focus zetec misfiring. Have changed the coil and leads, it run ok for a few days but the problem started up again. The engine management light has come back on. A neighbour had a fault code reader which came up as p2300 but its not listed in the book of codes that he has. Any
• Landcruiser LC5 D-4D 2004 deisal auto - Battery charging 10 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  The batteries in this car go flat after some weeks non-use. Next time I leave it, I intend to attach a trickle charger. Do I need to disconnect any leads? Do I connect across both batteries or just one?
• ford focus 1.6 zetec - ford focus misfiring at 2000 revs 27 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  hi  ihave a ford focus which is misfiring at about 2000 revs so far i have changed the coil pack, spark plugs, and ht leads but the problem is still there does any one have any ideas what this could be thanks.
• Ford Fiesta Saloon - Fiesta clutch 25 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  to disengage fully leading to a bit of grinding in the gears. Fluid level is OK and I can’t see any sign of a leak. Is there any adjustment? Any ideas?  
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 01 1.9 which obd2 cable should i buy 4 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  hello can anyone lead me in the right direction of which obd2 data cable to buy. looking at spending about £10 seen some on ebay, however they say not compatable with some cars. cheers
• Who keeps a car in their garage? 18 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  My mother does. I don't think I know anyone else who does. Most garages are full of lawnmowers, bicycles and junk. There is a famous house in Devizes where the builders realised that the drive was too steep to get a car into the garage - so they built a flight of steps leading up
• Hyundai i30 (2007 - ) - Pad/Disc Contact 24 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Discs rust after standing for a while. I notice that, when setting off in my Hyundai i30 after a day or two without use, and before braking, there is a rubbing noise. This intensifies on braking but then, after an application or two, disappears. This leads me to believe that the pads
• Mercedes Benz 190E 2.6 W201 (1986 - 1993) - 1989 2.6 wont start 9 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  my 1989 190e 2.6 auto refuses to start its trying to fire but coughs and splutters ive replaced distributor cap/ rotor arm/ plug leads but still same problem any help would br gratefull
• M25 Chertsey in the morning 30 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Does anyone do this stretch of M25 at about 8.30am? I need to get to the A3, but I'm sick and tired of that nasty little single carriage way road leading up to it from Byfleet. I'm wondering if filtering up the M25 through the traffic (On bike) would be quicker than illegally filtering up
• Seeking Skoda Fabia Catalytic Converter 18 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Hi all! Can anyone please lead me in the right direction for good deals on a new catalytic converter for a Skoda Fabia 1.4 16v (02 reg)? Our local Skoda dealer has quoted a whopping £690 for a 'supply and fit'. Sounds more than a little steep to me!!! Many thanks, in advance!
• Renault Clio 1.4RT Starting Problems 3 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Recently my mums car broke down and I have been trying to get it back running for her. The car is turning over but just won't start. I have replaced the alternator, plugs, leads, and distributor arm/cap. I'm all out of ideas. I hope someone can help. JB
• 95 N Escort,poor starting 2 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  A work colleague of mine has a 95 N Escort,which has an intermittent starting problem on a morning. Sometimes it's fine,sometimes it won't play,although when it does and after,say,500 yards,it's ok. The plugs and leads have just been changed,but still the problem persists. Any ideas? Ken.
• '97 Polo - falling apart 9 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  A piece of coiled piping leading into/from the engine of my 1997 VW Polo fell off this morning. It led to a narrow black plastic vent at the left side of the engine. I know this is probably very basic but does anyone know what it is and also is the car safe to drive home to a mechanic? The car
• Focus First Service 18 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  The Focus is going for it's first service tomorrow. Following the advice on HJ's FAQ I asked them to change the gearbox oil. They said there isn't a drain plug, and that modern cars these days don't need that e.t.c Am I being lead astray here, or are they right? Anything else I should ask them
• Ford radio wiring loom 15 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Can anyone help? I'm trying to wire in a radio out of a Sierra4x4 into my car. The power plugs were easy to sort out. The speaker connectors are not in their usual obvious block. This time, its a circular plug with 6 (or 7) pins. Can you tell me what the various coloured leads are? cheers
• Pug 306 10 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  In his car by car breakdown HJ say of the above: "1.8 8-valve XU petrol is the worst engine and many were fitted with the wrong ECU chip leading to failed emissions tests. Autobox not recommended." Does anybody know why the autobox meets with his disfavour? Academic interest only, I would never
• imobiliser + bump starts 19 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  I got accosted by a Greek man with a Rover 400 with a flat battery last night. He asked me for Jump leads which I didn't have but I tried giving him a tow. Car turned over OK but wouldn't start. We decided it was the immobilser that was preventing it starting. Is it possible to bump start a car
• Mazda - Particulate filters and EGRs 11 Sep 2023 (Forum)
  Mazda diesels are infamous for problems with the diesel emissions systems leading to on some occasions huge repair costs. Even Toyota have had problems with their Yaris diesels so what chance does any other manufacturer stand? But I imagine late Mazda petrols and other makes