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  • 12V Fridge without dual battery? 29 Oct 2019 (Forum)
    If it only runs while you drive I can't see too much of a problem. Our car copes perfectly well running the caravan's fridge while we drive. The pins in the UK standard 13 pin car/'van connector it uses are only live when engine runs.  We've also run a small cooler box, powered from
  • Ford Ka - Ford Ka- smell, running badly, EML 20 Apr 2015 (Forum)
    Hi All, my wife runs a 2002 Ford Ka. 1.3 duratec engine, 60k or so, serviced fairly recently. I have noticed when I maneuver it, i can smell an unpleasant smell, not eggy, not like oil smoke. A mechanic (who was sorting something else) commented that he thought it smelt like
  • Vauxhall Vectra C - vectra c diesel 2l 04 dti no power at running temp 7 May 2010 (Forum)
    diesel 2l 04 dti no power at running tempature « on: Today at 07:49 PM
  • Nissan Almera (2000 - 2006) - 00 1.5 EML has come on but running o.k. 26 Nov 2007 (Forum)
    as it's running ok then carry on your journey, but the light will probably come back on again (which it did). Now it's running perfectly well, just with the engine light on all the time. I just wanted to know, how important is the sensor in the grand scheme of things ? The engine's running normal, so
  • Peugeot 308 1.6 Petrol 2008 - 308 1.6 petrol fan keeps running 1 Aug 2019 (Forum)
    The cooling fan keeping running long after engine is turned off - about 2 min. This started happening after depollution fault for a misfiring cylinder which i got corrected after replacing ignition coil. The drive is fine now but the ran keeps running. Also the fault came along after i regased
  • bmw 320d m sport - struggles to start runs great when started 10 Nov 2016 (Forum)
    hi new to the forum after bit of advice,ive just bought a bmw 320d privately and ran great for last 2 weeks, but now it struggles to start but when running its like new,i took it to local garage and the machine came back as three glow plugs gone so replaced the 4 of them and today went to start
  • Ford Focus Estate tddi - engine cuts then after a few seconds runs again 10 Apr 2013 (Forum)
    accelerating gently or driving up a slope the engine cuts out, the instrument panel warning lights illuminate immediately and the speedo needle returns to rest, then after a few seconds the engine fires again and runs normally, after a further few moments the instrument lights go out. We have
  • Skoda Octavia VRS - Rough Cold Running 10 Dec 2012 (Forum)
    I have an 07 plate petrol VRS with 72k on the clock. Recently it has started to run roughly when the engine is cold. At idle it is best described as a slight misfire which can be felt in the cabin. When driving it is hesitant between 1750 and 2500 rpm but clears when it gets out of this rev
  • Saab 95 2.2diesel - smoking diesel 24 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    I have an 04 plate Saab 95 2.2 turbo diesel, that has started to run very rough. it has 55,000 on the clock, and was serviced @50,000. it starts without any problem, and runs well until it gets up to temperature, then it runs very rough, blows too much smoke, and is using too much fuel (down
  • escort 6 1.3 endura e probs. 5 Oct 2002 (Forum)
    mate has escort 6 1.3 endura e engine. was running rough and stalling so changed lamda sensor and cleaned idle control valve. also changed plugs and leads. now if lamda sensor connected the car runs so rich that it floods itself. if disconnect lamda car runs not to bad but intermitantly will die
  • Vw 1.6 golf diesel 2011. - Rough running on start up 19 Sep 2023 (Forum)
    Hi, my daughter’s golf starts up ok but is rough running until it warms up a bit then it’s fine. Just wondering what this can be. Glow plugs seem ok. Thanks for any help. Sparky 100
  • 4 Mar 2018 (Forum)
    The Mazda I-ELOOP has nothing to do with starting the car. It charges on the over-run, in about 8 seconds.The stored energy is then used to run car electrics. If the car has not been used for some time a warning note comes up and the note will go away after a few minutes of engine running
  • Jeep Cherokee 2.8 crd auto 2005 Model KJ - engine running cold 20 Oct 2011 (Forum)
    Hi guys engine running cold between 1/4 and 1/2 on guage can anyone tell me is this normal for my Jeep Many thanks in advance of any help given.
  • BMW 318 - Run flat tyres 29 Mar 2011 (Forum)
    Having read previous comments I intend to replace the run flats with conventional tyres when they are worn. The current ones have done 25000 miles. Is there any reason why this could not be done in pairs provided they are on the same axle? and where is the best place to purchase a space
  • Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2.2 Tdci saloon - running costs? 15 Dec 2008 (Forum)
    Is there anyone on the forum got a mondeo 2.2. 150 bhp tdci saloon, if so could they tell me what the running costs are like i.e. are they pretty good on diesel. {header made less vague}
  • How many of your previous cars are still running? 20 Aug 2008 (Forum)
    As a rough guide to how many of my previous cars are still running I checked on www.askmid.com how many are currently insured. The only one shown was my last car, a 2 litre petrol Focus. All the rest are "missing, presumably dead".
  • Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 96 1.9TD Cooling fans not running 29 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    Problems with car overheating, found that fans are not kicking in, have run a drect supply to them and they work, tested sensors in boiling water, they are ok, suspect the relays could be at fault but not able to find them, any idea,s ?
  • Volkswagen Sharan (1995 - 2009) - 99 1.9 Will it run on bio diesel? 10 May 2008 (Forum)
    Could i run my vw sharan AFN 1.9 110 BHP on bio diesal. Would it sludge up im my tank and filter. Does it need servicing more frequently. {Typo in header corrected}
  • cheap run-around? 10 Feb 2004 (Forum)
    The wifes'MK2 Golf Gti has just about had-it,and we're in the market for a decent cheap run-around,our budget is 1,200-1,500.There seems to be so much rubbish around at this price,has anybody got any views on whats good and whats not?Something Golf sized would be ideal.The golfs at this price seem
  • Mondeo runs rough in wet. 10 Jan 2004 (Forum)
    N reg 2 litre petrol is fine when the weather is dry. When it is wet and damp it runs very rough. Plugs/leads and coil have all been changed but no real improvement. Car has done 126K. Has anyone any ideas on what I should check further please?
 

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