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  • Volkswagen - 01 1.9 cutout whilst engine running 12 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    Caddy 1.9 SDI 2001, stopped at lights engine cut out, would not start, would only fire for a few seconds, blue smoke unburnt diesel, turned ignition on lights came on ! now glow plug light flashs, do you think diagnostic check, seems like the code s not being read on the key ! ? stumped
  • iPod adapter for 3 Series BMW 12 Dec 2009 (Forum)
    My daughter and s/i/l have just bought a 06 plate 3 series. Although it has a CD player, I'd like to buy them an iPod adapter for Xmas. Anyone know if there is a reasonably priced and reasonably easy one to fit (aftermarket or whatever)? I don't mean the radio frequency type, but one that plugs
  • Audi - A4 Avant SE 2.0 TDi Multitronic - opinions? 6 Oct 2009 (Forum)
    OK, I was going to take on a Mini Cooper S though it has no aircon so I now have 2008 A4 Avant SE 2.0 TDi Multitronic lined up, any thoughts? I think it is a 140 rather than 170, its a PD so not expecting great refinement, any views on the Multitronic gearbox? Ta!
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee (1994 - 1999) - 96 4.0 interior courtesy light 9 Aug 2009 (Forum)
    The interior lights on my Grand Cherokee are staying on all the time and flattening the battery.All the door switches are working correctly so I suspect...
  • Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 98 1.9 warning lights 21 Jul 2009 (Forum)
    Hi i have an S reg 1.9 turbo diesel the light in the bottom left hand corner is always coming on before i start the car and goes off after a while it looks like the top of a bottle with watre underneath as i do not have yhe manual have no ides what this means please could anyone help
  • Impact of sunroof and alloy wheels on CO2 2 Jul 2009 (Forum)
    I was just reading the HJ road test of the i10, and the following caught my eye: "It?s a shame the sunroof and alloys pull the Style model over the CO2 limit, but hardly surprising that the proper 4-speed torque converter automatic does." http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=313
  • Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 01 1.9TDI Repair kits for pin hole leaks on a sump 27 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    Ladies and Gents, I've just discovered the cause of the oily patches on my drive. We have a very slight hole in the bottom of our car's sump. Does anybody...
  • Tales of modern motoring 15 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    Just hauled a series linked program out of the PVR. The joys of modern motoring, from A-B. All about reps in the 80's and 90s and the company car scene. How the I badge had so much cachet and the secret signs of the jacket and the coat hanger. Think its been on before but so funny none the less. I
  • Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - 2000 1.1 - heater blower is not working 26 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    my heater blower stop working check the fan, it is fine but there is no supply on the plug. the fuse is also fine but no supply to hearing board but it does eluminate and dihumaniter does work which on the sane panel. Any idea what it could be..... or any one know wherei s the relay located
  • Nissan Primera II (1996 - 1999) - 1997 1.6 abs 22 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    hi all, This primera has a strange intermittant faualt where the abs light comes on when you turn the steering wheel to the left from the straight ahead position, it has had the n/s drive shaft replaced some time ago. it does this while the car is satationary or moving mainly while stationary many
  • Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 1995 2.0 Core plug replacement 3 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    Having a real nightmare. I have just replaced the crank speed sensor, which in itself was an ordeal and in the process of running the car warm the core plug/s have gone. Does anyone know if I can replace with the head off only, or is it an engine out job. Any help appreciated. Tony
  • Speedferries one and only boat has been arrested 9 Nov 2008 (Forum)
    Arrest of SpeedOne by the Port Authorities in Boulogne Yesterday afternoon (actually Thursday), shortly after 17:00 UK time, the Port authorities of Boulogne arrested SpeedFerries? SpeedOne during its turnaround. The arrest was made on the basis of SpeedFerries Limited?s debts to the port
  • 'This or that' quiz. Take the test!!!! [Read Only] 14 Oct 2008 (Forum)
    Simply select your favouite from either column!! S-class or 7-series Mandela or Pinochet Fiat Panda or C1/aygo/107 Thatcher or Red Ken New Mondeo or Insignia Guardian or Telegraph Mitsubishi Evo or Something big & comfy New Labour
  • New road marking? 18 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    I have seen a new road marking, at least new to me. An S-bend on a single carriageway A road has just aquired a continuous red line down the centre, stretching a distance of about 200 yards. The line is about a foot wide. What does it mean? Does being continuous mean one mustn't cross
  • SAAB 9-5 (1997 - 2009) - 98 2.0 Rear wheel bearing renewal 30 Jun 2008 (Forum)
    Has anybody experience of changing a rear N/S wheel bearing on this model? Is it similar to the 9000 or is it a GM type? Are there any special tools required or particular problems? My son may have to fix his soon and would be grateful for any info. Thanks in anticipation.
  • Volkswagen Bora (1999 - 2006) - 2000 1.9 TDI How much to do these and DIY? 10 Jun 2008 (Forum)
    What would the cost of doing all the below Radiator Lift in front strut top mounting Front discs as corroded on inner faces Play in o/s steering arm Are any of the jobs easy diy jobs i.e do not require specialist tools or knowledge. Thanks
  • Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 06 2.0T Camber Angle 6 May 2008 (Forum)
    Hi there, second post this week!! My scenic is causing me more problems, YET AGAIN!!! My N/S tyre is scrubbing on the outside edge, i'm guessing that there is a suspension mis-alignment, probably caused by me hitting a badger the other week. I was just wondering, is the camber angle adjustable
  • Dent removal - can you recommend... 4 Apr 2008 (Forum)
    ... someone or an outfit in the High Wycombe/Aylesbury area? (I could do a Yellow pages routine but I'd rather have a recommendation.) It's for a small ding in the bonnet of my Cooper S - met with a large stone thrown up from the opposite carriageway of the M1. When I've got the dent sorted I'll
  • Planning an escape from 2+ litre petrol VED? 31 Mar 2008 (Forum)
    Anyone planning an escape from the road tax injustice on 2+ litre petrol cars? A couple of my friends are, but more out of "feeling robbed" or rather, denying the money to the government, rather than the actual cost. We were discussing it last night and the view was to get out before there`s more
 

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