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I have an 06 Vaxuhall Vivaro 1.9 cdti. Ive had this problem for a coulpe of years now - it's lacking in power. It is grand on the motorway but if going up a hill in 1st gear and reach 3000 revs and put...
My Focus will not start at all and displays the error code P0251. Changed the fuel pump and a diesel specialist checked injectors. Confirmed in good condition. Fuel Metering Valve checked, found ok. Run...
On start up in mornings my Corsa 1.7 diesel idles rough for short while, then it clears itself. Afterwards it's fine all day long.
My car was parked up for a few weeks whilst I was away. On starting for the first time (and continuing), the airbag warning light remains permanently on. I've checked under the seats to see if there...
I have a problem with one door. If I lock the car three doors will be locked but the rear right passenger door is unlocked. I have tried it manually also but no use. Still remains the same problem. Can...
There's a flat spot in my Zafira on moving off at lights, then a spanner light comes on and some form of skid light comes on as well. It runs badly after that.
I recently changed the fuel filter on my Peugeot Expert 1.9[non turbo] 03 van. It has a lucas injector pump and the filter housing has the zip tie type clamp to secure the lid to the housing. Since...
On my Peugeot 306 1.4 LX the drivers lock been removed from door! Also it seems to be seized. Have used spray lubricant to loosen but still sticking slightly and key not moving freely. Is this simply...
I have a Volkswan Touran 57 plate, went into the garage as fault light appeared on dashboard and went limp mode. Garage replaced sensor in Janaury 12, problem still not solved so went back to different...
Frequently at 70mph the 'Engine System Fault' message appears and the car, 2008 Fiesta TDCI goes into Limp Home Mode. Ford plugged it in and said that it pointed towards the fuel filter, which we had...