406 was fine, used it all week then pulling out of supermarket I though I had wrongly put the car in 3rd instead of 1st as there was no power. But I also noticed that isteast of the usual feel of the revs the car seemed to rev up as if I had still got the clutch in.

So I am driving home, doing about 30mph in 4th and I decide to excellerate.... same thing, the car seems to get high revs before it finally starts to increase speeds.

I remember teaching my wife to drive some years ago and the same effect was created by her not releasing the clutch quick enough when changing gear.

The plugs look ok... and once the initial revs and slackness pass the car can still achieve acceleration.

I also liken it to driving a big automatic ( 5 litre Mustang) in the States, when you put your foot down you get an initial high roar of revs before the engine kick in.

Any thoughts ?

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We have a 1998 BMW 535i V8 with an intermittent engine cut out problem. When starting the engine (generally when it is between hot and cold) the engine will fire as normal, run for a few seconds and then cut out. Often it can take 3 or 4 restarts until the engine will run normally. Then, as at all other times, the engine runs perfectly. When the fault occurs, holding the throttle when starting will keep the engine running, but it dies as soon as the throttle is released.
Anybody got any ideas?
(We have owned the car from new, it's covered 30,000 miles and never had any previous faults or repairs)
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The cruise control on my 1993 Carlton CDX appears not to be working (if i'm correct....the top button furthermost from the steering wheel engages cruise/increases speed, top button nearest wheel reduces speed and lower large button disengages?)

Does the cruise control engage after just one click of this button and is there any indicator to confirm this (apart from taking ones foot off the accelerator pedal!)

There was no owners manual when i bought the car.

Finally, is this a common fault on Carlton's? and is there something i could check out? Haynes are pretty shy on this matter.

Thanks for any help.

Regards
Bob


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Have you read the article in today's press regarding the driver who caused an accident, initally admitted fault, than denied it claiming the other driver was to blame? He was only caught out because some kid took some 'photo's with his mum's camera while he waited for her to give some details, said mum witnessed accident.

What bothers me is that this scoundrel would have technically got away with a knock for knock if it had not been for the evidence. Even so as it is all will suffer is a reduction in no claims bonus, assuming he had any. Surely there is a case to answer in respect of his dishonesty in trying to delude the insurance companies involved?
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I am leaving my job shortly (redundant)which has the benefit of an A4TDI SE (130 bhp), I have had this from new since March 2002, the car has 23K on the clock and I can buy it for £14,900.

Can John (or anyone) recomend me buying the car at the price stated, or recomend another car (cheaper !) that would interest me, there is only the wife and I, so we don't necessarily need a large car. (note that I have had Audi cars since 1992).

I dont want top speed, just comfort and reliability, I would want either a 2002 or 2003 plate (not necessarily brand new).

Audigordon

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