November 2004
hi i was wondering if there is any body out there who can help me, i own a ford mondeo v6 24v n reg mk 1 the problem is i cant accelerate past 1500rpm when i put my foot down on the accelerator which is scary when trying to pull out from anywhere also the car wont go above 40mph but if i open the bonnet and manually pull the accelerator cable then the engine revs normal any info you have got would be greatly appreciated
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Does anybody know how the latest Accord matches up to the latest Avensis for rear seat room?
The Avensis is big in the back, even with the front seat all the way back.
Just wondered if the Accord was just as roomy? Read more
Japan.
HELP ... Have upset curry on a grey leather seat, does anybody know of a product that can remove this stain??? Read more
Just to update this thread, - it seems that time has been very helpful in that with exposure to sunlight, this curry stain has now thankfully almost disappeared, which is just as well as the car is due to be exchanged shortly.
Does anyone have their own? I am getting tired of driving round numerous garages to find one that has an air machine that works. Not sure how reliable / powerful the ones you can buy from halfords are? Any suggestions?
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"I got one from Halfords last summer, its neat, useful and comes in its own "bag". Only ever used it to inflate slightly underinflated tyres (touch wood!) and does the job fine. It cost about £20 I think. Would recommend."
Same here, what's more the digital gauge is spot on (according to a mate with a garage who had just had his pump calibrated)
This thought was sparked by the appeal for opinion poll subjects:
Do you listen more to Radio, Tape, CD music or CD books?
What's your favourite track/artist to drive to - I love a nice windy back road and Meatloaf blasting from the stereo.
What's yours? Read more
Radio: Radio 4, avoiding The Archers (switch to Classic FM)
CD: Stacey Kent, Joni Mitchell (Jaco Pastorius years), Bebel Giberto
Tape: I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, On the Hour, Round the Horne, Roy Mallard -- all on CD too now, courtesy of BBC 7 Listen Again:
www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/listenagain/
When I was a lad 40 + years ago and buses were fewer than hens teeth I used to think nothing of sticking out a thumb by the side of the old A1 and hitching a lift. I never had a problem.
Generally it was the Knights of the Road in artic lorries who would stop but I had one very memorable lift of around 70 miles sitting as co - pilot in a fully kitted out Lotus Cortina rally car.
It came complete with roll bar and apparently kamikaze driver whose name I never discovered. There was only one stretch of dual carriageway on that stretch of the A1 and although no speedo indication ( he had only a rev counter ) I estimate we were approaching 120 mph at times and the accelleration was phenomenal when he would spot an overtaking opportunity.
Those days are gone but my question today is whether you stop for hitch hikers or would now hitch hike?
Whats your best or worst memory? Read more
Worst experience in 1966 picked up at Leicester Forest exit of M1 by a bunch of 3 'travellers' (PC terminology?) in a flatbed with a large cab. The rest of the journey to Uni at L'boro was spent listening to them explaning why they hated students and how they spent their Saturday nights. I had an escape plan formulated, providing I could get the keys and run, but was glad to be let out unscathed.
Best experience, 5 years ago after SWMBO and I were stranded by summer thunderstorms closing the ski lifts in the Avoriaz area. (For those who dont know the area, this can mean a 80km round trip to get to the car, which is only 5km away parked up a parallel valley). After several short lifts we were finally picked up by a married couple with a 6mnth old baby who took us back to the car, about 25km out of their way.
I will still offer lifts to people of suitable appearance in the right conditions, but will always make sure I am not carrying valuables or Bank cards on my person.
pmh (was peter)
I wonder if anyone may be able to help.I have an ongoing problem where ,only intermittently, my exhaust makes coughing/spluttering noises.It was recently replaced and these noises then started.My mechanic replaced the exhaust again,but it still carries on making these noises,usually if i am coasting down hill or have the clutch down.
More importantly,but again intermittantly,when slowing down the car will stall as i have the clutch down to change to a lower gear.This is a bit dangerous as i loose the power steering in an instant.
My mechanic has checked the coils,cleaned the carbon off the butterfly and replaced the idle valve,but all to no avail.
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Could be many things, but not likely to be the exhaust. Try checking the ignition timing, timing advance,idle speed. Also check that the engine is not running rich. ( and the choke, cold start is not staying on )
Actually it was a metallic mud coloured Lotus Elise
but here's a thought.
We were driving into bright low sunlight with deep shadows. All I could see of it was the rear numberplate reflected in my headlights.
If I hadn't had my lights on, I may not have seen him until his brake lights came on, and when the outside temp is -1, that is not good !
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Great write up HJ. I have to confess it's the first modern Citroen I actually want. I am sure it will do fantastically well and deserves to against the cynically dull new focus.
The new C6 looks fantastic too, but will still flop in the UK. Read more
You might have to fight me for it, though I'm not so fussy about colour... had a spin this morning in one (admittedly a fully loaded 2.0 HDi VTS) and it was rather gorgeous. Seriously quick, nice ride, very high quality avant garde interior (unrecognisable for Citroen), very comfy seats and a booming JBL sound system. Know what I'll be getting after the Megane I haven't even bought yet...
Apologies if this has gone before. Had 2 new tyres fitted to my Skoda Octavia 2.0 Ambiente. Man at tyre centre says 'Only fit new tyres to rear axle!', when I requested them to swap the more worn tyres from the front to the rear axle first and then fit new tyres to front. Is this sales spiel or genuine point. Should I wait a few days for the new tyres to be scrubbed in and then swap them around myself?
Other tyre centre I have used in the past didn't offer this 'advice'. Genuine advice & comment would be welcome. Read more
In my experience, it takes at least 200 miles on dry roads and possibly up to 500 miles on wet, to "bed" new tyres in, before they achieve their best gripping characteristics. 50 miles is barely a quarter of the way there. I always put new tyres on the front initially for this bedding in period, to leave the best grip at the rear, then change them over to the rears.
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If your car has traction control ,then I would suspect there is a problem with the traction control throttle motor and/or circuit.The unit sits behind the o/side headlight & controls the accelerator cable input and the throttle control cable output.