January 2005
I drive a 53 plate Rav4 i find parking distances difficult to judge i am considering having a sensor fitted .Are they any good? If yes what make /model is recommended
Your comments appreciated
tucks
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Hi Guys,
Just bought a 'V' reg Vauxhall Club estate back in October, it was a dream compared to our 1980 polo.
A few weeks back the light pinged up on the dash board which by looking in the manual states our ''belt tensioners or airbag systems'' may be faulty. It says in the manual to get this checked by a Vauxhall garage, but then it would say that wouldn;t it.
Any reason why this light would just pop up and can it be fixed ourselves, my dad would be able to do it with some guidance.
Any clues?
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I recently had my Omega checked on a Tech II and had the steering assist adjusted. Cost about £25 at Vx dealership. Last time I had this warning light up on a Vectra, the problem was a failed ECU which was quite expensive to replace(can't recall exact price but I think it was > £100). Hope yours is just the wiring under the seat because I know that can be the cause. Don't store stuff under the front seats - that's the advice from Vx.
Suspect I'm not going to like the answer to this one, but here goes.
The 300Tdi engine on my Discovery (127,000 miles) has suddenly developed a raging thirst for coolant - about 1 litre every 70 miles or so.
There are no visible leaks that I have been able to find and there are no obvious symptoms of a blown head gasket - no white smoke, no water in the oil. The head gasket was replaced and the head skimmed about 11,000 miles ago just before I bought it.
Finally, even after it has sat for 24 hours, on removing the pressure cap, the system is still pressurised.
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The reason you can't find a leak is because the pressure in the cooling system is blowing the water out of the overflow or filler cap, if you look around that area you will probably find signs of dry antifreeze.
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I am trying to identify a relay I recent repaired that was causing his car to completely cut out. It is Relay 30 on a P plate 1.6 golf. I've searched my VW ETKA parts Catalgue without luck. Any help appreciated. Regards Peter Read more
Thanks for that I found the fault by tapping it but was not sure what it was controlling Thanks Guys. Regards Peter
Hi all,
Before I got my car, it belonged to my Dad and started groaning. Turned out to be a rear wheel bearing and has been fine. However, it's started doing it again and I just want to know a) Could it be a wheel bearing or something else (are they replaced in pairs) and b) If it is a wheel bearing, what price am I looking at?
Car info: Ford Focus Saloon 1.8 Ghia.
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Hello all - I said I'd update you and here I am. Discs and pads are now on. Bit of a hairy experience as they have to bed in but it shouldn't take too long.
Can I just thank everyone who posted? Your advice is, always very much appreciated.
I love it when a problem is all done and dusted!
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Is their still any direct insurance company salvage sales?
who are the cheapest salvage firm around?
(ie, cars are good price and buyers fees are low)
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Anyone add to this?
I have a B-reg Renault Clio 1.2 Authentique, 19k miles. Normally I turn the ignition key to the point where the dash lights come on, wait for most of them to go out, turn the key another notch, and the engine fires almost instantly. Sometimes when I turn the key the extra notch the engine just turns and turns but wont fire. If I'm lucky then turning the ignition off and repeating the starting procedure will cause the engine to fire normally. Sometimes I have to try this several times and eventually the car will start as soon as I turn the key that extra notch. If I'm unlucky (which has happened about four times since I bought the car), the engine simply will not fire and I have to find alternative transport. However, if I then try the car an hour or two later, then it will start immediately as if nothing had ever happened. Cranking the engine continuously does not get the engine started - I have to turn the ignition off and try again. I've tried both keys, pressing the blip with the key in the ignition to resync the immobiliser, and locking an unlocking the doors, with no effect. It makes no difference if the engine is hot or cold.
My first thought was the immobiliser, but (a) the big round red dash light goes out every time as normal (it flashes rapidly if the key isn't recognised) and (b) the immobiliser wont allow the engine to turn when immobilised (I've checked). However, once the car starts there are no running problems at all, so it must be something that only affects starting.
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By a weird coincidence I just happened to be looking this up again two days after new posts on it! Apologies for not posting the results, but the very nature of the problem meant I couldn't post the result quickly.
The answer is yes and no. The car was under warranty, so I just printed out this thread and asked the garage to replace the crank shaft sensor. So far all has been OK, but I've no idea if it it was a connector fault, a sensor fault, or a sensor which was not mounted correctly. However, it looks easy to replace and I understand it is a relatively cheap component, so it's worth trying. Moreover, although I don't know what technology this sensor uses, I do know what was used when I used to work in the automotive business. In the case of that technology the output voltage is proportional to speed (though it is frequency that is measured), so a dicky sensor may well work perfectly as soon as the engine starts and there is sufficient voltage to allow the ECU to measure its frequency.
The wife said that she went past a mobile roadside tax disc camera today in essex.
Problem was the tax disc ran out on the 31st Dec 2004.
I purchased the tax disc yesterday, but forgot to put it in until I got home from work today.
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Until all MOT stations are computerised, then they still have no central record of MOT's for all cars.
I'm not sure the ANPR vans are checking insurance yet either. The sooner the better though.
Martin
I know of someone driving with no mot (expired 2+ months ago),also brake fluid requires filling up occassionaly. tax ran out recently. Person says they cannot afford to get things legal and won`t/can`t listen to reason. Is there somewhere to report this, that isn`t going to reveal my id. Does anyone know of the procedures and would the owner get a criminal record or does it not have to be that serious? Read more
I once hired a van from a 'reputable' main dealer garage and only after driving over 100 miles did I notice it had no tax disc.
It's worth checking if a hired vehicle is taxed.
Cheers, SS
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I've got aa Yaris.. which is easy to reverse. I fitted parking sensors which make it easier.. and warn iof someone walks past you at the rear - when reversing - happens off in car parks...
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