August 2005
Hi there,
this is not really an urgent post. I was just pondering about some minor niggles on my volvo S60 T5. 1. When I start the car up, hot or cold, it turns over ranging between 1.5 and 2 seconds before starting, is this normal? there is no problem with starting, i was just wondering why it takes so long.
2. I was at a set of traffic lights yesterday and i hadn't realised that the lights had gone to green, and pulled off a bit too sharpish and stalled the car. The car then turned over for about 5 or 6 seconds and then started, i was just wondering why this was? thanks Read more
Can anybody help me out on the following:-
1. My warranty is due to expire @ 60k and due to the high milage I have done 55k in 18mths in a 1.9TD Octavia estate I will be without the Skoda warranty in about a month. Skoda don't offer extended warranties so can any one advise as to where I should look bearing in mind I do approx 30k a year
2. Any Octavia owners exeprencied a wobbling through the steering wheel when braking from approx 50mph to roundabouts on dual carriageways? I am also getting a whistling from the nearside front screen when on the m/way. It sounds like the passenger window is slightly down and letting in the air- It is not and it is driving me bonkers! My local Skoda dealer has drawn a blank on both queries
Thanks - 1st time poster
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Have a look at www.briskoda.net/forums/ and post your questions there. Lots of experts will probably be able to help you.
Mrs andy's much loved Picasso (I know - don't laugh) is nearly 5 years old, and we think it might be time for a change. Looked at a Mazda 5 today, and was impressed with the fact that all the seats fold flat, and also the sliding doors. However, don't really want to take the initial depreciation hit, so when can I expect to see 'nearly new' models appearing on forecourts?
Also - anyone any opinions on the other smaller 7 seaters - expect i could get adeal on a Zafira at the moment, also Toyota Verso and the Touran. Any thoughts?
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You can easily get 10% off the cost of a Corolla Verso
Hi all,
got an omega 1994 L. Brake light on n/s not working, but bulbs are ok. Tried 2/3 new ones. Is there a particular wire in the multiplug on back of light cluster to check? I think it's the bulb with 2 spots on the bottom.One for tail light, other for braking (correct me if I'm wrong).
I have a digi test meter, but am a bit new to fault finding with wiring.
Any pointers please?
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Another time, if you can't get the right bulb holders and there' a break in the track, consider soldering in a wire link accross the break.
This method is used extensively in the defence electronics industry with PCBs that have cracked tracks.
H
Is there any reason (as if insurance companies need anything other than profit as a reason) why Insurance companies require cars over a certain value to have fully comp insurance?. Been shopping around for insurance on what I hope to be my next car and can't find an insurance company to quote a Third party or TPFT policy. Some state that cars over a certain value (usually £5-8K) must have fully comp.
Does anyone who knows more than I do about the insurance industry shed some light on this?. The car will be bought cash so no fianace company will have a interest in it and I just want the minimum legal requirements and I don't see how forcing me to have fully comp benefits the insurance company...aside from higher premiums paid into their pockets. If thats the case, why not just do away with TP and TPFT completely and only offer fully comprehensive policies. *rant mode off* Read more
Traders do usually have trade plates and a VAT registration No. but there are some who have neither!
Yes, that's right folks. Smokie has been given his very own edit button - which is a very rare and a sort after item on this site. More so than a Mondeo TDCi apparantly.
According to his profile he's been a member for quite some time now; drives a Vauxhall (which is a good thing); admits to towing a caravan occasionally (not such a good thing) and as far as I recall has never needed to be moderated by any of us before - which is most unusual.
Although new to moderating here, he's already familiar with the role elsewhere, so it shouldn't take him long to put his new buttons (yes, he gets more than one) to good use.
It'll take a day or so to set him up with an email account and the like, so please be patient before trying to contact him via that method.
Anyway, enough of my inane babble and witty crap repartee, I'm sure you'll all want to pass on your support and good wishes to him.
Let me be the first to welcome to you to the madhouse Smokie.
Dave.
ps, as with all new moderators, please be gentle with him for a day or two.
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Yes sir.
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Adam
I have an intermittent fault, I hear 3 beeps, the ABS warning light comes on and the brake warning light flashes. It happens only when the car is warm or if I go to start it when it's been standing in hot sun. Thanks for any clues Read more
Thank you for the information, I'll have a think, I suppose it's worth hassling the dealer...nicely
I have some old cars which I want to get rid of legitimately;cutting them up into little pieces seems like a good option,but which angle grinder do I need?Will the smaller size angle grinder with 4 and a half inch discs be enough to get through all parts of the car, or will I need the larger 9 inch one to do de job? Read more
I thought that too. Start worrying if he posts about replacing car carpet or even in the IHAQ thread for the biggest rolls of rugs/carpet money can buy.
You were warned.
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Adam
Which would you choose?
mondeo zetec 1.8,2001-51,£4999 75,000
mondeo lx 2.0td,2001-y,£4999 80,000 Read more
I'm currently running a 2 litre primera so don't think the fuel cost will be a problem as well as we don't do much mileage anyway.
Can anyone give any advice with regard to chipping a Ford Focus 1.8 tdci 115ps engine.My main concerns are possible detriment to the engine and what chipping units are most suitable for this particular engine.
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Occasionally on mine, the car will take a few turns to start over. (The battery's on it's way out). If I'm a bit too quick and let go of the key before it's caught, I'll have to turn it for about 3 - 4 seconds longer for it to start.
I imagine this is something similar to your problem 2.
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Adam