August 2006
Indicators and hazards packed up tonight. They are run off seperate fuses so I'm doubting its a fuse problem
Does everything point to a flasher unit? Do the hazards and flashers typically run off one flasher unit? I'm trying to get some clues before having a look in the morning. Many thanks Read more
ok i remember i looked into this a few years back and osram and phillips 50% more bulbs were the best value replacement bulbs for those seeking better out put
our new to us mk4 golf has terrible lights, and i would like to improve them best i can...are the above brands still the ones to go for? i notice theres loads of no name ones on ebay making similar claims
any suggestions on how to further improve them for sensible ££ , im not intrested in zenons or fancy colored bulbs Read more
If it has 2 bulbs for dip/main i would expect them both to be h7
h1 would logically be for a built in fog light as suggested. i think !
Last weekend I drove about 100 miles, sometimes really pushing the car on the motorway (since I could, but another story) and reached an indicated 95mph. Upon getting to my destination my GF noticed some very fine wire like stuff that was clumped together like cotton wool coming out of my exhaust pipe. I pulled on this and about 2 meters came out before the 'thread' broke and I was left with 2 peices. 1 peice on the ground and another peice going up into the exhaust to who knows where. I was just wondering if anyone could help tell me what this wire is, what I may have done to my car and the effect on emissions will be? Read more
Thanks Number_Cruncher, very helpfull.
The blower motor on my girlfriends 92 Orion CFi has stopped working. After extensive dismantling I have traced the fault to somewhere between the relay R26, which has an output as measured at the terminal of the fuseboard/box and the fuse F14 for the blowermotor which has no output. The Haynes book doesn't give any info as to how the fusebox is wired or how to remove it. Is the fusebox a PC type affair, is it wired with cable or what. Is it possible to remove it and trace the fault between the relay and fuse or should I rig up a link via an inline fuse between the relay and the Bl/R connector to the blowermotor switch. Any help or advice concerning this issue welcome Read more
This sounds like the common fault with Escort fuseboxes.These are repairable,usually dry solder joints, but will need to be dismantled.It may be quicker and easier to carry out a by-pass repair circuit with an inline fuse.
having a problem with one rear door it doesnt want to unlock all the time.anyone have any ideas. how does the door panel come of so that i can gain access to the lock. dave. Read more
thanks for that its still under warranty so main dealer can have a crack .just thought that if it was simple i would have a go myself.got the panel of and as you say impossable after that. thanks dave.
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I n ormally use Autoglym but have seen that Meguiars is
highly rated.
But how do you pronounce Meguiars? I don't want to be
laughed out of my A1 Car Accessory store if I get
it wrong!
Meg -you-ee -arse, how else?
Seriously, Meg wires, of course
Fit a new steering wheel! Perhaps if it wasn't taught & rattle free the effect would be less, but having had the steering wheel (rim and spokes element only) replaced today as a result of leather delamination, I was amazed what holding dimpled new leather with pristine stitching and unworn thumb recesses did for our three and a half year old, owned from new, V70. It brought memories of collection day in Breda flooding back. You get that nice, tactile, feel of a new car together with the smell (open the door and "new car" rushes out to your nostrils) and the interior look (if like our V70 the rest of the interior is spotless anyway)!
For info; as documented elsewhere, replacement was due to the leather treatment used by Volvo's supplier reacting to sweat (and in the case of some others, hand cream) on a range of recent models. VCUK paid 50% without having to ask.
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>>Anybody know the best way to remove the germs from a leather steering wheel?>>
Dettol surface cleaner sprayed onto kitchen roll rather than directly on to the wheel.
my mk2 golf g60 has always read about 1/5 low on the fuel gauge....so it shows empty when i still have some
ive just swapped in another gauge and its the same
would i be right in thinking theres only the float sender left to change? is it all in one piece? any other ideas Read more
You do not have to bend the pointer! They have provided for screwdriver (flat blade) adjustment, in the hole with the 'ratchet' shown in dial2 picture.
Just insert screwdriver and gently twist.
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pmh (was peter)
We've got a Peugeot 405 1905cc TD on an L plate. It is an STDT.
The problem I've got is that it hates starting. Glowplugs have been tested and seem okay. The relay works fine - a multimeter confirmed 12v for approx. 30 secs. There doesn't seem to be air getting into the system as the plunger bulb stays firm even in the morning. Compresion seems to be okay - no lack of power when running. No sign of head gasket problems either. It's not using oil. No big puffs of black smoke when the turbo kicks in.
It's driving me mad!!!! The car starts okay with Easy Start, albeit rather smokey. The car hesitates to start when warm (take about 7-10 secs).
Anyone got any idea? Injectors have been suggested to me. I changed them for a 2nd hand set (from a scrapyard) but to no avail. Read more
Took the old glow plugs out and tested with jumplead/battery. No glow and the 3 I took out had a chip on the end. Put in 3 from the 205 into the 405 which was now cold - started on the button.
Luckily it hadn't become addicted on Easy Start (laughing gas)
Cheers for your help people......
Is a 12mm difference in longitudinal alignment across the front wheels on a Ford Mondeo within manufacturing specification? I have a friend who has managed to come to this deviation by unknown means, but, to me it seems a tad too much.
Is it worth him having a wheel alignment, or maybe getting it jigged. If it won't affect anything other than aesthetics I'll advise him not to waste money on checks and adjustments. However, if it will effect tyre wear and or tracking/handling then maybe he should get it sorted.
TIA Ady... Read more
I have always found Ford pads are bit poor for any spirited braking type driving.
Far prefer Ferodo or Mintex. their discs are the same as most quality aftermarket ones though imo
Browse
thanks Mike.
Anybody???
I've just had the dash off and theres a row of what I would call relays. I made sure they were all in tight, tried the indicators and flashers and they worked. When the flashers etc are working, the blue relay is clicking in sync so I'm assuming thats the flasher unit???. Even if I now pull that blue relay/ unit out a bit the flashers etc still work so the problem wasn't being caused by a loose connection as when I pressed them all in they were all in tight anyway.
In the light of this - whats making my flashers etc fail? does the relay heat up and fail when hot only or something like that? Vehicles done 97K btw.
Can anyone give me some pointers on this a bit quick??!! Many thanks