October 2006
Are there any well educated backroomers out there who can tell me what this is please ? Read more
Looking at 3 year-old versions of the two model, you can either get a Corolla 190 for around GBP5-6k or a Celica 140 for around GBP6-7k. The question is which is the better option? Many thanks, Gazza Read more
I think it all depend on what your motoring needs/wants are.
The Corolla will be more practical and carry 4 in comfort.
If you want the low driving position etc then the Celica will fit better.
When it comes to reliability - neither will be a problem and both will last forever.
Check for dashboard & tailgate rattles on the Corolla though.
I have a 1992 Vauxhall Senator 2.6 Diplomat. and it needs a new exhaust. The system on the car at present splits into 2 pipes after the downpipe and has 2 cats, 2 centre boxes yet only a single back box.
My query is
A, Can I De-cat this car legally? and
B, can i run a bigger bore (same diametre as downpipe) instead of using 2 pipes?
C, Anyone know where in Scotland (preferbly Edinburgh) I can get a new system made to order?
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I'm not sure if this is described on the sites linked to above, but, going one stage further, you can also revert the engine to open loop operation by earthing terminal 20 of the engine management unit. Practically, this means that the engine management unit will not use the lambda sensors and will instead rely on its own internal maps, which should give better performance and/or economy depending upon the operating point.
Number_Cruncher
I recently bought a 3 series BMW on an L plate. I'd have thought it would have had remote C/Locking but the previous owner (it's fourth previous owner) said the car didn't have it. It has a key with a button and what looks like a small led 'transmitter' type thing. I dont think this is the old key torch type things that were useless after a few months. Is there anything I can look for without dismantling the doors that would indicate that there should be remote c/locking on the car or is it easier to try and replace the battery on the key and see what happens?
Cheers, Stuart Read more
Sorry, I meant to type remote, and not just C/L.
Hi all, I have a peugot 307 xsi on a "51" plate . I have just replaced the battery and cannot get this bloomin thing started . It is turning over but not firing ! The transponder key does not work now and I have to lock doors manually . On the dash there is a flashing red light on the "key" button . I am guessing that the immobiliser has kicked in after replacing the battery , but with out giving a dealership shed loads is there a simple way of getting round this ??? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated . Read more
still nothing ? turning over but not firing ?
When looking to buy, would you discount the value of a car because of its colour? You probably would if it was a bit wacky and not quite to your taste.
So my question is, how much should I discount the value of a white Volvo V70?? (Not Ex-Police FYI) I would prefer blue or silver but like anything if it's at the right price then I'm not really that fussy.
Do Glass's valuations account for non-mainstream colours??
Thanks.
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I remember a Pearl White Metallic Audi Quattro, that was owned by a chap near us, in my "yoof" - now that was nice.
hello ,
My mothers 2001 Fiat Punto only has 1 key , i want to get her a spare but Fiat dealers want over £130 +vat for the key, and they say up to 6 weeks delivery.This is a ripoff!
i have looked on EBAY and spoken to several automotive locksmiths but no success
where can i get a key for a sensible cost?
liddelljohn Read more
Look in your "yellow pages";many locksmiths claim to be able to re-programme.
Anyone who has worked on VAG cars will know the rubbish design of the pollen filter housing.
I have just taken the pollen filter out of my Toledo, and although being very dirty, it's not damp.
Those of you who have had the problem - was your pollen filter damp?
My car only seems to leak in the passenger side, and I have noticed in the service history that it had a new windscreen.
It's not the doors as I saw water drip down from the shelf under the glove box during the storms we had a few months ago. The water seems to be coming from the very back right of the passenger footwell. It's dripping from some polystyrene type material. I couldn't see any coming from the passeger footwell heater vent.
Has anyone seen this before? Any advice appreciated. Read more
Might be worth looking here for water leak info
www.seatcupra.net/forums/index.php
Looking through the regular car supermarket ads in todays Express and Mail ( 8< SNIP non motoring comment removed - DD....)
Stunned to see that Motorpoint (I think) has an 06 reg Vauxhall Signum 2.8T Auto Elite down from 19.5K to £7699!!
Thats 12 and a half grand off!!
Now I know the thing drinks fuel and the low speed ride isn't up to much but that's silly money....I'm almost tempted!
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Original buyer (Bought 50 in 1 go) got it new for
£11,000 + VAT - that is nearly 45% off
Yep, thats how Ford and GM sell so many cars !
Hello. For the last 3 years this light has been permanently on. Performance is normal and exhaust emissions are normal. Have just used a code reader and I'm getting P0170 which is "fuel trim malfunction" . I have visually checked the MAF sensor and cleaned out the throttle body. I would like to check the EGR valve but I can't locate it. I'm assuming it has one because I've seen it for sale on a vauxhall dealers website. The AGILA uses a Corsa engine. Its 1.2 16valve ecotec engine. Thanks
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Suggest you clear the P0170 code and evaluate.If it recurs you will most likely need a new MAF sensor.
David Davies
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i used to find that when you put 1600 mk 2 cortina engines with an escort bashed sump on them into the mk 1 / 2 escort bodies that you used to get an oil pick up problem as you took a corner too fast and the idiot light came on.
Dry sumping was way too dear though so you just put an extra pint of duckhams 20/50 in the sump (no cats in those days) and cut down a bit on the bravado