July 2007
So, I see that we now have threads to moan about unreliable Lagunas and VWs. If you look in Technical you rarely see queries about Fiats. I have a vested interested, 3 small Fiats in our household and a love of small Fiats going back to the early 1970's.
So, how about a thread that allows all you happy Fiat owners to praise the loves of your life? Read more
Hi again, hope all are well !
Ok, so my hubby has now set his sights on a Nissan Terano 93 2.7L TDcI - it looks incredible and we've checked the "Whats good/Whats bad" etc.
The only thing is, its from a company that imports international vehicles - this one comes from Japan.
Should we be aware of anything regarding this? Its an "N" Reg - does this mean its actually older that this but has been in the country since "N", or do they backdate number plates?
Any comments/experiences would be gratefully received
xx
Patricia Read more
Weren't European Terrano(and Ford Maverick)built in Spain?
I have had loads of problems with my car, but last night a local guy came round who was able to plug my car into VAGCOM and this fault came up: 00515 - Camshaft Position (Hall) Sensor (G40) 16-10 Signal Outside Specfications - Intermiitent.
I have had probs with car like the timing is always out. Is it likely the sensor is faulty and is there a way I could test this using digital multimeter i.e. resistance readings, before I spend loads of money.
I have some electrical knowledge and posses quite a bit of test equipment but not automotive.
Cheers
Paul T
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Check for excess play in distrbutor shaft , or fouling of the sensor as it rotates.
". To improve consistency, for the first time local authorities outside London will be able to issue PCNs by post when camera evidence is available or when parking attendants are prevented from serving notices by violence or driving away!"
I don't view that as an improvement. In fact many of the measures there represent yet another attack on motorists. Read more
I try hard as well.
Last year I bought an old Previa that couldn't keep constant revs to save itself. To drive it at all it needed constant (although tiny) movement of the throttle to keep going, the revs would just die away to nothing making it dangerous in traffic. I found that if I disconnected the throttle position sensor it would run just fine although the idle revs seem a little high at about 900rpm. It's just been through its MOT and I had thought there would be emmissions issues but no - no problems there. Can anyone tell me why it works well without this sensor and what might the downside be of it not being fitted?
ps if anyone knows Previas they'll know how difficult it is for Joe Public to replace the TPS due to its position - you can see it, touch it but try getting a screwdriver to the screws.... Read more
no - no hesitation at all, it's 17 years old and gets to 70 quicker than a colleague's 3 year old 2.3 Galaxy - drag racing people carriers - sad isn't it? WOT and the thing goes like a rocket (ok a rocket with all the properties of a brick outhouse) The only difference I can see between this one and my previous 2 Previas is a slightly increased idle speed.
ps what's air-con got to do with it? don't have it.
pps no kids involved in the alleged drag racing - driver only.
Interesting article on MSN today of the UK's 20 least depreciating cars
tinyurl.com/2lz5g8
Chris
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I bought a Metro once for £1 and sold it for £85 so id say that ways a pretty good car for depreciation!
Ladies and Gents,
I have a 1995 Mk 3 Golf which has ignition problems. I was driving along the motorway about 70mph, when the engine died suddenly (coughed twice), I blipped the throttle and it kept going fortunately until I got home. I tried to start the car the following morning (Wednesday) and although the engine turned there was no ignition. I replaced the coil amplifier ( had similar fault on another Mk3 ) but it didn't fix it. When the breakdown company turned up, they disconnected the HT lead from the distributor and held it against the block, whilst I turned the key, there was no spark. The car was then taken to the garage. I had a call from the garage this morning and they said that they reckon it is the "Hall Effect sensor " in the distributor . They have assured me that there are no crankshaft position sensors on the LT side of the coil ( which was what I suspected ). Excuse my ignorance and this long post, but can anyone tell me what a "Hall Effect sensor does in the distributor and how it can cause no spark at the output of the coil.
Thank-you.
S.L. Read more
With the ignition on and the 3 pin plug to the distributor/hall effect disconnected ,if you earth the centre pin briefly to engine block you should hear the the coil spark.hth
I'm sure like everywhere this forum has it's fair share of amazingly good drivers who have no need to improve and indeed probably have no interest in doing so.
For the rest of us who aren't deluded here's a great link containing some information you may well already know. Always worth a second read though I think.
drivinghandbook.co.uk/index.htm
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I think the real point is though that they are mostly total carp and need to improve.
hey all
ive been in the motor trade 16 yrs as a paint sprayer, ive done plenty of mechanical jobs in the body shop and my spare time
the thing is id like to get out of the painting game and maybe try mechanic or mot tester
whats involved getting some recognised qualifications at my age Read more
>>ive been in the motor trade 16 yrs as a paint sprayer
IMO your better off where you are,my brother is a sprayer and earns far more than any mechanics we know,and is more skilled now than fitters are....
As a result of getting an unexpected car (other thread), I'll have to sell one our current cars.
If it takes me a few weeks to sell the old cars, I'll have to get some insurance for the new one and old one, I'm guessing on the same policy? Can't really open a new insurance as the NCD is on the current car, if you see what I mean.
What's the best way to do this, is it a standard thing for insurers to do? I'm thinking it may take us up to a month to sort out - is this too long for an insurer to run two cars on one policy?
Hope this makes sense, would appreciate any advice
Lee
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I do the same with Direct Line, just paid £35 for 2 weeks temp cover on my 2nd private car, they will do it for up to a month at a time and for 4 times in that year or something like that.
I cliamed for a new windscreen when i first pikced up the car and had only insured it for 3 days, so its like for like cover.
Jon
Browse
>>This suggests the procedure still isn't 'easy maintenance' and
Nope, this is the reason I had it done by a FIAT servicing centre rather than dealership.
I was quoted between 13 & 1500 pounds plus VAT to have the work done by a franchised main dealer. Why charge for six hours work when you can charge sixteen seemed to be their attitude.
The car will be a future affordable classic.
The only extra thing to look out for (other than normal used car checks) are the track rod ends on the 20v turbo. They used 2.0 16v Tipo parts (148bhp, 15" wheels) on a 220bhp & 16" wheels car and they aren't really up to the job.
They are fantastic cars capable of taking four adults, two suitcases and a couple of squashy bags which I think is pretty good for a two door coupe.