July 2007
Does anyone out there know how to access A4 front foglights on the latest shape A4 ?
It seems as though you can remove the lamp surround which is body coloured but separate to the actual bumper itself, but I just cant see how to do this and don't want to break anything. Read more
The doors on my Peugeot 306 (1999) deadlock themselves.
It doesn't matter if you manually open them or use the key fob, in a few seconds they deadlock themselves.
Numerous other posts about doors unlocking themselves seem to point at problems with the wiring loom wearing out. Could this be the same thing?
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Are you sure this isn`t the autolock function operating correctly?
Does a 306 have an autolock function? I have a 1999V GLX and it doesn't auto lock, it's two presses of the button to lock and then deadlock, and a single press on the other button to unlock.
Do they deadlock, or just re lock? What happens if someone is inside? at the time?
Sorry I can't be more helpful, only other thing I can think of is that your lock button on the key is very sensitive. Have you tries using the other key and keeping the current one out of range?
Chris
Right, a boy racer drove into me last night. There was no wing damage, i think he bounced off my wheel as it was turned. my traction control light is on now n steering is out, and tracking. Could there be anything else i need to look for? Like my alloy being buckled? Its a 2004 Audi A3 by the way...
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Sunny
you have told your insurance company yes?
At this very moment, he could be making a claim against YOU.
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Our old faithful Pug 205 has started to become not so faithful and doesn't like starting in the morning, but then do any of us. So I need to find out if the problem is with the battery or the alternator. When I turn the key there is nothing, not even a click of the starter. I put the battery on a booster charge for 15 mins. and she starts fine and runs for the rest of the day without problems restarting her. Next morning--dead. So, how can I tell if the battery is shot or if it is the alternator failing to charge the battery?
Ta
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Easiset way to check a battery in suspected poor condition.
At night after driving, remove the negative terminal (assuming you have the code for the radio etc). In the morning, re connect it and when you go to restart it will either have power or not.
If it has sufficient power then the battery is doing ist job (holding a store of electricity). If it has insufficient power then the battery is at fault.
Assuming the battery is ok, the alternator is a little more difficult to test. The choice is either the alternator is not charging enough or something is draining the power.
So, if running the car the battery stays charged (dissonnecting overnight) then its likely its charging ok and you have a drain on the system.
If it is losing power this way and only lasts for 2 or 3 days then its likely the alternator isnt charging enough. hth
It would be interesting to see what a voltmeter records with the battery too. When its just been driven, when its been stood for over 2 hours, with it running at idle and at 200rpm with and without electrical load, and voltage readings at roughly 2 or 3 hour intervals after drivnig. It isnt an exact test of an alternator but its a good laymans test.
In case its not understood about rolling car tax and recorded keepers i have today been in touch with swansea regarding v5c documents that get lost in the post both sent on different days both different vehicles.
you have to phone 6 weeks after the confirmation letter is received or its too late (i phoned 7 weeks after- ha-- too late they say)
the dvla blame the post office for non delivery but still tell you the new keeper will have to fork out £25 before they get the log book so they can retax the car in 6 months/a year.
Its basically a case of being on the ball in relation to documents sent off 6 weeks ago and tracking them,a case of doing the job for the people you are paying to do it for you
dont get caught
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I've (allegedly) been advised that the new keeper shouldn't fill in the date on the small green slip to cover cases like this. If the V5 doesn't arrive simply fill out the V62 (?) from the post office and attach the green slip with last weeks date on it and you'll get a new V5 for free - allegedly
2002 Peugeot 406HDi on 121,000. I?m struggling to get over 40mpg. Even on a long run to Cornwall from the North West I achieved 45mpg at a steady 70mph.
My usual daily use is a mix of motorway, A roads and town centre ? approx 50 miles a day. I don?t drive like a maniac, nor like a nun..!
Recently been MOT?d and emissions were fine. Recent service where filters etc were changed.
Does anyone have any brightspark ideas as to why the economy is low?
Many thanks!
DB
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"If the OP is using the fuel computer to give the figures quoted...."
No, I'm not. I just thought it would be interesting to see what it said when driving uber economically....
We've recently bought an 03 Focus TDCi (115bhp). ~60k miles.
Having driven it a little we have noticed a low rumbling noise when the car is at approx 60mph. It makes a sound like when you go over the rumble strips at the side of the road, but the noise isn't that loud and isn't constant, it comes in 1/4 to 1/2 second regular bursts. And no, we aren't going over cats eyes or white stripes or anything silly like that.
I don't think it is related to the wheels or tracking as it is not found at any other speeds and seemed to go away when I tested it and depressed the clutch at 60mph. Therefore I am thinking engine, possibly a pump? Or the turbo whirring down? It does seem more prominant when slowing down although I have noticed it when accelerating.
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Bearings - Had some go on a Honda - there was no play in them, but when the wheel was spun (jacked up) in a quiet location it was obvious there were noisier than other wheels.
I believe bearings will rumble first then develop play as they get worse. What Ford might be saying is that there not serious enough to warrant changing....but unless you are going to regularly check them for play, then get them changed IF you are sure that there is noise coming from the bearings. When jacked up the noise can only really come from Bearings, Brakes or something rubbing against brakes/Tyres.
Corrosion - You can clean corrosion easily, but if it has left lumps, pits and small chunks in the friction surfaces then get them changed (or if discs/pads are thin). Changing rears can be more fiddley than fronts as you have to be careful how you wind-in the piston without damaging the handbrake mechanism.
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6911152.stm
Roads to Cornwall should be clearer though! Read more
When I read about this, it stated that caravans would not be allowed down the Mall.
Saves the elite from being held up I suppose.
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I've noticed about a tea-spoonfull of oil in my P-reg micra's air-filter box, it's probably come up through the breather hose.
Is it a symptom of anything serious? Thanks. Read more
Not really. This is to be expected, especially at this age.
Has just gone on mother in laws car, which was towed back to our house.
Is this a job that could be done by a mobile mechanic?
Approximate cost would be helpful as well.
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Advice spot on.
Going into a garage for new clutch, bearing, slave cylinder tomorrow.
Many thanks
Woody
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I assume you do mean the bumper coloured fog lamp surround ?
The older B6 shape A4 had a section of grille which could be removed but the B7 shape (ie brand ne is different in this way).