December 2007
I've noticed on a couple of other motoring forums (fora?) that the '07 CR-V (UK version)has a known problem in that a lot of them seem to pull to the left. I live in Norway where this is not a problem as we drive on the right and the steering is pretty neutral. However, I have noticed this pulling on trips to the UK - as I have with my previous two cars, a Xantia and a C5. Apparently all sorts of reasons and solutions have been suggested, but none seem to work, according to these forums. My question is can it be some sort of bias that is built in to the suspension to make life easier for the majority of owners on a global basis? Surely that can't be necessary in these days of active ride etc. or is it?
And by the way, my CR-V suits our snowy/slushy/hilly winters down to the ground. I won't hear a softroader taunt against them, miles better than all my previous vehicles (not all Citroens) and half the price of a Freelander for the same comfort level - we've got one of each in the family.
Still suffer summer tyre noise though, softer, winter tyres quite a bit better.
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Hi all
I would like to buy an FM transmitter that can read mp3 files from a USB flash-drive, so that I can listen to podcasts etc through my car audio system. Several makes exist, but I have not found any glowing reviews for any of them. If anyone reading this has such a device and is happy with it, I would be interested to know the make and model...
thanks in advance
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Many thanks for the tip, I bought one and it works well!
I bought one from SVP.
Are there any free, online sites giving free valuations for cars registered in 2007 please? Glass's and Parker's don't offer these. Read more
Skoda website
Thanks but it does not extend beyond 2006 for my engine size, 1.2 litres.
hi i have 4 warning lights flashing where the rear wash wipe,wiper,rear demister and ac on off switches are.
i have seen this before but cannot remember whos car it was it was the same model
grand voyager.
does anyone know the cause and how to reset them
cheers all
{Another request to include year and engine details in the sticky message ignored!. Year of manufacturer picked up from the selection you made from drop down menu. In case newer models are any different. DD} Read more
have you set the flaps following my first post? and did they all start flashing and the flaps changing direction on there own?
Travelling on the A2 towards the M25, I saw a big sign today displaying that the new slip-road overpass will be open to traffic this Tuesday (18th Dec).
It didn't mention what time it will open.
This should ease the queues on the A2.
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How do you recognize a failing clutch or gearbox, my car is jumping in any gearing almost as though it is changing down or up at any time, difficult to describe unless you are in car.
found buried deep in an elderly thread - moved to its own for a bit more attention and drop down menu thingy implemented. Guess taken a model year. Read more
Full engine type and year would help the techs.
Just got a 406, my first diesel ever. Idle speed is showing 1000 on the rev counter but I think this is a bit high, am I correct.
Also normal running temperature is around 70, this seems a bit low too. Any suggestions? Read more
If it is a 1.9 TD, then by that age it will almost certainly be ECU controlled for idle spede. This is done via a vacuum solenoid that is well known for failing. There are usually 2 - one for idle speed and one for EGR - it may be possible to swap the vacuum pipes from idle to EGR, to get the idle speed to work.
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RichardW
Is it illogical? It must be Citroen....
The key inserts but will not turn, intermittant. Have tried second key but same problem, nearly got stuck miles away yesterday.
I can see how to take the steering wheel off and covers to get to the sensor and keylock but does anyone know which part is faulty?
If the sensor does not detect either key does the circuit/is it able to stop the key turning.
If this just disables the electrics then it must be a mechanical probelm which means strip down.
Thanks to anyone who can help on this.
Peter
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Bad news, managed to get the barrel working but when replacing a small cast actuator on the outside broke. Now have ordered a new barrel but loacl dealer will supply one to match my keys which is some consolation, under £50 so not too bad considering I was looking at new keys as well which would have been over £120.
Thanks to all who replied, just hope I don't break the casting again when fitting the next time.
I want to buy my daughter a handsfree, bluetooth kit for Christmas. Not a plug in your ear job. Can any one reccomend one?
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Parrot do a large range of kits from plug in cigar lighter fittings to full blown integrated into car stereo/speaker systems .Always found them to work well and reliable.hth
Following Pete Mansell's topic, what tyres have readers' found quiet or particularly noisy?
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When it's nothing to do with curbing or suspension wear - I've always found it to do with tyre wear - either swop them round or replace with new and problem is fixed - a BMW 7 I once owned (@15000 miles) went back to the dealer and Bracknel who couln't fix it - but the tyres change did.