March 2008
Jaguar S-type 2.7 diesel 2004 (04 plate) {this bit now added to the subject header, as per the 3 separate requests you missed}
Intermittent fault with sensor for dynamic stability control (DSC) system. Warning light appears at random intervals (every few days) saying "DSC not available".
Local Jag dealer has investigated and says sensor is faulty but just the sensor cannot be replaced - the whole DSC unit needs replacing at a cost of £690!!
This seems excessive, but does of course include huge hourly rates for main dealership.
Am I being had over here? Could a local garage do it cheaper? Can the sensor be replaced on its own?
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The rear fog light on my wife's mini cooper is white, not red, this can't be right!
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Thanks Jacks, very comprehensive, I'll check it out.
I have just recntly bought a V50 2.0D . The manufactuers guide states I should be doing approx 45 mpg which is what I would expect on a 2.0 Diesel.
I filled the tank up to full and so far have done approx 170 miles to half a tank, and my own workings lead me to assume that I am getting about 30mpg?
Has any other V50 drivers come accross this issue?
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How big is the tank? Maybe it's smaller than you think. Or maybe its design is such that it gets an air pocket in it and it can't be filled to its intended capacity? (sounds daft, but who knows?)
You definitely need to run it down as low as you dare and then fill it until it is spilling out of the orifice - then check how many litres you have put in and see if it matches the claimed capacity....
Hi, I have a friend who has a problem with a Ford Mondeo 2002 2.0TDCI 130ps engine. The car appears to drive fine and pulls away with no problem. When you accelerate to approx 55mph in fifth gear then come come off the revs and sit with your foot barely touching the throttle at approx 1950 revs, the engine appears to become very lumpy, juddering infact, as if you were peppering the throttle. If you accelerate up to 2100 revs, the problem clears and it drives fine. It does this in any gear at around 1950 revs. I've heard people mention problems with flywheels, was wondering if this was a symptom or whether yhis is some kind of elctronic problem? I'm not a mechanic by any stretch of the imagination, but advise would be appreciated and perhaps some idea of cost to put it right.
Many thanks,
Andy Stu. Read more
A friend of mine was experiencing the a similar problem with a Peugeot 307 and that turned out to be the DMF, I think they must develop a bit of slop which allows movement when no under load.
I am considering a vw passat diesel and just wondered if they are fully galvanised also whether to consider a skoda and same question applies
also which skoda compares with a passat size wise?
any other like sized diesels I should look at ?
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659 it was a passat highline model on a 54 plate ,if it had been grey I would have bought it. I have been looking but no reasonable milage skodas within 100 miles to be found at a keen price
rtj70,looking at 54/05 passat or skoda up to £10k but being a true scotsman want to spend a bit less and thought maybe something with around 60k miles which has just had a new timing belt service ,is that when it would be done ?
Looking to change current factory fit 16" alloys to 17" alloys
Will this be a problem, Physicaly or affect the MPH reading
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Hi!
Just had the unsettling experience of the front suspension collapsing on my 2001 Focus 1.8.
Fortunately it happened in a car park doing 10 mph. Ford agent confirmed that both front coil springs broke. The car has had no arguments with kerbs or potholes. Anyone else had this experience with a Focus?
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On the Ford cars, which models are having the broken spring problems ?
Zetec or non-zetec ? They use different springs hence the query.
I have just bought an '03 ignis with only 15000 mile on it. It has FSH but I've been told it doesn't have a timing belt.Is this correct? Read more
It's a mk1 ignis with the 1.3 engine,is this the M13A engine? (thanks, now put in header)
Hi
I have got a problem with my gear lever.
When im 2nd and try to select 3rd the gear lever does not return to neutral postion.
So changing 1st to 2nd or vice-versa is easy work.
If im in 4th or 5th and change down gears it will go into the neutral postion.
When the car is stood still and wiggle the gear stick it feels like nothing is there on the left hand side.But the right hand side feels normal
I've read on another post that its the gear lever return spring and it cost a few quid to purchase another.
They also posted links on how to fix it.Unfortunately these links dont work no-more.
Could someone please explain how to fix OR possible send me a link on how to fix it.
Thanks
Dan
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Hi
I've got the same problem with my gear lever not returning to the central position from second gear, so awkward to find 3rd. I had a look and it seems that the spring isn't broken, more that it's slipped out of position, but I'm not sure how it's supposed to sit. Do you have any pictures showing the location of the spring in it's correct position (probably a long shot) or does the open end of the spring (not the looped end) slip into the notch on the plastic base that has the 3 big Phillips screws, tried this last night but was very fiddly and then it got too dark to see what I was doing.
Hope you can help.
Thanks,
phild1961
Since my Vectra went in for its first MOT/SERVICE in Oct last year my air blower in the car is playing up. It has recently only able to blow air into my car on 4. Sometimes it will work on 1,2,3 but only when my outside temp is over 6. lso recently it has devoloped a sickly smell, Please help im desperate.
PollyKitten
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sounds like resistor pack failed also check bulkhead drian for blockages.Open bonnet look under pollen filter flap poke along screwdriver in the rubber grommet and watch the water run out!
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why not consult a Jag independent, far cheaper than main dealer and they have all the diagnostics
i can recommend one in Epping (J26 M25)...if any good to you, ask a Mod nicely to forward me an e-mail