March 2008
Hi
My Almera has a whining noise when the engine is running which increases with engine speed, its there when idling and when Im driving. I just bought the car a week ago. Its not a high pitched whine, more like the noise you get on an electrically powered tube train or something similar. There doesnt appear to be any loss of performance and the car drives ok otherwise.
The garage I bought it from says its just the type of car but I dont believe that is the case!
There is also a smell, quite like the smell you get when its overheating or a burnt clutch that I seem to get now and again, quite strong at times.
Also, when the car is idling once the engine has warmed up there is a clattering noise from around the back of the engine, not so noticable outside the car but noticeable in the cabin.
What could be causing these issues? I have a full warrantly on the car.
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Has anyone used Millers Diesel Power Sport 4 ?
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thanks GB
Hi, this is my first post on this site and would appreciate any info you can give, I have read a lot of problems regarding the 307 HDI fap problem but not found much relating to the 206.
My missus drives a 2005 206 1.6 HDI and in the last couple of years have a numerous warnings come up on the dash all have been sorted under warranty, the latest to appear was UNBLOCK DIESEL FILTER (I now know through this site 100% more info about this system, than I did on Friday and more than the sales man at the time new) there has been no previous message of ANTI POLLUTION ADDITIVE LOW I would just like to get the facts right before I take it any further. This car has only just done 20,000 miles and from what info I have been able to obtain the FAP system is to be serviced @ 50,000 now the dealer has told the wife it needs additive topping up and a forced regeneration doing, at a cost to me of £140.00. Now by admission the car does not do many long trips and is not filled to the neck every time it gets low on fuel, so the top and bottom of my query is can a dealer ask me to pay for this work while it is still under warranty and is way below the 50,000 mile service cycle. (is it correct as I have read, that taking it on a long with a bit of right foot down, it will do a forced regeneration this way)
Thanks in advance
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Hey, good to no your motor is OK, the missus was bought through Peugeot's Passport scheme and it finishes in end of Sep, but with all the problems I have had with this one it has put me right of Peugeot's, and I've bought them for well over 10yrs.
Geran
My Puma (2000 - 1.7) has recently developed a problem with apparent loss of power. I have so far spent £200 trying to get it sorted but unfortunately it persists.
While driving, there seems to be a loss of power, it actually feels like someone is applying the brakes. It only lasts for a few seconds and then the car appears to surge forward. I have tried looking at the rev counter when it does it and revs does not seem to drop. The problem is totally arbitrary ie it can happen when the engine is cold or hot, in low gear or in high gear and in different weather conditions. I have had new leads and spark plugs fitted and it has been hooked up to Ford diagnostics and shows no error codes. The guys at my local Ford garage have contacted Ford UK but have been told this isn't a known problem. Unfortunately in their 5 mile test drives the car has never replicated the problem. I am not imagining it as someone else (not a mechanic) has experienced it while driving.
I am now at my wits end as I have got to get it sorted as I believe it is potentially dangerous. The car in all other respects is fine. It has done just under 42k.
I would be really grateful if you have got any ideas as to what I should do next as I am stymied.
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It could be a failing HEGO (oxygen sensor) which is a part of the emmissions system. Ford's FDS will not throw up a fault code, having an emmissions test will pinpoint this problem.
Another symptom is a very sooty tailpipe and poor fuel economy.
Has the car been running with the aircon on recently as this seems to take a hefty chunk of power from the engine- feels like someone is pulling/releasing the handbrake.
What would be described as a luxury small these days? BMW 1 series? Merc A class?
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In my view there are things more important than leather seats, voice control, climate control etc. ie: all the usual toys you would get on a "luxury" car such as a BMW / MB / Lexus et al. Many of these items can be tacked onto more humble cars, but is this luxury?
IMHO such items as low road / tyre noise, a compliant ride under all loadings, good crosswind stability, auto transmission (maybe), decent performance as well as low engine noise through high overall gearing are important to give that refined ride in a luxury car.
A small car is at a disadvantage with all these items, which is what can make travelling in one a less than pleasant experience.
What would the optimum car be under these criteria ?
Hi all
My 02 plate 1.8 vectra (Z18XE engine) takes an absolute age to warm up, and the top hose on the rad gets warm after only a couple of mins from cold, so this leads me to think the thermostat is stuck open.
The thermostat housing is held on by what I believe are 2 torx bolts, my question is: How do you get to the bottom one? Accesss is very limited for both of them but especially the bottom one!
Anyone changed this before?
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No, the reply came too late for me. The car was due a cambelt change that I didn't have time to do myself, so I got my local indy to do both jobs at the same time.
Hi,
Last weekend I decided to give my car an oil change but before doing so i noticed that the oil under the oil cap was a cream colour. However, i proceeded to clean the oil cap, flush the engine and then change the oil. I checked the oil again today having done roughly 150 miles and once again the oil cap has the cream colour oil on it. The car has only done 25,000 miles, it has been serviced according to the warranty schedule at a Vauxhall dealers, and i don't drive it hard. I can only think that the head gasket is on its way out? If this is the case is that likely to be covered under warranty?
If anyone can advise
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Seems a common problem with Corsa's. On servicing the wifes 1.2 Corsa the rocker cover and vacuum pipes required a good clean out due to the mayonase and does 50 miles a day.
regards
Hi,
Sorry if this rambles on a bit.
My girlfriends has a 106 1.1L Independence. She didn't have any service history with it and hasn't had any servicing done since getting it. I've recently done the oil and filter and the cam-belt / tensioner / water pump. Air filter still need still be changed - am going to tap that out in a bit.
It runs well most of the time but when the weather is very wet it runs very rough - kangaroos, sounds like it's missing etc.
My initial thought was Distributor cap / HT leads but it's a distributor-less ignition system with a rail.
The spark plugs have not been changed in at least the last 25000 miles, so I did wonder if they might need replacing - maybe one of them breaking down. If so how on earth do I get them out.
Does anyone have any ideas where I should start looking?
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Ideal - all sorted. thanks for all the help.
I tried to fit a new stereo with 2 extra earth wires, Unfortunately they touched the chassis and sparked, The car wouldn't turn over and had to goto dealer, they reported "NO LIVE TO PCM RELAY" and they got it working, They wouldn't tell me how they fixed it(surprise) Can anyone shed some light on this, Many thanks in advance.
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I'm sorry you took my posts the wrong way Dazzle, I assure you I was in no way implying that you were colour blind (whatever that has to do with it), nor was I intending to insult you, I was merely offering suggestions as to what might have happened. If your attitude to helpful suggestions is to take offence then so be it, I will keep my suggestions to myself as far as your questions are concerned in future. Not all black wires are earth BTW.
Just had a "full works" valet done on both cars, and both have scrubbed up beautifully. However, it has thrown the Scenic's worn gearknob into even sharper focus. It lets the whole interior down, and I want to replace it.
Problem is I can't work out how it comes off. It doesn't seem to unscrew, and I can't find a grubscrew or any other fixing on it.
It's a 6 speed manual with a pull up collar to engage reverse (if that's relevant). I've checked the Haynes manual, and it's no help.
Anyone done this before?
Cheers
DP
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Gear knob renovation kit on ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260855821323?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
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Finally sorted out the clatter from the engine bay, turned out not to be loose trim but the bonnet rest rubbers, adjusted them up the way and voila no clatter!
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