August 2008
hi im getting an engine management light now and a then but the car runs fine just uses more fuel when the light is on and then it will go off a few days later and its back to normal.
my question is does anyone know where the diagnostic socket is?.
cheers tam.
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Just wondering out loud what people think of these and why they've become so popular all of a sudden?
Cars with them seem nice and light inside when the shade is drawn back. Can't think of a downside but I suppose there must be some.
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Black rain clouds where I live.
Hi everyone
I have the chance of a 2006 V70 D5 SE Sport with about 130k on the clock for around £7000 direct from a fleet whose manager I know.
I'm thinking of using it to replace my current taxi, which I use mainly on days doing local contract and airport runs etc, and also quite a bit of long distance motorway driving in my private time.
I was originally looking at either a A6 Avant, C class Merc estate or a V70 D5, aged around 2004 with probably 70-80k miles to fit my budget but this particular one has caught my eye. Obviously the mileage is high but it has a full dealer history and is the right spec. I intend to keep it forever, putting on around 45k a year for the next 4 years and then to the wife for the school run etc.
Anyone got any thoughts? Whatever I have has to be very comfortable, quite wide (to match my physique!!) and reasonably economical (plus be an estate).
I know I should buy a Mondeo but we have quite a few requests for 'premium' cars on jobs, hence the reason for my shortlist.
Thanks in anticipation...
NJGLeeds
ps I do all my own servicing/repair work wherever possible as a keen(ish) car restorer in the little spare time I have left, so the labour aspect of running costs is irrelevant. Read more
On mine the sticker is on the black box (I guess it's a fusebox) between
the power steering reservoir and the o/s headlight. Has the date and mileage that the
change was done.
That box is the ECU. Take the cover off and you will see the blades/slots.
There are two slots in there, manual cars have just the one blade.
Hello all. I have a Volvo V40 2.0 Turbo S-Reg (1998).
The car has climate control that has recently gone into fault mode.
The cabin cooling fan doesn't work and the LEDs on the AC button flash - the user manual says this indicates a fault with the climate control system.
Does anyone know where the climate control ECU is and if there are any common problems associated with the climate control system on these models? The Haynes manual doesn't cover this in much detail.
The car isn't worth much so I'm trying to avoid having the DTCs read.
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Thanks for the info, DP
Unfortunately they can only repair my existing unit, they don't have one to part-exchange. So my vehicle would be out of commission for some time..
Any other suggestions?
Thanks
SpecK
My kalos has been back and forwards to a Chevrolet Service Centre for the same EGR fault since I took ownership in Feb 06. The end of Jan 08 the engine valves were replaced as they were 'sticking' and I was assured the fault had now been repaired and I should have no more problems. Unfortunately, just 6 months later, the engine management light is once again illuminated.
Before I get into any discussions with Chevrolet, I was wondering if anyone out there has had the same type of faults and if anything has/was done to rectify them
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Dear Wendy
Any news for readers of the forum, newbies, anyone who searches on the internet about the KALOS problem you had -were it resolved or how?...
Why are Luton vans so called? Where does Luton come into it? Read more
It's just another piece of clever marketing rubbish put out by GM to make stupid people still think that Vauxhalls are British after all these years....
As someone else mentioned, I read ages ago that the name came vehicles used to transport boxes of hats made in Luton.
hi. having problems with my 20 hdi. replaced the high pressure pump and filter housing complete but iam plagued with the following codes, po340,po243,p1138,p1108,p0230,p0235.its a lot to ask but can anyone help? Read more
It would be better to continue on your original thread here:-
www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?m=752462...e
as it contains a lot of the background info. Copy and paste this one on to the end of that and we'll take it from there.
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On the off chance that there are any nice people out there that have a clue about cars, i would really appreciate your help. The engine light on my ford fiesta zetec has come on again. It was switched off by a garage which said it had to do with the emmision. they never gave a error code. i did the test on the dashboard and it flashes none Dtc. Does anyone know if this test is the same than the one where they hook it up to some sort of computer? the car runs fine, butI noticed that it gets really hot at the passengers foot compartment. maybe thats normal. i also noticed doing the dashboard test that when it says gage, the fuel one goes all the way up but the other dials don't budge, could they be stuck???? it works fine when driving. please please help!!!!!
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When you get a cat efficiency error code; the first check is to watch the voltages of the pre and post-cat oxygen sensors.
Once fully hot; the pre-cat should be sweeping and the post-cat fairly static; if the post-cat one is following the pre-cat's sweep rate, then the cat is suspect.
To check the cat; once fired up, the pipe temp leaving it should be around 50C hotter than the entry.
Hi, i'm getting ready to return our car to the finance company as we're just coming up to 2 yrs, which is halfway. Can anybody tell me, do i require to have full MoT and tax on the car?. the current mot expires during October. other than that the car is mint. Read more
Generally if there is an existing amount left to pay under your agreement, the finance company will pass it to there collections agent to deal with it.
You will however need to put this in writing to them, stating that you wish to voluntarily return the car and invoke the termination clause in your agreement.
As you have already stated the agent will arrange for a company such as the RAC to inspect the vehicle, and in due course advise you of any defect that will have an adverse effect on the vehicle reserve price at auction.
You will of course be given opportunity to rectify all or any of the defects to keep the reserve price as high as possible. You dont have any obligation to do so.
Once the car has been auctioned, the collection agent will contact you to advise of any shortfall in the amount received at auction and the remaining finance under your agreement.
They will come to a repayment agreement with you, ensuring that you do not have to pay more each month than you can realistically afford.
This will cease once you have paid the shortfall under the agreement.
Your Finance Agreement will most likely contain a clause that the car should be maintained as per the manufacturers specification and be taxed and have a valid MOT at all times. Any discrepancy to these conditions will ultimately have an adverse affect on the reserve set when the car is sent to auction.
i have just purchased a corsa d 1.2 sxi having noticed that the steering wheel was out of alignment and the steering wandering from left to right. Took the car back to the dealership where we were advised the steering wheel had been centrilized . The cars still wandering from left to right and you cannot keep it on a straight line on the motorway the latest excuse from the dealer is its a characteristic of the new corsa . I have driven a deisel verson of this car and the steerings fine . I have contacted vauxhall customer service but there a waist of space the cars now back at dealer ship as we are refusing to drive it at 220 miles on the clock the n/sf tyre is showning signs of wear. They are adamant the steering geometry is correct . Read more
Thanks for your reply but this gets worst by the day . As i have complained to vauxhall customer services uk regarding the dealers attitude wait for this they have suggested that the car will uplifed from linwood glasow by transporter and taken to luton bedfordshire to have the steering rack replaced . But this is only a goodwill gesture on there behalf ? I am sure i have a letter stating theres no fault with the steering !
Browse
It should be under the bottom edge of the dash; either on the driver's or passenger's side.