August 2008
hi guys my dads got a rover 416 sli L reg with what we beleive to be a handa engine , trouble is there is no spark at the plugs , weve tried different plugs leads cap still no spark , is it down to the coil if so what make of engine did rover put in these , also someone suggested that it could be the crankshaft sensor , but we`ve looked and looked and cannot find it , any ideas welcome thanks Read more
The link goes to an HJ story from earlier today.
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If people are only now being threatened with jail, what was happening to them before given that they're putting people on the road who, presumably, aren't up to passing a driving test?
Blimey! The ones who can't drive and have passed the test for themselves are bad enough!
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I've recently replaced the faulty indicator stalk on my 2003 Partner Combi with a second hand one. Unfortunatley the remote central locking now doesn't work (although the key in the lock does) and I've worked out that the reciever for the remote must be in the indicator assembly.
Does anyone have any idea on how to reprogramme the central locking? Turning the ignition off and pressing the lock button hasn't worked.
Thanks
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I went with a farmer friend of mine to have 4 BF Goodrich tyres fitted to his Landrover Defender.
I noticed that the rear offside brake pad had no lining at all, was scoring the disc and was seized up.
This Landrover passed it's MOT only 3 weeks ago.
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The brake discs were very rusty on the inside, I don't think the mechanic looked.
The MOT test station did not check the brakes, because the Defender is 4 wheel drive, it is difficult to do. You can't put them on the usual rollers.
My Defender was MOT'd at a different garage, they did not do a proper brake check either. The mechanic reversed it and said that they seemed OK!
My friend's Defender has had new rear brakes put on today at the same garage which passed it before.
When farmers take animals to market, the wheels are sprayed with disinfectant, which is acid, so this might cause brakes to seize. My friend's offside rear brake was very seized.
No-one wants their vehicle to fail an MOT, but if the brakes are seriously faulty they should fail.
The speedometer and Tachometer lights on my Clio have sudenly stopped working. Petrol, temp and warning lights still working. No dimmer switch on my version.
Any ideas?
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One for DVD?
Can anyone tell me which Act includes the provisions for seizure and crushing of un-insured vehicles? Read more
When seized a Notice will be issued setting out various matters including recovery by Owner/Reg Keeper from Police Pound/Styorage Area . At this time a Certificate of Insurance must be produced by the said Owner/Reg Keeper covering use of vehicle when it is taken out on the road. DOC is not an option I seem to recall. Likewise driver must show Driving Licence.
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I've informed a friend about the change in fuel tax laws, where alternative fuels attract no Excise Duty so long as you use less than 2,500 litres a year - enough for about 17,600 miles. He's just bought a nice 1997 Passat 1.9TDI (90bhp) version and would like to know whether it can be run on veg oil, or veg-oil/diesel mix? I don't know anything about this model but can someone informed advise me, or point me to a good info source.
Ta.
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I run 0-50% (depending on season) veg oil in my 2002 Passat V6 TDi (not PD)
It runs like a charm *touches wood* at 140,000 miles, I bought it at 112,000 miles
hi my gear stick is torn need to replace tried to un screw dont work took of the top bit where selection numbers are no bolt and nut in side anyone got any ideas how i remove it to replace any advise welcomed cheers andy Read more
Hi,press down and turn.They are very tight!!Good luck
Hello all, long time no speak :o)
I'm not sure if this has come up before, but I have renewed my car insurance that expires at 23.59 tomorrow...yet the next policy doesn't start until 00.01 on Sunday. Presumably the only way to cover those 2 uninsured minutes would be to start the next policy a day early? This would mean each year's insurance renewal would creep forward by a day.
The insurer starts all policies at the same time. I don't think all insurers do, but I'd pretty much lost the will to live after trawling for quotes, so didn't pursue it.
Has anyone come across this before, and more importantly is there some shocking statistic I should be made aware of regarding losses related to vehicles uninsured for 2 minutes...?
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what safeguards do they have against it -- in other words how would they find out?
Insrance companies say they do share claims information.
If the car's written off then the insurance take ownership of the vehicle, including the V5 and the keys. If it's being repaired then that can only be done once - maybe you could collude with the repairer so he gets paid twice, but if caught you'd both end up in prison.
I guess it would be entirely possible to make. say. a home contents theft claim, on 2 policies but even they tend to replace items now rather than hand over cash.
Morning all,
Having purchased a mint condition 96P Volvo 960 3.0 CD last week, some helpful person decided to smash into the back of it in the Mersey Tunnel this morning. Damage is not massive (not to my car anyway, the Focus has certainly seen better days!) but the nearside rear light cluster is smashes, and the bumper is hanging off. As I was stationery, the other driver has admitted fault.
My dilemma is that we are (meant to be) taking the car on a drving holiday to Europe next weekend. How do we stand with getting it repaired in time for departure? I have spoken to the other drivers insurance, who have suggested that given the cars value (£850) it may well be written off. If this is the case, can we buy it back and get it repaired at our own cost (GSF just quoted me £35 for the rear light, and a bumper from a scrapyard should suffice).
How do we stand with taking the car abroad if the insurance write it off next week?
Alos, can anybody recommend any good places to find 2nd hand parts? Read more
Try German Swedish French parts. gsfcarparts.com.
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I have the same problem. Can anyone help? The relay for the fuel pump seems to be clicking OK, and I'm sure there is fuel as it smells of petrol. There is no spark. Have checked the voltage at the distibutor. The two pin connector has 12v at the black wire when ignition is switched on.
When the cap is off there is 12v to both connections on the top right of the coil.When the other connector is separated there is no voltage to any of the connectors until the ignition is switched on when the three central pins in a line (next to the single pin) show 0.4 volts. Can I do any more checks, or do I just take it as read that the whole module is US?