October 2008
Does anyone out there know why the temp indicator panel flashes ? It does this intermittently and I can only assume its telling me something probably its about to fail ??
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I have been 'invited' and accepted, the option of attending a course as an alternative to a fixed penalty and 3 points on my clean licence. I have been driving for 25 years and was doing 36mph in a 30mph limit. Nevermind that I'm constantly checking my speedo, and look out for speed cameras on a daily basis. London (and Hampshire) are full of them.
Could anyone who has attended one of these courses, please let me know what 'fun' I'm in for during the 3 hour session?!
Also, I asked Hampshire to let me attend a course in London, but they said that wasn't possible. Has anyone been successful in being allowed to do this?
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I need a bit of help. My 2002 (52 reg) 1.8 tdci (100) looses power every now and again, always within the first half mile of a journey. It is accompanied by lots of smoke and if I try and accelerate a twittering noise similar to the waste gates you hear on rally cars (at least that?s what I think it is). This lasts for a 10-15 seconds and then disappears. Any ideas?
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Thanks for your advice, the EGR sounds a likely candidate, or least it's some where to start. The loss of power has not happened recently, but it's only a matter of time before it does.
Has anyone got any experience of the Beemer 318 tds(m41 engine).
I know it is not the fastest car on the road(boy racer days well behind me) but are these engine reliable? Also have been told they are capable of 55 plus mpg?
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Any info app.
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I have an E34 1994 525 TD Auto which I've owned for four years; bought a Hyundai Coupe now and the Beemer's still sat on my drive due to a timewaster.
As others have said they aren't all that economical; I averaged 36, but on a 3-series you might do better as of course it's a smaller car. As for reliability; mine never let me down, and is still a joy to drive, body and interior last very well, IMO it's the last of the "real" BMW's before the styling went stupid.
In its element cruising on a motorway at 85; a very nice car, and the 6-pot engine is silky-smooth.
Can any body tell me how to change engine oil filter on Kia Carens 2Lt .The filter is under the brake master cylinder? Read more
I find it easier reaching the oilfilter from the side. To do this you must work on the car while the engine is cold. First lift the cover of the white plastic radioator expansion tank. then unbolt the 4 bolts, and remove the tank. Then you can easily reach the filter by reaching it through the space where the expansion tank was. Let me caution you that the space is very narrow and it might be a bit difficult for a big person with a big hand and arm. Good luck.
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I could really use some help and/or advice from anyone who knows a bit about MG TF's. I have an 04 one in Metallic Grey. Best buy ever and I love it!! Know what you will all be thinking but she is my baby!!! I recently noticed that water was leaking from the coolant system and it was using about a tank of water per day. The fans in the car also seemed to be blowing in hot air even when they weren't on.......Took it the garage (worried to death it was going to be the usual HG probs). Thankfully they tested for that and all was ok. They have advised that I need a new thermostat although were unsure as to what would be causing the fans to blow hot air......
it isn't overheating and the temperature hasn't moved!!
Any idea, thoughts would be greatly appreciated!!
Cheers, Saff
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That's great. Thanks very much!
has anyone got any good ideas from removing the dust on wheeltrims? ive tried scrubbing them with washing up liquid and a brush but it still wont come off. I think they havnt been cleaned by the previous owner for ages so it has set and is baked on! Read more
I just use ordinary washing-up-liquid and an old washing-up brush. Does the job fine, on the rare occasions I bother doing it
My girlfriend bought a brand new 56 plate Yaris from Toyota back in 2006. The gear change has always been a bit crappy, but then about 6 months ago the gearbox started leaking oil.
Still being under warranty, we took it into the Toyota shop and they 'repaired' it. The gearbox stopped leaking, but now the gear change into first and second was _very_ poor.
Being a bit upset with this my girlfriend took in back into Toyota. They had an 'engineer' drive it who said that it was the best gear change in any Yaris he'd ever driven. Girlfriend was understandably upset at this blatant lie and eventually kicked up enough of a fuss to get them to replace the clearly screwed gearbox.
After nearly a month in the garage they 'replaced' the gearbox. At least they said they did. They haven't really. They've just replaced the alignment rings. I'm confident about this because they won't give us any paperwork showing that a new gearbox has been put in.
I'm also confident about it because the gear change is now awful. It's extremely difficult to get the car to go into first unless you wait quite a while for the oil to warm up.
After some more fun, Toyota have now admitted that there is a design flaw on the Yaris that makes the gearboxes behave this way. They say they can't fix it because the replacement gearbox hasn't been designed yet, so we should wait a few years (!!!!!).
When she asked what they could do about it now, they said:
* They'd take the old one off her hands for £3500 (it was £10500 two years ago)
* She could buy another one (she was very amused by this I can assure you) and they might consider offering her more money
Taking it to a Peugeot dealer we asked what they'd give us part-ex and they offered £4700.
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>>The other thing is I wonder if this is related to the strange idea of having to hold the clutch down while the car is started<<
To be fair, this is actually recommended by many manufacturers and also motoring organisations. Holding down the clutch while starting the car reduces drag on the engine as it isn't spinning the clutch/drive mechanism. This slightly helps starting and reduces wear on starter/engine parts.
I believe Hyundais have a switch that prevents you starting it without depressing the clutch.
Hi,
Great place here,loads of information.
Looking for advice really.
My x reg kangoo van has slowly been making more and more noise from the nsf whee now it's pretty constant so I took it to a local budget and they said it was the wheel bearing then said it might be the driveshaft.
Now having been shafted by these kind of firms before .e.g they Know what it is but are looking for more cash I am wondering if I could change the wheel bearing on the van myself,is it a big job or relatively straight forward.They quoted £90 which tells me it's not a hard job.
I have some basic mechanical know how but haven't done a wheel bearing before.
I realise I'd have to get the haynes manual just looking for pointers as to wether this is diy or not.
Also id the driveshaft hard to do as I'd have everything stripped for the wheel bearing anyway.
Thanks for any help guys would be much appreciated.
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Thanks for the replies guys.
Think I'll pass and get a someone to do it for me.
Without the advice here I'd have prob tried it and caused myself alot of grief so replies were appreciated.
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On the E(A)TC module, PRESS the "OFF" and "FOOTWELL" buttons simultaneously for at least 2 seconds, then PRESS "AUTO" within 1.5 seconds.
The self-diagnosis which then starts lasts a few seconds. An animated display appears in the E(A)TC display during this time. Any faults found are displayed in the form of trouble codes. Example: First of all, "93" flashes for 2 seconds, then "42" flashes for 2 seconds - DTC 9342. If no faults are stored, then all of the segments in the display are actuated.
Diagnosis mode can be stopped at any time by PRESSING any button on the E(A)TC module.
Note: If the "DEFROST" button is pressed to end the diagnosis mode, all DTCs in the fault memory will be deleted!
[edit] Fault Codes
Self-test code B1200 / 9200
Description Internal control module fault
Action CLEAR fault memory. If the fault occurs again after a functional test, RENEW the E(A)TC module
Self-test code B1242 / 9242
Description Circuit of heater flap control
Action Go to Pinpoint Test D motor, recirculated air fault
Self-test code B1251 / 9251
Description Open circuit in interior
Action Go to Pinpoint Test M temperature sensor circuit
Self-test code B1253 / 9253
Description Short circuit in interior
Action Go to Pinpoint Test M temperature sensor circuit (short to ground)
Self-test code B1261 / 9261
Description Short circuit in sun load sensor
Action Go to Pinpoint Test L circuit (short to ground)
Self-test code B1262 / 9262
Description Circuit of defrost actuator motor
Action Go to Pinpoint Test E, faulty
Self-test code B1263 / 9263
Description Circuit of dashboard/footwell
Action Go to Pinpoint Test F actuator motor faulty
Self-test code B1342 / 9342
Description Internal control module fault
Action CLEAR fault memory. If the fault occurs again after a functional³ test, RENEW the E(A)TC module
Self-test code B1676 / 9676
Description Power supply voltage outside
Action CHECK charging system. For further tolerance information Section 414-00 If the charging system is OK, Go to Pinpoint Test J
Self-test code B2266 / A266
Description Air temperature flap positioning
Action Go to Pinpoint Test G motor circuit faulty
Self-test code B2297 / A299
Description Open circuit in the footwell outlet
Action Go to Pinpoint Test H temperature sensor circuit
Self-test code B2298 / A307
Description Short circuit in the footwell
Action Go to Pinpoint Test H outlet temperature sensor circuit(short to ground)
Self-test code A297
Description Open circuit in the dashboard
Action Go to Pinpoint Test I outlet temperature sensor circuit
Self-test code A298
Description Short in the dashboard outlet
Action Go to Pinpoint Test I temperature sensor circuit (short to ground)
Self-test code B2308 / A308
Description Interior temperature sensor blower
Action Go to Pinpoint Test N circuit faulty
Self-test code B2516 / A516
Description Heater blower control module
Action Go to Pinpoint Test K circuit faulty