November 2008
Hi folks, request from all you mechanical gurus, Some friends have a 2.5 petrol Cherokee which suddenly won't start. Have traced the problem to the distributor, changed cap and arm but it appears that the problem is on the lt side. Lots of welly from the coil, big sparks, but no welly through the cap to the ht leads. changed all leads, but no difference. Traced 3 wires to the dizzy, black w/ purple +11 volts with ignition on and 2 orange w/black which seem to do nothing any suggestions would be most gratefully received.
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After having shelled out loads of dosh for a new timing belt and tensioner and a new clutch yesterday you can imagine my dismay when the brakes started applying themselves out of the blue. i.e. I was driving along as normal and all of a sudden it was as though someone else was braking at random.
Taking my foot off the accelertor and slowing down momentarily got things back to normal, although as I drove back home after it started happening, it felt as though there was continually some light breaking being applied as well as the intermittent heavier braking. If I tried to freewheel, the car slowed quicker than normal.
The brakes were very hot and smelled when I looked at them at home.
Not being mechanical myself, I am wondering if it's possible that the garage could have damaged something when replacing the timing belt and tensioner and fitting the new clutch which would have this effect. Or is it coincedence that it's just been in the garage and I'm in for another hefty bill?
I hope someone can help. Thanks in advance.
Dave
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I didn't notice the ESP light come on. I'll go for as short test drive in the morning to check.
Anyway, from what you're saying, it seems likely that the problem is related to the work done by the garage, and not a new, unconnected problem?
Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it.
Dave
Does anyone know how to change the front foglight bulb without taking off bumper. also is it possible to change thermostat without draining whole system. Read more
Access to the fog light is from underneath the front of the bumper behind plastic panel.No need to remove bumper,just a bit awkward.hth
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Just purchased a small runabout for my Wife and the car is a Ford Fiesta 1.25 l zetec automatic R reg, the car runs fine except, when at a standstill you put it into Drive it sometimes cuts out and the idle appears to be fast also at a standstill if you rev the engine in Park or Neutral the revs appear to be limited and do not go past 4000rpm, any ideas, electrical or a gearbox problem, due to this if you press the accelerator to the flooor in drive there is no kick down, although its the newer gearbox version of the CVT.
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As I have said elsewhere,it's a good box but needs to be properly set-up and not many people know how to do that,certainly not the average dealer.
I keep getting a "value cannot be null" error on HJ. Is it me or are others having this happen?
We know there is a problem that is affecting users of the site. Administrators have been notified so no need to discuss further. Rob Read more
It probably is another site that has the real problem that is affecting forum members. As I say the administrators of this site have been made aware. There is nothing to discuss because we have to wait for someone to look into this and fix it. Therefore no more discussion - we know about the problem :-)
Rob (Moderator)
I'm impressed by the latest sale discounts and having looked around have found the NEW prices compare well to the low mileage or ex demo values. I don't have loads of money but really need to buy something economical and about 1.300 ccs ... just help me out here and make a few comments, forgive me if this is a bit vague, put it down to age and mistrust and insecurity .... good of anyone to take the time - Roger Read more
BTW Just in case Roger is still reading this thread, it seems the new facelifted Yaris is coming early next year and will use the new 1.33 dual vvti engine that has just appeared in the Auris. Higher power, lower emissions and better fuel economy accordingy to the specs. Some limited info here:
www.autointel.com/blog/?p=1785
Higher prices too, though, undoubtedly, and the worry of an new untested engine.
Anyway, the pending facelift helps explain the keen prices at brokers for the current model (as well as the credit crunch etc).
53,000miles. Noise developed from what I thought was the steering pump, mostly a moan. Not silly loud but it developed over about a fortnight. It's most pronouced when stopped-parked- and revved, though when driving it would be masked by other noises anyway.
I removed the serpentine belt and found that the steering pump had 30thou. - .75mm. - endplay on the shaft. I assumed that there was excessive wear in the pump and that would be the reason for the noise.
I acquired a reconditioned pump from my local factors and found that that pump shaft had 21thou. end float. I tried to find out from the pump suppliers, via the factors, if this was normal - but didn't get a definitive answer.
I fitted the recon. pump and there is still a noise, not really the same as before, but quite close.
Whilst the belt was off I felt/checked the water pump, alternator and and the pulleys and they felt fine. No aircon.
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One of my tryes is approaching 9 years old and it is now splitting so it needs to be replaced, my spare is also quite useless so I was thinking of buying two new tyres and then putting one of the good ones as a spare.
I really don't want to spend more than £40 each as its just a communitor car, but I live in Manchester which means a lot of rain so the most important thing for me which tyre offers the best grip for £40? Road noise is second, life isn't important as the car si already old and I do very little milleage.
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Thanks
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>>I will get twpo new P3000s and put them at the back, the I will then have two 5mm Toyos at the front.
That sounds OK for now. In the interim, be saving up to replace the Toyos when they get down to 3mm or so. Your wet grip will be compromised more than any inter-brand choice if you allow them to go down to the legal limit.
You have all seen it (the original of course ) and you all know the cliff hanger ending.
Here is how it should have ended
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7756288.stm
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yes there was a lot of old busses/coaches that were petrol engines..bedfords spring to mind
The buzzer has stopped working when lights left on. It's not the fuse. Diagnostic - no problems it says it works? Read more
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Thanks for the advice, any idea where I could get a crank sensor apart from Chrysler?