November 2008
Hi
The clock still works, but as it is not lit (at all) it is almost impossible to read.
How do I either repair this irritating fault, or replace. How is it acessed or removed.
The manuals I have been able to examine are not of any use for this.
Thanks for your help
Adrian Read more
Just relocated here and pretty soon need to take my 54 reg Mk5 Golf Tdi for a cambelt change and 80k service. Can anyone recommend either the local VW dealership or an independent specialist?
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I've heard about these guys - but don't know anything about them at all. I've just logged their details in case (when?) my multitronic box goes wrong.
www.inde-tech.co.uk/services-and-pricing.html
Have done 32k miles and still under warranty. After inspection and hearing the loud noise my local VW dealer has said it's the dualmass-flywheel and if the clutch has caused the problem to it then the fault is not covered by the warranty, as the clutch is only under warranty for 6 months. Can this be true, surely clutches don't wear out at such a low mileage? Is it worth me getting someone independent to also take a look, such as the AA? Has anyone else had a similar problem? Read more
You could wear out a clutch in minutes if you wanted to. I believe it is only Mazda that covers clutches under warranty even if it's driver error.
Of course they may find a fault with the clutch due to manufacture. You have not got many options. This could be costly.
I need a car for mainly town use, but it must have the following characteristics:
As comfortable as a Volvo
Automatic
Fiesta-Focus size
Well built and reliable
I'm not too constrained by budget, don't care for diesel as low mileage, and will buy second-hand.
Anyone got any ideas?
{Thread title amended so people have an idea what it's about. Rob} Read more
Thanks for all your postings. I have finally settled for a Volvo S60 auto. Probably bigger than I need but the seats are the best I have ever sat in and an electric driver's seat was the clincher.
Why does my 318i Touring E46 47k miles 2005 handle so poorly(twitchy)? I have to correct the steering for every little bump on normal roads making driving tiring. On the motorway things only improve on the new 'smooth' surface. This has always been the case, not just started happening. I must say I haven't tried a heavy loading. Also I find it underpowered in low revs (below 2500rpm) compared with my Astra 1.6 16v estate 2001 127kmiles.
All comments appreciated
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I've owned two examples of the E46 320dES - and think it has a lot to do with the wheel size, going on my current cars perormance.
I bought a 2003 (E46) 320dES in Oct '03 with just 8000 miles and upgraded the standard 16" ES alloys to the 17" Star 5 Spoke wheels. Being 8 months old the car was in excellent health and was bought BMW approved, hence all the checks. And it tramlined (didn't know what was wrong at first, then read it seemed to be worse with the 18" wheels on the Sport).
... This August I bought a 2005 (E46) 320dES from the same dealer (graduation present to myself having given up the last to go back to Uni for 4yrs). This time, I kept the standard 16" alloys. Same again, BMW approved so all checks, 28000 miles only with FBMWSH and remainder of 5yrs/60,000 free servicing. 4 brand new Dunlop sports fitted on delivery as part of the BMW Approved scheme.
Situation has improved with 16"! Both cars have the sports suspension configuration and to my mind are the same (both were the later ones with the 6-speed manual). I'd like a Sport next, but might just stick with an SE with a possible return to 17" (am I choosing style over form? This one looks good as it is...) :)
Can anyone help?
I understand that learner drivers are not permitted to drive on motorways (i.e. M4, M1, M11 etc) but are roads like the A1M and A3M also classed as motorways or can you drive on them with L plates? Read more
like the Mancunian way, A57(M) the clue is in the (M). These 'A' roads will also have a Motorway sign on the slip roads so it is quite difficult to miss.
It's a question. Enough snow falls to needs a plough to keep the roads passable; does the driver connect up the apparatus and go for a drive as normal? Does he keep the truck engine on the rev limiter and drift round roundabouts? Where does he learn his technique? Do Highways Departments ship out loads of lucky trainees to Finland or Austria?
Anyone care to guess; anyone know for sure? Read more
As the advert showed-with an air-cooled beetle.
hi can anyone tell me where the alarm horn is on a 2004 land rover ,ive to change mine as its not working ,thanks Read more
thanks again screwloose !!!!
Peugeot 307 SW 2.0 HDI 110 - 100K miles
The centre console is coming up with the warning: MINIMUM DIESEL ADDITIVE LEVEL.
There is another thread on topping this up, but Screwloose mentions servicing/replacing the FAP system as well. What is this, and is this expensive? Can this be done outside main dealers?
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piers
You've let your additive run low - kick whoever's been doing your services.
As I've droned on about before; by the time the additive is gone, then the FAP in the exhaust will be getting full of unburnable regeneration residue. The only practicable [and legal] way to deal with that is to fit an exchange FAP.
So; you need, FAP, fill and re-set additive ECU. You'll usually also need a fuel-cap sensor and often a FAP pressure sensor. If the additive ECU refuses to co-operate, one of those too.
Very few places outside a dealers have the knowledge and equipment to do this job; shop around - the bill will, typically, be somewhere between £600 and £1000+. Leaving it until it blocks completely will guarantee it'll be the higher one.
Beware the shysters now getting into this lucrative little racket. If the job's not done properly, then it'll just come back again - only worse.
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From the report, it appears as if this guy was a serial speeder. Not only had he been caught speeding on 5 separate occasions (in passenger vehicles), but he had also been disciplined for tampering with a speed limiter! How he was still allowed to drive a coach, I have no idea.
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National Express tend to play low wages - and unfortunately this is reflected in the quality of staff they have. A Stagecoach operation such as Megabus or the Oxford tube pay pay significantly and they are very choosy about who drives their vehicles, especially so in the case of the Oxford tube. Not all coach companies have bad drivers in my opinion.
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Oh! Bummer, but thanks, Adrian