November 2008
Ok, I don't like electrics much and have a problem with my 2003 Focus Ghia. The wipers work fine in all modes except the one-touch function. When you push the stalk down the wipers start to move but as soon as you let your finger off the stalk... They stop! They only work when you are actually holding down the stalk! They obviously should do a full sweep and return to the starting possition after just one tap down on the wiper stalk.
Any ideas where to look. Is this likely to be a swith problem or something like the relay. Any ideas welcome. As I say, I don;t like electrics!!! Read more
i have a problem with my blower heart. i was told it was the resistor.
which i went out and brought but how do u chnage the resistor in a nissan primera.
i was told its behind teh glove box but i jus cant seem to find it. i was told its an easy job to do. where can i find the resistor in the car.
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I suspect that after 13 years it’s either repaired or scrapped by now.
Hi, I am planning to drive to Majorca in summer 2009 and would welcome any suggestions as to best routes, stop overs, Ferries etc. My plan is to drive there and stay over on route and return by Ferry from Spain to the UK.
Thanks in advance!
CMP
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hi
i read your question about driving to Mallorca, and i am considering doing the same this april. Did you do it and if so any tips please....
Help. I have changed the heater control valve on my daughters 03 KA Luxury and still have cold air problem.
Also the car now overheats which it was not doing before.
Have I connected up the hoses the wrong way? I am pretty sure this is not the case but would be gratefull if somebody could advise which hose goes where e.g top hose from engine to the right of the heater control, looking from the front of the car. I would buy a Haynes Manual but they don't seem to have one for anything later than 02.
As you can imagine she is less than impressed with her old mans skills! Read more
Thanks mfarrow.
I was going to bypass the valve as suggested to check the overheating just in case it is coincidence.
The valve is brand new from an e-bay source. UK manfactured and seemed to work correctly before I fitted it.
My concern is tha I have fitted the hoses from the engine the wrong way round but I am not sure what effect this would have.
Hi I have just bought a 307HDI 136 (55 reg 52000 mils). The first problem to raise its head was an Engine light & a Depollution system fault warning. The second problem is the Climate control, the car has a digital display while checking things out as you do with a new car I noticed the Air Con only cools down on the passenger side while the drivers side remains hot even when turned to low. Anyone out there got any ideas ?
The car came with 3 months warranty but I have only done 40 miles & the Problemshave already started. HELP I am becoming Paranoid.
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No garage charges £490/hour for labour SFAIK. Under £100 and by quite a lot, depending on where you are in the country. I wouldn't expect a bill for more than £100. I did see your smiley BTW!
Hi hope someone can help me with this as its soooo cold...... I have a P reg Peugeot 406 1.8 LX petrol, and the heater blower used to work intermittingly. But now it does not work at all - the light for air-con does come on and so does the orange light on the button but no blower. The heat setting does work because you can feel the hot air if you put your hand over the vents but it has not got any blower at all. I changed the radiator a couple of months ago and put the proper coolant in, and since then it doesn?t seem to want to work anymore. Before I used to get my missus to nudge it with her feet in the passenger foot well to get it working only now it won?t even respond to that. Please help me before I freeze!!
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This worked for me perfectly! Thanks from Finland! =)
Hi, Everyone.
Need some advice, bought a 53 reg Vectra 3.0CDTI (Auto). I seem to be having a problem with the gearbox, I have done some research and look's like Vauxhall does have a problem with it's Auto gearbox.
Basically, the car drives fine, pick's up speed as usual and the rest. Only when I lift of from stand still and when applying the foot brake, there is a slight judder in the gear change, especially in 1st and 2nd.
I have been advised that the gearbox is knackered and that it's on it's way out. When connecting to the BOSCH KTS no gearbox fault code's come up. If anyone could please advise would be much appreciated.
Also if anyone feel's want to take if of my hands as they may be able to solve the problem I have stated the spec and my mobile number.
3.0CDTI AUTO (53) MET BLACK
SAT NAV, FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST, 17" ALLOYS, HEATED LEATHER SEATS, MULTI FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL, CD CHANGER, FULL SERVICE HISTORY TO 70,000K CAR NOW STANDS AT 72,465. 2 PREVIOUS OWNERS, IF ANY MORE INFO IS NEEDED PLEASE CALL.
07 843 347 169 or even if some advice can be given. Thanks.
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fairly sure that there is a software update for this fault, what vauxhall call an" SPS update" give your local dealer a call and see if they know about it, if they dont post back and i will see if i can find the field remedy number for you
I have a 03 Focus 1.8 TDCI (115 bhp)
It currently has 130,000 on the clock.
Around 12 months ago, I had a problem with starting & then loss of power & was told by the garage that it was probably the injectors. So they changed the injectors & the fuel filter (as well as flushing the system)
It was running ok although was having a small timing issue on the motorway at around 2000 revs (which later cleared up)
I have since had problems & had a new clutch & fly wheel.
I have also been replacing the fuel filter regulary (the last being 2 weeks ago)
This is due to running it on some 'cheap' diesel due to financial issues.
Today it was having problems starting & tonight I had to start it with 'Easy Start'
On the way home from work, the power dis-appeared & then a mass of black smoke was billowed from the exhaust. The glow plug light was also flashing.
I'm worried that the injectors may have gone again.
But does anyone know about the fuel pump on this model? & whether there has been any recalls by ford?
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Hello confusedm,
Sorry to hear of your situation and I notice that this is your first post.
There are techs on the forum and I am sure someone will be along shortly.
In the meantime it would be helpful if you could give great detail on that cheap fuel. What was it? how many miles was it run on it? how many miles since you stopped using it?
Detail too about how you noticed the poor fuel was a problem, what were the symptoms then?
This will also help others in the future as they read this thread.
Regards
Wonder if anyone can shed some light on this intermittant fault. Polo will run beautifully for days on end then occasionally when warm and as you come to rest, engine cuts out.
It will turn over fine but will not fire up until left several minutes, then drives fine again. No warning light shows at all, did have new coil pack about a year ago when it rerfused to start from cold. A local garage read the fault codes and these showed problem on all 4 injectors, but as garage said it is unlikely they are all playing up, they also cleaned throttle body but could find no other faults. The garage did suggest it may be an ecu fault or wiring problem. I did speak to an ecu repair specialist who thought it was not likely to be ecu as they have no ability to self repair like the symptoms would suggest, but rather was a wiring or relay problem. I realise by the nature of this type of fault it is difficult to pin point but any suggestions?
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1998 1.0L engine AEX cutting out at idle when coming to stop...........had same problem i found solution replace the thick vacuum pipe from throttle housing to servo.
before replacing that pipe testing is easy to see if that is the problem:-disconnect the very thin vaccum pipe coming from air filter housing linked by nipple to the thick vacuum pipe from throttle to brake servo vacuum unit,then drive with that disconnected (thin vacuum pipe you will notice revs or the rpm will be contantly high while the vacuum pipe is disconnected) if the car engine does not cut out when driving then coming to stop engine idle,then its the pipe. i discovered that by accident after weeks of replacing this and that real pain.good luck
Hi all,
I've got a problem with the drivers side heated front windscreen. From what I understand the heated windscreen is in two parts, left and right. Well, the right hand side is not working, which really is the side that I would like to have working being the side I look out of!
I am hoping this is going to be something simple like a fuse but am pretty hopeless when it comes to cars! I was told the fuses are located behind the glove box but but it turns out they are not and can't find the fuse box anywhere!!? I'm assuming it's in the drivers side but not sure where. Also does anyone know which fuse I need to be checking?
It's a 2002 Ford Focus mp3, 1.8 if that helps.
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These tags do break and we replace the glass. YOu could try something like silver-loaded epoxy for a repair, but I doubt it would work long term.
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Can you please tell me where I can buy the wiper relay for £4.99 + VAT!!! I have been quoted £28 from Ford and, as this is a very common problem on the Focus, I don't think it wise to buy second hand/used!!