January 2009
A colleague has a VW Golf petrol and is requiring a service. He has been give quotes for two types of servicing. What differs between the standard and longlife service apart from the more expensive oil? Read more
Hi, I'm new to these forums so please be gentle.
So to the problem:
I own a C8 4.5 yrs old with 60k miles on the clock
The car stopped on the motorway, engine just cut out and screen reported "Anti-Pollution Fault" and "Engine Immolibiser Fault".
Car recovered to Citroen garage who then diagnosed a fuel injector problem and quoted £600 to do the work - Fine so far.
Garage then reported that they could not get the injector out of the engine and needed a specialist company to do this, a further £300. - Not really fine, but work needed doing.
Garage then reported damaged cylinder head - £4500 cost !!!! - Not Fine !!!!
In speaking to the garage and then another Citroen service centre to verify these costs I have discovered:
a. On this model of engine it is impossible to remove the fuel injectors without damaging the cylinder head.
b. This is true even if you remove the engine from the car.
c. These engines are found on a range of Citroen models.
I believe this is an engine design fault which the owner should not have to bear the cost or responsibility for.
The repairs exceed the value of the car, we are faced with writing off the car or spending more money on it than its worth.
OK - So now the questions:
1. Has any one else had or found this problem ?
2. If so has Citroen paid for these repairs ?
3. Does anyone know of any legislation which could be applicable in this situation ?
I find it hard to believe that a manufacturer can sell me a car (brand new) for £15k which is effectively scrap after just 4 years because it develops a minor engine problem (injector fault).
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And people wonder why I am rude about French car manufacturers!
hi,
can anyone help with my 1999 s reg megane 1400
the car was fine till this morning when it wouldnt start
the red light above the dash is flshing rapidly when the ignition is on
the engine turns over but wont start, got a good spark but dont think the fuel injectors are working as the pump primes but no fuel i think the immobiliser cuts out the injectors
i have been told there is a 4 digit code on key fob and a printed circuit in the interior light in the headlining, but there is no circuit and i have been told if its a pear shape key fob its an 8 digit code and not sure if it has to go to renault
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hello!
Can anyone help? leighmt, are you still on here?? I've been reading your conversations, i'm having the same problems!!!! I need to know where to find the 4 digit code. Like you i've got 5 digit codes on some paper inside my key, but no 4 digit codes!!...
hello all, i have just bought a citroen c4 05 reg tonight that i have bought as a bit of a project.
i bought the car with only 1 key that didnt have any remote buttons on it so couldnt lock or unlock the car,
so what i dicided to do without thought was to lock it from the inside and climb out of the rear hatch, i didnt want to leave it open all night , anyway i then tried to open the passenger door with the key ,(as the drivers door has no key hole) to find that the key just turns and i cant get in !!
i am wondering if anyone new a way i could get in without having to pay a fortune for a locksmith ?
please please anyone , have you any ideas ,
thanks in advance,
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I know this thread is old. But I have a C4 . Same problem. Pried of the plastic cap around key hole. Used heat gun to warm it up. Takes a couple of minutes.
I was surprised by the rubbish behind that cap.
Having bought a Pathfinder T-Spec manual new in 2005 I have experienced clutch problems: once under warranty and again at under 4 years old.
Dealers seem to be fully aware that there is a problem with these vehicles, and a Land Rover dealer recently said to me when riding in the Pathfinder ..."clutch and engine problems?"
Nissan seem in denial, yet everyone else is aware...what about other readers of this site?
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A while ago I know but what was the outcome to this issue? My 2005 Pathfinder with 125000 miles on the clock (and on the original clutch) has begun to suffer with the same depressed pedal after its been parked overnight, though it does recover when lifted and during normal running.....any advice would be appreciated!
My Honda dealer today told me, when I happened to be in there, about an offer to change the oil/filter at 6 months for £39 or thereabouts. At about £8 a litre (GTX Professional, I believe) plus cost of filter, the foreman was saying this is very fair as it also includes a vehicle check. The dealer has been perfectly OK with me and suggests it could be worthwhile in view of my low annual mileage. He wasn't being pushy but just responding to my enquiries regarding my low mileage and whether I should take any particular measures (also asked about the CVT fluid and was told not worry at this early stage). You may have a view on this? Read more
Come on out Lazarus. Your thread has re-opened!
HELP!!!!!! I love my MG and want to keep it but dont want to end up spending a fortune on it!
I bought my MG TF 02 plate 1.8 in October 08. Last week (January 09) it was in the garage - new head gasket and the engine skimmed resulting in a £1000 bill.
My decision now is do I keep it or sell it on?
What is the chance of the head blowing again???
I know all MGs seem to have head gasket problems but how long after they have been replaced do they normally last for???
I dont want another £1000 bill in a few months!
Apart from the head gasket the car seems fine the mechanic advised and it went straight through the MOT last week.
Any advice/experience appreciated. Thanks!
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Without being rude to your mechanic I think his comments suggest he has no idea what he is doing!! If he is the same person who repaired it in the first place then it wasnt done right either!
If the headgasket was done correctly in the first place and any coolant issues attended to then you would not be having any repeat issues. Either you have sprung another coolant leak or the original repair was not up to standard.
Google 'MG Rover solutions' - and take advice from them!
Being lazy here - my friend has a new shape Civic Sport, 06 plate.
She wants me to do all the research for her to see if she can connect her ipod up.
She is in London just now and I am in Glasgow.
Any Civic owners out there can tell me if the standard radio has an Aux in socket and if so, where is it?
Many thanks,
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old fogey
Old I admit to, not quite dodery (yet). All ladies are young, (like policemen(persons)). Sussed the gritted roads yet?
Does anyone know whether the Mk3 mondeo 1.8 petrol has two different coolant temperature sensors (one for the guage and one for the ECU) like the Mk2? I know there is one built into the thermostat housing, but not sure whether this is for guage, ECU or both.
The car can be quite difficult to start and lumpy when cold, but fine when warmed up. Leads, plugs, battery etc look OK. Temperature guage reads OK.
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Dashboard readout does not read all the engine codes. You need a proper code test to read them all.
Have had a similar undercooling problem with my 03 TDCi mondeo. Bought a third party thermostat which still did not fully cure the undercooling, bit the bullet and bought a Ford one and everything is now fine.
Luckily mine is a thermostat only change which only cost me £40
Thermostat is made by Motorcraft 80 - 102 degrees
ITman
After a recent flat battery incident (by me being a dolt and leaving an interior light on), the auto part of the electric windows has stopped working. The windows themselves still work fine, but the second stage of the switch that would normally take the window right down or up no longer does anything.
Is this an ECU reset by a dealer or something I can quickly sort myself ? Read more
i have an 05 1.6 petrol mazda 3 5door and the drivers door one shot dosnt work but the front pass side works ok i have tried what has been sugested and drivers side still dosnt want to work on the auto open or close.
tonynw
Browse
My 105 Bhp Golf 1.9 TDI is on Longlife. Just clocked over 38k, first service came up at 18K. Expecting the service indicator to shortly flash up that it's due. Uses approx 1/2 lites of 507.00 spec oil between services.
To date it's had 2 replacement sets of fronts (Hankook 195/65/R15H) @ £52 ago, 1 set of rears, first service @ £140 and brake fluid change @ £30. Next service is £203 with cambelt, tensioner fuel filter ETC next years at 4 yrs/60K