January 2009
I've just fitted a second-hand Alpine 7521RM radio to SWMBO's Saxo as the FM tuner on the original radio failed. Everything works fine until the headlights are turned on at which point the radio shows 'Pause' and no controls will work. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to look for or what may be the problem? TIA! Read more
So glad I passed my test in 1981 and dont have to go through this lot. Read more
Madux,
I don't thinkI had anything else in 63 but I could be having a very SM. If I remember, you could ride any PTW up to 250cc on a provisional and then anything after passing.
Maybe someone even older than me (you?) may have more memory cells surviving.
Borrowed a 125 Lambretta later and went camping, two up with a mate, to Abersoch.
I do remember that it had no woodruffe key on the rear stub axle and we had to keep feeding it with sixpenny pieces bent in half with pliers. Eventually failed on the way home somewhere on the Caernarfon road, dumped it in a farmyard. Had to get Dad to take us back and pick it up in his Bedford Utilabrake.
Ted
Hi,
I have the above car and have just changed the batteries in the fob and now it will only UNLOCK the doors and will NOT LOCK them.
When I press the LOCK button, the doors will not lock and there is faint PEEPING noise from the alarm(not full sound from alarm) for about 30 seconds and then stops.
The doors lock/unlock ok with the KEY and the engine starts fine.
How can I reset the remote control fob?
I only have 1 key.
Toyota are asking £60 + VAT to re-set the key fob.
If someone can help please.
Thanks
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When "wheel twirling" such as three point turning or pulling out of a tight space, power assistance sometimes disappears. Sometimes returns if you stop moving the wheel, wait, and recommence, sometimes it doesn't.
Otherwise seems OK - no noise, odd feel, warning lights etc.
And is the Haynes manual's suggestion that if the PAS electric motor at fault, it requires replacement of the entire steering column really true? Why am I seeing £ signs?
Any suggestions welcome.
Cheers
DP
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It's a very long time since this thread was updated, but for anybody looking for solutions to this problem, I may have something to offer.
I bought a Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 diesel new in 2006. It's 10 years old this year, so although it has only done 50,000 miles, I changed the timing belt. The car has two belts - the timing belt and the "auxilliary belt", which takes power from the crankshaft and drives the alternator, the airconditioning and the power steering pump. This belt must be removed before the timing belt can be accessed, and in so doing, the reservoir for the steering fluid must be moved out of the way. It's on two flexible tubes, and before moving it, I looked at the level of fluid in it, and reckoned that the level would not drop below either tube - but I can't be certain that it didn't....
ive not long had this jeep and a week ago i noticed if felt abit strange when i went around corners,it felt like it skipped out abit,when i got home i pushed and pulled on the top of the rear wheel and there was some movement in it,ive checked the wheel nuts and they are fine and i was wondering if anyone has any suggestions
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Hi
agree there should be end float so not likely wheel bearing at fault.
Todays's auction report shows that used prices are on the rise but I don't think it shows just how much they have risen in the last few weeks. Before Christmas, most cars were struggling to get near "book". Now, to use some of today's examples at Blackbushe:
S-Type 2.7 D V6, 23k, Glasses: 12050. Sold: 12600 (and this was Grade 5 online which means horrible)
VW Tourag 2.5 TDI, 28k CAP Clean: 15600. Sold: 16300
Honda Accord 2.2d Exec, CAP Clean 3475, Sold: 3500 (these were well under book 1 month ago)
Peugeot 307 HDI, 40k, CAP Clean: 5175, Sold: 5850
Audi A6 TDI, 114k, CAP Clean: 5725, Sold: 6450
VW Bora 1.9 PD 100, 45k, CAP Clean: 4125, Sold: 5150
BMW 525d, 119k, CAP Clean: 7175, Sold: 8050
If this goes on it will filter through quite quickly to retail prices. Read more
It was mentioned but didn't come to anything.
Hello - I'm new to this and to diesel!
I have a well maintained mondeo - serviced and low mileage for year - I also have an excellent and trustworthy mechanic - and we're stumped by the car's behaviour.
Occasionally on start up (hot or cold) the 'engine' clatters and revs extremely high (into red) even after I've switched the ignition off. White smoke pours out (so much that there is no visibility around the car for a while and it usually causes quite a stir if there are onlookers!)
I can, however start up again and all seems well (no clatter or revs) and off I go - sometimes white smoke pours out for a few miles (annoying other motorists) and sometimes it clears quite quickly.
There are periods where the car behaves beautifully and other times it will have the above tantrum in a 'cluster'
Filters, pump, injectors, timing and turbo all appear OK
Oil has been changed and not over filled
Accelerator 'arm' has been fixed (sticking a little)
HELP!! Any ideas welcome.
PS This morning white smoke poured out profusely - so much I couldn't use it - very smelly also - but no high revving - a conundrum...
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Changed the boost valve on the front of the diesel pump. There was diesel in the pipe to the turbo indicating a split diagphram. Perfect now!
2006 D5 SE V70 (185) Manual. 31000 miles on the clock, purchased 2 months ago.
There is a resonance / vibration during 1.5 to 1.8 rev range, which is VERY evident on the steering wheel. It happens in any gear, especially bad when accerating up hill when the engine is under torque. Strange, as soon as I get past 1800 revs, the engine is as smooth as you would expect. The same can be said when cruising in 5th 6th gear, and acclerating through this rev range.
The car has been in several times to my local Volvo dealer, who have tried several things, including, changing the grey plastic engine cover, which was faulty and vibrating, this made things a bit better. They have also Inspected all the top & lower engine mounts and the mountings on the top engine stabilization bar. I have read, if at fault, the Dual mass flywheel could cause this problem. They agree, that there is unacceptable vibration evident but can't pin it down or find a cure.
Have tried several other V70's with no problems. Pity I did not return the car under thier 30 day replacement period. I have taken this matter up with Volvo UK. Read more
the 2006 version will have a DPF which has an effect on fuel consumption ,the figures you mention would be about the same as spoken about on the volvo forums under the diesel engine section
Thick or what ........ is that what I am being?? How do I remove the SC303 radio from a Vauxhall Cavalier? I am hoping its more simple that removing half of the dashboard, like i had to in a Hyundai !!!! Please help :-(( Read more
Wrong Vauxhall, but hopefully the pictures will help:-
www.carstereohelp.org/stereoremoval/VauxhallVectra...m
I was re-ended in December whilst stationary in a traffic jam (car was written off).
I had a month off work due to whiplash and have been told I need 12 physio sessions and it will take 10.5 months to get back to normal. The insurance company’s legal team say I should claim for £1900 - £2100.
Does this seem like the right amount?
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Seems rather low to me... however, it depends on your costs, and precedent - a quick trawl of the 'net reveals guidelines of:
* £750 to £2,500 if you make a complete recovery within 1 year
* £2,500 to £4,250 if you make a complete recovery within 2 years
* £4,250 to £7,750 (slow recovery, increased vulnerability)
* £7,750 to £13,750 if you have permanent ongoing symptoms
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I imagine the headlight feed could be going into the telephone mute pin. Suspect the problem lies with eBay item. You could scoot down to Halfords and try for a genuine thing. If it doesn't work you can always take it back.