January 2009
My 2004 1.9dci has been returning poor mpg for a few weeks. Couldn't find problem so took it to local Renault dealer. They say its a faulty "Air compressor sensor". They say that I need to replace this sensor and have air con re gassed in the process. Cost of £320.
Is there any fuse I could take out to stop this happening and just live without the air con? If so where is it at?
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My car (1996 A4 1.8) pulls to the left, when I swap the front tyres with each other, it pulls equally to the right, so I conclude the front tyres are worn rather than the tracking being drastically out. They have 4mm tread.
Is it safe to move them to the rear? Does 'wander' occur from the back?
I'm keeping the car for 3 more months so don't want to buy new tyres, but feel free to advise me to.....
Thanks
Stewart Read more
Oh Lord, let's not start this debate again!
I am driving to Italy next month on a skiing holiday and obviously I will need snow chains.
However, my Jetta TDI Sport has 17J alloys with 225 - 45- 17 tyres. According to my handbook my wheel size is unsuitable for chains. I' assuming this is because of clearance issues with the suspension/braking components.
Does anyone know of a chain system that will fit my car? I will ask at my VW dealer on Monday when it goes in for a service.
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Lots of people don't look at the dates just as they don't look at previous posts on radio codes!!!
Hi,
My daughter is today having trouble with a stuck filler flap and is opening it manually via the boot (a real pain !). The switch on the drivers door appears to operate (noise is heard) but fails to release the flap. With the flap open and operating the drivers door switch the plunger does not seem to retract which I think it should.
Has anyone had a similar problem or can anyone offer any help /suggestions for a cure ?.
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Hi Andrew,
Thanks for your reply. I visited my local VW agent today to seek some help but all for nothing.Was just told " book the car in and we will have a look at the fault "
No thanks .I will have a look myself this weekend and see what I can find.
Regards
Mazda60.
Hi all,
I have a Mondeo Mk 3 TDCI, on an 04 plate. since i've owned it the clutch pedal has had quite a strong spring movement which isn't too bad when moving and changing gear in lighter traffic, however when driving through London traffic i find that the constant depressing and controlling of the clutch pedal gets uncomfortable after a while and makes my leg ache!! i have looked at a few forums and people seem to be saying that "snappy" clutches are common on MK 3 TDCI's: - it isn't the snappy clutch that bothers me, it's the strong spring in the pedal!!
I have been to a clutch specialist who said that the pedal should be "light as a feather" and that it sounded like the dual mass flywheel (DMF) was seized or sticking. I understand from what he told me that the "DMF" is like a shock absorber to absorb the engine torque as the clutch "bites" and that this was designed to make power take up smoother - how this affects the actual spring strength i don't understand, however the specialist said that it was because it was all interlocked?? as the cost of replacing the clutch, flywheel etc is going to be £600++ i want to be more certain that having the work done will actually rectify the problem.
I also asked about changing to a solid flywheel, which i understand will make the biting point more noticeable as it will not be "dampened" as before, however i could probably live with that if the clutch spring was lighter!! can any one advise further??
Many Thanks,
Robbo. Read more
I look forward to HJ's review of the new Honda Insight. Just Googling for the new Prius now on Google News I came across a review on USA Today of the new Honda Insight which was most interesting.
I will be interested to see what HJ's thoughts are compared to the USA Today reviewer. I note that it apparently is 'roof touching' for 6 footers so no good it seems for 6 foot plusers plus apparnetly it only does about 40 mpg - which is not impressive? Or am I missing something?
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Now had a decent test drive. If you need a family sized car which sips fuel and has £15 road tax it's probably for you, if you still like to have some enjoyment from driving it's probably not.
Over about 15 miles of urban and some NSL roads I managed mid 50s mpg and this without trying to keep the spedo backlight green. I'd want the option of being able to turn all the driver info off though as it's a gimmick, which you don't monitor while driving.
I tried the next to top spec which has lots of goodies, but 16 inch wheels provide a very skittish ride. On a rural NSL it didn't feel very well planted once above 45mph.
No spare as standard and whilst the boot is quite deep front to back it is shallow due to the battery pack. There is a small underfloor storage area, but I suspect the optional spare wll eat this up.
Rear visibilty through the split screen is dire and the thick rear quarters will make reversing difficult. The engine cuts out at lights, but only when you have your foot on the footbrake. "Handbrake on and neutral"technique results in the engine firing up, but extra fuel usage due to this will be minimal.
Looking at the info I now realise the car was in 'Econ' mode for all our trip so it's difficult to comment on performance as this mode cuts engine output to preserve fuel. It did seem noisy under heavy acceleration - probably another gimmick to stop you doing it and 89 bhp will never see rubber burning getaways from the lights anyway.
The green credentials will see some convinced, but not many will be those who enjoy driving.
Re my previous post about the rear washer not working......
If I have a rear wiper/washer fitted does it need to be working to pass the MOT (due soon-ish) ??
The Front wiper/washer work
The rear wiper works
The rear washer doesn't (fills rear footwell with fluid)
I know some cars (even some hatchbacks) don't actually have a wiper on the rear. I am just wondering if its there does it have to work to pass ??? Read more
Well criticism accepted Simon !
The OP has started three separate posts on the same problem - we tend to link these when this happens - In fact there is a join in the middle of this one. An object lesson in why posters, if posting about a problem, stick them all in one thread and not start random posts all over the shop. End of rant.
Edit: Surrey Scientist - not really a dig at you.
Pal of mine is scratching his head over what seems to be a very simple problem. He has disconnected the battery leads and can't see any obvious clamping mechanism but the battery won't lift out of its housing. It seems to be a tight fit in the housing but something also appears to be holding it in place. Is he missing something? Read more
Just bumping this back up the list in case anyone else has an idea or specialist knowledge and missed it at the weekend. Maybe I should phone Sarkozy - he's often seen in a 607 and they say he listens to anybody...
hi all im thinking of having my cambelt repalced on my pug 306 td has anyone got a rough estimate as to how much it will cost me also is there anything else i should have done at the same time any advise welcomed thank you Read more
cheers chris much appreciated
rear washer on the hatchback is not working.... Front is fine.
The washer reservoir seems to be emptying itself very fast......
I filled it up last night, went out for the evening, and it was empty by the time I got home, although couldn't feel any leaks around the container.....
Suspicious there may be a split somewhere.
Can't hear the mototr going from inside the car when I rotate the switch (it goes for the front OK)
This would make me think either the switch is faulty or if there's a separate motor thats gone
There are no details of the washer system in the haynes manual....
Is there a separate motor for the front & rears, ( only my celica has only one fluid pump for both (how does it switch fluid between front and rear - electric valve ??) )
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UPDATE
Pump is working on rear
Drivers-side rear footwel, and drivers footwell seem to be filling with washer fluid.
Clearly the piep has split/come adrift inside the car
Anyone know where the pipe is routed ??
The pipe exits the bodyshell at the top of the tailgate opening - does this mean the pipe goes across the headlining (thats not showing any signs of damp)
or does it go all the way along the floor then up one of the rear pillars ?
The boot area is completely dry, nothing leaking out of the tailgate either.
Tried poking the jet with a pin to check its not blocked and causing back-pressure.
I am assuming with the freezing weather we had recently that it may have frozen and this has caused it to split/push apart a union/joint..... although thought I had some fluid in it with antifreeze properties....
Where do I buy replacement tubing ? Is it a standard diameter/type for most cars ?
Browse
did you fix your problem with your megane, i have the same problem, only getting 30mpg on my dci, i took it to renault they said its a faulty egr valve, but i have replaced it and still have the same problem.