February 2009
I need to change the temp coolant sensor on my 02 TDI Pasat SE. Can anyone tell me where to locate the sensor. Any tips on replacement would also be useful. Thanks. Read more
Just thought I'd stick this in here as HJ's locked the HH ANPR thread so I couldn't add to what I'd said on that thread!
Firstly, sorry to HJ, I made the (incorrect) assumption that you'd know about being able to contact your local Force using the 'net!
So for everyone's benefit its worth knowing that if you have a comment to make about something you've seen and feel could have been handled better its worth noting that you can contact them direct via their website...
I assume there are other channels that can be used and perhaps its worth using this thread for our serving officers to tell us of other ways... though motoring related complaints of course!
Read more
Thanks for the info all. Can't see this heading into motoring so I've locked it.
I have just purchased a grand scenic and having a good look at all the paper work i have discoved it has had a new instrument panel fitted a month ago,as a result my millage is 400 miles and i know the car has now done 36800 now is there a way i can put the correct millage on because im concerned when i come to sell this would put people off buying.Im assuming that a renault dealer could carry out this work but im short of cash and also is it legal? Read more
leave it as is then you have proof the panel has been replaced. They are a very common fault. At least buyers will see your not lying that it has been done.
My father in law has an intermittent problem with his Omega failing to fire.
It usually starts OK but sometimes will just turn over and over without firing.
The battery has been discharge tested and appeared fine. The car has been looked at by the competant local independent, who couldn't find anything wrong.
There could obviously be numerous causes. Does anyone with experience of this problem on this model have any suggestions for things to check first?
Many thanks. Read more
Another vote for crank sensor, I had intermittent starting problems on my first 2 litre Omega when the crank sensor worked slightly loose ( wouldn't start if the car was pointing steeply downhill ). Slight possibility of intermittent coolant temperature sensor as my second guess.
I was just browsing on the Toyota website and notice now that the release date of the Toyota Cruiser says May 2009. When I first looked back in January it was saying March 2009.
I think this is the Verso replacement?
I assume it is the depression - I mean, credit crunch - that is causing this launch back?
Read more
3,930mm long, 1,725mm wide and 1,540 tall.
www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=1345
Its my sisters car.
The wipers have decided to self park half way across the windscreen
They sweep up then down then up to halfway. Its as though the relay for the motor is late in turning off.
I have put in a new identical motor from a salvaged 2008 Seat Ibiza - no luck!!
Is there a seperate relay somewhere?
I can hear a click from under the dash, and apon digging can only see a large ecu thingy which must house the relay.
Can any of you VAG experts help me out.
Regards, Norman. Read more
Uncanny. I have just replied to speedyp (thread above) and thought I would look at your thread; identical water leak but on an Octavia.
I bought a 1.9D (Not turbo) Expert van from a colleague two weeks ago and have since covered around 1000 miles in it. The gearchange seems to be getting stiffer by the day and is becoming a real struggle sometimes. Could this be a fluid issue? The clutch seems to be fine although when cold there is some clutch judder which disappears fairly quickly.
Thanks
Stuart Read more
No, don't reach for your workshop manuals just yet. Ashton Police set up a sting for a local drugs dealer to come into the station to identify a man who had shot him. When he got there he was arrested and 74 packets of heroin and crack were found hidden in the gearbox of his Peugeot hire car. That set me wondering for a bit until I came to the conclusion that the newspaper had probably meant glovebox. Thought I might be able to get some baccy past customs in my power steering reservoir !
Our man got 9 years and was told to pay £320.000 or do another 3....result.
Some years ago I was well turned over by the customs at Poole, Me, wife, 3 kids, 8,15 and 17, Nissan Patrol and Caravan. They took the kids to a private room to search them, I told them not without a Justice's order and they didn't. I had nothing naughty, they even took the air filter cover off. They only gave the caravan a cursory search, I reckon they'd searched it on the boat as it wasn't locked. Whilst all this was going on, an old coach, plants in the windows and all painted up, hippie style, was waved through. Still can't think why they picked on me.
Ted Read more
Again, many years ago. A Sally line ship IIRC. It had a spiral loading and unloading system in that the cars were 'unwound' from the outer sides of the decks and driven off the side of the ship. Someone has to be the last car off I suppose - it was me.
It seemed to take an age before we reached the dock and at the back of the queue watched as everyone else was waved straight through, except us. I suppose they had nothing else to do until the next ship arrived. An hour or so after docking we were finally on our way.
I have a 2007 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Diesel Sportvan which has just covered 30,000 miles. I have just replaced the fuel pump filter (a large plastic box!). Unfortunately it will now not start.
I assume that there is an air lock of some description as despite turning over a few times and turning the ignition on for a period also several times I am unable to hear any sign of fuel.
I have undone the little black plug on the top of the plastic filter box and seen fuel go through but after doing it back up the car will still not start.
Is there anyone who knows the process of priming the filter that can offer any advice please ? I could not find a Haynes manual or a manual pump in the engine compartment.
Many thanks in advance,
Steven Read more
Sorted this out by attaching a piece of undersize silicon tubing to the outlet of the fuel filter and then used a turkey baster (like a giant pipet) to draw fuel through and into the baster. I squirted the fuel captured in the baster to introduce to the outlet pipe to get things going. The car then started with a couple of cranks after reattaching the pipe and air filter etc.
Recently a lot of white smoke from side of car. believe it is linked to booster heating system which seems to have its own exhaust system half way down vehicle near rea passenger kerb side door. Have had car 18 months but has only just happened. Thought it might be because of cold weather but now milder weather seems to have little effect. also when the internal blower is set at 1 or 2 the air con sign comes on. when blower moved to 3 it disappears. Noticed max white smoke tonight at traffic lights after about 10 miles - looked down and saw ac light on - is this linked ?. Otherwise car great. Not sure if this is a big problem or a small one. not mechanically minded and concerned over safety. Thanks for reading this. Read more
It's a auxilary heater and it needs a service they bung up with grime on the injector and the white smoke is the diesel.
Webasto are your best bet they make these for all applications.
Browse
Thanks Andrew.