February 2009
The last open ANPR thread was just getting to fever pitch where did it go?????????? :-((
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Aero 210 bhp Only 32000 miles Full saab history last at 28K Smokes badly at first start of the day Do you think Turbo Seals or Valve Guide Rubbers. How can you tell which one and is there a cheap way out
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Thankyou will try 2morrow
I have been given good advice from this site as to the cause of a dashboard fault, which now regures me to remove the rear tailgate inner panel. This is to gain access to the wash wipe mechinism. I do not see any visible fixings.... Is it all a snap connector fit.. OR something else? Any ideas please
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A torch enabled me to see the two recessed screws, so will get on with it Tuesday night after work... Thanks for the info Peter1177
The Ford franchised dealer I go to has a total of eleven employees including the Dealer Principal. Is it a "main" dealer? It's the only Ford franchised dealer in our town. In fact, it's the only franchised dealer regardless of make, so you can't get more "main" than that.
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Main dealer is one who has direct access to the manufacturer.
They can generally (there are a few exceptions) get you ANY parts you require within 24hrs and full software upgrades when your car is in for a service.
Should you have an unusual problem with your car, they have direct access to the techies in the factory who can get you a fix.
Hi guys
Our 52 plate 1.6 focus is due a full service
How much should I be looking to pay for its service and what will nedd doing at this stage? Its now on about 42000 miles and its past history is a little vague, It had 3 stamps in the book when we got it last summer on 35000 miles, 1 service every 10k but no real details on what was done.
Thanks in advance
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I seem to remember paying around £180-190 for a major service at a Ford dealer, but prices do vary. Ford recommend a major service every 3 years/37,500 miles and extra items that are changed (that aren't included at an interim dervice) include the spark plugs and pollen filter.
It's normal to look at getting the fuel filter changed around the 6-year mark, although your car isn't particularly high mileage for it's age - this may be included automatically if you get a 6 year service at a Ford dealer. If you go for an independent garage, then you might want to ask how much extra this would cost. The fuel filter itself is <£20 and fairly easy to replace.
Put your details in here to find out what should be done :
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Can anyone please help?! I have a 1998 Ford Escort 1.8 non turbo diesel van which in the ten months I have owned it has never wanted to start in the morning or after a period of standing. This problem is especially bad in cold weather (requiring a jump start to get it going) but after a lot of smoke and chugging, once started it will start and run fine all day if not left for too long. I have read other similar posts and replies on here and have tried everything (I think), new glow plugs, glow plug relay and all cabling checked and ok, new battery, new starter motor, new fuel filter housing and it is still the same!! Has anyone please got any other suggestions (apart from setting fire to it!). Any help greatly appreciated. Read more
I'd put my money on more of a fuel running back issue than anything else given what you have told us.
A curious thing.
My Jazz went in for it's first MOT on Tuesday, prior to the end of lease in March.
On the way home I noticed that the small display panel in the centre of the dash had been wiped clean. The display is for radio/time/cd information normally.
My housekeeping is not all it could be, I know, but why clean it?
Were they so offended by my lack of dusting or can they access some sort of extra diagnostic info by way of a hidden menu?
Any ideas?
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Does it display the mileage, which they will have recorded?
Can anyone please tell me where the ECU is 'hidden' on my daughters Corsa.
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Aaaaah got it, many thanks, Eddie
i have several issues which have happened at different times.
first of all my central locking opens itsself quite frequently and i come back to find car unlocked (always been like this since i bought car last year)
secondly i have recently lost my cruise contol and horn at the same time,
thirdly my air bag light is on but i didnt notice if this was at the same time i lost my horn etc.
fourthly the little red light which i assume is something to do with alarm is on all the time.
fifhtly my radiator fan came on permanantly which drained the battery so i had to remove the fuse when i stopped but now the fan doesnt come on.
i have checked all the fuses and checked the wires from the column ... helppppp.. Read more
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No problem I see you have also posted on another forum and got (almost the same info) from another Chrysler tec. Let me know how you get on. (I am also merlin on the other forum)
Just as I thought would happen, recent fuel price rises have ceased to become a topic of conversation. What will be the next thing for motorists to grumble about? In fact, what's the current thing ~ apart from the despicable morals of franchised dealers? Read more
I have a similarly rock 'n roll sort of Saturday planned. Have to go to Crewe for some new wiper blades......
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The original ANPR thread is back. It was accidentally hidden.