April 2009
has anyone got a toad alarm, how do you activate it. should work with the key but doesnt. got a little dongle thing and a button in the car, but still dont know how to activate it lol. if anyone has any tips please feel free, need help. thanks Read more
im wanting to tint my back windows of my car and i was wondering, for a light tint would i have to tell my insurance company? or is that just for a really dark tint.... Read more
I had mine done.
When I had a bump, the repairer sent digital photos of the car inside and out to the insurer and they never mentioned it.
I wouldn't bother telling them they will just charge you for the annoyance.
Great loss that would be from a comfort point of view...
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I agree with 659FBE. I feel very sorry for the employees, but the product was crap.
My father in law was recently given a spanking new Maxus by his employer to replace his previous battered, abused seven year old, starship mileage Transit 90 diesel. He still wants the Transit back, and reckons in every aspect bar performance (the Maxus has a 30 bhp advantage over the Tranny), the new van is hopeless.
I cannot get into the car i have removed the battery by getting into the boot from the wheel arch but the locking will not reset.what should i try next help !!!!
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Having the same problem, alarm goes off at every opportunity!!
Any solutions for you yet?
I've got mixed feelings about having leather seats in my next car. The leather in my S80 has been very easy to clean the dog hairs off, but despite being a light colour and heated seats, it's still cold in winter and hot in summer. Is Mercedes ARTICO man-made leather any better?
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Crusing at 80mph on a motorway for the majority of the journey - is there going to be a vast difference in mpg between diesel and petrol? I can't seem to find any info. Read more
I suspect emissions played a part too. The PD's are the only semi-modern diesels you see on the road nowdays that puff visible smoke in general driving. Sit behind one at the lights and you'll see (and smell) it leave a haze behind it even under fairly gentle acceleration.
I've always thought this characteristic to be slightly at odds with some of the hugely expensive "prestige" cars the engine has been installed in over the years.
Great engine though.
Over the past couple of days I have experienced problems blowing hot air out of my heater.
On full whack, the air is thicker but is just as cold as the opposite setting. Wasn't sure if it was to do with the unpredictable weather we have had recently or one of those things that just breaks out of the blue!
Coincidently, my car has been overheating to the extent that the needle was off the chart and I had to pull over. Usually it would overheat in traffic and I would pump hot air out into the cabin but this is no longer possible, hence meaning my car is limited to a couple of miles at a time at present.
I am very much convinced that these two problems are related. Through a number of educated guesses/internet research I believe it could be:
-Heater matrix
-Radiator leak
-Electric cabin switch problem (which, also coincidently, stopped closing the vent fully some time ago).
A professional/mechanical opinion would be very much appreciated. Thanks. Read more
the coolant system needs bleeding,so that the coolant flows around the whole system(including the heater)for it work correctly.
it then needs to be checked to see if your loosing coolant anywhere,then that has to be fixed.
let us whereabouts you are maybe we know someone who is highly recomended.
My recently acquired Mazda has got a low rev misfire. If I give the pedal a stab from idle it misses and then revs. On the move between 1000-2000 rpm it splutters a bit then picks up OK. After 2000 rpm is is sweet and picks up very well.
I tried new plugs (Lucas) and hasn't seemed to change anything. I plan to get the codes read maybe this weekend. I have started to think it may be an gummed or faulty injector injector so was think also trying some injector cleaner (forte??)
There is also a light ticking noise when revved. I have read about the leaky inlet manifold problem with this engine. Could that be the cause?
Apart from that a fine vehicle, I await your suggestions?
Edit - Mileage is 81000 Read more
Update - new plug leads resolved this problem
Thanks to all who replied
Hi
I am thinking of replacing my rear discs on my w-reg scenic megane can any one tell me the torque settings for the four bolts on the calipers and the hub nut,also when fitting the new disc should any grease be aplied to the spindle and if so what type.Any other information for this job would be much appreciated.
Many thanks
Egg. Read more
Hi,
i am wondering if anybody has experience or knowledge of my car.
i have a reoccuring problem of the car going into limp mode.
This started 8/52 when she wouldnt start garage diagnoistic said faulty throttle body which was sent away for reconditioning and put back everything fine for 3 days and then limp mode again garage done full mitshu reset of engine management and even sent back throttle body for checking but every few miles the car goes into limp mode.
Has anybody any ideas or suggestions they would be much appreciated.
cheers,
patrick Read more
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It may well be activated but has not gone off as there are no toads round by your place.
Couldn't resist it. I have you tried a search on the net. Regards Peter