October 2009
hi
Car suddenly quit. left it with local garage who Changed the following:
Coil pack
Leads
plugs
These had no effect at all, The mechanic said he disconnected the leads on 1 and 4 whilst running and there is no difference.
His computer apparently said feed 1 and feed 2 at coil not present. he did not give me codes. I have now left it at another garage as they told me they couldnt do much with it as it is a electrical problem.
Any suggestions...........gratefully accepted.
regards
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Hi
I have a zafira 1600 16v reg 2000 that has just broken down on me (first time in 6 yrs) the cam belt has broken and i have been advised that it is going to be very costly to repair as all the valves are bent!
Do you know if an astra mk3 engine would fit in my zafira? Ive been offered a brand new astra engine 1600 16v but dont know if it will fit?
Thanks. Read more
Doubt it by a MK3 Fiesta do you mean an Astra F? E.g the 1991-98 model?
The Astra F is also known as the Astra Mk3. Not sure where the Fiesta comes into it though? Perhaps a limited edition ;o)
Hi,
My drivers side mirror has stopped de-misting, whereas the passenger one clears really quickly.
Anyone have any advice as to what is the most probable cause ?
Thanks
Mark Read more
Most probably the heating element in the mirror glass has failed or possibly a wire/connector has become detached .hth
Hi all
I am comtemplating buying a VW Golf S 53 plate which seems in not bad nick. However the service history documents which the independent dealer has are blank? I have had a HPI check done and the registration date (which I got from their website details on the car) has come up as an alert. I think it told me the mileage was genuine - nearly 36k
I phoned up VW head office to see if I could get some of the cars service history through them and they dont have a record of the car - they said that they should have it on their system, unless it is an import?
A couple of questions:
If the car seems decent enough (I have also had someone who knows more about cars than me check it) will it be a problem with regards to the lack of service history if I come to sell it in the future?
Also if it is an import is this also a no no with regards to a future sale?
Do you reckon I am being paranoid about all this or should I stay clear. The HPI check came up with no finance owed / or having being written off.
Thanks in advance
DC Read more
Choose something else. Why take a risk?
Hi,
Hoep somebody can help...
Just changed the rear brake pads and didn't loosen the bleed nipples before pushing the pistons back but did loosen filler cap on the fluid reservoir.
Now the brake pedal is firm at first but slowly sinks to the floor, so the brakes are not working.
Questions- Does this sound like the rubber valve in the master cylinder has been damaged or inverted, and if so how is the master cylinder accessed?
Or could it be something else?
Any help greatly appreciated- I'm posting this for my next door neighbour who really needs to get the car back on the road asap.
Thanks,
Mike. Read more
I don't usually loosen the bleed nipples before pushing the pistons back, as the fluid normally just raises the lever in the brake fluid reservoir. Never had a master cylinder fail because of it.
I would bleed the brakes first and check for leaks on the slave cylinders.
can anyone tell me if the mk1 clio 1.9 diesel has a glow plug relay , seprate fuse or is it run by the pre heat control unit only . thanks in advance .neil. Read more
These people might know:
www.bba-reman.com/uk/index.aspx
DT Story - 55,000 UK customer details lost..............
If you have general Ins with Zurich the following is worth a read
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8320290.stm
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Damn that borked link! >>
It is borked because it has been posted against forum rules (no links to Times allowed). The OP said it was a DT (Telegraph) link but it isn't!
Morning all. My newly aquired Vectra Ls 1.8 petrol has just had a new thermostat, and now when it reaches normal operating temp the cooling fan kicks in as normal, but then it never shuts off. If I turn the car off and leave it for 30 min's and then re-start the car the fan is off, but as soon as the temp gauge reaches 85 degrees the fan kicks in and stays on until I switch the car off. I've checked all the relays and none appear to be sticking, next thing would be the switch in the rad, unless I'm missing something else? Any help is greatly appreciated. Read more
Maybe one of the relays that controls the fans (there's about 5) is stuck on. From memory there's 3 in the main fusebox and a couple in one of the black boxes by the battery.
i have just changed the cam belt and also changed the glow plugs i have also changed 2 of the glow plug wiring terminal ends as they wre perished after refitting fuel pump, cam belt i did the usual check (turned engine over manually 3 turns) bled up the fuel system and turned engine over and it fired up and run lumpy at first but smooth itself out as it warmed up it had been ticking over for around 10 to 15 mins when it just cut out and since that the glow plug light now doesnt illuminate i only get battery ,oil pressure and temp warning light . also fuel stop solonoid doesnt click when turning ignition on . any thoughts or suggestions are most welcome thanks in advance . neil . Read more
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I think ECUs can be repaired by a frim called REMAN. Much running with a misfire may wreck your catalyst, thus adding to your problems.