October 2009
have just bought an 03 c270 cdi today and was having a nosy around it tonight. there is an adjustment near the airflow meter on the left side of the engine bay with a percentage marked on it 75-100% what is this for? Turned it down [anticlock] and it won't turn back up!haven't got a user handbook with the car! Read more
Over 5 months, my Astra Coupe 03 has lost the power steering 3 times while trying to park. The power steering cuts out, the ABS and Traction Control light up on the dash, all electrics cut out for a split second and come back on (including radio), after a couple of mins the power steering then eventually kicks back in.
While all this is going on the engine does not cut out. However if i turn off the engine and try to restart, its as if the battery is disconnected and its completely dead.
If i leave the car for half an hour it restarts no problem (stereo reset though, like battery was disconnected) and could be 6 weeks before it happens again.
Had new battery fitted, alternator checked by 4 different garages and all earth leads checked. Its been to Vauxhall who couldnt find the fault either.
Anyone got any ideas? Thanks Read more
Intermittant faults like these can be very difficult to pinpoint.However ,as you say there is a complete loss of electrics ,I would think there is a problem with the main battery supply or earth lead near the battery.It could even be a fault within the battery lead itself where it is crimped into the battery terminal.hth
Passed the Ford dealership at Brewery roundabout in Romford today. Saw they had a used Citroen, a Mini and another car for sale on the front. Not seen this before.
Are new car sales still struggling that much they have to sell other makes on the forecourt? Does this also mean p/x values are up? Read more
Most of our local dealers sell at least the occasional "other make". Rule seems to be that if it's under 3yo, lowish mileage and in presetanble condition they'll stick it on the forecourt.
When we bought the 'lingo from the local Cit dealer in 2005 I was vaguely tempted by a Kia Sorrento offered at a good price!
OK! head gasket replacement on this my mother in laws car. 2 sets of head bolts so far and at 50 quid a set I don't want any more outlay!! she loves it and doesn't want to replace the thing!! I have followed the instructions that came with the gasket set. and at the 3rd round of torq settings the bolts shear always before I reach the indicated 62 lb.ft. I have used 2 torque wrenches (one a brand new one!) both tested on a analyser and the Engine number corresponds.
Any ideas/help would be so greatly appreciated!!!!!
Kirklander Read more
And the solution was ??? Regards Peter
After modifying road fund licence to be CO2 based the European Commision not being ones to be left out are looking into a Europe-wide carbon tax on road fuel.
Source: www.just-auto.com/article.aspx?id=101455&lk=dm
So you pay a carbon element (no pun intended) on your country specific RFL and now you will pay another carbon element on the fuel which will impact EVERYTHING which is transported by road. Genius ! Pure genius... Read more
Looking at this another way, the EC appear to be saying alternative fuel vehicles are not going to be around anytime soon.
I have a rumbling sound coming from front end, imitates sound like loose exaust or engine sump cover but isnt I have checked! on accelerating only, but disapears if hand brake is pulled up, like something is resonating. the car was booked into a dealer to service and cure the noise they charged me £ 337 and did not cure it, told me to live with it for a while but refused to refund my money Read more
Don't forget that the handbrake on these cars works on the front discs, does dabbing the footbrake have the same silencing effect as "notching on" the h/b?
Could it be a dragging pad (had this on mine but early enough in its life to be sorted under warrantee.
I am about to service my 2.0 hdi peugout partner. Any profesional/insider advice about best practise for changing filters etc so I can do a decent job of it
Thanks in advance
Alan Read more
Well,oil filter ok to get off,use socket with strap or belt even bett 3 arm tightens on filter, fuel filter is complete with housing im sure, not cheap,dont use suction they leave to much behind let it drain off,
I have not changed these before. I have heard that to remove the disc two bolts are screwed in. My questions are: what size bolts? Where is the shoe release if the discs jam on the way off? Does the brake hose stay on? Any helpful hints or special tools required?
Thanks for any contributions. Read more
Scoobynut - thanks for the comprehensive reply. This was for my car and all went smoothly in the end. I had let the rear pads get pretty low and now, after a few hundred miles of new rear pads and disks the braking performance of the car has been transformed!
Incidentally I managed to get a new pair of rear ventilated OEM discs for £49 - saved me a few pennies compared to a dealer!
Thanks again
Paul
is the link working ? Read more
No doubt millions have been spent perfecting the suspension styling and comfort on the new
Astra and here's us talking about the temp gauge of all things!
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It's true! I am not sure if there is a temp gauge either, but have a look at www.torqueastra.com perhaps this site could be helpful if we want to know the nitty-gritty along with the rest. It has load of pics too so you can have a look at the car from all angles if, like me, you've never seen it in the flesh.
I can understand the point and take DP's point re motorcycle helmets though when I am on my bike I want to hear as much as I can, helps in sensing other vehicles intentions through to mechanical issues with the bike.
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thanks redviper,doctorchris and billpayer for your help!drove the car a mile and the indicator went back to red. im not usually one to fiddle with knobs but used to have an audi tdi with a tuning box fitted and a connection to the airflow meter where the power could be altered via a potentiometer thought this was a similar mercedes factory fitted arrangement lol! have just been called a knob no doubt!