December 2009
diesel put into tank by mistake and the car no longer starts, could you please tell me the prceedure to flush the system thanks Read more
Are actually actually very good, this despite being absolutly useless in the wet.
Came over the mountain last night, hard packed sheet of solid white, 50 easy( daughter in the car , otherwise would have been faster) tried the brakes gently at first, then stamped on them, amazing retardation afforded. Snow was frozen too.
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I do slow up for the corners Read more
My new car came shod with some horrible Chinese tyres (Wanli) they're usless in the wet but my goodness they're gripping well in this weather and holding the road even when the Pirellis on the rear have let go...
Can I claim the Incompetency Award if there is one?
Got stuck in the snow on the drive this morning - literally two yards progress to get out of the garage, then waited for Mrs D to get in, then stuck fast.
Lights all over the dash, engine roaring, engine tickover, forward, reverse, rocking, nothing would shift it.
Went through all sorts of ideas with Mrs D - pushing, shovelling, finding something to go under the wheels, calling breakdown service, neighbours, tow rope - all sorts of ideas.
Tempers rose. Heavy sighing and hand gestures. Alternative arrangements for day discussed. Telephone calls to make, plans to put in place for cover, working from home, an ever increasing imbroglio.
Then I discovered I'd left the handbrake on, so I took it off and we drove to work. Read more
Bah humbug
Good Morning
I have a peugeot diesel 1.9 lx d (not hdi) I have had air in the fuel system and when I try to prime to remove the air it looks like the primer bulb is leaking or near it, I assume I need to remove the bulb but are unsure how to do this.
Is there any certain way??
Thank you all for your replies it is really appreciated.
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These primer bulbs are liable to failure although I have never changed one. If you think its faulty, obtain a replacement and you will see where and how it is connected.
Hi
Regretibly got behind the wheel after a few beers. Got pulled up and will be going to court in Jan 2010. Got 66 and 69 on the breathaliser
In my first 2 years of driving i picked up too many points (never been a boy racer but got unlucky with the camera guns, flashed in an area i didnt know etc). My license was suspended - Didnt say i was banned but i guess i was as i wasnt allowed to drive but i rememeber suspended being the term they used. I had to retake my driving test
i think this was about 8 or so years ago. Would this count as a second offence as its within 10 years? = 3 year minimum ban? I really hope not
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your original suspension/totting up was for speeding and as it was 8 years ago it does not count - Its as if you had a clean license
For your current first DD offence at a readinbg 66 you can expect 18month ban and a fat fine.
Hi I brought a 99 t reg fiesta ghia, but the remote did not work, I have replaced the batteries and now when I press the button the red light comes on but this does not operate the central locking. I have read loads abour re programing it but I have had no luck, these are the instructions ive read
1. Turn Ignition switch to Position I and back to 0 as soon as the PATS LED in the clock lights (The system is now ready for programming, to a maximum time limit of 30 seconds)
2. Remove Key from Ignition, hold the FOB towards the Interior Light, and press and hold the Single Arrow. Wait until the light on the Key flashes, then press the Double Arrow 3 times., release the Single Button
3. Both LEDs (Key & Clock) should flash to acknowledge programming is successful
4. To exit learn Mode, turn Ignition to II and then 0
The pats led in the clock just keeps flashing, when i go through the above steps the light on the ley flashed 5 times but the led next to the clock doesnt so they are not in sync
Any ideas please people!
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I realise this is an old post with an old problem, however, have you had the keys tested for output signal ? Does the locking work if you put the key in the door lock barrel? There’s no security reset procedure.
'Jackie Stewart: The Flying Scot'
23:00-00:30 BBC4 (Freeview 9) tonight (Monday)
Probably a repeat. Read more
J B J, just out of curosity are you still chief of the Motorists' Liberation Front?
just plugged in my new pvr seeing as the last one started popping its components all over the shop loaded all the channels and up popped youguv with all its help in taxing a car
apparently for the upgrade on this coming in 2012 the tv will turn itself on, eyes will follow you round the room and advise that your road tax is out
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oh
you are not a chosen one then Hamsafar
beware the ides of march :-)
Since the cold weather started my car heating /AC adoes not seem to be as powerful as it was.Today heating on full blast and its like a trickle then after about 5 mins of driving i heard a small pop and then the heating came on full blast as it normally would and then had a very acrid smell coming through the vents for about 30 seconds then all OK and the heating was as expected is this the thermostat that's sticking .Because i thought the car was on fire at first.
Is this a simple fix or a garage job
Regards Tony Read more
Is it wash the car more often?
Learn to change the spare wheel?
Drive with more care and attention to other road users?
Go on a massive diet so the car goes faster?
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No posting by Rattle since this thread at 2pm yesterday. Hope he's alright and not totally overcome by boredom.
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all sorted, thanks lads