December 2009
Hi everyone, I have just brought a Ford Focus ST170 but seem to have a problem getting a repair manual, my husband and son (mechanics) have just fitted new cambelt but it would have been easier with a manual as this is my first Focus ST170 It is a 2 litre 2052
great car. Thanks Peggy. Read more
Got an occasional starting problem on my '02 TDCi - fine once warmed up, but sometimes takes a couple of goes in the cold. Also, I have also a bit of a 'rumble' sometimes on engine switch off, and I'm wondering if these both could be the starter motor .... ? Any ideas welcome! Read more
It is an auto very low mileage. Ticking over is OK, but increase revs slightly and a noise is heard sometimes.
I am no expert, but it sounds like either steering pump/alternator/belt tensioner as they are all off the same engine drive.
Is the main money on the tensioner, is there an easy way to find out? Thanks
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Local Radio reporting that the road will reopen tomorrow.
The South Circular is bad enough without this chunk out of action!
An original report & the location for info below.
"A205 Upper Richmond Road (South Circular Road)London Wandsworth: Road closed and queueing traffic due to gas main work westbound between A3 West Hill and A219 Putney Hill congestion to A3209 Putney Bridge Road until Dec 14" Read more
Hi, my heated front (quickclear) screen doesn't work
the switch both illumintates when pressed and backlights
the engine revs drop a little when the sitch is pressed to on
The relay clicks when the switch goes to on
any suggestions please Read more
fit new windscreen.
Which SHOULD be more reliable and durable on budget upto 5K? Read more
Really dont need something that big Avant!! my 626 is quite big enough!!
Only reason Im thinking of getting rid is because of rust issues and the fact that the parking brake is crap! Dont fancy a big bill to fix or repair the calipers when MOT is due in July!!
I have come to the conclusion that some counties are more honkers bonkers than others. Since moving to Somerset I've noticed the locals keep beeping for no real reason. Visiting a relative or friend it's beep! beep!. Passing a friend in the road it's beep beep beep! Sometimes when I look out of my window to see what all the beeping is about and can see no apparent reason, which draws me to the conclusion they just like to test their horns to see if they are still working. Read more
Better than a system in use in parts of S London.
We were visiting last night. A bike (SV650 I think) arrived to pick someone up from a house up the road. Very obnoxiously loud pipe.
The rider stops outside a house, and proceeds to do 10 or 15 backfires, until their pillion comes out.
Antisocial at best, but does sound quite like a firearm. Could lead to serious unpleasantness, methinks.
BW,
Alex.
Hi All,
The eastbound carriageway was closed around 1930 ish on Friday. the diversion took us down a road parallel to it and there seemed to be flashing blue lights everywhere. Ambulances, fire engines the lot, but can't find anything in the news.
Anyone know what happened?
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Phone the Police???
Hi folks
Am adding something similar to the Snooper Tracker to my car (www.snooper.co.uk/snooper-gps-tracker.htm ) {Link corrected - didn't like the bracket at the end without a space})
These things have an internal battery that charges off the car's 12v supply. Should it be connected to the permanent +12v ? Or to an ignition-switched +12v ? The former will ensure a topped up battery-backup, but may deplete the car's battery. The latter will obviously only charge the tracker when the engine is running.
I do have an 'old' tracker fitted to my other car (MX5, connected to permanent +12v) but that plus the alarm will deplete the car's battery within 5 days. However, the MX5's battery is a fairly puny gel type, so it's not surprising. Maybe a normal wet-cell battery will do better ?
Thanks
Frank Read more
Trackers of any description are pretty useless any self respecting car thief has the means to turn them off in seconds.
Just tried to remove front headrest to fit seat cover. I followed advice in handbook depressing the single locking button (handbook shows 2) but even with locking button pushed in when I pull head restraint up it seems to come up against a stop used reasonable force but still could not remove it is there a trick with this? Read more
yes
push headrest down and with button depressed pull straight up and off ,watch it doesnt smack you though
for interest most seat covers come with velcro to go over the headrests,does yours not have this?
Browse
One thing though - the glow-plug lights stay on for a (short) period of time no matter what the temperature - makes me wonder if the ECU is reading the temp properly?