April 2010
I understand that the Mazda 6 and Ford Mondeo are built on the same platform? If this is correct I'm assuming the Mazda 2.0 MZR-CD RF diesel engine is the same PSA designed unit as the Ford 2.0 Duratorq TDCi diesel engine (As Ford seem to be a majority owner of Mazda) - is my assumption correct, are they totally different or are there subtle differences between the two?
The answer(s) may spawn several more questions.... Read more
Hello
I've just joined the ESP light on club. Found this site via another volkswagen forum. There sem to be a hell of a lot of people with this problem. My car is a 56 plate golf 1.6 FSI with only 6000 miles on the clock. Took it to VW who did diagnostic check (gratis) and confirmed the ABS pump switch fault. Cost around £1100 including labour to fix. Just for info I had a look at mine and the code is 1KO 614 517 which according to this site is one of the dodgy ones. the dealer is going to contact VW to see if there is any 'goodwill' on their part as clearly there should be. I cannot believe that there hasn't been a recall on this as I would have thought it was safety issue even though you can switch it off. Anyway my first service was outside of VW which doesn't help but second service was and also set up a service contract at same time so that might help. I will keep you posted! Read more
If I recall earlier discussions, VOSA rejected VW ESP failure as a recall item as it was not safety related.
I was wondering if it might be time to have another go at them in the light of the fact that the EU have mandated the fitting of ESP on safety grounds?...
Hi all,
I have noticed considerable steering wheel wobble above 50mph and have had the tracking and balancing done on this. I have two entirely different types of tyre tread on each of the tyres - could this be the culprit?.......is it standard that tyres should be fitted in identical pairs and especially front ones.... Read more
Try swapping your front and rear alloys - you might just be shifting the problem from the front to the back, but it may stop the steering wheel wobble and give you some clues as to the cause.
The steering wheel wobble I experienced on my old Focus was down to a buckled alloy, which looked fine from the outside and even passed a couple of MOTs, but the flat spot was pretty severe when viewed from the inside and gave a definite bulge to the tyre, which was visible when the wheel was spun.
Hi,
My daughters handbrake got stuck on the other day and I thought that it was because of the rain we had. First gear, bang and away she goes. Today, same thing after driving to the end of the road. She tried to reverse and it's stuck again.....and then again....Any ideas?... Read more
Wish they had camera's when I was young ! Thats a good idea. And I know what you mean about the springs flying around.Whoever invented those Drum Brakes must have disliked fingers !
I occasionally fix cars at work for the lads,they cant believe how a Thirty minute job would have cost them ££££'s at the Dealers.
Even an oil change nowadays is £40-£50 with a filter. Unless you DIY !
Good Luck - Mick.
I am driving a UK registered car back from Spain to sell it in the UK, but will have to drive it from Dover to London without MOT and tax, as cannot get the MOT and tax until get home to London. It is currently SORN as been in Spain for 2 yrs. It is insured in Spain, which also includes some UK driving. I am concerned about driving from the ferry to London without Tax and MOT, and can't get the tax until I have the MOT. Read more
I think that you run a very good chance of being done on ANPR cameras when back in the UK. Is it possible to obtain a set of Spanish plates ( and appropriate insurance documentation) without going thro the full Spanish registration process? That would allow you passage in the UK - probably iffy but would reduce the likelihood of being picked up automatically.
OR...
Mrs oilrag breezed in, tossed her Home Care uniform into the washer and headed for the bathroom. Just the job, I thought.... i could do an interview on her new car while she is a captive audience.
"How do you find the new Panda, now it`s run in" --- " IT`S SLOWER THAN A COCKOACH!!"... Read more
Update on filter tools
I searched for a single handed fllter tool inFrench supermarkets, but found none that would fit the 1.1`s filter....
Hi has anyone bought a car from Kevin Mackenzie Cars or know anything about them?
They are based in Iver Heath in Buckinghamshire. I am thinking about buying a car from them that they have advertised in Autotrader.
Why I am in doubt is because within the ad of the car he was advertised as a Trade seller but there was no email facility or website - just a landline and mobile number. When I called he said I can view the car at their house - they don't actually have a garage - if they did the car would be a few grand more. While it is quite a good price I wouldn't say it is a bargain - I am interested in it as it has the options I've been looking for.
This may be totally legitimate way of keeping costs down but I'm not sure. Is this legitimate practice or something I should steer clear of? Any help greatly appreciated.
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“Honestly if you think car dealers are liars try customers.” True, very true. I’ve never seen as much dishonesty as I did when selling cars. From pensioners to millionaires and skint students every one of them will lie and fiddle to save a few quid. The law protects the customer but take a customer at face value and take their “in perfect working order with no faults” car in part exchange that later turns out to be absolutely knackered and you’ve no comeback. I always properly assessed cars offered to me and most were hiding something their owners wanted to sneak past me. From outstanding finance to missing service books on car with supposed full histories to major gearbox and engine faults. You’d be amazed by the dishonesty of Joe Public., I’m not saying the trade aren’t often at fault but in any car deal I’ve done I was always the honest party.
So true...I saw some blatant scams perpetrated or attempted by joe public when I was in the trade..in both service and sales depts...amazing what they came up with sometimes.
Does T-cut "go off"?
I have found an old can in the garage, but it does't seem to have any 'cutting effect'.... Read more
This is for solid paint only. Not metallic because it will take the lacquer off. Also many solid coulours, perticularly red, are now lacquer coated (VAG's reds have been for 12 years) to protect them from losing pigment, so T-Cut should not be used on them.
HJ...
About 2 years ago my Mazda 6 started idling very roughly when started from cold and also had a fairly loud knock. Once it's warm it ran OK but lacked the usual power. My mechanic referred me to a diesel specialist who stripped out the injectors and tested them. He said the nozzles had seized because of bad fuel. I live in a border county and re-fill at the same station. He cleaned the nozzles and the car ran OK for about 6 months then started giving problems again. I took it back to the same diesel specialist who replaced the nozzles on the injectors. After that it ran OK for over a year but has started giving the same problem again.
I took it to a different mechanic and didn't tell him about the history. He investigated and also said the problem was with the injectors. He rang another diesel specialist who told him the Mazda 6 probably has denso injectors which can't be repair/reconditioned and will have to be replaced.
Has anyone had a similar experience with a Mazda 6 or know anything about denso injectors? Read more
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I need a replacement engine for my vec c 2.0 dti but don't know the engine code. Can anybody tell me where the code is so i can get the coorect replacement. Also i am unsure if the older vec b engine will be ok, is it the same engine. Read more
do you still have the service pack, the security card will have full details or the service book or if you know who the suppling dealer was contact them, its either a dth or a dtl engine but best to get the code as yo are trying to do,Regards TB
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