July 2010
Hi i have a golf 5 R32, and lately at startups the electro-mechanical power steering light goes on. after a number of startups the light goes off and power steering is back. This light does not appear while driving but only at startups. everything else in car is working fine and it doesnt seem like battery is low. a new battery has also been replaced. I have a feeling theres somthing wrong with the steering rack. Can that be the problem? can u please help me? and would replacing a steering rack come under warranty? thanks Read more
I've just bought a draper slimline oil drain pan so I did an oil change on my deisel bmw yesturday. I let it drip for ages but when I refilled with oil the castrol website specifys 6.7 litres of oil yet I've poured in 6.4 litres and the level is now in the middle of the marker on the dipstick.
Should I put the remaining 3 litres in?... Read more
Sorry, an offensive post I`m just about to delete from `oilrag` is not from me - my account was hacked into overnight
As Honest John points out, the Meeriva wipers are set up for LHD.
Is it possible to get these set-up for RHD?... Read more
The single wiper system on Mercedes is superb.The B class wiper length should have been altered by the agents before delivery .
eng code awx on checking for leaks using pressure gauge no apparent leaks was found even though pressure was falling back on gauge
we did discover diesel in coolant header tank can anyone please shed some light on this as to why diesel found it's way into header tank
Best Regards Mickeybo Read more
I'm with 659FBE on this one, particularly as you have not mentioned overpressurised coolant pipes or blowing out of the expansion pipe. Check there is not coolant in the bottom of the fuel filter indication the Feul heat exchanger has become porous. Regards Peter
Looking for front discs and pads for my CMax. Local motor factors can do APEC for £96. APEC are OK and have used them before. However, there are Mintex disc & pad kits available on ebay for around £65 inc p&p.
I find my local factor's prices are around the same as ebay. Works out less when you include delivery.
My wife's car was recently reversed into by a coach when she was stationary in the road (£2500 damage)allowing a car coming the other way to come by the coach.The coach driver admitted he had reversed into her at the time.
During the claim negotiations,her insurer(A.A.) said that no coach driver has any obligation to provide a statement on any accident he/she is involved in except to a Court of law.This is grossly unfair as it means that all claims against a coach company are not worth proceeding with unless independent witnesses are available.The A.A. has therefore instructed my wife to accept 50/50 liability as they will not pursue the matter through the Courts without witnesses.... Read more
Bus claims are always tricky as they are often self-insured and fight every one. It is also a lesson as to why you should never let your insurer handle any claim - but particularly a non-fault claim.
See this post:...
Hi guys, morning.
I have been with my solicitor dealing with my mazda 6 engine over-run now for 11 months, the first solicitor in the firm messed me aroud so the firm got rid of him, the second solicitor in the firm has been ok but very very slow.... I just wanted to find out what time scale should she give Mazda to reply back to her questions?... Read more
Hi,
Lucy - i understand what you mean but the only problem us Mazda drivers face is extremely poor customer service. Everyone who i have spoke to that has had problems with their cars they told me either Mazda tried to take them for a lot of money or they basically lied to them....
The other day i found that all 3 of my brake lights have stopped working, i've done the usal checks, Fuse, bulbs. No other lights are affected - Indicators, reverse, fog,side lights all work.
Find it strange how its just the brake lights that have failed. Where do i start?
Is this something i may be able to do myself or is it a garage Job? Read more
If it's the switch, which is a common failure point on these cars, take advice before fitting a new one.
It's a 5 minute job, but there is a fair chance of breaking the new switch if you fit it wrongly. The procedure varies according to which version of the switch you fit....
Tried to start my corsa and a warning light showing the letter " F " illuminated and car wouldnt start. Contacted my local garage (not vauxhall) and they didnt know what it was.
Contacted local Vauxhall garage explained and they informed me it was a problem with my automatic gear box. The car has a manual gear box!... Read more
Probably stands for fail or fault regarding comms failure from the ecu.Might be worth taking out the plug and spraying inside the plug and socket with some contact cleaner.
Hi folks
I've done a quick search but not turned anything out on here so hoping it's not already covered.... Read more
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Get a competent auto electrician to check for voltage drop between the alternator output terminal and the battery. There is an ill-designed and located fuse in this circuit which develops high resistance joints due to the effects of thermal cycling, poor location and very bad detailing.
If the system voltage remains low after start up due to this problem, the steering assist may be lost....