August 2010
Anybody know or can help with location of control module or relay for heater plugs
on above vehicle Best Regards Mickeybo Read more
Walking along a side street popular with driving schools for teaching 3 point turns, reverse parking etc, , I saw a learner draw up alongside a parked car, evidently to learn reverse parking.
The problem was, as she had left a good 5 feet between the left of her car and a parked car (no.1), she had effectively blocked the road, as there was a parked car (no 2) on the other side of the road.... Read more
I think that if you check carefully driving examiners have never at any time since the introduction of the driving test in 1933 ever asked anyone to do a "turn in the road".
They have always asked the candiate to, "using your foreward and reverse gear I should like you to turn the vehicle around so that it is parked facing in the opposite direction"....
Had the car for 2 yrs and is superb except for the awful interior plastic which marks just by looking at it.
Has anyone had experience with the new model which is supposed to have improved plastics? If so, what's it like?... Read more
I was in the front passenger seat travelling in the left hand lane of a busy road when a driver travelling in the middle lane suddenly pulled across us into the left hand lane. How my partner managed to brake just short of impact I'll never know, but he did, with about a cm to spare.
The other driver proceeded to verbally abuse us, then jumped out of his car and tried to get my partner to get out of the car. He seemed oblivious to what he had done. At this point I phoned the police and basically gave a running commentary of what was occurring. The guy was so aggressive, but calmed down once I pointed out the cctv cameras.... Read more
It is possible to claim for an injury resulting from a near miss but it helps greatly if you have independent evidence or a witness.
In this case there is likely to be a dispute over liability - which would not affect your claim - but could affect who you claim against.
Were both insurers to accept that your injury resulted from the near miss then the issue of liability for the accident would need to be resolved and any personal injury compensation you receive will be dealt with on that basis.
If you and your partner can show the other driver was 100% at fault then they will be liable to compensate you for your injury.
If you wish me to go through what might happen in greater detail please call me on 0117 383 0221.
Please Help,
My fiesta's oil warning lamp keeps flickering. Oil level is fine, 1st thing i checked. Where is the pump? how do i see if it's working, sticky switch or any other ideas?... Read more
The switch is cheap, replace that. If that makes no difference - don't drive the car! Could be oil pump, pickup strainer blocked, pressure relief value knackered, try changing the oil filter - especially if it's a cheapo non Ford one as if it's the type with a bypass valve it could be stuck open. Of course it could also be a knackered engine!
Hi. There are 2 relays in the engine bay between the nearside head light and the fuse box, they are in the wire loom and housed in grey connectors. One has burnt out can you tell me their function please?
Thanks John Read more
I have always thought that in general, to change a clutch and release bearing the gearbox has to come out, but I've seen references to doing this without removing the gearbox. Is this possible on a Vauxhall Astra 1.6 petrol made in 1991? If so, can anyone give me an idea how to do it? I have some knowledge abour car repair work but so far, all I've done on this car is fit a new alternator (car belongs to my daughter).
Any information would be much appreciated....................... Jim (aka combwork). Read more
Thanks again 659. Much appreciated.
Unless the accelerator is released well before the clutch is dipped there is a rise in engine speed when changing gear. This leads to jerky gear changes. I have cleaned the throttle body and the idle control valve. Do the Backroomers have any ideas why this is happening. I can live with it but would prefer to fix it. Read more
Could also be caused by an air leak on the inlet system somewhere assuming the 1997 era FI system isn't new enough to shut the fuel off on a closed throttle. Spray around the inlet manifold and various inlet hoses with WD40 with the engine warmed up and ticking over a stuttering or faltering tickover as the WD40 is ingested indicates a leak somewhere.
Hi Guys,
I'm looking for some knowledge on the procedure on how to replace the alternator on my car!... Read more
I undestand it's done from underneath....
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accelerate slowly and it goes fine 110mph but while driving if u accelerate hard its flat with no power and sounds like there aint a air filter in it, on tick over sounds like it has a slight misfire, i ave changed the plugs and fuel filter but still no joy, if u are standing still and rev it it will rev to 4000rpm then goes flat and back to the wierd sound of no air filter, desperatly need help Read more
I have read the problems you are having with the Previa. From what you have described the problem to be, the following, in the order listed, is what I would do/check initially:
1) I would replace all ignition components. I have found this to be good practice on vehicles of that age and vehicles that run the old distributor and rotor arm systems. ...
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Don't know on your particular vehicle but try following the wire from the glow plugs, or, if it still works, listen for the click when it drops out. Its usually a box about 3" square with two thick leads and a couple of thin ones.