September 2010
Hi everyone i have a citroen xsara 1.4 west coast & the blower & rear screen heater has just stopped working, i checked the fuses under the dash & they seem to be ok, also checked the fuses under the bonnet they were fine, i was wondering if anyone has any ideas that might help me pinpoint the problem thanks. Read more
Just part exchanged today for this vw. Red oil and coolant light came on and the red stop light. I topped up the oil and coolant and drove car home. The car seems to be in good condition with the last owner having the car since 2003. The car drove very smoothly but the oil warning light intermittently came on and off, but finally stayed off after 28 miles approx. My total journey was 43 miles. The car has been off the road for two months as owner bought a newer vehicle and didn't need this one as well. I have been told to let the engine totally cool down. I will start it tomorrow morning and see if the warning lights come on. (hopefully not). Presumably I shouldn't drive it until I check whether it is serious or just a faulty switch. Would it be fair to say that if it was serious the car would'nt have driven the distance? As you may guess I am new to forums and I also know nothing about cars. Read more
Why do you think the last owner stopped using it?
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Got my self a Mégane 2003 1.9DCI, and it has started playing up, yes it's french....
Takes for ever to start with the push button, sounds like a hair dryier for a few seconds and nothing, after a few attempts she fires up, some times up to 10 times...... Read more
I would return it but it was a private sale..... Some I'm stuck with it!!
Anyway, the Check Injection message has gone, after 500ml of Injection cleaner, and 4 glow plugs, but still have trouble starting?...
My 306 hdi is revving above 1000rpm without my foot being on the accelerator. When I turn the car off and on again it stops Read more
Thought I would post here as well as Bikers Caff as not getting many views.... Read more
After 5 days in France and 3 tanks of the new E10 French Petrol the engine started to vibrate with a noticeable loss of power. On return to the UK and using British petrol the car is the same. New plugs have not improved it. The engine seems to idle normally when listening from the front but standing at the rear the exhaust note is decidedly rough. Any suggestions of what to do next. There are articles about the petrol being corrosive and damaging metal tanks and pipes but not to the engine. Could the valves have been damaged? Would replacing the fuel filter if I could find it, be worth doing? Read more
I think the fuel fill was just a coincedence, as most UK fuel is now about 5% ethanol or some "green" component. So another 5% is not likely to cause problems really. My best guess is a coil problem.
What happens it somebody steals your tax disk whilst your away from your bike and then a Policeman sticks are ticket on it for non display of a tax disk before you get back to it?
This has happened to me with a loan bike (no fine) when mine was in for a service.... Read more
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Do you think it would be acceptable to the Police if I was to photocopy the tax disk and display the copy on the bike but have the real one in my wallet should the Police wish to see it?<<<<<<<<<<<...
Hi,this all started with my posting about pinging,sooo much advice and help in trying to sort it out.A good starting point would be to get an engine analyzer,which one is best,inductive or digital or the three or four wire one,dont forget the vehicle is a Toyot hi-ace 1983,Any suggestion,thanks in advance.cheers kiwishane Read more
You need the advance curves to campare to measurement you have taken with your timing light. As I have expalined the dizzy position sets the idle timing, revs advanced the centifugal timing and vacuum deals with load conditions. Do you have a make and part number for this dizzy and have you spoken with Toyota. Regards Peter
Hi my bmw e39 525d i think smells abit excessive of that typical diesal smell ya get from all modern common rail engines, the car runs fine it just smells abit strong dont know weather this is down to it being a big 6 cylinder engine i dont know.
Can someone help me please.... Read more
Hi can someone help please just want an idea what it could be wouldent hurt to comment.
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...can you tell me what mindset you adopt while doing so please?
>I realise now that they have their uses when entering an unfamiliar area or town/city.
You bet. Not only can you find your destination but they give you ample warning of the 'Greed sCamera' locations that your not going to know about. Avoid just one invoice from the 'Greed sCamera Pratnership' and it's paid for itself.
I believe they use the same circuit on the ignition switch and this may have burnt out.