September 2010
hi, i have 1997 fiesta 1.8d ghia..the door open light on dash stays on and there is an intermittent problem with the imobiliser it flashes as if not reading key..i have had the fault code read and it pointed to the ignition transponder/reader..i changed this and all was well until yesterday after a cambelt change when the bonnet was put down it returned..after a wiggle of bonnet switch all was well but the problem returns intermittently..after cleaning switch and plug with wd 40 all seemed ok and door open light indicator was working correctly..but now the problem has returned again reads and starts most of the time if left a while but immediatly after using it if you put the key in it dont...could the bonnet switch be causing this problem as its part of the alarm system ?...thanks Read more
I recently purchased a vw passat "S" reg. When I switch on the ignition the mileage panel on the odometer registers "Insp" for about 5 minutes. Apart from spending money on a service is there any way I can remove this instruction Read more
I think buyanycar.com's adverts are rather misleading. I wanted to get rid of my wife's Renault 5, old but in very good condition. There best offer was £50.00, however there is a £49.50 service charge, so I would have ended up with £5.00, if I was lucky.
The answer is that they are really only interested in buying fairly new cars.... Read more
The cars they buy problaby go to auction or where ever.Nice marketing on the tellly.Take it with a pinch of salt from a £1900 offer for your car and you selling for £4800 thats why they are in this business.The problem is that a lot of people can't cope with selling a car private.Strangers to arriving at your house.And a lot of car dealers arn't that over generous paying for a part exchance car.When it comes to money there are a lot of sharks out there.
Hi, have just been told by Vauxhall that my Astra SXi 05 which has 4 service histories is missing one. My camshaft has snapped so they are trying to avoid helping with cost, car has only done 48,000 miles. After checking the Service book I noticed that the Astra H is every 2years or 20,000 not every year as Vauxhall are saying. Just need this clarifying if any one knows. Thanks Read more
Sounds like they are all different. I have the 2.0T SRi (200) and it is on the flex system where it varies depending upon how you drive. It is also limited to a maximum of 2yrs or 20,000 miles. Mine used to only come up every two years as I do low milage (6k/annum), and it is rare I give it a thrashing. Even so I still service it annually now by a good local garage as I am not confident any garage can predict brakes are going to be good for 2 years.
Can you check how long is left before the next service on your car (you do something with the odometer button but cant quite remember what). If shows over 10,000 miles or 12 month the chance is it is on the longer interval....
Hi, we have a 307 on an 03 plate, HDi Rapier. On one of the passenger doors, the lock unit is not operating, leaving the door unlocked. Upon locking the car, the indicators are flashing about 11 times - but I do not know if this is an error code, and what it means. We have dismantled the door, changed the lock unit, but this has not worked. It is near-side, and know that the earth is common in the Passenger Footwell, inspected that, it is very good, and very dry. All other doors and tailgate lock OK. All connectors to the BSI appear good.
Not wanting to spend £120 on a replacement BSI yet, is there any advice anyone can provide please?... Read more
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I have a 10 year-old Ford Focus 1.8 LX TDDI. It lost power while driving earlier this week and wouldn’t start again.... Read more
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I purchased a used 2006 VW Golf MK4 GLS (2.0L gasoline, Canadian) from a VW dealer last month. Recently I've noticed there is a strange vibration in the pedals and shifter. The clutch starts to vibrate around 1200 RPM. The gas pedal starts around 1800 RPM. The shifter starts around 2200 RPM. They vibrate through the rest of the engine's RPM range. The vibrations occur in any gear, or even when the car is stationary and in neutral. They appear to only be dependant on engine RPM. ... Read more
I took it to the dealer and, of course, the mechanic "felt nothing unusual." I got the shop foreman to look at it, and he agreed it's not normal. They booked another appointment, and the tech gave the same diagnosis -- "vibrations confirmed, normal" This is not normal, the car didn't do this when I first bought it, and I wouldn't have bought it if it did!
Any ideas? Or, any suggestions on getting VW service to actually take me seriously? I'm at my wits end here.
Replace coils and spark plugs maybe?
sounds like misfire to me surely mechanic would pick up on that?
I have a problem with my car, whereby it gives the following fault from the code reader “Catalyst system efficiency below threshold (bank 1)”.
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Fuel 'trim' is the feedback correction made by the lambda sensor compared to what the MAF predicted was required.
One of the following sensors is faulty:...
How interesting and hopeful in a way to see that a very nice, original 1966 Triumph Herald fetched good money and respect at the PX auction.
I wonder what it had been PX'd against? Just think - a few months ago, it could easily have been a victim of the sc***page nonsense and duly cubed for something like a Hyundai or whatever. Read more
I see your point Ricardo but a lot of people have been happy with the extra cash buying a new car.And hopefully more people kept in jobs.The Triumph looks nice and in good condition lets hope the new owner keeps the car running and polished.
for what its worth i thought the cops who dealt with the biker tonight were totally out of order and did their force no good at all
mouthy agreesive idiots in uniform... Read more
I've been tempted to pack a burka under the seat for just such occassions!
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