October 2010
hi all
i have a 2002 vectra and quite often now my abs light comes on and all my dials stop working (spedo.rev counter,temp dial and fuel gauge) at the same time my milage stops going up. some days i could drive 10 miles befor this happens other days it happens as soon as i drive the car. i know this has been discussed befor however no one come back to say how or if they got it fixed. would like 2 know before i start changing things that might not need changed as 2 mechanics have both said it could be numerus things from altanator, sensors, abs cpu, wiring looms and dirty connections... Read more
My Leon just celebrated its 3rd birthday with an MOT pass - but only just. Advisory note says 23% front brake imbalance and mechanic was surprised I hadn't noticed pull to one side. I have since tried normal, firm and emergency stops with no grip on the steering wheel and the car pulls up dead straight. Is there a system in the car compensating for the imbalance, or do I wait until next MOT/service? Read more
There's a geometry Vauxhall advertised years ago called 'offset steering geometry' that, I suspect, all manufacturers use.
The pivot point of the steering for the wheel is outside the centre line of the wheel thereby 'self steering' the car to the side with the least braking, thus effectively negating the effect of braking imbalance.
Does anyone know or can anyone point me in the right direction to find out if a Focus described above which normally has wheel trims could have been specified when new with Ford's Alloy wheels?
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I've just checked my old Mk1 Focus brochure and the 15" alloy wheels found on the Zetec were not a listed option for the LX.
That doesn't mean a garage couldn't have fitted them as a special request though, as mentioned above.
If you read around on the Focus forums, you'll find that many CL and LX owners upgrade their steel wheels to Zetec alloys at a later date.
I am looking at buying my first brand new car, as opposed to the old bangers I usually buy, and as I have cash and no part exchange I have taken Honest John's advice and am looking at buying from an Internet Broker.
There are so many to choose from I am hoping for some advice or details of recent personal experiences from other forum users to assist me. Autoebid usually comes out cheapest but the actual mechanics of how it works makes me uneasy so any experiences of this company would be especially welcome. Read more
Apologies - a post from MLJ seems to have been hidden accidentally alongside one which was almost certainly advertising.
MLJ said "Brother-in-law bought his A4 from Carfile, no problems and full of praise. They are offering between 1.5K and 2K off the Nissan at preent. Lots of folk visit their local dealer armed with an online quote: some dealers will match it if they can."...
Given all the recent discussion about this topic, it seems clear that a simple method needs to be applied to this problem, which could please the majority. This would need the cooperation of all concerned, the land owners, parking companies and motorists. This I see as the sticking point, will the parking companies be keen in case it endangers their revenues? However the land owners employ them and as such can dictate the terms. Simply we all pay up front a nominal charge to park the car. Maximum 4 hours, the first 2 hours would be free and the whole fee is refunded when you pay for your shopping at the retailer involved if you are within the 2 hours. The fee is not refunded if you go beyond 2 hours up to 4 hours. If you go over 4 hours you are caught at the till and pay extra parking at a set rate per 1/2 hour over, up to 6 hours. Over 6 hours you taking the p*** or something very unfortunate has occured, either way you are then obliged to pay a late charge, which would be worth taking to court because the situation is in favour of the land owner/parking enforcer. It is not perfect and always someone will abuse it but it does meet the needs of the majority of fair minded people. The parking companies can make there share by monitoring the car parks, collecting the cast from meters and enforcing charges that they have a good chance of winning. The land owners/retailers get happier customers too, how many now avoid certain retailers because of private parking problems? As I said not perfect but you cannot legislate for every eventuality. Sensible comments and suggestion are most welcome. Cheers Concrete Read more
Hello Concrete
Again what you are saying makes a lot of sense,These cowboys have a vested interest in keeping this going.There is a argument that if you park on somebodys private property you are looking for trouble.There have been a lot of discussions about this and like you are saying a lot of people would be happier if this problem got sorted ones and for all.I believe there is some new legislation coming out soon regarding finding people over £250 and directing them to cash machines or clamping there cars.There was a situation here four lads in a car where just about to be clamped.They got out the car big lads and the clamper scarped.Thats how much the law is behind them they are bullys.Good at putting the fear into old people and women....
can someone give me some advice as I think the legal world is losing the plot. I was involved in a RTA and have had serious injury. I was hit by a lorry, I was in a small car. He was overtaking a parked lorry. To overtake he had to do so on a blind bend and he has said he knew the road well. I also know the road very well and was driving accordingly. This is a B road. Basically I did everything I could to avoid a collision but he did not even attempt to brake, I dont know why. I am still suffering with injury but the solicitors are now saying 70/30. I just dont get it. I wasnt speeding, I was doing half the speed limit on this road. I had my lights on. I really feel strongly that I shouldnt have to settle on 70/30 but am being put in a difficult position by my car insurance lawyers. I have 2 very good witnesses, he has no one supporting him strangely
Its hard when you havent done anything wrong to be told you are negligent by 30%, thats presumably just cos I was there!... Read more
thanks very much, that would be very helpful, will do :)
Is it possible to fit a 406 hdi intercooler to a 306 HDI if so can you have it behind the front bumper Read more
If you fit it so that it is no longer attached to the engine then you may need concertina pipe-work which is not the best for that application`s airspeed/flow.Obviously you wouldn`t want it at such an angle/location that an ingress of water proved problematic.It is placed on top of the engine for several good reasons,what do you hope to gain by moving it?
I have oil gathering in the bottom of one of my spark plugs which in turn I believe is why my car isn't starting. Anyone know what maybe the problem and solution?
The car is 1994 M Reg.... Read more
Thanks Andy, I am currently having the rocker gasket which has the seals for the sparks changed. I'm hoping that will solve the problem. Will let you know if it works. Fingers crossed. :)
Is it possible to fit An amplifier to a 97 reg ford escort which has a factory fitted 6000 rds E-on radio in it, And can anyone give me a clue what the green socket is for at the back of unit is for, And the small socket in between the two main black socket's, Dont wanna really take out radio for another one. Hope someone can help,Thanks Read more
To fit a seperate amplifier you need a low level output from the unit I do not think your unit has one.Talk to a good ICE shop they will tell you .
I am off to look at a 2004 Mondeo 2l TDCi but the owner (an elderly neighbour) has no idea whether it is 115 or 130 ps. where on the car or in the paperwork is the power output marked? he doesn't seem to be able to find it Read more
http://www.taxdisc.direct.gov.uk/EvlPortalApp/
Put the reg into the car check it will give you all the info you need.
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As you have aready been informed it good be a number of things I would put the question on one of the vectra web forums,sounds to me like a fryed ecu.