October 2010
my wipers on my scenic 2 stopped working, I checked and replaced the 25
amp fuse in the fusebox under the bonnet but it blew up again as soon I turned on the ignition, I removed the wiper motor and connection changed the fuse again but as soon as I turn the ignition on with the wiper switch off the fuse blows again. the windscreen wash and rear wiper which are operated by same switch still work. It's probably a short circuit but where?... Read more
Some days my car sounds like a an old stye diesel lorry {clatter ,clatter} when I put my down as I accelarate up through the gears. Other days it as quiet as the petrol car I used to drive. I'm new to diesels having always driven petrol models, is this something that is normal to diesels. There is 28K on the clock Read more
Hi all, Im new to honest john so please bare with me..I recently purchased a s reg 306 1.9 td sport. its been great the past few weeks apart form a bit of smoke in the mornings but this morning would not start i had to jump start it, since then the car has gone down hill to the point now where it has no power and spluttering the car will rev freely with a bit of smoke but will not drive. i have changed fuel filter and there does not seem to be any air getting in the diesel system. could this be a turbo problem or timing? thanks stu Read more
My Volvo 850 sometimes "twangs" from the front end when braking-- particularly when turning in to a parking space for example, but also sometimes when braking in a straight line. I get a bit of feedback through the pedal so suspect the abs, perhaps the pump.
Has anyone had, and solved, a similar problem? Read more
Check both front springs are intact and seated properly. Regards Peter
I was looking to buy a nearly new car in the new year and was trying to predict what may happen with 20% VAT.
Will decent used cars suddenly become like gold-dust ?... Read more
I think I said what I intended to say, i.e. implying that the dealers may need to absorb most of the 2.5% hike. . But not nessarily.
Who knows?...
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I've got a very nice low mileage (55k) ST24 that has got noisy in the area of the aux drive belt - when I turn on the aircon it gets noisier so think it is the compressor. Have been quoted £500-£600 all in for a new one from Kempston Radiators. Not sure I want this kind of outlay bearing in mind car's age and that there is some rust that may need attention where the cill meets the rear wheel arch on the driver's side. Possible options suggested by the helpful guy who services my cars are to fit a secondhand one off ebay (£46 delivered plus couple of hours labour) or to fit a shorter belt to bypass the compressor and do without the aircon. I would be very greatful for any opinions on these two options - has anyone out there tried the second option ?... Read more
Good advice - thanks v. much, I will do the checks you suggest. I think you're right re. missing the a/c - would also make it more difficult to sell when the time comes - hopefully not for some time though as I really like the car.
Hi found this place after alot of searching, So hope someone out there can give me a clue as too what is going on.
Had the car just under a yr with no real problems, That was until about 5 weeks ago in 3rd gear the car seems really flat.... Read more
Its not a difficult job or to expensive to put a new clutch in the car it depends on its overall condition as to whether is worth it.
I got my 70+ renewal advice. It said I could do it all on line. Oh No You Can't!
First of all the new/existing photo/having a current passport information is contradictory. It is certainly not clear if, if you have an existing, you need to submit a new photo by snail mail. Then if you assume that you do not and you complete the form, what happens at the end? You have to download a form and sign it and cut the existing DL in half an send it by snail mail. So despite the hype, it cannot be done on line. Read more
Did mine online-got it three days later.
I have a wall mounted television that is connected to the aerial via a standard co-axial cable that is installed underneath the plaster on a solid wall (concealed).
I now want to fit a DVD player (or a combined HD/DVD recorder), and I do not want to have to smash-up the wall in order to fit a concealed SCART lead!
Is there a simple solution to my problem? Is it possible to get a HD/DVD recorder with a coaxial output or alternatively buy a module that will convert the SCART output to a coaxial one?
Thanks for any advice. Read more
You need a SCART to RF modulator. Widely available, Maplin do them although you can get cheaper ones.
Door locked & will not open either from inside or out by pulling all levers & remote control. How do I open & what is likely fault? Read more
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They tend to be louder when cold and when the air temperature is low but should quieten as they warm up, if yours is noisy when hot I would suspect that you have an electronic control problem or possibly a faulty injector, you really need to get the fault codes read.