October 2010
Hi, I need to change the brake discs and pads on my car. I all the equipment, however I am stupmed as to how I go about jacking up the car and placing the axle stands under the side jack points - surely if I jack up the car, I will be using one of the jack points and therefore not be able to place one of the axle stands as the jack pint where i am supposed to place the axle stand is being used by the trolley jack. I thought about just doing one wheel at a time, however the safety guidelines specifically say that I should not support the car on one side only - both sides should be supported by axle stands.
Is there another jack point underneath the front of the car which is not mentioned in the manual or haynes book I have?... Read more
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
thanks for taking interest in my problem,but the problem is that I'm not sure where the relay is,even the Haynes manual doesn't give a clear indication if it lies in the multiplex module or somewhere else.Thank again.
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I've recently purchased a 10 plate Honda Jazz 1.4 from a Honda garage and have been offered a deal for servicing the car. They are proposing £500 for 4 years servicing or £ 550 for 5 years. Unlike my previous Honda, which had to be serviced every 12000 miles or 12 months, the on board computer would indicate when a service is due. I am an Advanced Driver (female) and I do approx 11000 miles a year. I live in the country but commute to work using both city roads and motorways. Does the servicing schedule represent a good deal?
I look forward to hearing your views and advice.
Lisa W Read more
Given inflation on oil and related products is likely to be well in excess of RPI, and a basics service can rarely cost under £100, bite their hands off for 5 years..
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Hello, today I purchased a car from my local British Car Auction for the first time as a trader. Following payment I was handed the v5 with the leasing company's name on as the registered keeper.
I then drove to the nearest post office to put tax on the vehicle, which is where the initial confusion began! The rather stern woman behind the glass refused to tax the car for me unless I applied for a new v5. I now realise that it is pretty difficult to tax a car as a trader without doing so having just performed a search on HJ Backroom.... Read more
Re. taxing it tomorrow using the V5c2, will it not put off potential customers when they see that the v5c2 has someone's name on it?
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Just found i have been driving around with no coolant (no warning light), i topped it up and could see i had a major leak on a pipe that goes to the heater matrix.... Read more
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I just did this job last night. You don't need any special tools, just twist the bayonet end and pull the rear collar forwards over the green plastic circlip type thing. Just keep twisting and pulling and it will come. I think I turned mine at least a couple of times before it gave, so perseverance is the key....
I have an intermittent fault with my 2005 307. My key stopped working after a new battery was put in (could not unlock/lock the car but started fine)so had to get a new key made from Peugeot. After this the car sometimes would not start, everything appears normal but then nothing happens when I turn the key. This has been going on for six months and the problem occurs about twice a month, usually when my wife is stranded somewhere. I have taken the car back to Peugeot who have run a diagnostic and the want me to spend Euros (i live in France) 850 for a new battery (even though I have already just done this) and an Vanne EGA (some sort of valve?), I don't believe they have found the problem as it is so intermittent and I will be wasting my money.
Anyone else had a problem like this and found a solution?? Thanks
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My Peugeot 206 had a problem where I would turn on the ignition and the warning lights would come on but I when I turned the key further to engage the starter all the electrics went dead. I thought it was a loose battery terminal but all these were secure. However, while the +ve lead was tight on its terminal, the terminal itself was loose on the battery. The terminal coming out of the battery looks a like a large spade connector and the dome shamed terminal (that the lead connects to) fits like a cap over this, in my case not very securely. I wedged a small washer in the gap between these two and hammered it home. No problems since.
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I recently bought a Nissan Micra with inbuilt parking sensors. However I want to take my driving test in it but have been told by the DSA that I need to be able to switch off the sensors for my manoeuvres. Anyone got any idea how to do this as I have checked the handbook but am drawing a blank? ... Read more
Thanks everyone
Managed to find the control box for the sensors and unplugged the buzzer so no more noise and easy to replace after the test.
I have a 2002 2.2 hdi peugeot which is going into safe mode and cutting the power .IT is putting on the engine management light and flashing an esp asr warning got the codes read and they are P1442 and P1435 .I have been told the first is additive quantity and the second is additive system .Can you tell me how to refill as my garage can reset the computer for me Read more
There's several threads about this covering Peugeot and Citroëns.
See, for example, www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=62042
I drive a 2007 2.0 diesel Sportage. 5000 miles / 4 months ago the water in fuel filter light started coming on occaisionally. I took it to the dealer who drained the fuel filter (he said he could tell whether there was water in it or not). This didn't make any difference to the regularity in which the light comes on. It generally stays on for 15-20 seconds after starting (from either hot or cold) and very occasionally comes on while driving. A couple of times there has been a slight loss of power when it comes on.
Some old threads mention this but nothing in the last few years. Is it worth having th filter/ sensor changed or is it just a nuance which isn't worth bothering about? Read more
Drain the filter housing (should be a drain tap, connect a thin pipe) into a glass then remove the filter and phsically examine the filter bowl for water and staining.
If there's no water at the bottom of the glass or filter bowl it's possible the sensor presumably a float is stuck, you might be able to free it off....
I have been thinking of buying a 3 series for a while. I am looking for a sub £7000 3 series diesel, either a 320d or 330d.
I am wondering if a 330d would be suitable for a 12 mile journey to work, mainly 30 mph urban roads. The journey time is usually about 25 – 30 minutes.... Read more
Excellent cars, the 330 will be more expensive because it has the desirability of the boy racers where the 320 doesn't so much but is far quicker mid range than most realise, and much better VED....research the inlet manifold flaps problem (both engines) and budget a couple of hundred into getting them blanked off for peace of mind.
Will you be going auto, would make the commute much more bearable and BMW auto's are very good, they need a periodic oil change make sure it's done, if you find a high mileage (80+) that hasn't been done walk away.
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No disrepect to your mechanical ability but if you cannot find a place for the axle stands should you be doing the work in the first place.