December 2010
Just obtained this 2nd hand Mondeo. 19K Miles. My question concerns the trip computer that seems (in comparison with my previous Mazda 6), extremely sensitive.
After a longish run of about 100 miles of varied driving with the computer set at anything but "Average consumption", I switch to this reading. This reading begins to react immediately to consumption variation as though it were set to "Consumption now" (Althought not quite as sensitive). ... Read more
Had an issue with battery not charging and fault was isolated to the alarm sounder. During invesitigation at main dealer multiple circuits were isolated to locate fault. After car had been fixed multiple items on car fail when heated rear window turned on, fault is not consistent and can not locate fault. When heated rear window operated the radio switches off completely (no time on screen), rear window heater does not operate (light on dash operates) interior lights do not work, rear wash wipe does not operate and rear door locks do not work, there may be others but have not checked operation of all eatures but all other electrical systems seem to function correctly.
When I have the fault you can here the relays operate for the rear window and wash wipe but nothing happens. After a while the (10 minutes) or after the car has been switched off for a while the systems come back to life I then have to reenter the car radio code. There seems to be a problem with a common supply to these circuits but without a wiring schematic I have no idea what connections to check and the fault seems to clear itself when at the main dealer so they can not locate the fault. Read more
2005 euro IV engine, manual gear box.
I need some advice please.
My 97 A4 is very very dead, not only will it not start, the alarm is dead, the central locking is dead, the instrument lights are dead, even the clock is dead.
The battery is less than a year old and prior to today it has been starting without any issues in the cold. I have tried jump starting it but this didn't work either, still not lights on the instrument panel.
Please give me some ideas what it might be.
Cheers
nic50327 Read more
I suggest you have a broken cable or a failed earth wire,measure the voltage of the battery if you have12v then something should light up regardless.
Hi There,
My Clio Dci (y-reg) 1.5 is not playing along as per usual. This little car has never missed a beat BUT the other day it wouldnt start although its turning over but its not firing up! I used it to go to work the day before and its a car I use every day. The "glow plug" light on the dash does not come on now and I have checked them to make sure they are all working. I have been told so many stories from ECU to bad alarm system BUT the keyfob opens and locks the car as per usual and like I said it does turn over but does not fire up!!! PLEASE HELP!!!!!... Read more
Hi, I was driving till work the other morning and the power steering light was displayed in the tachometer so i dropped the car off with the mechanic who told me that the aluminium support bracket under the power steering and air con pumps had snapped. I've rang my local Vaux dealer enquiring into the part number and he told me that the bracket should be mark with 'AL' and the part number is 24401737.
Has anyone else ever experienced this part failure and am I even asking about the correct part?
thanks in advance Read more
Just confirmed from the mechanic that this part number is 24401737 is the part that is actually broken, anyone have any advice on this part failing?
Being a bit of a noob (read TOTAL noob) I did a bit of reading about changing the fuel filter on my 306 and found countless people recommending changing both the filter and housing because of the temperamental nature of the HDi engine and the risks of contaminants reaching the HP side of the system after a filter change
As it seems a housing costs around 80 quid this seems a bit excessive, so I wondered if anyone knew of an alternative compatible filter and combined disposeable housing for this car rather than the cartridge type its designed to use... Read more
I have a 306 which wouldnt start, I ruled out the LP pump by powering it via a sealey power probe and a spare battery and the car starts and runs fine
After looking into common faults with this model and bearing in mind I probably know less about cars than the average 6 year old girl this might be a world class dumb question lol... Read more
The fuel pump primes for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on. This is to build pressure in the low pressure side of the fuel system. The pump then runs when the engine is cranked, and continues to run when the engine is running.
The pump is fed by a relay which is switched on by the ECU when it receives an RPM signal, and is switched off when the engine is no longer running. This acts as a safety system so if the car were to be involved in an accident and a fuel line was severed, fuel would not be pumped onto the road making an already dangerous situation potentially worse. For this reason you should not 'hotwire' the low pressure pump other than for workshop testing purposes.....
Bought a 520diesel 2008 plate car out of the showrooms and we asked if it was the new 2008 engine with the 177 bhp and the sales manager confirmed this but now we have ad it for 3months we have found out that it is a 2007 163 bhp we have been intouch with him and he said he would replace it at first now after calling and calling him he as told us that when a part exchange comes in we can have that but argument is when and if it's the right car for us which we thought we had bought for £19300 from main dealer can anybody tell us were we stand and what can we do. Many thanks tony
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work out what you want. if you dont want the car ask for a refund
if actually the cars fine, then ask for a bit of money back, work out the difference in residual values between the 2 specs when you plan to sell as a guide...
I have a mark 2 focus with a Sony radio. This morning I had the radio on and the volume was adjusting itself without touching the steering controls or the radio itself. It would increase and decrease in volume every few seconds.
Has anyone else with this model experienced the same thing. Is it a fault with the radio or the steering wheel controls. Or is it something else. Read more
My car skid last week due to the poor weather and hit a 3rd party. I don't live at home but had to go home to do the MOT as my Dad is not in UK at present. I processed the claim but as my dad is the main policy holder, he had to call the insurance company. He went to Hong Kong to visit my sister in June and was intending to come back in September. However, my Mum was not well and so my Dad stayed with her. However, my insurance company said that this is a change of circumstance as he no longer lives in the UK and therefore I am now the main driver. They will process the claim but would need me to pay the extra premium.
Is it legal for them to do this even though the policy is unclear on what is " change of circumstances". Also it is not written any where on what is classed as being away. My Dad still pays the council tax and all the bills in the UK so although he is not here as a person he intends to come back in the near future.... Read more
Hi Green, sorry to hear of you accident but I think you are lucky the ins co have agreed to do what they have. You say it is YOUR car yet your dad is the main policy holder (presumably with you as a named driver or with an open policy saying any driver with your dad's permission?)
So assuming it is YOUR car, as Lucy says this is "fronting" ie you are falsely declaring your dad to be the main driver in order to recieve a reduced premium. ...
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Thanks, Oilburner. Everything works as it should and yes one can reset all readings. I really need to know if the perfomance of the Computer is as it should be.