February 2011
hi please could you help non start the key symbol on dash is on cranks over
checked all fuses ok connected to scanner says no feedback from ecu... Read more
Could anyone explain to me in steps how to remove this pump? I am having difficulties.
Also if anyone has any diagrams or pictures to help that would be most useful.... Read more
Took car to main dealer to investigate failed door handle entry switch (see previous post). Diagnosed faulty switch ! Amazing, just what we told them, however they quoted £130 as door panel has to be removed. (I know it's a tricky one cos I've tried to get it off before) But this seem a bit pricey. Anyone repaired one ?
At the same time they quoted £300 ish for cambelt + £80 if water pump is needed. 32k miles and 5 years old - is this due now ? and is that price competitive ?... Read more
£300 for a new cam belt is a good price at a main agents.The other problems as above a bit of ebay and scrapyard searching.
Time to changes Mrs Gs car, a Mitsubishi Grandis.
Eldest daughter has moved on from home, next eldest will be 17 this year and becoming more and more independant, younger two still need a lot of transportng around but a big petrol 7 seater isn't' what we need anymore.
Budget around 14K tops, like in 2007 hope to buy a 1 or 2 year old direct from manufacturers approved/used schemes.... Read more
PS With your budget you could buy a brand new top-of-the-range Hyundai ix20 which has plenty of kit. Every bit as good as the CashCow but at a reduced cost - my money would be in the Hyundais over modern Nissans for reliability too.
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I have a Sharan SE 1.9TDi which has been running absolutley fine for 3 years until last week when the engine just cut off during daytime driving !... Read more
Pretty certain your car will have a PD engine in it. If so then the main connector on the side of the cylinder head should be checked for oil and dirt ingress. I would also check the camshaft and followers for excessive wear as I see a few of these now with problems through wear. You can get a kit to replace cam and followers for around £200. You wont be getting a coil light when the engine is warm as it doesnt need to pre heat the engine. Only when that light flashes do you need to worry as it means a fault is found and it will either go into limp mode or not run.
Hi All,
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does sound like the abs doing a self check..but mention it again to the service manager
peeps can anyone help me ?? where can i buy or get the little green plastic clip that is on the internal door handle that holds the metal rod in place so you can open the door from inside.... ebay prices are silly for just the handle there must be a place where i can get just one green clip from...... i have got to sort it as its for my father in law must keep in his good books !!!! LOL Read more
Try www.partsgateway.co.uk I have used them several times without a prob
Cambelt kit from Fai Auto failed after 7K and they said it was due to a short sharp shock???
I was changing from 2nd to 3rd ?????... Read more
I never had any luck with claims with aftermarket parts of any sorts as they have every excuse under the sun.
I always use genuine parts since about 1996 when I had a massive claim rejected by a well known aftermarket manufactures.
When ever i subjected a claim to a dealer for a failed part , never a problem, partly because for the dealer a warranty claim was still a job.that even applied to pad a disc kits , cam belts, engines and gearboxes etc.
I remember once fitting a genuine mitsibushi gearbox to a Shogun just before the owners went to spain and the gearbox failed in Spain and after a little battle Mitsibishi Europe replaced it all FOC! if it had ben an aftermarket job it would have been dire!
The leasing company that my employer owns is offering a new Vauxhall Astra Sports Touer(estate) 1.6i 16v SRI 5 door auto for £9,949. Its pre-registered.
List price is £21k. What should I look out for or is it such a good deal that I should bite their arm off? Read more
Try not to get distracted by the % 'discount' from list price. As a private owner you won't be able to realise this in any meaningful way. It is easy to end up with a car you don't want because it's a 'bargain'. The 1.6 n/a is the least tempting engine out of the range-and might feel a bit strained in quite a big car. The simple question is: would you rather have the £9.9k or the Astra?
i have n reg astra sport 1.8 16v that keeps overheating, when ive checked under the bonnet i can see and hear water escaping from the thermostat housing where it bolts on to the engine, i just want to know if it has a gasket or is the problem something else. thanx for your help Read more
Sorry to hear that. But the overheating is almost certainly what caused the h/g to fail-they don't fail unless provoked. You need to cure the overheating problem, otherwise the h/g will go again and your work will be wasted. [sorry if that is obvious]
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my m8 had a 307 did this. turned out battery was knacered