March 2011
Mistakenly put 25 litres petrol into already half full tank of diesel. Started and ran car for 8 to 15 seconds then switched off when realised mistake. Green Flag drained tank & refilled with fresh diesel. Car stared ok and ran smoothly without misfire or displaying any engine management lights. Car now starts cold ok and runs fine but when hot starting it requires cranking over for about 10 - 15 seconds before it will fire. Not sure what damage I may have done, can anyone help? Read more
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A bit of alloy scaffold or aerial mast would probably do it, or even a section of exhaust.
Scaffold might be a bit thick walled and heavy, but aluminium aerial mast or exhaust would be idea, and a b***** site cheaper than a Ford replacement pipe !!!...
Hi i desperately need some ideas, my usually very reliable peugeot 406 hasnt been starting since the last lot of snow. I have had the glow plugs changed and still no luck. It will bump start and jump start eventualy, the battery has also been checked and that is ok too. the last time it started there was thick black smoke coming out of the exhaust, could this be a clue? once car has been started it runs fine and will start for the day but the next day it turns over but does not start. please any suggestions would be great :0) xxxxxxxx Read more
Slacken an injector pipe and turn the engine over and see if there is any fuel coming out if not the fuel solonoid in the pump may be sticking, if its a very early engine you may be able to get to it but I think most are buried inside armour on the pump.
I ride a Yamaha XJR1300 and have recently had a rear tyre puncture. As the tyre, a Continental Motion, has only covered around 400 miles I decided to have it repaired rather than replaced. The tyre had "Slime" in it which probaly slowed the deflation but didn't seal the puncture. I have suffered several punctures inthe past but usually on older tyres so had them replaced. I have only had one other tyre "plugged" abd this went on for several thousand more milescwith no problems. I know its a bit late to ask this now but just how safe are these repairs at prolonged motorway speed? Any experiences out there? Read more
i`ve had plugs in tyres for years and never had one go bad had one done last month £15 all in safer then using slime :)
Hi, can anyone recommend a good auto electrician in Surrey to investigate a power window and sunroof fault, there seem to be quite a few options
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There is loud scretching noise coming from the back of the car mostly on the drivers side.
The hand brake is really hard to pull up?... Read more
This is a well known problem, but has anyone been able to get Honda UK to agree to replace the clutch master cylinder free of charge? It seems to me this problem has been around - unsolved - for so long, that Honda are negligent under the Sale of Goods Act, which makes manufacturers liable for 6 years if they fit a knowingly substandard part. Read more
I'm told Honda have modified the clutch master cylinder now which cures the problem.
Mine was replaced in 2008 but has started squeaking again....
centrsl locking not working properly, when i lock the van , all the doors lock , ie, the buttons go down, then spring back up again immediately , this happens 99% of the time , any ideas on how to fix this , would be very welcome .
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You will probably find the linkage on the back of the drivers door lock is worn and causing a type of rebound back to the locking position. Take the door pad off and see if its loose/ floppy. You may need to invest in some new linkage....
the interior heater fan comes on as soon as the engine is started, and will not respond to the control knob, any ideas on how to fix this will be greatly appreciated , its doing my head in ! Read more
Exactly the same problem with my berlingo, easy job
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Hey guys i have just bought a nissan 350z from a car dealer, the engine light came on, the CD player didnt work a slow puncture, side ligh was out and missing an arial, i fixed the tyre the side light and bought a replacement arial (trust me i am not moaning about these). I rang him and told his about the enigen light he then told me to bring it in. I took it to Quick fit to see what was worng with it, and if it was simple get it fixed.Quick fit told me that the middle CAT is faulty, (what does this mean to some one with no car experience). I then took the car back to Chester to be looked at. He had the car the weekend and he said is was all sorted except the CD player which when i was back next he will send it off to be looked at. FRIDAY 28 JAN till SUNDAY 30 JAN-... Read more
The car is not up to standard and you almost certainly have grounds to get it fixed at the dealer's expense.
I can do a free assessment as to prospects for success. We almost always deal with these cases on a no-win-no-fee basis where the fee is fixed so you know what you are paying from the outset. You will noit get a bill from us unless we reach an agreed outcome....
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Thanks to all for your replies. The tank was drained yesterday and the car was run for 140 miles without a problem. I will try changing the filter and using some of the additive that you suggested and report back. Thanks again.