May 2011
Can anyone out there help me please? I've been reading the conversations about problems with car not starting dur to immobiliser, i'm having the same problems!!!! I need to know how and where i can find the software for generating the the 4 digit code. Please help. Read more
My wifes Freelander is nearly 3 years old and we have recently noticed a whistling noise from the turbo. The local LR dealer has diagnosed bearing failure in the turbo. LandRover have declined a warantee claim because their records show that before our ownership the vehicle had had petrol put into it's fuel tank. The car has done 28,000 miles, has a full service history and there have been no engine problems during the 18 months of my wife's ownership. Are Landrover justified in rejecting the warantee claim? Read more
Phil, have you managed to get a copy of the TSB ? and any progress with claim ?
i have a renault traffic and my window wipers are not working.They still come on but stage one stays on for about twelve times instead of three.Stage two and three stilll work as normal. Read more
i have tried to spray all the contacts but it is still the same ,thanks for the info
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I noticed the other day that i have a silver calcium battery. My questions are:... Read more
If a modern battery needs topping up it usually indicates a fault with the charging system, over-charging it and boiling the fluid off, this then warps the plates and knackers the battery.
I have 2 problems with the 100,000 mile engine in my Mk5 Astra 1.6 8V that may be linked.
The oil filler cap gets covered with "mayonaise" even on lengthy journey use and particularly on short journeys... Read more
I have the same with my 1.6 8V have you found the answer?
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Just a general question - as an owner of a 406 estate, I'm looking around to replace it and the Kia Ce'ed is on the list along with a Peugeot 307 SW (circa 2007 on-). I'm drawn to the 1.6HDi diesel as, having a Peugeot diesel already, I'm impressed with its economy and reliability. The question is, is the 1.6 HDi a similar engine to the 2.0 HDi? Is it a cam belt or redesigned to chain. It's something I like about the Kia is its camchain. If the Peugeot has one then its a definite contender.... Read more
The 1.6hdi,is a completely different engine to the 2.0hdi I have this in a 407sw I am running at the moment in Germany over 100k kilometers it has returned 5.4litres per 100km the engine so far has been without problems,cam belt changes at 150k miles I believe the engine is used by a number of car manufacturers including Ford far better than anything that Kia/Hyundai produce.
There is a small leak in the power steering rack of my 53 plate Picasso. I'm being quoted £350 for a new one, inc. of labour and VAT.
It's a cost I could well do without! Are there any alternatives to do it more cheaply? In particular I was wondering about:... Read more
Has it failed the MOT? if not and its only a small leak it will be much cheaper to keep topping the fluid up.
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I bought used vw passat 2005 2.0 tdi car from a vw dealer in london in february 2011. Before I took delivery they did full service to the car. With the car dealer also gave me 1 year breakdown cover and warranty for free.... Read more
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My son has a 2002 Berlingo van which runs on either petrol or gas. Last week, when trying to start first thing, the engine turned over readily enough but it wouldn't fire. An independent garage in London diagnosed fuel pump failure - this was replaced but it still didn't start. After more analysis and a lot more cash an 'electonic fault' was diagnosed and supposedly corrected and all was well for a week.
It has now failed to start again - showing the same symptoms. I don't believe two fuel pumps can have failed and I'm not sure about the electronics bit.... Read more
Thanks,will check
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Just wondering if anybody had any thoughts on the current trend of buying a pricey motor and then ruining it with a nasty matt/gloss black paintjob, which looks awful! Is this a classy 'improvement', or just an expensive-to-undo craze? Not a fan myself! :-/ Read more
Ha yeh Vauxhall were as ever ahead of the field, with their development in the 90s of a classic red that transformed before your very eyes into a matt pink.
Still popular as ever as there as so many kept lovingly that way.
How old is the car? Does it have a 'plip' key with the receiver in the roof console? Is it IR or RF? They vary greatly according to the age of the car. There's an involved procedure with repeated presses of the central locking button to input the sync code, assuming you know what it is. The code would have been supplied originally with the car service book but they can get lost of course. A Renault dealer may be able to supply it from the Renault database, but apparently some charge for the service.