August 2011
the passenger door lock keeps jumping up when pressing lock button on remote.. I can hold the button down (passenger door) and then lock the rest by hand and lock the passenger door from outside with the key but is a pain in the neck and the hatchback door will not lock.. QUESTION.. what is the level of difficulty to replace the sensor in the door panel .. Read more
Hi Everyone,
Would anyone have a good lead on where to get replacement brushes for my alternator.... Read more
... otherwise try ebay they have quite a selection.
Hi - Ive got an 03 Megane 1.9DCI and has been running perfectly since I bought it 3 months ago. Yesterday I went out in it twice and then went to use it again and nothing worked as if it was a flat battery - tried to jump it from our Grand scenic but still no joy - still as if was flat battery but electrices were showing life. Tested battery and it showed 12.9V.
Whilst try to jump start it with leads it showed up "Injector fault" but hasnt appeared since. Now charging battery in vain hope that it may work in morning but dont hold out any hope.... Read more
Failed starter motor? Checked wiring to starter and engine earths?
On a side note, I try to avoid jump starting any relatively modern car, especially Renaults, either as donor or recipient. Their electronics are too vulnerable to surge damage even if the jump start is done correctly (which it rarely is).
Im thinking about converting my stock halogen bulbs in my mazda 6 to HID's.
Although a straight 'plug and play' is not that bad in the mazda 6 (with an anti glare mod) i'd rather do it properly and get some HID projectors with a better cut-off and avoid blinding other road users.... Read more
I've recently done a HID conversion on a BMW motorcycle which has twin headlamp units. The dip beam is an H1 projector unit which has a built-in mask which gives an amazingly sharp cut-off so dazzle isn't a problem. I did the H7 main beam as well because the dip doesn't go off on main beam. I got the kit from Hids4u, very well presented, everything fitted and is good quality and they are technically very aware.
Took out a rather rare beast today-an old 6 series-with dog leg 5 speed.
Would it live up to expectations?... Read more
I'd quite happily crash sideways into the Pearly Gates in an original 6 series.
2005 2.2dci (136) 55000 miles. I'm a steady driver these days, regularly acheiving high 40's mpg. But when I need a bit of a bit of serious acceleration -- drop down a gear or two, foot hard down on the accelerator and at around 3500 rpm the engine dies. Relax the accelerator pedal briefly then re-apply and it picks up smoothly and goes through 3500 rpm without a problem. On one or two ocassions that this has happened I've noticed a brief cloud of blue smoke behind the car, accompanied by the smell of burning oil. Any ideas anyone?
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it could be nothing more than a blocked fuel filter ! or if the smoke is blue and the engine rattles it may be a build up of oil in the intercooler then blowing through the engine under full load.
If the engine is litteraly bowing out at 3500 it may be over boosting and dropping into limp mode....
Morning all, can anyone help?
The heater control in my 98 fiesta keeps mucking about , you put it about half way but the heat just gets hotter.... Read more
Think it must be the valve.
Because one day it stays hot, today it was working fine....
What are people's feelings on the link below? Looks a decent car for the money.
Are they reliable or are their any issues I should be aware of?... Read more
If you can live with the costs it looks good equally I would suggest a BMW 328i but to be honest don't know whether you could get one at this price. No doubt someone else will know.
hi all I have seen a nice 4x4 2000 MITSUBISHI SHOGUN 1.8 PININ GLS GDI BUT the seller as said the following about it: it starts first time and ticks over fine but as soon as you put your foot on the throttle it cuts out, anyone any ideas? I basically want a cheap 4x4 by the winter months for the bad weather and to go to the stables in my nicer, newer car is getting trashed going to the stables everyday. I do not intend to tow with it, I dont really want to spend more than £1k as it really will be a 2nd car. I have also looked at a mid 1990's disco but worried about costs on them Read more
Agree with the Vitara and other Suzuki recommendations, but don't overlook Daihatsu Sportrac or Terios, unlikely to find a Fourtrack in good order people don't sell good ones.
Marlot has a good point that you'll be going to Mitsi dealers for most parts and likely repairs for a Pinin, those will be painful visits....
hi all
I have seen a nice 4x4 (see title) BUT the seller as said the following about it: it starts first time and ticks over fine but as soon as you put your foot on the throttle it cuts out, anyone any ideas?... Read more
Before you go any further double check its a 4x4 very few were.
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thanks that is what i expected really.. after all is said and done this one will go to the mechanic for repair.. another 100+ down the tubes... thanks again..