October 2011
Occasionally I lose reverse gear on my 2008 Audi A3 Quattro 2.0T DSG. In reverse position the car will not move and will only rev to about 1200rpm. The only way to cure this is to turn the ignition off and re-start the engine. The car is still under warranty and been back to the dealers 3 times, but they cannot find anything wrong, I now have complained to Audi UK who have taken up the case but still want me to take the car back to the local s******s. Any ideas? Read more
I've recently bought a classic car and don't plan to take it on winter roads. I've been looking at one of those battery conditioner/chargers (CTEK make a range) and a search here reveals nothing.
Any experience/advice about these things? I thought I could just bung my 30 year old basic charger on from time to time but it could be I am behind the times. These new fangled boxes are £60 upwards though so I wondered if there was any benefit to having a proper monitored trickle charger hooked up all the time in case I wake up one sunny dry morning and fancy a blast?... Read more
If you have a window in your garage get a solar powered trickle charger, dead sole to use and work a treat, cheap too
I recently purchased a three year old VW Passat from the main VW main dealer. They carried out the three year service as part of the purchase contract. When I studied the service schedule the brake fluid change was ticked not changed! This should have been changed! I contacted the dealer and they said that they had not changed it because it had been changed at a pervious service, a quick check of the service schedule proved this not to be true. The car has just completed 30,000 miles so there would not have been a reason to change it earlier.
Following further discussions I was told that they would do it free of charge next time the car was in?... Read more
Have you got a digital multimeter?
Check this out (jump to the 1.40 mark) : workshop.search-autoparts.com/_Can-You-Believe-Thi...l
Hi, just bought a Bora that has 96K miles and was smoking on start up, so have replaced the valve stem seals in place without talking the head off and now it belches smoke out the back worse than before.
Any ideas appreciated Read more
I'm hoping that I can draw on someone's knowledge of Citroens to help me identify and stop a mysterious, mechanical activity that my Citroen C2 1.6 GT carries out approximately 35 secods after the key is removed.
The best way to describe it is a "Click.....Click. Whirrrrrrrrr" noise. You can hear an amplified recording here: http://audioboo.fm/boos/497960-citroen-click-click-whirring.
The first click emanates from behind the glove box in the engine bay. The second click and whirring comes from behind the dashboard on the driver's side.
This continues at 35/40 sec intervals until either the battery goes flat or I return to the vehicle.
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A slow and tedious method which might, however trace the problem, would be to remove fuses one at a time until you find what is powering the 'whirring' noise.
Might be quicker to remove relays, this may stop the click which may be supplying power to the 'whirr'.
Hi everyone,
Just bought a car from auction and it had 2 previous owners so I told the cashier to do section 9 as to not put an extra owner on the log book, ... Read more
Im correct? First time for everything.
Its also worth pointing out that you'll need trade plates to use said vehicle on the road, if you dont have them already.
Has anyone fitted a steering rack on this model, just bought a second hand rack and wondered if there are any gremlins to cross on the job.thanks Read more
I'm looking for some advice. I currently run a 2003 Mondeo LX 1.8 and I am looking to downsize to something like a Ford Focus or a Hyundai I30. For approximately the same money I can get a Ford Focus 1.6 Style 2008 plate or a Hyundai 1.4 Classic 2011 plate having done 10-15k mileage. The nearest Hyundai garage is 30 odd miles away (needed to maintain the 5 years warranty) or I can get the Focus serviced practically anywhere.
Does anybody have any strong views either way, Ford or Hyundai?... Read more
Also you might get some warranty with the Hyundai; they have a 5 year policy whereby you get 5 years' worth of warranty with a new one, but can transfer it on to the next owner provided the car is under 5 years old when you do so.
My nana needs a new car and she has given me a list of requirements. I said I’d look into it for her and try to find a suitable car. Her requirements are:
Price under £2500
Very economical -lots and lots of miles to the gallon.
Small and easy to drive
Cheap tax
Reliable... Read more
I'd agree with those mentioning a Honda Jazz, Toyota Yaris, Nissan Micra and Ford Fiesta. I'd avoid Freanch and Italian cars on reliability grounds.
I have a 1998 toyota estima van..have installed a factory towbar...cant seem to find any info on how to wire the trailer light plug..its the flat 7-pin type plug...does any have a diagram/info or knowledge of how to do this...any help will be greatly appreciated....thanks Read more
www.westerntowing.co.uk/acatalog/Trailer_wiring_di...l
Get yourself a simple test light with sharp point, then by getting behind the rear light clusters on your car you will soon sort out which is which.
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Many thanks - particularly the advice re videoing the problem - never thought of this!