November 2011
hi all, my van has a random habbit of cutting out...dead as though it's been switched off. this can happen at all speeds and at idle in any weather an d while engine is hot or cold. have checked/replaced coil dizzy points leads plugs and have checked to see that fuel is getting through. any ideas ?? p.s ALWAYS starts again after cutting out. sometimes will be fine for 100 miles other day it broke down 6 times in 10 mile trip. thanks in advance for any advice Read more
hi i have a 323 f sports 2.0 estate and it needs new caliper on front the garage have tried 3 different ones so far but none fit can anybody help cheers Read more
help my vectra starts somtimes then somtimes it wont ive had the ecu tested no fault found.When i turn the key theirs just nothing their. when the engine managment lights comes on then it will start or try to start iv had computers on it and get fault code P1105 barometric sensor but dont know if this fault would stop the car turning over Read more
Doesn't sound ecu related,sounds more like voltage supply,ie battery terminals,earths..etc.if your not getting any dash lights it's not powering up.recut the battery posts,the tools not expensive,same with the clamps,take off all engine/gearbox earths and scrape the until shiney,then I'd move on to look at the ignition switch.
I plan to replace a noisy F/W bearing on my Mazda.
Before starting I would like to identify possible problems.... Read more
BTW, a Mazda 6 wheel bearing (both OEM and pattern) was £70-odd - twice the price of the Focus.
have a whistle from front left speaker, have changed speaker , battery, fitted inline suppressor, checked wiring , had auto ignition look over it , changed radio/cd unit 6006e, still there ?. any other things i can try , other than the alternator?. thanks.. Read more
thanks, will try changing them...
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OK but vans are subject to the LEZ whereas cars are not.
You could just use some tint or mirror film on the rear windows to obscure the vision. AFAIK It's only the driver and pass front windows and windscreen that need to be clear -ish.
This morning I saw a motorist parked on a verge talking on their mobile phone. Read more
Woman in a Ford Fusion...................no skid marks, neatly parked.
Dieseldogg, you accusing me of telling porkie pies? :) And local observations you state.............depends where you are!...
Good morning.
I bought a 1.8 petrol lancer 2008 model a few months ago, and it will be due a service in approx 2,000 miles, so am gathering together the parts to do so, the filters etc I bought from the main dealer yesterday,... Read more
thanks for the replies... .
the castrol website for my wifes v40 volvo said 10/40 but the 5/30 for the Lancer.....
Astra (2002 & 91,000miles). From monitoring in earlier years I know engine now uses oil at approx 1ml per mile Oil level dips fine when it has just been changed but after a month or two it is almost impossible to get a true dip. Level continues to show 'full' when it must have used oil (based on mileage driven). Don't want to overfill or run too low either. What is likely cause and solution? Read more
I agree with RT, but have you also considered you may now be using a better oil that doesn't get 'used' as before?
I think regular servicing your vehicle and inspect all your hoses and belts for any wear indications. Specially vehicle battery is most important thing check it fully charged or not. Read more
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Difficult as this is intermitant,have you checked the carb solenoid?long shot I know but I've seen it happen.My next step would be to rig up a voltmeter/dwell meter in a semi pemanant connection to the dizzy and have the meter in the cab to monitor it.and if I recall that one was a ballast resister coil,possible open circuit on the resister.