February 2012
i am having probs with my ford mondeo and have been told that the dual mass flywheel/clutch needs replacing. Garage has quoted me £600. Is this a fair price? I have a Mondeo 04 plate 1.9 DTI. Also another garage told me to just leave it as it is but not sure if this is safe? Read more
I bought an 08 plate Zafira (1.6 petrol) in November 2011. A couple of weeks ago (during the very cold weather), and after having driven about 2,000 miles, the exhaust emissions warning light came on. I returned it to the dealer who cancelled the light and couldn't then get the fault to reappear. They returned it to me, basically to see what happens. Yesterday morning, after a cold (but no where near as cold as before) night, the light came on again. What will cause the light to come on? The car runs OK, but could any hidden damage have been caused (as I have driven some distance with the light on)? Is it reasonable to expect the dealer to rectify the problem at his cost (as I've not had the car 6 months yet)? Read more
A failing coil pack is the most common cause of cat failure because it allows petrol AND air to enter the exhaust stream and the cat overheats.
People replace the coil pack(s) because the misfiring makes the car all but undriveable, but they don't bother to replace the cat if they can just reset the emissions light and sell the car!...
Hello everyone
Tearing out what little hair I have left.... Read more
Thanks Tommy, My daughter left her lights on resulting in a flat battery and needed to enter the keycode.
She had the key code and manual. Followed the instructions. No joy radio behaved as your fist post....
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An interesting and sad story. If only he had given his cambelt a squirt of belt dressing and left well alone it would probably still be running as well as our X reg 1.6Zetec 106,000m Focus. There are hundreds of thousands of these engines around and they don't seem to suffer from belt failure because they are well designed.
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I have a 20 month fiesta noticed water gathering in driver footwell,ford are telling me it is a wear and tear problem, trying to find out if it is a warrenty or manufacturer problem Read more
Hi Darren,
I'm currently having a leak issue like yours with my mk6.5 fiesta. Is this the same style as yours as I know the new shape was introduced in 2008 as well....
Hi ,i have this weird electrical problem on my wifes car ,i have no permenant 12v supply ,the hazzard lights.courtesy light,central locking,clock memory & radio memory do not work with the ignition off but are all fine when ignition is on,this is stopping me from getting an mot as the hazzards do not work with ignition off so we put a live feed onto the hazzard switch but this illuminates the dash lights,can anyone offer any help or advice,thanks Dal Read more
Try a BSI reset
I haven't run a diesel in years and forgot about the ridiculous rev limiter in neutral test.
I intend to slip the tester a couple of notes to not subject my engine to this nonsense when the MoT expires in March.... Read more
but you still can not answer the question. lol. but you still can not add anything to the debate. lol keep sweeping the yard mate and don't forget to do what you are told. lol
Any thoughts or advice with regards to the Passat 2.5V6 TDI engine? Is it relaiable, or a money pit? Read more
Friend has one in an 05 Audi A4. From inside it is quiet and I think quite punchy. But it's all insulation! Outside, it is very clattery. I think he averages about 35 too.
I need to top fluid on this car (1.6HDi 110) - it's not been done and I really want to do it ASAP as the car is on 103k miles.
The veh registered Feb 05 and is on a 54 Plate. 3C9HZC MODEL. (I can supply full Vin if required but via pm only)... Read more
It has to be put on a Peugeot computer (not Citroen)its called "Planet"they have a monoply on the OB11 program unless you know somebody who has bought one.
Hello again!
The Mrs and I have now discounted the Volvo V50 option based on the apparant limited space available. We both like the look of the last shape (54-08) A4 and larger A6 Avant.... Read more
I have driven an 2006 A6 Avant for 100k - no issues at all and no plans to let it go...
Mine is 2.7TDI manual S Line- no timing belt, none (I hope) of the reliability issues of the 2.0TDI - regular 40-42 mpg in everyday use, no significant mechanical issues. Feels and looks very close to the day I picked it up with 4k on it....
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As someone who might have similar problems, perhaps you can help. My problem is difficulty getting the car in 2nd gear when cold cheers