March 2012
Anyone know of anyone good in kent (or reliable post away service?) for repair of the bmw boot fitted 6 disc cd player?
I suspect it needs a laod/unload motor sensors and the ;laser and pinch rollers cleaning it is jamming and not selecting the discs.... Read more
Hi All,
I have a 2006 Picasso 1.6 Hdi 90 hp. It has relatively low miles, 45k and is serviced correctly and on schedule. The car is in good condition and I know of no engine faults. I am considering an engine re-map, this is supposed to boost power to around 110 hp and torque is also improved. The main reason I am considering this is that I recently bought a caravan (boo, hiss) and I could do with a little extra power when towing. I plan on keeping the Picasso as it really suits me and the family. Any thought would be appreciated.... Read more
I would do it if a pyrometer was fitted at the time of the remap. That way you can keep an eye on temperatures and change down if necessary. It's worth it for the peace of mind if nothing else.
Seems that ellesmere port and bochum are doomed after 2014 as GM decide to move production to low cost countries.. sounds familiar... Read more
Hi,
Recently the central locking has been playing it. It first started just unlocking when locking it using the key, and now on the drivers side it will only lock that door. ... Read more
Thanks I will look into it
I received a NIP today stating that I was speeding on the 19/03/2012 at 03:28. I have viewed the photograph online and the camera states 20/03/2012 at 03:28. I have no defence on the 20th as I was on the road at the time stated and in the area but on the 19th I was in bed and the car parked miles away from the offence. Does the fact that the date on the NIP is incorrect enough to avoid prosecution? Read more
Great result. At least they recognised they had little chance of winning so let it go. Pursue a case they can win instead. That is your 'Get out of Jail' card used up for this year. Cheers Concrete
Hi. I have a nissan micra k11 cabrio. When my fuel level falls to 1/4 of a tank, the engine cuts on right turns. The car will start immediately or bump start once i straighten out and continue until i do another right turn or take a right bend. If i leave the car off for an hour or so, it starts and drives ok including right turns but only for a couple of minutes then it starts cutting out again. I know there is at least 5 litres in the tank but it seems to be coming through very slowly when low. If i fill it up at this point, it will take 27 litres maximum and will drive fine until it falls to 1/4. help! Read more
Remove the fuel pump from the tank and replace the two rubber supply pipes with same diameter&length new pieces.Your local car accessories shop should be able to slip you a length on the cheap.
The overhead LED brake light on the rear tailgate keeps falling off on one side.
The LED bar is held into position by a brass plate which locates onto a rubber square fixed to the window glass. A series of dimples on the rubber plate lock into corresponding holes in the brass plate. Maybe because the rubber is getting old, the joint with the brass plate keeps failing.... Read more
The overhead LED brake light on the rear tailgate keeps falling off on one side.
The LED bar is held into position by a brass plate which locates onto a rubber square fixed to the window glass. A series of dimples on the rubber plate lock into corresponding holes in the brass plate. Maybe because the rubber is getting old, the joint with the brass plate keeps failing....
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Sadly our Landie failed its MOT and needs lots of work with the welder! Its currently in the field awaiting a quiet bank holiday or two......... Read more
No, he was a sensible looking chap in his partner's Saab - not some b*****ole with a cap on backwards in a Corsa. He fully believed he was entitled to drive a third party's vehicle, however the Saab's insurance had lapsed; had it been in place he would have been fully legal. It was a sickener for him, and even the gentlemen in blue seemed quite sympathetic towards him; not to the extent they rescinded his ticket, of course.
Hi there,
I really would appreciate help with this. I own a VW POLO from 2001. Its automatic and Left Hand Drive. Only has 35K miles on the clock. ... Read more
If it is a spring, thus the clunk on full lock, it could breaker again and even rip the side wall of the tyre. Best get this checked it it need fixing. Regards Peter
The front window wipers do not return to the base of the windscreen after making a wipe, instead they will stop where ever they please once the stalk is moved. Does anybody know how can I fix this problem?
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just for info... for anyone passing...
the two screws holding the plastic fascia around the steering column are torx screws no T10.
the plastic case of the stalk istelf , opens by gently pushing the 5 plastic wedges in ... 2 either side , and a bigger one on the font.
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My wipers were freezing where ever they were on the screen if the washer water was ativated (ie the stalk pulled back when wiping)
In my case, the contact had a chunk missing..
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so I gently sanded it down and swapped the contacts around (my thinking is that the back wiper won't get as much use)
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I cleaned the other part too, where the pics above make contact with.
Just this second put it back in , and all is working fine.... so far ;)
Cheers
Liam
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thanks will check them out