March 2012
hi my abs and tc lights are on permanately read codes and came up with right hand speed sensor so checked wiring and connections on both sides and tried to clear codes but came up again could it be both sensors gone or actual abs module thanks Read more
The car has covered around 9000 miles from new when purchased in June of 2011.
On two occasions when starting from cold the engine failed to start on the first turn of the key. Turning the key again the engine does not fire and simply churns. This is very reminiscent of a flooded c arburretor. Keeping the key turned and depressing the accelerator fully eventually starts the engine. It then runs and starts normally.... Read more
Just after turning off the ignition but before the engine stops turning, press your foot on the accelerator. That'll clear the cylinders of unburnt fuel.
It's a symptom of the EGR valve pumping half-burnt exhaust gases in to the cylinders. My Mondeo does the same, if the engine's not hot, it's difficult to restart. Either unplugging the EGR (and living with the EML) or putting the foot down after turning off the engine stop it happening.
I have a 2002 Ford Mondeo Ghia 2.OTDCi 130 S-TRONIC type 04-22 with automatic transmission.
Does this have a cam belt or chain? What is the recommended mileage life for it and is the replacement straightforward or does it entail a major engine dissembly? Read more
Does that also apply to the 'X' type?
Yes
Hi, I need a small car to get me 6 miles to my local railway station for commuting to work. I would like the car to last 2-3 years and cost no more than £2,000. I'm after something that is reliable, cheap to insure and run, and don't care about style or performance. Any suggestions? Read more
Get a bicycle, it will tone your thighs and bum, not to mention the aerobic stuff.
Your local station must have lock-up lockers with CCTV, and they seem to live in mediaeval times, unfortunately....
Horror story. Any ideas / explanation welcome.
I don't want to sound arrogant but have reasonable engineering skills (have a lathe, milling and grinding machines, welding equipment etc) and have done automotive work on own cars and family since at father's knee when he was repairing his Morris 10 scraping-in the big-end bearings using engineer's blue.... Read more
Hello FP.
I have _had_ to move on - no choice - found another engine and am fitting it. Mistake has cost me about £300 in parts and another second hand engine. As you say learn and at least check with the 'normal' twist method next time as a safety check and do not allow myself to go slacker than the 45 degree twist criterion....
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My diesel Fabia has problems starting in sub zero temperatures, but it only seems to be when it hasn't been driven the day before. This doesn't always happen, just every now and again during winter and I've always manged to start it but it can take a lot of cranking.... Read more
Thanks... It's the 2005 model Fabia with a 1.9 PD 130 engine.
Just changed clutch on Renault Megane 2005 DCi but now do not have a pedal, goes all the way to the floor with little or no resistance. We suspected the M/C so put a new M/C on & vacum bled, ezi-bled & traditional foot pumping method. But still not getting anywhere, anyone any ideas?
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There is an old bike mechanic trick that may work,a decent sized syringe filled with brake fluid.,clear the air out like you see Dr's ontv do an connect to the bleeder and slowly plunge the syringe,master cap off,
Theory is the fluid and air in it are pushed UP and back through the system into the master ,never seen this fail,some bike master cyl's are really small and bleeding can take for ever.
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1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3 encore fuel pump problems
I have been experiencing problems with my daughters fiesta fuel pump. Initially the fuse for the pump kept blowing when trying to start it, fit a new fuse and it would fire up first time and work fine for weeks then blow again, fit a new fuse and would start fine. After reading the threads on here with some great advice which indicated possible problems with either the fuel pump, fuel filter or a bad electrical connection. I decided to fit a new fuel filter first, easiest and cheapest thing first. This had no effect the fuse still kept blowing so decided to fit a new fuel pump. I cut an access hole in the floor under the seat and fitted the new fuel pump rather than removing the tank. I also checked the electrical connection which was fine. Put it all back together and it started first time. Daughter went out in it for a couple of miles and it cut out and wouldn't start. I went to get it and it started first time. I went for a logger drive in it and it cut out 3 times, eventually starting each time if you left it long enough. Eventually got it home and was head scratching as it wouldn't start at all. Decided to check everything, had a spark, had power to the fuel pump but noticed that the new pump was not making any noise. Took the fuel pump out and connected it to the supply out of the car and still no sound. Thought I had a faulty new pump but looked at the electrical connections on the pump and found that 2 of the connector blocks had not been pushed home fully, after doing this I reconnected the pump to the electrical supply and bingo it fired into life. Refitted everything and went for a long test run and everything was fine. Makes me think if the old pump had loose connections as well, too late now as thrown away. If you are fitting a new pump make sure you check the electrical connections as getting to the pump is time consuming especially if you remove the tank for access.
Wondering if anyone has had this problem and rectified.
Since changing my oil + filter when starting my car the oil ilght goes off then comes on for around 5 secs then goes off, I have changed the oil and filter twice 5-30 first and 5-40 second. I have also bought from Vauxhall the full black cap with filter attached + pressure switch still same may stop on slightly longer after second oil change, checked the pressure 50 psi idle up to 100 psi when reved. may be my imagination but the engine seems to be getting slightly noisier. could it be the filter that is draining back when left, this happens if left over 2 hrs. mileage 25000... Read more
Oil pump wear state isn't likely to be significantly different before and after an oil change, unless it wore rather fast in a short time, in which case its likely not long for this world.
I suppose it could have just slowly deteriorated to the point of showing the symptom, which was, by coincidence, just after an oil change, but it seems a bit unlikely.
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I'm thinking about buying a 2006 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi estate, it has 55,000 miles on the clock and FSH.... Read more
72k then you must change the DPF strange that the these go on to 200k and are never touched and a 1000pounds is about three times what they cost to replace.Some people mention DMF or DPF and everybody is supposed to quiver with there cheque book ready.
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It might be that both front sensors are failing.
Everytime you turn the steering or hit a bump the sensor cables get twisted & bent. Eventually the wires start to break inside the sheath & become intermittent. As soon as the ABS detects a break it switches off & brings up a fault light. When you switch the ignition on the next time, the wires will possibly have continuity again for a while until the next bump/turn.