May 2012
Hi jut bought this car 2days ago as my old car died, anyway. The car had been sat for just under 10 weeks unused with a cover over it but outside. All the discs had surface rust which after a few miles was quickly removed but the rear right continually makes a noise every rotation like a clicking noise the rust hasn't fully come of this disc and it appears to be wearing off unevenly. Is this likely to be a new caliper, pads and discs? :( Now under heavy braking there's a small shake through the steering wheel.
Question 2 When the car is sat and started all normal dash lights come on and go out like they should until you pull away and the Abs light comes on and won't go out until you swiitch off and back on again. Guy I got the car off said he bought the car like it 6years ago, but it passes Mot's as it goes out when its 1st started, will it still pass or does it need sorting to pass the next Mot?... Read more
I like the new Suzuki Swift Sport, but it is only available in 2 door form in this country.
It is made in a 4 door in many other markets but Suzuki have no plans to introduce it in the UK.... Read more
What Car does not like the ride or refinement:
A month ago, changed the plugs. All was OK. But now plugs lihgt does not turn on. And car will not start.
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Heater relay failed.
Or fuse to it failed.
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My diesel saab 9.3 1.9 loses power at lower revs (<2,500) All's well when the turbo engages until I change up a gear.... Read more
I have an elderly Transit motorhome that I use to tow my vintage racing car around the country to various events (its OK, bike content arrives shortly).
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This might be what you're looking for. Takes up to 130kg & the tow ball is still useable.
Hiya everyone please can anyone confirm my diagnosis, or had similar problem. My car has been running fine and used daily. Today I drove approximately 10 miles and stopped to get a drink etc. The car was parked for about 15mins and when I tried to restart, it was completely dead. Not even enough power to turn engine over. The battery was totally flat. I had some help to bump start it and got home no problem after a drive around to try to put a bit of juice back into battery. While driving the "engine management light was on constantly (after it wouldnt start) I have put multi meter on battery which reads 12.7volts when not running, 14.4volts when running and a very strange 8.3 volts when the ignition is turned on but engine not running. This tells me the alternator is working as voltage goes up to 14.4 when engine running. Also when I just turn ignition on the is a relay (i think) that is clicking away like mad (possibly trying to power up the fuel pump) Not sure but im guessing at that. I assume relay may be doing that due to battery being flat. I think the battery is knackered but would like input off anyone out there who has any ideas? Im getting a new battery in morning but dont want to pay out 80 quid if its not the solution. Please help Read more
Certainly looks like the battery is deceased.The charging voltage is fine.Should be able to get a reasonable battery for less than £80.Vauxhall dealers have a good deal on batteries.hth
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I have a 2008 Vauxhall Movano van which has had a number of faults since new, the worst being that since it was just a few months old I started to experience a shuddering motion when driving the van. The van has been back to the dealership and even to Vauxhall and they claim it to be a fault with the clutch but they have changed the clutch twice and this has not solved the problem. Vauxhall claim my van is the only case of the problem but having googled this issue this does not appear to be the case. Has anyone else experienced this problem and has anyone found out what the cause of the shuddering is or how it can be solved? Read more
Moved to Technical.
The Vauxhall Easytronic is one of the worst transmissions ever inflicted on the unsuspecting public, and you may well find that there's no cure except flogging the van and getting a Transit.
Hello, Can anyone advise everytime my bmw goes over a bump i can hear a metalic rattle coming from the front sounds like your going over a tin can. Ive had the heat sheilds and cat checked its not them and my suspension is fine as ive had that checked. You can only hear it with the windows down and it seems to dissappear when its wet out. Any ideas Thanks Read more
Hi guys. I'm from Brazil, so, sorry for my poor english. I have a BMW E39 540. I had a similar noise for last 3 years. I checked everything, disassembling all front end, including suspension. Last week I got my right front shock leaking. I took it out. despite it has pressure, I changed both. Noise disappeared. I guess internal shock piston makes noise with shock wall. Noise is louder due to aluminum material. At least in my case, I got it! I hope this information can be useful.
Called geely uk to enqire about launch date, some "engineering issues"..... will make announcement soon, possible 6 month ish delay before uk launch. Read more
Hi I hope you can help me please.
I have a 2001 406 estate. The drivers side front audio speaker is not working. I have checked the speaker itself is ok (swapping side to side). I have removed the radio and metered from the speaker plug from the back of the radio to the wires coming out of the door for the speakers. Apart from the fact that the colours do not match those of the Haynes manual, the passenger side rings through Ok but only one of the wires on the drivers side does - the violet wire is 'open circuit' - obviously the problem. The Haynes manual wiring diagram indicates a connector (where the wire colour changes) that would be the first place I want to look, but I cannot find it - does anyone out there know where that connector is please? I have had half the interior out and have not found it!
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Hi Ric,
Drive the car down to your local Halfords with the stereo. They generally have assorted wiring link looms that you can convert it to fit. Had a similar issue with my Son's Ford Probe - in the end Halfords flogged us a small conversion harness link and bingo the job was a good un....
Ok had the car looked at today, turns out the caliper was fine it was the pad slider had siezed on 1 side so the inside of the disc was being pushed out which was creating the wheel wobble under breaking. After some cleaning all works fine now. Abs light comes on only when u move above 5 mph comes on but the abs is working as slammed the brakes on a few times and no lock ups :) guy said in theory the car will pass a mot with the light on unless the testers in a bad mood... Mot not until November so have a little time to try and suss the fault...
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