May 2012
My 08 Titanium X estate has developed sat nav problems, unable to find routes, parts of maps are missing, error messages etc. Returned to ford dealers for numerous updates etc recommended to obtain new map dvd, which was done but still won't work, now they want to replace the whole unit at a cost of £2500!!!!
Our 09 Galaxy, with the same unit, has also starting to display odd problems in the same way.... Read more
I stopped at a petrol station to fill up yesterday. As it was very hot I left my driver's door slightly ajar and my passenger did the same to try and get some breeze through the car- no A/C. However the pump would not zero and then a tannoy announced "No. 4 close your doors!". When I went to pay I queried this and was told it was a new H&S regulation. I then queried the value of this as the windows were still open and was met up a blank look. Is anybody familiar with this regulation? Read more
What happens when you fill a cabriolet with the roof down?
The interior gets soaked.
hi i've got a problem with my air conditioning . the air coming out is not very cold , so i thought it might need a top up , however on feeling the pipes leading from the unit one was warm and one was lovely and cold. the fan in the car is going and with the engine going there is a click , a dip in revs and a short whirr then a click and dip in revs and whirr every 3-4 secs , any ideas? Read more
The constant clciking sounds like the system is "cycling" normally caused by low gas level.
as a rule of thumb When the gas is correct, the low side pipe should be sweating, almost straight away.
Hello everyone,
I have a really annoying issue with my car and was wondering if anyone could give me some advice.... Read more
With the MAF disconnected the engine will be running reduced output as it won't know the actual airflow, so that may mask the problem. The ECU needs to know when you refuel so it can calulate the Eolys to be injeted, no Eolys means the DPF may start to get clogged. I would also check the pipes from turbo to intercooler to manifold for leaks. These may not be obvious as they only show when under pressure but look for oil spray teltale marks. The fuel flap sensor is just a magnet on the flap & a sensor in the boot, the magnets have a habit of falling off.
I have a low mileage 37K, 07 which runs at a very low engine temperature, never above the 75 deg required for DPF regen.
I have had the garage replace the thermostat and they say the EGR thermostat is fine. However, the garage run the engine with the car stationary and it gets to the 88-92 deg, however, once on the road/motorway high revs/low revs the car still stubbornly runs at a low temperature even after an hour.... Read more
I don't think it is the temperature sender.
If the car is stationary then the temp gets to target.
If running then the passing thermostat shows reduced temp...
My wife's A-Class (2007) has a hole in the condenser so the air con does not work and there is no point re-gassing it. The dealer has quoted £600 to replace of which he says well over half is made up of parts.
Before I let the dealer do it, can anyone recommend an expert in the Manchester area who could give me a cheaper quotation. I am happy to use pattern parts (if there are any).... Read more
As you said. We went to the local MB indy who recommended Polar and they quoted £319 + VAT (saving just over £200 + VAT). Even coming to the house to do it.
Hi, I have seen quite a few useful posts on this forum when searching for a car so thought Id see if anyone here had any advice.
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Don't dismiss the Multipla. Multimac looks seriously lacking to me when compared to a proper child seat.
Hello. Today the engine warning lamp has stayed illuminated after start up. Have checked all levels - OK. Engine is running OK. No power loss. Was serviced only a few months age. Am in the berkshire area. Where is best place to go to get fault record downloaded? Cannot see a generally known problem on HJ up to now, unless I have missed something. Read more
MAFs can be cleaned - with care..
You might have seen the new MoT Files stories on the news and in the papers lately – you’ll find the data at honestjohn.co.uk/mot.
There’s a lot there, and I’m sure many of you will have already had a quick look through for your own cars, past and present. You’ll also find geographical data for all of the post code areas in England, Scotland and Wales.
If you go through the menus to find your specific make and model of car you’ll see key areas that tend to cause problems, so you can have them checked out before your MoT test is due and, hopefully, avoid failing on an easy-to-fix problem. Read more
Hi Folks,
I am contemplating buying a used 2007 Mazda 3 2.0 litre diesel from a trade garage.... Read more
Trevb
You might want to read this article "1.6 common rail diesel turbo charger damage"...
You will keep all your steering wheel controls but if yours is the model with the seperate display in between the dials then you would loose that having said that you would gain Digital TV and Radio plus internet radio.Look under the firm Erisin or on Ebay many different models perhaps there is one with the second display.