August 2012
My current 2002 Mondeo has done the job for me. Carried kids, bikes, luggage, washing machines, sideboards etc. It is still on the original clutch and exhaust and other than the usual tyres, brake parts, etc not too much has gone wrong. Biggest repair was a fuel pump. I bought it at 3 years old.
So while it is still running and just got through it's MOT with only a tyre and a drop link needed I can't help thinking it's on borrowed time. So partly because it's got to need more repairs going forward and partly jusy because it's scruffy and I can afford to replace it without finance next year I've started thinking what next?... Read more
Hi,my 206 would not start unless I spray with easy start then It runs fine.there was no fuel getting to the ignitors when I turned it over initially.would a blocked fuel Filter cause this to happen?any advice appreciated.there is power to the glow plugs and stop start solenoid. Read more
Power getting to the glow plugs doesn't necessarily mean they are glowing, worth checking.
Since owning this car from new, on 5 occassions a fault has occurred where, when i turn off the ignition, one bank of indicators start and continue to flash.
When this fault appears, you can start the car, the flashing stops, and the car can be driven, although sometimes the cruise control does not work. The only way to stop the flashing indicators when parked though is to disconnect the battery.
If left overnight, and the battery reconnected, the problem usually clears, and may not reappear for several months.. But this latest time it has stayed in fault.
The electrics are obviuosly getting their 'knickers in a twist' due to wiring, connection or electronic controller. Is there any past evidence of this behaviour with Cmax's or Focus? It's a difficult fault for a garage to trace when not always in fault.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Rgds,
Howard Read more
I had an intermittent engine system fault message on my 06 diesel C-Max that was caused by a dodgy connection on the wiring loom.
I'm new to the forum so I'd like to start by saying hi to everyone!
Right so my father in law drove his car to work, parked up, no problems. Finished his 8 hour shift and got in his car to go home but it wouldn't start,. When he tries to crank the engine, instead of the usual engine trying to start noise (you know whup whup whup whup... Sp?) it was more of a really fast whirring noise almost like the starter motor isn't catching.
The starter motor is fine though as the car jumps forward when you try to start it in gear. Petrol is definately getting through and fuel pump seems to be working alright. Also getting a spark but I changed the plugs for good measure. i have also cleaned all the electrical connections as shown in the haynes manual, all relevant earth points look fine. Going to buy a compression tester tomorrow to make sure the compressions are okay but other than that, i'm completely stuck.
Anyone heard of a problem like this before i.e the weird cranking noise? Any suggestions would be gratefully accepted as its doin my nut in now! Lol
Thanks in advance
Phil. Read more
Been workin on it on my own so I hadn't actually seen the engine while it was cranking, but took the wife with me today so she could turn the engine over while i looked and the camshaft wasnt turning so yeah either teeth missing or tensioner gone! Good call on that one!
I'm sure it just happened during trying to start the engine though, so does anyone know if it has enough clearance for the pistons to miss the valves, and if not whats the likelihood of the engine being completely shot?
www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/legal--motoring-advice/2.../
This story is a disgrace. The driver was paralysed due to losing control of his vehicle at high speed. The vehicle's tyres were illegal. The provenence of the tyres does not appear to be a factor in the accident. By the same logic you might as well say "driver paralysed by Halfords or kwik fit" or whichever outfit was the last one to carry out any work on the vehicle.... Read more
..(son is about to buy a BMW: have told him I am too old to repair and service it:-)
It'll be fine :)...
That woman must be running very fast... Read more
lol, she must be indeed....
My car has just done just over 31k and has a full VW service history. It started playing up at weekend when it lost power. It was still drivable but was not changing up properly and not kicking back. You could get up to 5.5K revs in 2nd gear. After a couple of days rest it sorted itself but starting acting up again after 50 miles (we were away for the weekend). I drove it today and the EWL for a Catalytic Converter fault came on and the car is currently with my local dealer waiting to be seen. When it lost power it was almost like driving it in a 'safe mood', and really as though we were limping home. Today when I drove it to the garage it was forgetting to change down at roundabouts - which was very strange and before the light came on it was almost as though it was changing up too quickly.
The garage can't give me a courtesy car and I don't expect to see it this side of the weekend. Very fed up. Read more
Not that it helps, but in my experience the emissions light comes on for virtually all misfires and does not necessarily indicate a cat fault.
The engine management light is normally more serious. I would expect this to be on as well if you are going into limp mode.
Hi All,
Im just wondering......
Im thinking of buying a private reg, only im in a conundrum.
Im wondering how bad it is with getting pulled on an illegal spacing.......
Basically ive seen a few plates one of them is like this (not the actual plate of course just in case i buy it, but you should get the idea!)
L18 MHU
What the probability be of getting pulled if i had it as L18M HU ?
The other ones i would have legally spaced as its like this :- V888 LJJ, H777 LJJ etc etc
Which do you think 1) Looks better and 2) is a better buy as there both £250.
Thanks in advance,
Liam Read more
"Thus meaning your self certifying that dont have any intelligence......Noted."
Duh.
I have had small problems with the cruise control for nearly three years and been told that there is nothing that can be done because it does not show a record on the computer read out and is only very occasionally.
Last week the ACC switched itself off and the car accelerated on two occasions. Anyone else having problems like this? I have told the main Honda agemnts that they must find out which component is faulty. They are referrinbg it up to HONDA as they have no idea. Read more
I wish to fit tyres of a deeper profile to inprove ride comfort and protect the wheel rims
It currently runs on 215/45 R17... Read more
Just been having a read up on HJ's car reviews, above.
Seems your very special edition came with 17" boneshakers as standard, i can't see you increasing the profile without incurring problems, so you have two options as i see it....
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Yippee....thanks unthrottled - a convert! Prepare for onslaught of posts predicting certain disaster if cambelt change delayed 20miles or 20days beyond recommended change interval!