August 2012
Hi all, we have a puzzler. This engine fires up no problem from cold. But when it's up to temperature and we try to re start it, it cranks over very lumpy (as if there is an engine mounting issue) and eventually starts. When it's running. it's fine. Performance is good too.
Anyone come across this before?... Read more
I have a 163ps diesel manual S-Max that despite extensive investigation and installation of latest engine mapping software by Ford still exhibits an annoying throttle hang between gears - as if you havent lifted off the accelerator.
After the latest of 4 visits to the dealers I am told this is a characteristic of this particular engine and is to protect the dual fly wheel from failing - surely in a £32,000 car it should be a pleasure to drive? Read more
Thanks HJ. Always good to see where auction prices are each month Read more
Hi All, the airbag light on my mondeo flashes one long and three short flashes x3times and then stays on. any ideas please? Read more
Most likely problem is the connector under the drivers seat, or at least it is on other cars.
The new boxter comes with only the dreaded can of foam to repair tyres. If I were to get one it would be to tour some remote(ish) areas of Europe and Porsche tyres may not be readily available where a punture may occur. HOW FAR can one safely drive on a tyre repaired with foam and at what speed ( I assume no more than 50mph). I could then get to a major town that may be able to source one. Read more
If you decide not to buy one because the maker was silly enough to join the fad for aerosol spare wheels, be sure to tell the maker and the dealership why.
If people simply refuse point blank to buy a car, any car, new or used, without a decent useable spare wheel they'll soon start putting them back in, as standard kit.
I have had the above car for over 3 years and it has served me well, however, a number of weeks ago I noticed that the coolant level had dropped to below the low mark. After topping it up and going on holiday with it I had to top it up again during the week.
Since then I have had to regularly top the water up prior to driving (I am now checking it everyday)!! I have looked all over the engine when running it and it being tirned off and cannot see any obvious leaks, but there are signs of water leakage around the front and nearside of it.... Read more
Got the same problem with our 07. Any update/conclusions please?
Hello could someone advise I have a 2008 SEAT Leon 1.4Tsi and it has started making a "Ticking" sound when you start it up it clears after a few seconds and appears to be getting worse and then dissapears.Phoned SEAT and they say no recalls or advice!! phoned local dealer Havent come across this problem!.
Has just been serviced and has FSH had noise before service but definetly noisier but seems to run ok.... Read more
He could well be right, I am not familier with your engine, just stating what I have personally experienced with other cars.
Hi guys, i have a problem with the above car, once it gets to normal running temp it coughs splutters and dies, when cold its fine. Any ideas, I know nothing about cars so im totally up a creak. thanks Read more
do you get any white smoke? I am having a similar problem but with lots of white exhaust
My C5 requires repairs to leaking system - total bill of £600. I had the same problem with a Volvo 960 some years back. The Volvo unit was right at the front so less surprising than that the C5, where the system is better protected, also suffered stone ingress.
Could the units not be placed further back in the engine compartment, away from the dangers of grit causing such damage? Read more
Interesting - brings me back to an earlier post about perceived "quality".
Do most major manufacturers then use the same unit producers, or do the expensive brands, MB, BMW etc., use better ones. Or is it only the Toyotas of this world that don't produce unwelcome £600 bills....
Hi there , I was wondering if anyone would be able to give me some info regarding what happened to me in the early hours of this morning on my way home from work. I was stopped by a police officer in a random stop and check and after confirming my details the officer informed me that my Licence had been revoked back in 2003 and I was subsequently charged with not having a licence and therefore my Insurance was invalid so I was charged with that too. They were going to impound the vehicle but must have seen the state I was in after hearing all this and allowed my Girlfriend to come and pick me up as long as she drove the car home. I phoned DVLA and they informed me I hadnt surrendered my licence for endorsement at the time of a speeding penalty.They said I would have to have it replaced(my photo licence is up for renewal in November this year )and could only give me the date of the last time they had heard anything regarding the endorsement which was May 2003. The only time I can remember any speeding incident was in Blackpool and when I received the notice I remember filling in all my details and admitting the offence so included the fine.From reading some posts on here it looks like I should have sent my licence away aswell but I didnt as I cannot remember (at the time) the letter informing me of that. Going from memory as it was a long time ago , all I done with my response was fill in the form admitting the speeding , filling in all the details from my licence , and sending the payment. The DVLA gave me a number in Blackpool to phone which I have tried but after putting me on hold it just sounds off (i'm frantically trying here as I type!) . The police officer this morning told me to seek legal advice aswell regarding the charges they gave me this morning so I was hoping someone would be able to tell me what to tdo next as I desperately need my car for work and picking up my Son who stays with me every weekend.
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When you are reported either by FPN, CO or Court Summons for an endorseable offence i.e. speeding in addition to fine etc you HAVE TO surrender your Licence for those magical points to be endorsed on the Driving Licence.
DVLA are informed of the endorsement so that the Driver's Record can be updated and a record of the conviction/points awarded made. They are also informed whether or not the Licence was surrendered or not....
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Hi there I am having the same problem on my Audi A4 Tdi, had the injectors test this week, nothing wrong with them!