Hi,

Picked up a 320d SE 2007 (07) yesterday, anyway today it's started causing me problems, obviously I've phoned up the garage, they've given me a car whilst they get it in the garage on Monday.
I'm just wanting to get an idea (hopefully) of what it *could be...

Started this morning, it was cold 1.5C and the car started fine, but after this for about 3 seconds it sounded like it was struggling, this was whilst I was idle on the drive.
Then, I filled up with diesel (and I've checked it was DEFO diesel), and whilst waiting with the engine on after I'd filled up it just cut out, then I set off and the car just cut out whilst driving, the electrics (ie indicators) still worked, but all power was lost. I pulled up to the side, then started it up again, and drove to a car park, no warning lights throughout all this.
Started the car again, accelerated fast in first and into second gear and it cut out again, displaying the triangle with an explanation mark and a round arrow warning light (something to do with DSC or DTC?)
Left it 5 minutes, then drove the 20 miles to the garage, and it seemed fine again?
Also worth pointing out my wife said it smelt of a kind of burning, maybe oil burning smell when she got in the car on the way to the garage.
Now it might have done this yesterday once whilst driving or I might have selected the wrong gear, I thought nothing of it yesterday just dismissing a wrong gear, but on whats happened today I'm not sure!

Gutting that it's happened so quick, but better now whilst under some kind of dealer warranty I guess, worth noting I believe a new turbo was fitted at 86k, the car is now on 90k.

Any suggestions ?

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Hi,

I've been to look at a Corsa D 1.4sxi 16v 2007 with the intention of buying. Its done 38000 miles and looks and sounds pristine, but when my OH has gone under the bonnet there was a noticable ticking sound. You couldn't hear it with the bonnet down. Also on removal of the oil cap there was yellow mayonnaise type goo on the bottom of the cap.
The dealer said it was nothing to worry about it was because there car hasn't been driven for a while and the ticking was commen on corsas....and the car had been checked.

Should I stear clear of this car or was what the dealer saying right?

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Hi

Great start to 2013...

My Renault Scenic has failed to start. Initially the car stated "low oil pressure" and "hand brake failure" with a loud beep. The engine hardly tried to turn over and instead the engine fan run for ages.

The engine after it was left for a while was attempted again and once again I got the fault light as well as practically every fault light going. The car also thanked me by locking me within the vehicle for around 5minutes. I then tried jump starting the car to no avail.

I eventually gave up and called the AA. The mechanic although very helpful wasn't hugely sure with the problem as it was only a guess from his on board computer but he suggested a possible earthing fault. He managed to get the car going by using a jump pack and earthing against the engine (I think). Apparently the battery showed normal readings initially but then also showed spikes which would again possibly suggest earthing problems. All major earthing points checked over but didn't fix the problem.

Well the car once again won't start, was planning on getting an auto mechanic out or, fingers crossed get it to a mechanic I know... car permitting.

My questions are;

Is this a common fault?
Is it likely to reoccur?
Will it be expensive to put right?

Advice sorely needed!
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Hi All.

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Gents and ladies,

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