January 2013
why does engine managment come on after ignition then go of after about 200 yards driving not to come on again all day [ some times has stugle to start first time] Read more
My C4 Grand Picasso has rear air suspension. Three years ago, when the car was 3 years old with 33k on the clock, both units failed (left, then right) within the space of 200miles. Now, with the car just past its 6th birthday and with 66k on the clock, I found it this morning on its back haunches again ....it had sunk overnight. It's not a total failure (yet) - 3 years ago, when each suspension unit failed, the car would not get off the bump stops; this time, when I switch on, it pumps itself up and drives as normal - then when I switch off and leave it for a couple of hours, it's down again. So it seems I'm getting an early warning this time.
Is it expected of air suspension units that their lifespan is 3 years / 33k miles? The car is driven on 'normal' roads, i.e. not off-road, so hasn't been subjected to any abuse. Read more
Air suspension doesn't have a good record for reliability - even when Audi and Toyota put it on big 4x4s it can fail regularly - albeit at longer intervals than your 33k.
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Me again!... Read more
Just an update on this.
I read up about a way of locating ABS faults on the internet and found that I had 2 such faults. One was the relay as indicated and the other was the ABS sensor....
I read somewhere recently that it is legal to remove the particulate filter from the exhaust system.The reason being to cause less expense when it clogs up,more bhp and mpg.
I believe the engine re-maps itself when the filter is removed.,or at least,it doesnt need re-mapping.... Read more
Thanks for the info gentlemen,and your time.It is much appreciated.
I've just called round to see how things are with everyone. It's been a while but it's nice to see some familar faces here! Read more
I'll E-mail her and tell her you've asked after her, and ask if I can give you her E-mail address.
HJ is busy running a fairly extensive business providng help and advice to motorists (as you can see from the headings at the top of the screen), but he looks in on the forum and posts from time to time. letters@honestjohn.co.uk is the place to reach him if you want to.
Followed advice found on the net and diagnosed an ABS fault.
Initially I was getting two faults but then changed the front nearside sensor and have one remaning fault.... Read more
I was having a quick look through a couple of the online tyre sales sites and note that they are now using the new EC ratings for noise, wet grip and rolling resistance. How reliable are these?
The tyres on my S-Max are rated as C for resistance, B for grip and 76dB. The other tyres available in my size all appear to be much quieter. How much difference will I notice inside the car?
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so as useful as a chocolate teapot - there's a surprise!
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I am looking at leasing my next car as would like to change more often.
I have seen many cheap deals for the above car. In the region of £200-£250pm on a 24mth deal 10k miles pa. Other leases for the same price are things like Leons and Astras.... Read more
Yes - Ihave used that website and it has been very useful in sourcing possibly two cars for us.
Can anyone tell me if it is possible to fit a NA cylinder head, pumps, manifolds etc onto a TD block.... or is the block the same but just need to change the pistons? Read more
Ah, thanks.
So, I test drove a ford galaxy today.
Drove it for 30 minutes, no problems. Took it on the dual carriage for 10 minutes, soon after a whirring noise developed, but only when I took my foot on the accelerator. It lasts for a few seconds then dissappears. It reappears each time I take my food of the gas pedal.... Read more
Sorry!
2005 Ford Galaxy, 120k miles on the clock, diesel. The clutch was replaced @100k miles as was the cambelt. Seems to have lots of new parts inc suspension. ...
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As no one else has replied yet, this is obviously not a common problem and you need to plug a code-reader into the diagnostics socket (beneath the steering wheel, usually). Though the light goes out, the code for the fault will be stored and readable.