March 2013
I recently purchased a C5 1.6 HDI VTR Estate on a 59 plate and am attempting to fit some rear parking sensors
Any advice about where I can connect into the reverse light power supply would be great... Read more
Just got back from this establishment, 2nd year where I've got apparent advisories. Last year was a problem with steering rack joints, got them replaced and once removed the offending parts were not an issue and shouldn't have been an advisory, today was worse. 2 nails in tyres o/s/r and o/s/f, I took it to Kwik fit for repair and low n behold.....no nails! Just Mots just targeting me for their VOSA stats? Read more
I've used an MOT station for over 20 years and they just do MOTs. No repairs. They pride themselves on the fact. If your car fails, you know it isn't a ghost problem they will sell you a repair.
Some local councils do MoT testing at reasonable charges for customers with any connection to the local authority. They are usually very competent places used to dealing with the authority vehicle fleet.
De-pollution warning shows on start up then all other warning lights
are triggered ! .... Read more
A diagnostic check may give you a clue.
How about this for an advertisement that is going to get somebody killed.
www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motoringvideo/9927554...l... Read more
Propensity of today's silly people who copy stunts on TV.
WRC=World Rally Championship....
hi the vehicle was stood for 2 months whilst waiting for a clutch master slave fixing now it wont start of the key but will start with easy start it will stay running for 10 mins then cut out,its had new diesal filters on ive cleaned the fuel lines out,when primeing the lift pumpi can hear fuel bubbling back to the tank,and also theres frothing coming from 1 of the injectors anyone have any ideas as to what could be wrong with it...thanks Read more
I think the Leyland DAF roadrunners had a Cummins B series engine, a diesel specialist would be worth a try.
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I have been having some car trouble and visited my local VW dealer. They informed me that the car has a misfire and would cost just shy of £1500 to fix. I've included the technical details below but just wanted some advice as to if this is a bit steep?... Read more
Unfortunately the 3 cylinder engines fitted to these Polo models are disturbingly unreliable.I would ask the dealer if this includes replacement of the timing chain ,which is essential when doing this amount of repair work.It may be a good idea to get a costing from a good independent vw specialist.Main dealer prices would possibly make this car a write off.hth
Many motorists who do high mileages have to opt for economic fuel consumption but people who do low annual miles may be better with a much larger car. The bigger engined machines tend to last longer and there are some real bargains about....BMWS, Mercs, Volvos etc. On 5k a year thats a hundred gallons @ 50mpg and 200 @ 25mpg, say £600. An older larger car can be a bargain and last you years with tlc. I'm on my 4th year with a3.2 petrol and it cost very little to buy. Read more
A bigger car can certainly make economic sense for low mileage use. However, my personal preference would be for a smaller engine for short mileage trips. They just warm up that much faster.
Started juddering when out the other week. Got car checked for codes. Had misfire on number 3. Changed injector and loom which goes to injectors as told was common fault. Drove car and pulled a bit better but still juddered when foot hard down. Computer said no misfire now though. Took off egr valve and cleaned it but wasnt really thst dirty. Put pipe on egr and sucked to see if opened as was told should do by sucking it. Shoild that work like that ??. Also have changed map sensor and air flow meter but problem still there. Have you got any ideas what else i could try please. Thanks critter442 Read more
Camshaft lobes must be checked for wear ! If these engines have not had the correct spec oil added then the cam lobes wear causing misfire under load! Has the fuel filter been changed ?
The alternator belt on my 130,000 mile 2.0 CR 2009 Passat failed the other week (at 3,500 revs in 3rd gear).
I am told by three independent mechanics (recovery vehicle man / VW main dealership / my usual mechanic) that fibres from the failed alternator belt then wound themselves around the bottom pulley, working their way behind the timing belt cover and causing the timing belt to slip.... Read more
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Sorry for a really late response and I had a very simillar issue of alternator belt snapped and damaged the engine. I drive a same car same year and this happend exaclt like yours. the fuel filter was not fitted properly on servic and drove with fuel leak for exactly 400odd miles three days then i got it fixed. Exactly after two weeks of the service my alternator belt snapped. I think this is not just coincidece....
Taken from those folks Down Under at www.wheelsmag.com.au
Throw away your jacks, spares and puncture repair kits.... Read more
"There is nowhere for the sound to pool, so there’s no humming or drumming like there is with a standard pneumatic tyre,” Mr Salas underlined to the news portal.
This is bull. It is largely the flexing of the tread paatern that is responsible for tyre noise. So unless the airless tyre is rigid or treadless, it won't be any quieter than a conventional tyre....
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Hi, I'm trying to fit these to the same model car as well. Which wire did you connect to in the end?