March 2013

Question Vauxhall vectra c 1.9cdti - Warning lights and losing power

bobcain on 12 March 2013

Hi there looking for so help I have a 2004 vectra when I go to start it there is a warning light which Is a steering wheel with a ! Through it and no engine management light I leave the ignition on for a while warning light goes off and engine management light comes on and she will start when sitting at traffic lights she some time cuts out and when I am driveing along it loses power but usually comes straight back on but feels like its goin down a gear that kinda lose off power any help or advice would be brilliant thanks Read more

bobcain on 14 March 2013

Don't justif why it dont start though or why it loses power

Question Nissan Micra 1998 - Dim Main Beam

westburry on 12 March 2013

The main beam on the passengers side of 1998 Nissan Micra is dim. All the other lights are working fine. I swapped the light bulb from the drivers side, to check it wasn't the bulb,... Read more

westburry on 13 March 2013

Hi All

Thanks for your replies........

Accident when parked.

the.bloke on 12 March 2013

Hi All

I know that I am playing while fire sometimes.... Read more

the.bloke on 14 March 2013

I have just contacted her insurer, Hastings Direct, she admitted being in the wrong and they will pay for all the cost.

Thanks again All for your help....

Forum Lamborghini Veneno - What Are Lamborghini Doing!?

shawsy911 on 12 March 2013

Lambo is struggling to keep up with the competition and it can be seen with their latest oddity the Veneno from the Geneva motor show.

The P1 and the Ferrari LaFerrari smash it out of water altogether with tech advancements and the Veneno is made just a suppued up Avendator with carbon fibre thrown here and there.

This article from carhoots supports my argument: www.carhoots.com/blog/news/what-are-lamborghini-do...g

what do you think? have they lost the way? Do you actually like the Veneno?!? Read more

Trilogy on 2 April 2013

Indeed another ugly supercar. Time they took some inspiration from the Miura.

Question Chrysler Grand Voyager - Alarm won't deactivate

hunkyfunkster on 12 March 2013

hi there

i recently removed the battery from my 2001 Grand Voyager. It was disconnected for a few days, as i am unable to use the car at the moment. I reconnected it this morning and the alarm started to sound. Nothing i do will get the alarm to deactivate. The fob does nothing, and unlocking the car with the key or turning the ignition does nothing either. I've had to disconnect the battery again. ... Read more

lancashire lad on 4 January 2014

Hi Alex,

did you ever get your problem sorted? it's really wierd becasue i'm on here looking for the exact same answer after disconnecting my battery to charge after being flat....

Forum All - E10 -not a boring government form but new biofuel

Ethan Edwards on 12 March 2013

Seems the Government is keen on introducing E10 biofuel. Thats 10% Ethanol mixed with regular unleaded.

My question is does anyone have any idea if their old car will run on this stuff? Or will it dissolve the fuel system from within? Cos I don't.... Read more

skidpan on 12 March 2013

Plenty of issues with using modern petrol in older cars documented on various sites. Allegedly Ethanol does not like brass bits in fuel systems and from personal experience I know that rubber hoses do not like modern fuels of any description. There are rubber hoses that are suitable for fuels containing modern additives including ethanol, its called R9 spec. But try and find some in this country, most of what is available is cheap Chinese stuff with E9 stamped on, it still rots away after 3 years. Plenty of good R9 available in the States fom gates, Goodyear etc, they have been using Ethanol in fuels for years, but its all imperial, good for really old cars, no use on modern classics.

Question Ford Fiesta - EAC Fail - Ford Fiesta Zetec 2003

ben1002 on 12 March 2013

Ok, I got EAC fail on my fiesta shortly after purchasing, done some research and cleaned out the throtle body, cleaned the connections etc, hasn't done it since (Only yesterday)

Question Ford KA 2004 1.3i Duratec - Ford Ka Spark Plug Position

sagrime on 12 March 2013

Hi There,

I am just wondering about the position on the spark plugs in the duratec engine on my ford KA. I am just wondering as cylinder 4 spark plug seems to sit higher then the rest, i.e. it does not screw as far into the engine. is this correct?... Read more

Collos25 on 12 March 2013

I would have thought that the plugs should all be at the same level I have never seen any that are different in height.Are the correct plugs in the engine and are they all tightened down ,there may be a logical reason for one being higher than the others like the thread in the head is damaged.

05 Rover 75 CDTi Saloon - The name Honest John

Bobct on 12 March 2013

Jules Anderson of JMA in North Wales suggested I joined this site...and clearly I have taken his advice.

Just to say that I like the name - it's typical of Jules to recommend something with integrity... Read more

Avant on 13 March 2013

As moderator may I add my welcome. Keep posting: most of the discussion is on the Motoring section.

Question Mitsubishi L200 Warrior - Engine removal

H@AJ on 11 March 2013

Is it easier to remove an engine from a 2004 Mitsubishi Warrior from underneath, or to use a hoist from above?... Thanks Read more

focussed on 12 March 2013

Near on impossible to remove the motor from underneath unless you are going to remove front differential, drive shafts, front prop shaft etc and even then I don't know if it will come out underneath, I take it you are talking about the diesel 4D56T motor?

Ask around the L200 owner's club here :-www.l200.org.uk/community/...