March 2013
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
I need a 7-seat SUV - the Disco 4 has more off-road capability than I need - the BMW X5 doesn't have enough - what comes in between?
I've looked at 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe but it's rather low to the ground and 3rd-row access needs a contortionist - I've heard stories of VAG dealers who advise Touareg and Q7 owners not to go off-road at all - old-school SUVs like the Landcruiser LC don't handle well enough on tarmac for me.... Read more
I just want a car that'll do everything my Subaru Outback did but with 7-seats.
There must be others that need something better than a soft-roader off-road but better than a Defender on-road - it's just a matter of compromise.
Last week car was running fine, then glowplug light came on during a journey. Went into limp mode and next day car wouldn't start. Local garage took it to local diesel specialist who diagnosed that the injectors needed recoding. He said he used brand new codes and he also wipe everything clear and tested all four injectors. Even though the car is on 130,000, supposedly all four perform like they're brand new.
Since I've had the car back, when the car is left for a number of hours and then started, the idle is quite lumpy and jumps about between 600-1000 revs, but only for about 30 secs, then levels out normally. I was quite a cold morning this morning and even though I turned the glowplug lights on and off three times it was quite a pain to start.... Read more
Could the replacement glow plugs be dodgy (I hear some aftermarket ones are), or perhaps you have a wiring fault to one or more of them (maybe caused when replacing them) meaning they are not preheating properly?
Did the symptoms start after blanking the EGR or is it more recent? Might help to eliminate that as a potential cause....
Hi all, just bought an 06 plate daily, I know this is mostly a car forum but my question is pretty universal motors wise. There is constantly greyish cream under my oil cap - sign of dreaded head gasket 'failure' or 'blown' or whatever. I'm bringing it to my local garage tomorrow - they think its ok but they're going to do a 'sniff' test on it,they claim this is 98% reliable as you whether you have a cracked head gasket, is this the case, as I'm afraid I've just wasted 5k on this van,thanks in advance for any advice. Just to be clear there is no gunk on dipstick or any other probs except for slight vibration in steering wheel - but this could be normal I'm guessing,temperature is fine, what else could cause this gunk to gather around oil cap as it never happens on my other van - also a daily. Read more
My old van used no coolant at all.
................so went off road for a bit of fencing!
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Mr Hatchback is as stuck as a very stuck thing...you won't be.
Only on very quiet roads. Otherwise you're just as stuck as sticky the stick insect who has just got stuck on a sticky bun.
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If the loose bolt was the nut on the end of the cable if its had a manual cable conversion then it will fail again and will be a collapsing pedal box ! very common
Noticed some sidewall cracking on my tyres, which have quite a lot of tread wear left in them.
I suppose this is less likely to be an issue in the UK but here in Taiwan average mileages are lower and average temperatures are much higher. Strong sunlight and air pollution are probably contributary factors as well.... Read more
I've also seen it stated that lack of use itself is a reason for deterioration, because the protective waxes incorporated into the tyre compound migrate to the surface as the tyre flexes in use. On a static tyre they degrade and aren't replaced.
That might partially explain the rapid deterioration of the caravan tyres, (along with greater exposure to UV and ozone, I'm not denying thier importance.)
My daughters mazda 2 has developed a knocking sensation on sharp cornering, particularly at low speed.
Mazda dealer says well known problem and has regreased steering column on several occasions with only temporary effect. Independant mechanic suspects it is more serious and needs attention.... Read more
Thanks for helpful reply . Was originally reported when car under warranty so should be dealt with by Mazda. Will keep trying.
Hi guys I have got a Zafira 2.0 Cdti ES reg. 2002 which is faulty with codes P0725, P1335 and P1631. No garages seems to know what was wrong with it before I got the codes but until I took it to Wilson & co and there I got a shock of my life.
I got a diagnostic checks report which says : POOR ENGINE RUNNING AND WARNING LIGHTS ON. CODES STORED P0725 ENGINE SPEED SENSOR, P1335 INJECTION PUMP NO INPUT SIGNAL, P1631 INJECTION PUMP MALFUNCTION REQUIRES NEW INJECTION PUMP AND ECU ASSEMBLY.. And by fixing all this will cost at £2,953. It's more than the car worth to be honest. The car still runs but when it comes to a fault its revving up by self.... Read more
First I would take it to someone with the correct computer and find out what is really wrong ,the codes you have given refer to a number of faults that automatically come when you have one or more parts malfunction on there own they are meaningless.
HI all, after opinions from The Collective about the Giulietta.
Chabge in the wife's role at work means she now does a lot more miles for work than before, on top of her 80 mile round trip commute, so we're looking at a new car. She's rather taken by the Giulietta and there seems to be some good 2012 examples around at our local dealer, especially the 1.6 diesel.... Read more
Thanks for the replies chaps.
Just a quick update, the manual test drive in a 1.6 was a show stopper for me; the issue of leg room was just too much for me, the thought of long drives with it made our decision. the engine itself was very nice though, bit gutting to be honest...
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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....