May 2013
Did a Diagnostic Test as EML showing for some time. Test threw up expected P0420 Fault--CAT/Emission-- but also Fault U1900--apparently connected with Inst Panel Cluster. Cleared Fault Code Memory. OK!. Nowe have strange noise when turning on ignition--Pos II- but not starting engine. It sounds like something resetting--bit like the traveller noise you get when changing the Inks in your Printer . Noise lasts only seconds. Engine start is normal.
Any idea as to what this might be and has it anything to do with the U1900 Fault.... Read more
Re: Reply to AP's letter in Telegraph Motoring 25th May 2013.
HJ responded saying:... Read more
What the cock is this? Read more
Dream car! 575BHP! Imagine the power man car servicing Read more
I have a two year old V60. It was parked late afternoon, engine switched off, electric park brake applied. All the doors/windows were closed. I did not lock the car....but did remove the key! TWO mornings later (i.e 36 hours) I came to start it but the battery was flat. Volvo Assistance attended, put a meter on the battery, 3 .8 volts i.e totally drained! The car started once the battery had been boosted with jump leads.
There were no "messages" to indicate a fault. The technician could offer no explanation, however he did advise that the electrics would not shut down completely until the car was locked by the PCC (key). Thus there would be some current drawn somewhere. (I assume that this is similar to a PC computer, or a TV, in "sleep" mode, as opposed to switching it "off"?). ... Read more
I would have been in trouble with this arrangement in my last job. When working away from base (over several days), personal cars had to be left unlocked in secure storage with the keys at the registry.
I never fully trust the electronics on my Superb, but it seemed to cope with this without problems. Returning to base in the small hours to a non-starting car would not please me one bit. How on earth can Volvo do this?...
Hi. Clutch was replaced on my car (ford KA) & now stereo is asking for code as battery disconnected etc. does anyone happen to have the code for serial number m005263? Or where I can get it from (cheapest place)
Thanks in advance! Read more
It can't be easy selling the best loved models for each of these marques. The rivalry on the racetrack has been intense for the last 50 years. This is set to end in 2016. Ford's favourite was selling over 70,000 a year in 2003. Now that figure has dipped to under 20,000 cars. GM's favourite fares a little better. In 2002 sales were around 90,000, but are now down to 30,000. A reluctance to move with market demands............. Read more
The French have also fell in love with Dacia.
Which further backs up the idea a distinct number of French buyers want practicality, simplicity and value - over alloys, gadgets and percieved street cred.
The front nearside tyre on my 2009 520d shows more wear on the outside edge that the offside tyre and on the MOT test last week, Cooper BMW described the nearside tyre as poor and the offside tyre as fair.
The depth of tread varies from 2mm on the outer edge to 4mm on the inner edge. What is the cause of this and is it worth swapping these tyres round? Read more
Going round islands wears the N/S front more the the O/S and Right hand bends are taken slower. Regards Peter
Indicators will not self cancel.
fair enough-a new switch i thought.... Read more
thanks again for replies .
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Apologies if covered elsewhere-first time on the forum in 4 years
my wife has just had a temp punture repair by AA (who were good ).... Read more
From the front it looks like a BMW :S car service