October 2013
Hi Guys, First time in doing somthing like this so hope i'm in the right place.... Read more
Afternoon Back-roomers,
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Neighbour has an '03 Auto - slow, slow slow,.............that said, it goes and has done for the last 7 years. Issues have been modest - radio / AC which you would expect with age.
Rear Spring broke last summer if you exclude battery, tyres, exhausts, servicing etc he has spent under £500 in the 7 years....
Have had my C5 since new 2004. I have NEVER had a single problem with it except the resale value. Lately it just wont start. Engine turns but no ignition. Diagnostics show zero problems. My mechanic thinks after hours of searching that its the fuel pump relay. Seems this relay is in a sealed unit in the fuse box. New one costs 600 from main dealer. cant locate a second hand one anywherte. The car will start sometimes but will let me down as quick in the worst places. Can anybody shed any light on this. Has anyone ever seen this problem before. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Read more
Assuming its a diesel does it have the 8 or 16 valve engine?
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I suspect that with them having a large legal department and taking folk to court in large numbers the situation of "just bin the paperwork when it arrives and it will all go away" may change a bit ??? Read more
Capita do not run DVLA - DVLA is an executive agency of the Department of Transport.
Capita did win a five year vehicle excise duty enforcement contract with DVLA back in 2011, but had this taken off them after 18mths. The contract has been won back by NSL.
hey can someone tell me whats the code to unlock my radio the serial number is M056772
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hi ,hope you can help.My battery went flat on my ford fiesta and now i haven't got a code for my radio.It's a ford 3000 code M126220........many thanks in advance for your trouble .
Google is your friend....
Has anyone ownership experience of a 5008 with the petrol turbo engine?
Quite a rare combination, but a few now appearing on 2nd hand market.... Read more
Havent tried the Avensis Tourer Petrol, but its heading my next 'hack' car list right now.
I have tried the Verso Tourer petrol Multidrive S (same engine) and didnt find that underpowered at all. Its no ball of fire, granted, but did its job as I expected, in that unflustered way that good Japanese petrols always seem too. ...
Where to start..
Woke up one morning and headed to the car ( done a 4 hour journey the night before) and the car would crank but not turn over.The cars electrics is in perfect working order i'm a bit puzzled as to why this has randomly done this.... Read more
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Just went to the garage and my rear off side brakes were all corroded. They said the wheel wasn't turning properly. I know nothing about cars but it looked pretty rusty. Apparently it needs full new assembly - housing, discs calipers etc. The bloke told me the parts are £320 + labour so £550 in total. Is this right? Seems like a hell of a lot for a brake. He also said the kit covers both sides which sound a bit dodgey to me. Have I been ripped off here? Any help appreciated. Read more
Could it be wheel bearings/hubs as well. You could also go to kwikfit or national tyres for free quote, and kwik fit give a lifetime warranty so no need to pay for discs pads again. price for all from indie would be fair, don;t forget it IS 10 years old, and easier for rear calipers to stick as less use. my 30 month old chevrolet had sticking rear pad, but got away with just pads...........
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Has anyone purchaesed this tuner chip off eBay? or anything similar - there are many examples on eBay... Read more
>>Too much fuel (especially in a petrol) leads to detonation (aka Pinging/Pinking)
Sorry, can't agree with that. Advanced timing/lean mixture, maybe....
The sliding temperature contol is doing strange thngs.. If its put hard left, I get cold air conditioning. If I move it even slightly towards the right, I get constant hot air... Car is thus either too cold or too hot all the time! Any ideas would be welcome... Read more
Haven't got 4 buttons... just two sliding controls for temp and blower speed, and a hazard light to the left of them and the inside/outside air switch to the right of them...
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Thanks for all your help and quick response to my issues, I think you guys that help each other out is great, thats how it should be if everyone helped each other the would would be a better place.
some people just get greedy and wont do anything for nothing, Keep up the good work....