October 2013
hi , does anybody know how to open a rear passegers door , that appears to be dead locked , will not open by remote or by the internal handle , have checked all fuses , relays and module , appears to be the motor in rear door but cant get it open to find fault , window will open but not door and cant get to the screws with door closed. any ideas would be welcome , apart from smashing the panel card to pieces to get at linkage ,. thanks..pete Read more
Fiesta fuel pump problem. 1996 Endura-E, 89k miles.
My fiesta failed to start after being left standing for a few weeks. Traced the problem to the fuel pump (1996 original). Voltage at connector 12V, connector in good condition. Mega ohms of resistance across the pump.... Read more
Conclusion is 'Fuel contamination'.
I am surprised as the fuel, though >1 year old, looks good. Its retained it straw yellow colour (not turned brown), and looks particle free, no oil sheen on the surface and no water layer below the petrol. However, as soon as it runs through a pump, and the pump is stopped; debris get trapped between the brushes and the armature. I suspect very, very fine rust particles....
Hi All
On my way home this evening several 'undesirables' were dropping bricks off a bridge and one of them hit my car on the bonnet. My car is an E90 3 series which will now need repairing. The bonnet will need the paint stripping and the damaged area filling and making good.... Read more
If its that big / bad then a new panel in the same colour would seem to be the best way forward, and they are for sale for less than £100 in many cases.
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Just bought a used ford ka for £740, 12 years old with a mileage of 49k. Its a bit battered but was happy with it as a second car.... Read more
I've got an old Ford Ka, 1999, so 14 years old. It's got a genuine 40,000 miles on it (know this for sure as I've had it from 6months old) and it hasn't got any rust, none on the sills, none around the fuel cap Apart from pretty routine stuff nothing has ever gone wrong and it's still going strong. Perfect for cheap local driving. If the one the OP bought is like mine it's good for a while yet.
The engine management system warning light is showing with increased frequency (but not permanently). Occasionally the EPC light also comes on witn the EMS light (but not all the time). My local Audi garage has tried to trace the cause but with no success. I realise that it is an MOT failure, but the car runs perfectly. Any ideas? Read more
I think your mot station needs to do some revision.The engine mil light on is not a failure.Other mil lights related to airbag,abs,esp and electronic steering are part of the test and need to function correctly.Don't forget ,the mot test checks only the operation of the warning lights,not the functionality of the system.hth
My 3008 has recently suffered a turbo failure and after some negotiations I paid over £700 to have it replaced. Now 3 weeks later I get the STOP warning on the dash, Engine Oil Pressure, so I obviously take it back to the dealership where the work was done. I am now being told I need a whole new engine!!! £6000 plus! How does that happen!?
Key factors:
Peugeot serviced the car back in April, a full service costing in excess of £400.
When the Turbo failed they said the oil level was low but not below the low mark on the dipstick.
Then they said the oil was thick.
When they carried out the service out in April they recorded mileage wrong.
When I got roadside assistance the operative said he believed there was diesel in the oil, a fault sometimes seen after a turbo change.
Where do I stand? Who pays for this new engine? Peugeot claim they have carried out 2 oil & filter changes, 1 at the service, 1 at the turbo change. So why now the problem and recommended new engine?
Anybody have some advice!? Read more
So in three weeks the engine has lost or used about 3 litres or more of oil, assuming the garage did fill it properly after the turbo change. How many miles have you covered in the three weeks? Have you checked the oil level at any time since the turbo change? Is there any sign of an oil leak from the engine or turbo?
Good Afternoon all,
I purchased a CR-V 2007 plate in March specifically because of its size and ability to have an isofix base in any of the three seats behind.... Read more
Hi, i don't know if this is the same as my daughters Nissan Qashqui, but there are no fixing's in the centre seat because it is said to be dangerous. When fitting the child seat behind the passenger or driver seat it is recommended that the front seats are pushed back to help support the child seat in the event of a accident. Sparky100.
My Zafira (1.6 Exclusive, 44,000miles, serviced 2 weeks ago.) has had a bit of an episode. On the drive, cold, got in, wouldn't start. The engine turned over fast, recovered to garage, not starter, not cambelt. 'all your valves are stuck open' Solution 'remove hydraulic tappets, bleed and refit' £170. Car now works fine. Only problem, why did it happen, will it happen again, how can I stop it recurring.......
1 main dealer had never heard of, 2 more had heard of but no solution, neither had garage that fixed it. Just one of those things...... Read more
I had exactly this problem with 2.2 zafira, car started one day, but not the next. Engine turning over unusually fast.
The tappets had "hydrauliced" and were holding the valves slightly off their seats. No danger of any collisions with pistons, but very little compression....
Having read HJ's experience with a puncture in his Mazda 6, I was reminded of my episode with "glop" and a compressor. My Zafira SRi came with stupid 225/40 18 tyres, no spare, but a can of "glop" and a compressor. I damaged a sidewall in France, and, of course, the "glop" had no chance of sealing it. A new Dunlop SP Sport cost me 200 euros!
When I got back to the UK, I bought a matching Dunlop for £100, then sourced a spare wheel cradle, wheelbrace and jack, and a 16" steel wheel with a 215/55 tyre from JST Motor Spares (through the Parts Gateway website). ... Read more
Where do they fit the spare wheel ? Lots of new cars just don't have the space or fixings.
Not that many cars physically can't stow a spare - the majority that don't have full-size spares use that underfloor space as extra load volume or spacesaver and less extra load volume....
I thought it might be useful to write a blog of my experience of LPG conversion from start to finish.
Today I will be dropping off my 1999 Lexus mk4 LS400 to Battersea Autogas to have a BRC system with auto flash lube fitted. I have requested they remove the inlet manifold when drilling to prevent swarf entering the engine.
They have complied with my request without reservation, when I drop off the car I will also insist on photos being taken of the engine with the manifold off for confirmation.
My experience with Marco at Battersea Autogas so far has been excellent, so let's see how it goes! Read more
LPG Blog update
I was meant pick up my car on Friday eve but had forgotten (much to my wife's disgust) that I had to attend an event early on Friday eve out in Kent, with a stay for a long weekend. It would have put pressure on BAttersea Autogas to finish ahead of the scheduled time so I'll pick up early next week. I am becoming very aware of the time impact on the installer when removing the inlet manifold.
I can really see why they avoid it in order to remain competitive.
The link below is to a thread I started on the LPG forum inviting installers
To comment on the subject that you might find interesting.
there has been a good response.
www.lpgforum....hp?f=33&t=12737
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thanks , will give that a try, need to get it sorted , as it will fail mot , until its sorted, thanks again