March 2014
Morning all,
I've been having a Google search for this problem for quite some time, and I usually find it's either one problem or the other as opposed to both at the same time.... Read more
Garage have recommended replacing above on a 59 plate 19k mileage .
Should I go ahead or ask for a re-set first to see if fault comes back ?... Read more
You don't say what your problem is but a sensor is highly unlikely to be faulty. Garages commonly misdiagnose because of a basic misunderstanding of the engine management system.
How exactly does an engine control unit differentiate between a sensor that is giving a poor reading because of an engine running problem, and a sensor giving a poor reading because the sensor is at fault. The fact is it cannot, and this is why sensors are changed but rarely cure the problem.
Bit confused. Sorry for all the part numbers but they might mean something to someone.
I fitted a JVC KD-X30 4x50W MP3 head unit a couple of years back, which was a big improvement on the OEM TAPE DECK!
The speakers were the next weakest link so yesterday I fitted a Pioneer TS-Q171C Separate 2-Way Custom Speaker System (Door speakers and dash tweeters)
These are designed for PSA cars and all went together easily in about five minutes.
Again, a huge improvement in quality especially with separate tweeters but there seems to be noticeably less bass, and turning the volume up results in more distortion than I'd expect from a £90 kit on a decent head unit.
I have a feeling an amp may be required to get the best from the new speakers but not entirely sure as I know very little about I.C.E.
I've never bothered upgrading the audio system in any vehicle yet. But as I spend so much time in the van, and I am a music lover, this is almost a 'treat'
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speakers should be 4 or 8 ohms you can find some are 6 but its nominal impedance ie it fluctuates, personally I would fit 4 ohms but thats me, you should then get the best from HU
Some are 16 Ohms but will halve the output due to poor resistance,you could have volume flat out but it wont sound it,if you have the correct speakers already it can only be low output from head unit or as stated cable but I`d go for former...
I have a persistent issue with an engine management light on Mk1 Skoda vRS. FAult code is generaic P160x one... Car still drives OK. Has been back to dealers 4 times for "repair" at a cost of almost £800 including cooling sensors, water pump. This has still not resolved the issue and its seems I have been paying for replacement of parts rather than a fix.
Any advice? - I have now asked the garage to refund my money spent on these numerous unsuccessful repairs, but am awaiting an answer on this - they have asked to look at the car again, but I have no confidence that the issue will be resolved. Read more
Thanks...despite all the dealer's investigations I suspect you are close to the mark..
Hi there,,
My fiancé has a 2008 1.4sxi vauxhall corsa AUTOMATIC..and of late we have had a slight issue with it,,
A couple of weeks ago we got into our car and turned on and went to put Into gear but felt jammed anyway it adventually went In to gear,, and didn't happen for a while but the last week or so it happens everytime we turn it on and we have to rev it to 1500rpms for about 7-10secs then it goes straight into gear???
But then if I went from P down the D then back up to D then to P again it would get stuck once again and would have to do what we have just done to get it out again,,,
Any idea what this maybe?? Read more
Hi,, thanks for the reply,,
Yes the brake lights work as normal but will get the misses to check shortly to double check,,
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I've misplaced my manual and not sure of the correct tyre pressure as the door panel says the same pressure all the way around but know my manual Sid higher at front and lower at back. Door says 2.3 bar all round and manual said something like 2.3 bar front and 1.8 bar back. Please help Read more
The Kwik fit search came up with the correct spec for my car:
Hi ive tried everything i can think off to see what the problem is with my car its a y reg 1.8 petrol ive changed the heater reistor checked the fan works by taken it out and useing a car battery to test it works and does .ive done all the fuses they fine and ive checked the ignition switch but now dont no what else to do please help Read more
It might be worth getting a Lexia diagnostic check done, that can check all the components, including relays.
Hi, I have just brought a Ford Fiesta for my daughter, the radio is saying Locked 13. It is a 4000 RDS serial no M040387. Can anyone help please? Thank you. Read more
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I have a smart Forfour 1.5 petrol owned since almost new with 95k miles - a great little car. The car recently suffered a failed actuator and stuck in gear while driving. Fixing the car has become a saga at Mercedes Tonbridge, with them overcharging, making errors of diagnosis, and giving back a car with a failed ECU but not accepting responsibility. The letter below tells what happenend, but am I being unreasonable to expect they repair the ECU considering it was fine when I gave it to them.
I would be grateful for advice thanks. Repair could be £1500! ... Read more
Repairs carried out by the repair shop on the Isle of Wight, email something along the lines of Carelect.demon, not cheap but then good work seldom is.
My indy would not appreciate publicity and doesn't need it so i won't name him, he's always snowed under with existing work, he doesn't work on Smarts and with great reluctance on A/B Class....
Speakers never worked with original head unit. Now have a new Alpine unit and they still don't work. Not sure if the grills in the rear door cards are just there for other models which have speakers. I would have thought mine would have speakers as it is the highest spec Focus for the year. It's a 2005 1.6 ghia 5 door. Hopefully someone out there has this model and can confirm if it has rear speakers or not. Read more
The car when it was new had 6 speakers 4 in the front a two in the rear .Remove the radio and measure the resistance of the individual on the iso speaker plug to see if they are working or not.
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Sounds very much like the plastic thermostat housing is fractured.Not uncommon on these.The other issue may be corrosion of the aluminium cylinder head material where the stat is bolted.This could be more of a problem.Low water in the system means no heater.