April 2014
Morning all,
My work colleagues wife has a vw CC, 2012, I think. They both went out driving and he moved the seat back so he could drive her car. Now the seat won't move back or forward. He says he can see three pins moving when he uses the lever but nothing happens. Any ideas please.
Many thanks
Pablo
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2005/05, DW8B/WJY series engine - IDI like old XUD but with some electronic management of injector pump.
Owned from new and now on 140k miles. Always started at first turn of key and immediately idled smoothly. ... Read more
You need to let me know when you're getting rid of this cosseted Berlingo, Bromp.
I'll take it off your hands at 200K and won't even charge you. ;)...
All,
I bought a Peugeot 407 HDi 2.0 estate from an independent car dealer 2 days ago. It's 8 years old with FSH and only 42k on the clock.
Car was fine when I test drove it. I did notice the engine was warm when I inspected it (before I test drove it!), but otherwise everything seemed fine so I bought it. MOT was only 2 months ago. Later that day I drove it again and all was fine. I put about 40 miles on it in total.
Yesterday, I had real trouble starting it. I finally got it started, but engine didn't sound happy, and the car was shaking a bit. Thick white smoke was coming out of the exhaust. (Definitely smoke, not steam -- or maybe both, for all I know.) I turned it off after a few seconds as my kids were in the car.
Phoned dealer, who told me that this was common with diesels, and to run it for a few minutes. I was sceptical, but did so anyway. Continued to pour thick white smoke out of the exhaust for several minutes.
Today, the same thing happened. I phoned him again. He says again this is common with diesels, and suggests I change the battery!
I know nothing about diesels having never owned one. But white smoke has nothing to do with a weak battery, does it? Can someone confirm this before I talk to him (or write to him) again? I'm obviously reluctant to drive the car unneccessarily in this state to warm it up, which is what he suggests.
Next step would be to demand he diagnoses and repairs it (or pays for someone else to do so)? Sale of Goods Act seems to be on my side here. I paid nearly 5k for it, so it shouldn't be doing this.
Many thanks in advance for any help.
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Very good news. If you liked the 407 you could consider the petrol model, from my experience its less troublesome that the diesel equivalent. The only downside is its heavy and drinks fuel and costs a fortune to tax.
Hi,
I have had my car in for a pre-mot and it has failed with the back brakes being rubbish !
Apparently , the brake servo is fine, as the foot pedal behaves as it should.
The mechnic said I may need to adjust the shoes outwards.
I've had a look on t'internet,
some have a toothed wheel to turn, to move the shoes out
but i cannot find one on mine !
When I jack the back up and turn the back wheel there is no resistance from the brakes.
When driving the brakes seem okish, (I have got used to them)
but are not hard.
Could it be a dodgy cylinder?
Any tips would be welcome, as I am agog with googlin' :)
Please see the pictures of both back brakes here
s103.photobucket.com/user/liammcl_2006/library/Pre...1
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^^^ that electric hammer is a must have, it's on my birthday list :-)
Keep it up Liam, there's years in that Pug yet.
My Audi (latest model) is currently running on Pirelli Cinturato P7 tyres which are causing a considerable noise into the cabin, which is so disappointing when the engine (1.4 C.O.D.) petrol turbo is so quiet and refined.
Can anyone please recommend the quietest running tyre available currently, which would be much appreciated?... Read more
Try this instead, grab a few duvets from the house and place them over the likely sources of sound first.
The first place i would fold them over is the rear wheelarches and the rear floor/side panel area, i predict a much reduced noise problem with those in place there, obviously you can check all areas of the car like this....
Hi guys,
I have a slight problem and was wondering if anyone could help. I have a BMW 318i SE and the key fob will unlock the car and the boot, but the lock button isn't working. To lock the car I have to take the key out the fob and use it manually. Does anyone know how to reprogram this (without going to a dealer)? This is a stop/start button ignition on a BMW 318i SE 2006.
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Yeah, the central dash has the unlock/lock button and this works correctly.
What experiences has anyone had of buying and running an ex-driving school or ex-driving instructor car? Received wisdon is that the clutch will be shot and the gearbox on its last legs, but is this what people have experienced? The trade avoids them or marks them well down in price, so is a 12 plate Fiesta 1.25 Edge with 45-50k on the clock a reasonable buy at less than £6500? I'd be interested to hear of actual experiences, rather than supposition. Read more
Although not ex-driving school cars I've had 2 ex-rental cars. A Fiat Punto and a Hyundai i10. Never had any problwms with the i10 and although the Punto's power steering failed after 3 years I don't think that was anything to do with the previous owner - it's a common problem unfortuneatley.
Hello and thank you for your time
First of all I would like to thank you in advance for your eventual support, advice and your honest opinion. What follows is a true story, my story. This is not an attempt to badmouth Citroen or any other manufacturer. This is about how some car dealers choose to treat their customers, about gross negligence and, why not, fraud. Everything that follows is supported by, I believe, strong evidence - phone conversations recordings, e-mails, pictures and video recordings. ... Read more
It's a 5-year-old thread but there's no harm in resurrecting it.
DS cars are more expensive than ordinary Citroens, but (as with, say, Audi and Skoda) they use most of the same components. Usually the main point of buying the more upmarket brand is that it will hold its value better (as Audis do). I'm not convinced that DS cars do hold their value any better, and I personlly wouldn't be tempted to buy one....
I am disappointed with the performance of the wide tyres on my current vehicle an A4 Black Edition 2.0 TDI Audi. These are 255/35Y R19 Continentals - in particular with their contribution to fuel economy; also performance as soon as I am off of a level tarmac surface; as well as handling when cornering at speed.
The OP can easily check for compatability by referring to the plate on the inside of the driver's door or the owner's handbook, which should give which tyres and wheel combinations can be used as standard with the car.
I just changed those on my Mazda3 from 205/55 R16V to 195/65 R15H which was allowable by Mazda (plate and handbook, and I checked with my dealership), and I also checked with my insurer and it was fine, well, better than fine - I actually got a reduction in my premium of £15 and (as a long standing customer) they waived the fee for changing my policy mid-year (normally £25)....
Drove my car the night before ok and in the morning the Immobilizer light was on with the dashboard road lights indicator flashing constantly and the wipers being active. I can hear the fuel pump priming, the engine turns over but it won't start because the injectors are disabled by the ecu.
I have replaced the complete set of identical ECU, BSI unit and lock and key with transponder and no joy, exactly the same symptoms.
ECU diagnostics check suggested the Comm 2000 unit could be at fault. I have changed this too but no change.
Fuses had been checked and ok. What is puzzling is the blinking of dashboard road light indicator and wipers moving which I cannot stop and when I put the ignition on, the immobilizer light is on.
Any ideas anyone? Everyone else advised me to ditch the old lady...shame as it is mechanically sound.
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thank you for your help.
i believe the problem lies with connectors underneath the driver side carpet....
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Thanks for the update Pablo and well done.
A task for your mate, i suggest he writes a polite letter to the dealer principal of the VW showroom of doom in question, thanking them for their customer no service and politely asking them to remove the car and customer in question from their database, permanently, along with the information that they will never have to worry about your mate having to darken their doorstep again....