March 2015
vsc light appeared, then car went into limp home mode. garage diagnosed dpf, paid 800 to replace. next journey of a few miles, lots of exhaust smoke, next journey vsc light appeared again and then again into limp home mode. Garage going to do another diagnostic, would appreciate any advice Read more
I stupidly squirted Washing up liquid into radiator filler instead of into washer filler.
What do I need to do now to avoid damage. The engine has not been started since. Read more
Follow the procedures in the Haynes manual for coolant flushing and renewal. Haynes manuals for the 306 are just a couple of quid on Ebay.
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the timing belt snapped on a ford fiesta and the garage said there is a piston down? i have taken the car to my house and put a new belt on (belt kit) and it will just about run but its lumpy as hell, i didn't want to take the head off if the valves are okay i also put new spark plungs in all 4. there is fual getting there. i do think the valves are bent the car also will not idle on its own... Read more
okay i will do that but are these a non interference engine?
Just a warning to others who might have a Dart Charge account, I have been charged twice for the same crossing. Read more
Well I was finally charged for the SB journey yesterday with the NB one this morning. If it takes them 4 -5 days to link things together how can they tell people they have to pay by mid-night the next day!
Hi my engine management light came on yesterday and my car has been stuttering when cold as soon as it's warm it goes away.the guy I bought it off has had lots of work done,renewed wires around ecu and one of his receipts says if problem comes back start with the lambda sensor.I've also read online about faulty icv.any ideas?
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I think it may be an idea to take it to a specialist that understands any codes stored and is able to read the live data from the engine control unit .Unfortunately the codes you have posted have no meaning.
You should look into the origins of the 'Winter' Designation. While it has been accepted in Europe, the 3-peaks mountain snowflake is a US Standard which specifically excludes ice grip and reflects grip on soft (or medium) compacted snow in Montana.
It does not really reflect the snow conditions in Europe, such as hard-packed snow; slush and black ice. I do not believe this tire will perform any better on those surfaces, than a conventional Summer tire as it does not have the same sipes as a conventional Winter tire.... Read more
I am Michelin tyre fan, Me personally ther offer the best allround tyre. ive used the energy savers 195/50/15 and they were really good, better mpg after change great wet and dry grip no spin plus lasted an enternity. and on my other car I use Michelin Pilot Sport 3 and now the Pilot Sport 4, 225/40/18 and 255/35/18 on rear ive had that in the snow and was doable in sport/summer tyres, with 300bhp, could not fault then they are amazing in the wet and dry, 15k to a rear set 30k+ to fronts also tried the pilot sport zp and those run flats are crap and more expensive, 8k from a rear set wanted to spin constantly.
But for motorbike if I was an everyday commuter in all weathers the pilot roads are amazing but I stick to dry only and only use Pirelli diablo rosso corsa 3, dry grip and feedback is second to non, ok in wet, not great life but each to its own use.
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As an owner of a 14 plate Ford Tourneo Connect, having previously owned a Fiat Doblo and Peugeot Partner Tepee, I am very interested in this vehicle.
Honest john, please keep your website readers updated. Read more
Dread to think what the list price will be well north of £20k I'd think,that the 75PS would be seriously under powered. I can't really see anything that the Caddy can do cannot be done by the LWB Ford Torneo Connect for a great deal less, still if you're willing to pay out for the supposed prestige of Volkswagen badge attached to a van assembled in Poland be my guest
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My daughters Voyager is playing up and gets stuck in a low gear (which I think is Limp mode) on an irregular basis but is becoming more often.... Read more
can any one help me to understand what the problem can be. when i start my car i can hear 3 dot types of tunes then a clicking sound after tunes then it starts and strate away it cuts out i keep getting this message on dashbord reads injector fail Read more
Hello All,
I thought I would start a new thread where you can get useful hints and tips, as well as insider advice about vehicle leasing etc.... Read more
In response to Dingle 232: A Contract Hire (Lease) agreement is a long term obligation, in exactly the same way as a Hire Purchase or "PCP" contract.
My advice would be to take out the forms of insurance that would make you more comfortable that you could see such a contract through to the end....
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Either way, you've paid for the car to be fixed properly and it hasn't been, so I'd take if back for them to sort it out.