June 2015
Thought i would post this up as i came across it at work today, had a 2009 octavia with the cooling fan coming on when engine turned off and ran until it flattened the battery, after lots of head scratching, it turned out to be water in the engine fuse box, stripped the fuse box and found all the contacts green. from the outside it looked fine but upon splitting it, it was toast.
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On the 8th of may I went to Wickes here in Colchester and bought a new oven. Staff helpful, and all ok. I suppose i was in the store for only about 15 minutes, but returned a couple of hours later to buy something else.
Today all of 6 weeks later I have received a penalty charge notice for overstaying the allotted time of 90 minutes.... Read more
Good result ORB - common sense prevailed in that a human being dealt eith it instead of an idiot computer.
Some of these organisations need to understand that computers have many uses but should not be used to make decisions, at least not without human supervision....
Driving along the motorway earlier today, cruise control was on - nice steady speed. Suddenly a single audio tone sounded - and the engine management lamp (yellow coil shaped symbol) started flashing. The cruise control disengaged. I drove for another 5 mins at a reduced speed and stopped into a servcie station. The engine had not overheated - all other systems were normal. I set off again and after another 10 mins of steady driving, the engine management glow lamp came on again - but this time, I lost all power! Had to limp into the hard shoulder using whatever speed was left - and call the breakdown services. The car would not re-start. Fuel tank still 2/3 full. Got a tow home. Tomorrow, when the garages open, I will have to take it in. But what could have caused all this ? The car is from October 2009, and has just 59K miles on the clock - mainly motorway driving. This is the first serious fault I have ever experienced with it. Read more
Quick update: The car was left outside a local garge yesterday by the tow truck. I managed to pop in and see the mechanic this morning when they opened. He started the car - it turned over just fine - but the engine management lamp did not appear. He will carry out an electronic diagnosis today. He mentioned that the loss of engine power on on the motorway yesterday was simply the engine entering the safe mode.
Will report back once diagnosis has been performed and any costs incurred....
Hi, having problems with my 2005 master van , will only charge at 12.5 volts??? had new battery, had new alternator still sits at 12.5 volts, does the exciter wire for the alternator go through the BCM or is it just an ignition feed via the instrument cluster? pulling my hair out now!! Read more
Yep, pleased to see you got it sorted, some faults seem to defy logic.
My 55 plate 330d touring, E91, has NON comfort access key fobs. Neither unlock/lock doors, but both start the engine. I have replaced the battery in one of them, not easy as they are not meant to be replaced as they should charge while in ignition. It is now emitting a good signal when i checked with my key transmitter. However still nothing!
I believe the problem is with the diversity antenna/amplifier, which is located under the boot spolier, which can apparently get wet and fail. ... Read more
Well there's a surprise!!As this is a touring,the problem could be water in the receiver unit ,under the gate spoiler ,or broken wiring from the tailgate to the body.(very common)23/6/15.
Please could anyone tell me where i can get the code for my 4500RDS-EON radio as i have looked for the number written down in the owners pack but have had no luck and if i have to go to a ford garage any idea how much they will want from me to give me the code thanks in advance. Read more
Thanks for to everyone who took the time to reply i got the code using the link to pumapeople and saved the trouble of either trying ebay or getting ripped off going to a Ford dealer.The last timei needed a code for a ford Radio was for one of my many MK3/4 escorts nice to know there is a forum like this where people can get help and advice as i say thanks a lot.
Hi,
We are looking at p/x our 11 plate Ford Focus (1.6 Zeetec 32,000 miles) for a larger car, probably a Mondeo, Octavia or Mazda 6 to deal with all the kids stuff we have to carry around. I have about 2K cash along with the p/x of the Focus.... Read more
using exhaust additives such as adblue - so they should regenerate passively
Adblue has nothing to do with aiding regens, it added to reduce NOX emmisions. Its EOLYS that is addedto the diesel to assist reges and very few manufacturers have gone down that road.
Can anyone help? I drive a Ford Transit Minibus (09) and someone has lost the code for the radio, it currently reads LOCKED and the time on the dis[play. How do i get into the system and input a code and can anyone give me the code, The Model is 6CD-GGDS and the serial number is V001880.
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I own a used Van Centre and use this Ford Transit Radio Code service I have never been let down and they cover the whole transit range.
Regards...
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I have a new-style 308 bought just over a year ago, a 1.2 Active 130 hp hatchback with 205R55-16 tyres.... Read more
Thanks to all who replied, it is helpful to know that others share similar views.
For the record, the maximum rated pressure for my tyres (moulded into the sidewall) is 3.5 bar / 51 psi. Although the maximum laden pressure of 48 psi is within this limit, I would not be happy going as high as that....
Nissan micra k12 2003 1.0E model
I seen some previous posts about this problem on this and other sites but i just dont know what is my best option.... Read more
I imagine the switch is actually faulty. It probably supplies a constant feed back to the BCM and became faulty causing the lights to stay on. I.e. it probably is normally closed and thay fooled the garages unplug-and-see style of diagnosis.
Either that or a chaffed wire somewhere.
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Becoming a regular issue on Vag cars that use a similar fuse box.It is important that the fusebox lid is a secure fit and rain water from the wiper/scuttle area can drain away without swamping the fuse box.