September 2019
I have a ka that didn't come with a code for the radio. I have just had a new battery in it the serial number is v001037, can anyone help, thank you. Read more
9 yo Toyota 2.0D, 120k miles. Always professionally serviced to schedule and faultless running until earlier this year.
Back in April we had a fault code P062D come up relating to injectors. Our garage cleared the code (and the car appeared to run OK) and suggested we contact a local injector specialist. He listened to the car but as the codes had cleared (and not come back) he said to wait and see if it recurs.
Same thing happened in June shortly after the alternator was replaced. He said it was probably due to that. The code cleared spontaneously after about 5 days.
August - we get a new code P2002 to do with the DPF which our local garage renewed. Then a week or two later both the injector and DPF codes are back. Our garage sends us back to the injector specialist who, for the first time, actually takes a look. He confirms the injectors are all shot and we agree to get them replaced. At this point the car is in limp mode but it works.
The injectors have been replaced (£1300 for parts alone - which we paid upfront) but the specialist is telling us that the car is now smoking and only running for ~30 seconds at a time before cutting out. There are no fault codes. He's tried removing the exhaust and bypassing the EGR - car smokes at the front but still cuts out. The turbocharger is apparently OK.
My original garage don't want to touch it because they say it must have been something the specialist did. The specialist is claiming that the injector replacement must have uncovered a latent fault, also that he's not a general engine mechanic so can't suggest anything other than we take it to a Toyota dealer - where it could get fixed or quite possibly condemned and either way it's going to be expensive. (He says he's spent ~2 days trying to work out what's gone wrong).
Any advice (practical or legal) as to where to go from here?
With reference to the Consumer Rights Act, can I compel the specialist to arrange to get a professional mechanic to look at it (bear in mind moving it will cost us as it won't drive any more). Or should I cut my losses with him and sort things out myself? Is the burden on him to prove that whatever's making it not run wasn't something introduced by him, or on me to prove that the problem hasn't been building up for a long time and has just been triggered by his work?... Read more
Fixing high mileage common rail Diesel engines can be an expensive operation, as you have found out. Put it on eBay as spares or repairs and cut your losses. Keep the description of the car as accurate as poss. If you do go this route, make sure all the paperwork including the registration document is correct with new keeper .
I had a message from my other half today, and for ease I have pasted it here:
"It wouldn’t start for a bit, like about 4 times it kept trying but wouldn’t turn on and it’s started now but I just drove it around the block and it sounds like something is rattling? Idk the engine just doesn’t sound the same"... Read more
Cheers jc2, appreciate the detail
Well what a waste of money, pay the fine and the points are off your license in 3 years. idiot.
The current issue of Autocar has a full road test of the basic Tesla 3.
The testers rated it highly, but I noted the 'real-world range' the magazine achieved in everyday driving (a mix of town and dual carriageway / motorway) was 155 miles, compared to Tesla's claimed 250. The test pointed out that if the driver kept below 50mph, up to 230 miles was possible.... Read more
I don’t have an issue with someone buying new every three years, but he could suggest keeping it if cost is the reason. Some friends change every three years, they like the fixed annual outlay, and get bored of the car. Fair enough.
The best car VW produced was RWD! Read more
The best car VW produced was a twelve cylinder AWD!!
Uh - OOO - The start of PROPER (Torque converter) automatic gearboxes, disappearing from vehicles Hyundai used to fit TC boxes to cars - now I see that the latest i10 is coming with a HORRIBLE automated box - even the "sporty" N-line version .. The start of the loss of proper driving ? Hope not Read more
Cheers mate. A shame some other people here seem to think trolling and repeated insults are a useful addition to the debate...
I thought they would make a car to appeal to farmers and genuine off-road drivers... this to me looks expensive and an unnecessary addition between the Discovery and the Range Rover. What a missed opportunity! Shame! Read more
Well, I think it looks a brilliant addition to the Landrover range.
It may well be The Best Off-road performer....that is some achievement, though I agree many won’t go off road. It’s desirable, hugely tough and massively modern. Well done Landrover!
A long while ago, I promised/threatened to give regular updates on buying and running a 9yr old dpf-equipped diesel. Coming up to the 2yr anniversary now, so this is long overdue.
The following is the facts, purely objective.... Read more
An interesting read Sulphur Man, another thread proving Renault are past their dire days of Laguna 2 and others of the period, but the initial depreciation still appears high on the products presumably due to now undeserved reputation?, and that depreciation has provided you with a good car that was excellent value, well played.
Proof also that looking after things and not neglecting them works.
As somebody commented on Jalopnik - it's got a face like a Japanese cartoon character! Read more
Reading HJ news pages at a starting price of £45k this vehicle isn't aimed at farmers needing to move sheep around.
If commercial versions will start at £35k (which I assume means no rear seats) LR should go further strip out all the non essential tech which will go wrong and knock out a basic version for £25k.
The correct code for your radio should be: 0596