March 2020
Hello,
Very recently purchased a 2014 308 SW 1.6 HDi with just over 50k on the clock. The clutch is making this noise:... Read more
I just read of a case of a cam belt in oil disintegrating after an oil change with a flush.
It doesn't surprise me but it makes me wonder how common it is for flushes to be used during servicing without any regard for the consequences. ... Read more
So why use it on a slightly neglected engine when modern oils will do the job for you - although more slowly?...
The Colourful Ethnic Starter Switch described here
https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=114209... Read more
I made up a sort of break out box using connectors of tightly rolled beer can aluminium between the relay and its connector block, so I could completely isolate solenoid control from its suspect wiring loom circuit.
I suspected this had an internal short to earth, producing an "always on" condition....
'Honda bucks industry trend by removing touchscreen controls... Read more
I encounter few problems with electronic handbrakes, in fact they seem more reliable than the old style mechanical ones.
Just seems to be this forum which has an issue with them, the rest of the world get on with them fine....
Removed quite a few scratches from my black car today using finishing compound and an orbital polisher. The results are mostly excellent except on one small patch that needed touch up paint. I finished it off with colour match polish, these orbital polishers give you a good chance with minor scratches. Read more
On the flip side madf, the pleasure of driving around in a clean shiny car, watching the water droplets run off. Seeing that car in middle age, looking like it's just come out of the showroom.
Horses for courses.
Engine cut out at 70mph on the motorway, following a sudden loss of majority of the engine oil, there had not been any oil leaks, even spots, prior to the final journey.
Car is a 64 Plate, 2.125cc Diesel, full MB MaIn Dealer Service history from new, just done 51k miles, last serviced with MB end of Jan 2020.... Read more
Did they tell you what had happened to it?
Sump plug not tightened after service oil change and dropped out?...
Just read this snippet?... Read more
I enjoyed John Cadogan's take on buying a Land Rover (and Skoda):
I am posting this to show that this post is still active, as stated people have other priorities, also, as the country is on lockdown people are for the most part staying at home and trying to not spend as no one believes the goverment will do all they promise. Read more
All sections of the forum are still running as usual.
I know there are another 2 threads but could not find them so apologies for this one.
As in the other thread I said I would make enquiries about the cost of puttig a charge point outside my house ( well flat actually but lets not split hairs ), the practical side of this you can charge while sleeping etc etc etc.... Read more
You can buy the chargers for about £350, or £400 for an RFID one. Then either get a part P qualified Electrician to install or DIY and get approval.
Really hope someone can help, not helpful that this has happened in the current climate.
I have a 2015 Yaris and haven’t been using it as much lately. Last week it was weds to Saturday whet normally I use it every day. I went to start it on weds and it wouldn’t turn over and start. No lights to indicate what it is on the dash. I then turned the ignition key and the display screen almost looked like it had reset screen. Radio channels etc all wiped. It had some kind of timer on the screen so I waited until it had finished and thankfully it started with a bit of a struggle. I’ve been starting it each day but it’s happened again this morning and was really troublesome to sort.
it’s spluttering a bit and sounds like it’s not ticking over as it should, but after a few minutes is better. I’m keeping it going for a bit but can’t drive it about and I don’t know if that would solve it anyway. Not being a mechanic I have no clue and I know most are now shut :-(
It’s been left before for longer than this and been ok. Another forum has suggested starting it once weekly and leaving it for 30-40 minutes running which is fine, just worried after a week it won’t start again.
Any advice appreciated. Thanks :-) Read more
Time for a new battery me thinks and it needs a bit of a run if possible (difficult at the mo I know). How far is your nearest Halfords, they are still open and they would be able to fit a battery - and it may give your car a run whilst you are at it.
I suspect this will be a big problem in the whole country with lot's of cars not being used....
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