May 2021
Hi All. Hoping someone will be able to help with a bit of a head-scratcher !!
I'm getting a code P0444 - EVAP Control System - Open Circuit.
I've done all the checks on the Purge Valve itself, and all seems to be working ok.
Continuity - OK
Resistance - 25 ohms
Audible click when connected to a 9v battery
No vacuum at idle when feed disconnected
But when I checked the voltage at the Purge Valve connector, it reads 3.9 volts - Should it be reading battery voltage ??
It triggers the Check Engine light, which when erased, comes back on when engine is started. There are no other fault codes present other than P0444.
I'm assuming this is going to be an MOT failure as it is related to Emissions.
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Hi guys,
Just saw an ad on Youtube from these no-win no-fee lawyers regarding refunds for owners of Vauxhall diesel vehicles purchased between certain dates because apparently Vauxhall mis-sold the vehicles by claiming better-than-actual diesel emissions etc etc.... Read more
Yeah, I'm applicable as well, but I won't be applying. Have you ever done the gullibilty test?
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Looking for a mid size manual for my Mum. She does mainly local driving - up to 4k a year - with the occasional motorway drive once a month. I was looking at the Jazz but got put off by the high rate of catalytic converter thefts (especially in my area).... Read more
Agree with the Fiesta 1.25.
But as well as that, I'd also throw in the Mazda 2 1.5 as you can get in to the first of the current shape (2015/2016) for that budget. Lovely little car and very reliable....
Much theoretical attention is given to the design and fine tuning of a car's weight distribution and suspension. Considering that most cars have only one occupant for most of its mileage, is any allowance made for the unbalancing effect of a body weight of around 75kg on one side of the car? Are they designed so that there is slightly more weight over the passenger side wheels? The lighter the car, the more important this should be. Read more
Not such a big deal if one assumes the vehicle without people weighs in at 1200kg evenly spread from side to side.
And I doubt that the major mass - engine plus transmission - has its centre of gravity on the centre-line of the vehicle either, at least on a transverse engine vehicle. But on a fore-and-aft setup there will be some angular momentum tending to rotate the car as well ?
Hi, looking for some advice from the community on vehicles we should consider as we look to change our family car this spring. We have had Mazda 3s for the last 6 years and are finding them a little small for our needs as the family grows. Too small both in terms of cabin space as the kids approach teenage years and certainly boot space where even a day at the beach with a couple of bodyboards has us struggling to fit everything in - let alone a couple of suitcases if we contemplate a holiday this summer. We have PCP expiring in the autumn and a re keen to replace with a new car so whilst we have a little time am keen not to leave it until the last minute.
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Hi, looking for some advice from the community on vehicles we should consider as we look to change our family car this spring. We have had Mazda 3s for the last 6 years and are finding them a little small for our needs as the family grows. Too small both in terms of cabin space as the kids approach teenage years and certainly boot space where even a day at the beach with a couple of bodyboards has us struggling to fit everything in - let alone a couple of suitcases if we contemplate a holiday this summer. We have PCP expiring in the autumn and a re keen to replace with a new car so whilst we have a little time am keen not to leave it until the last minute.
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I’ve seen it all now , you can customise your new Defender with rusty panels . heritagecustoms.nl/collections/valiance-new-defend...h Read more
The farmer nearest to me has one of the last old style Defenders made, go to the Lakes & Dales and you'll see lots, so to say that working farmers gave up on them is pure rhetoric.
A short trip into the Ribble valley at the weekend and I saw five new style Defenders (3 110s and 2 90s) so I hope that they are selling well and continue to do so....
Hi x I recently purchased used smart car was advertised as£1,995 with photo details on website saying awaiting photos..I contacted dealer and asked photos was told car hadn’t arrived..after numerous e mails expressing my interest I paid £200 deposit to secure/hold car and asked pictures as soon as it arrived...when it did I had call saying it had gone in for its pdi post delivery inspection...and that it needed new clutch new brakes/pads and engine mount ...and as this was expensive and unexpected I would need to pay another £200 towards work and that was a still good deal for work had to be done before sale I said you advertised it at £1,995 now because of this it’s more’v that’s your problem they said the car had not yet arrived and that was the estimated price if car was good to go when they received it...but it’s not and needs this work I was still getting good deal is this legal??? Read more
I don't know if cars are different, but historically a trader offering an article for sale at a marked price is making an 'offer to treat'. I don't think he is obliged to sell at that price as he can always withdraw it from sale - which is effectively what has happened here.
The OP may think he has been gazumped, but it sounds as if he will receive betterment if he pays the extra £200.
Thinking of getting electric car. Not sure if what I want exists or not.
Criteria I have thought of are:... Read more
Blimey, that is surely taking a grudge to extremes?, you buy a new Ford 37 years ago which turns out to be rubbish (as many cars were at the time!), and that's it, no more Fords!. ...
Ok, so applicable to motoring as cannot as yet travel to see cousins in Belgium, as we are unwilling to book anything without absolute guarantee that if we cannot travel due to restrictions that it will be easy to get a refund.
there are maor obstacles to getting refunds.!... Read more
I too am desperate to go to France to visit family .. have a Eurotunnel crossing booked last year that can be changed easily, but will only until 1 year after booking date or will loose the trip.
Have a green card, GB sticker, headlight beam benders, breathalysers, warning triangles, yellow jackets etc etc all ready .. just need to let France open it's doors to vaccinated visitors and off we go ... ..
Have quite an issue with my Ford Focus 1.0 ecoboost Turbo.
The mileage is currently at 42k miles and has been up to date with servicing.
Car is no longer in warranty which is very annoying, I took it to a a garage today (not Ford) abs they have said it would need a new turbo at the price of £1300 inc labour.
Does that sound about right?
They have said that it would be worth speaking to Ford as it’s in good condition and hasn’t done a great deal of mileage.
Has anyone come across any Turbo issues with these Ford’s and is it worth a fight with Ford to get it repaired for free outside warranty.
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Hi,
What is the reg of the car? 17 plate?
I ask as the engine has under gone various modifications since it was introduced.
I know Ford are more willing to contribute since all the bad publicity about this engine. If you get a negative response, take your case higher up within Ford.
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Just an update on the Golf - Purge Valve - Open Circuit problem
After doing a bit of trawling on Google, I found out that it was either F23 or F24 in the engine bay, that controlled the feed to the Purge Solonoid (N80) ... ...