December 2021
I’ve had my 2018 Ceed for a month now and even though it is the same level of trim as my previous car, in eight years there have been so many additions of ‘driver conveniences’.
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3 weeks ago the Mrs's Astra started to lose power and became undrivable. She took it to the garage and they diagnosed a blocked EGR and cleaned it out.
It worked ok until last night when the same problem happened. The AA diagnosed it as a PO409 EGR Sensor A Circuit problem, the same as before. ... Read more
I had good results with a VERY clogged Honda Accord system using brake fluid in situ, along with some SS wire with a loop on the end.
Note, however, that on the Honda, at least, the cleaning stuff can leak back into the cylinder(s). If I hadn't thought of this at the last minute and turned it over with the plugs out, I might have damaged it due to hydrolocking....
50 years back there were prediction that by now people would be riding flying cars. That did not happen. In fact, even autonomous driving is not mainstream yet.
In my opinion, unless autonomous driving allows a non driver to independently ride a car, it is somewhat useless. ... Read more
Our laws will have to be amended to permit true autonomous driving. The Johnny Cab from Total Recall(1990) would be great to get inebriated people home safely, or people who can't drive. Yet presently the moment a non driver or over refreshed person steps into the cab they become liable to arrest and prosecution. If you are still deemed to be in charge of the vehicle even when you aren't then what's the point?
Maybe it just wanted to jump into a field. It's a pony car, isn't it?
Hi all,
In the last half hour of a 5 hour trip my 2012 diesel Zafira CDTI Ecoflex developed a judder. I managed to drive it to my destination by staying in one gear, maintaining a constant speed and constant slightly high revs.
The fault codes thrown up by the pedal test (I think it's called) are:
0400 ('EGR flow malfunction)
0409 ('EGR Sens A Circ')
0425 ('Catalyst Temp Sens Bank 1')
0100 ('Mass or Vol Air Flow Circ')
I got these code interpretations off migweb.co.uk.
I'm not a mechanic at all so I'd be pleased to have any explanation of what the problem/s is/are likely to be, how much it would cost to fix, and most importantly is this something a mobile mechanic could fix?
Thanks in advance,
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As above. It seems to be a knee jerk reaction to change the valve without investigation.
Honda Accord I had for a while recently had a fault code and a shiny new EGR valve which had never R'd any EG because the plumbing was completely soot plugged.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/brand-new-cars-frozen-igloos-25806298
How will batteries cope with this! Read more
As pointed out this is mostly bodywork and interior damage caused by freak weather conditions.
If any were BEVs then the batteries are probably salvageable just as the engines might be in the ICE cars affected.
My battery has finally given up after 19 years . Looks like the original as it’s date stamped 02 . Do you think I have any comeback with BMW ? Read more
I think the battery may live again . I’ve put it on a low trickle charge and it seems ok . If not , I’ve found a good used one in my garage . The car is a 330 cabrio , manual 5 speed . What’s not to like? It’s a properly built car with quality materials. It’s a low stress motor not like the screamers you get today . Parts are relatively cheap and easy to obtain . Sun shining, roof down . I’ll keep it for a while.
It's ALLLIIIIIVE!
Hi , im having to change my battery and in looking for which battery i currently have, have disconnected it and now i need the code for the radio.
Could you please help me with a radio code - V086739... Read more
Excellent thank you so much
Hi guys - First post here following a pretty rubbish day!
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The OP from the original thread has not contributed to the Forum since then, so I don't think you'll have any luck there.
My advice would be to speak to the Police, before they come knocking on your door.
Honda Made a Tesla Cybertruck Clone, and It Looks Better Than the Real Thing – Review Geek
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The article is rubbish though - the Cybertruck is still automotive vapourware. Honda isnt ripping off anything that exists in production form.
Yes, it is rubbish. If for no other reason than these words, "Honda made a Tesla Cybertruck clone"...
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Yes, that's useful. But more useful still is when you squirt the screen wash the wipers don't start moving immediately. Viery useful on a dusty screen where using the wipers dry would score it. If the water is there first before the wipers start then this problem doesn't occur.