July 2024
Hi everyone,
I am hoping someone can advice me. ... Read more
Seeing more cars with over tinted front side windows and windscreen, seems crazy that it’s against the law but not an MOT failure.. Read more
‘ I thought cameras identify the number plate - the registered keeper should identify the driver.’
The latest cameras will also identify those not wearing a seatbelt or messing with a phone - but not if there’s a reflective film on the windscreen.
Looks like the data on my sat nav is seriously out of date. It was baffled by the Junction 19 interchange today and that was built ten years ago .
Started working once I was back on the M1.... Read more
Thanks Sandy.
Can you tell me how to update the data once I’ve bought the disk?...
2001 Clio Mk2 Phase 1 - 2001 Petrol
This car sat for 5 years unused. I recently started it with a fully charged battery. It started after a few seconds. I drove it around the block for a few minutes. All was fine, except brakes need freed up.
A few days later someone else tried to start it but failed. I went to the car and found no fuel getting to the injectors, then found no power at the fuel pump.
I did not have any cable so could not send power to the pump to see if that resolved the issue. I plan to do that next time I go the car.
While not having a wiring diagram I did not know what fuse to check, but checked every fuse under the bonnet and every fuse in left side under dash - all OK.
I have read elsewhere that on "some Clio model" a relay powers fuel pump and coil pack. I will test power to coil pack if power to fuel pump does not fix the issue.
MY QUESTION
In the meantime, any help about possible blown fuse or faulty relay would be helpful as would a wiring diagram.
Note this has a very different fuse box / relay set up to the Phase 2. There is not a bank of relays under the bonnet at LH Front.
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One other query. How do I get the connector off the pump. I assume I should press the metal strip on the side but it will not move. I have been reluctant to apply too much pressure where I should not.... Read more
It’s a submersible pump , sits in the bottom of the tank.
I have a vauxhall astra h 07 plate 1.8 . I need to replace my water pump it's the external pump driven by the fan belt .
When I replace the pump should I put a new fan belt on? Read more
It sounds as if you plan to DiY, so as no extra work will be involved the only 'extra' would be the cost of a new belt. Just make sure it is the correct one !
2018 Ateca FR.
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Radio should shut down when the key is removed or power switch turned off. Any non standard accessories fitted ?
This company, which I believe is part of Aviva, have just repaired my son’s Civic which included a new rear door. I have to say the standard of repair is probably the best I’ve ever seen in my 40 years of motoring and I rang the manager to tell them so. I’ve endured so many poor quality repairs over the years, main dealers are no better than some of the small back street garages in my opinion but this company has restored my faith in body shops. Hopefully I’ll still feel the same in a couple of years and a couple of winters’ time but well done Solus and thank you to the guys who sorted the car. Read more
... main dealers are no better than some of the small back street garages in my opinion but this company has restored my faith in body shops.
I suspect most 'main dealers' don't have what you might call a bodyshop - they send that work round the corner to their preferred specialist, adding a surcharge for the privilege ?
Hi all,
We are about to replace our aging C-Max with a PHEV or BEV.... Read more
If you want a massive PHEV that isn't based on a van, a Volvo XC90 should work. It would be a high miler at your budget.
Hi, my deceased uncle left me an iPad, due to no one knowing his Apple ID and password it can’t be used. Asked at a local Apple Store for advise, after checking it out they are unable to do anything with it and won’t take it in to be destroyed due to activation lock. Seems crazy that the only solution is to break up a perfectly good iPad.
How many other Apple products around the world are being destroyed due to similar circumstances? Read more
Go to your local High street, usually Asian, mobile store, to get them to reset, dont go to Apple unless you want to pay big bucks
Hi I have just bought a used Ford galaxy with a dc600 cd player. But it says LOCKED How do you unlock it please as at the moment you can’t add the code ??. Any suggestions would be greatfully received ???? Read more
Ok thankyou will give this a try. Much appreciated
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