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• Toyota Corolla (1997 to 2002) - E11 1.3 4E-FE cold starting problem 13 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Nice car, but it wouldnt start this morning (and didn't even seem like it was close to doing so) but started instantly when I got home from work (even though it was still v.cold!!) and was just after some ideas. I recently renewed the sparkplugs and HT leads and it runs great otherwise so I don't think its timing or ignition related? Do these cars have some sort of cold-start sensor? Thanks chaps. PS, no engine management lights are showing, and starter spins over nice and quick.
• Focus 1.6 2002 Hesitant Starting 1 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  It seems to have been kept in storage for about 6 months before I bought it, if that helps. My first guesses would be plugs or H/T leads, but I'd welcome the opinion of someone who knows what they're talking about before I go randomly replacing bits. Thanks a lot (and thanks for the recommendation of a Focus!) drawde
• Unable to charge flat battery 30 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Yesterday dear beloved daughter phoned - had left courtesy light on her sports car for two days and now vehicle refused to start. Obviously flat battery so round to hers with jump leads. Connected up and donor car running.....zonk... nothing when car ignition turned. Neither was there anything from horn or lights. Connected super duper Airflow battery Condition/Charger (as HJ recommended) and all I got was the 'power'on light and no light at 'compensating' So couldn't get any charge into battery.
• too much time on my hands 11 May 2007 (Forum)
  got a bit bored saturday afternoon at work and thought i would let a few old airbags off yes i know its illegal and all that anyway i put a 40 foot lead on them and then connected each one to a car battery and can advise the following after they have gone off they get very hot they burn for a good minute after its pretty loud its smells like bonfire night one blew the plastic cover off (nasty) one went a good 30 feet in the air in summary i wouldnt want to be in an accident it makes me even more aware why you really should wear your seat belt over and out from yorkshire
• Corsa 1.4 petrol engine cutting out 27 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Does anyone have any ideas about this? I used to have problems starting the car in damp weather, but I siliconed the leads and that seemed to solve it. Could this have affected the idle speed in some way?
• How much is a taxi worth? 22 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  They said they have to legally inform the buyer that it was once a taxi. I know that taxi tend to lead a hard life but some owners keep it in tip top condition to keep it on the road and also as a requirement from their operator. how much do you reckon it is worth? Mot is till end of this year
• I Have A Question - Volume 172 20 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  My question is that as both the TV and DVD have audio out phono connections which one should I use or does it make no difference. I would have to buy some long leads whichever and have seen 6 metre lengths with male phono connections which I presume would be what I need?. wemyss
• Carpeted floor mats? 3 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  I've got some cheap carpeted floor mats in my old banger right now, but whenever my feet are wet and I rub them onto the floor mat the water is going right through and making the carpet underneath the mat wet. I'm concerned that this might lead to rust in the floor or something. Now, I've been looking on ebay and would rather get carpeted floor mats than rubber floor mats, but I am not sure if this water leaking through issue is a symptom of all carpeted floor mats or if it is just the cheap ones that I have.
• ford mondeo start up problems 23 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  It can take up to 10 minutes before i am able to drive away. When i am driving the car seems kangaroo at any speed. I have changed leads, coil pack, plugs disconnected the egr valve and blocked hoses and the the fuel pressure valve. Nothing seems to work. I've just been told it's got a fault code 372 and the problem is with the exhaust pressure tranducer.
• 1999 Astra alarm problems 19 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  I can get round the problem by leaving a window slightly open - but Mrs B has a habit of forgetting to do this, leading to alarm blaring, angry neighbours etc etc. Could it have something to do with the pressure sensor being triggered inside the car? Is there anything I can do to ´desensitize´ it? Thanks in advance, barchettaman
• EOS alternatives 11 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  SWMBO had an altercation with a little old lady at a roundabout which has ended in the little old lady admitting fault and SWMBO's 20 month old A2 being written off! The gap insurance looks a very good buy now! She wants an EOS but lead time is likely to be longer than the lengh of time she can hold on to the replacement car. She would like a convertioble and will want to specify her own colour and extras so will probably be new (I know it is stupid but someone has to do it and she doesn't give me any choice - if I want a reasonably quiet life).
• Peugeot 306 fuel problems 1 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  My guess is that ive got a slight air leak, not knowing a great deal, has anyone heard of anything like it before, and where could the leak be getting in. Also does anyone know where the TDC sensor is as my tacho doesnt work and i'm lead to believe its the TDC sensor Thanks Gavin
• Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 97 GTi 2.0 8v poor performance and stalling. 7 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  When it is left a while it will start but is still rough. Its not long had a service which included new plugs and leads`and the timing is correct. I have not long had the car. Im being told that it has a AAG engine and the code is 00513-G28. After testing it, the signal is out of tolerence. Basicly I have not a clue what could be causing this!!
• Astra 1.4 8v having troubles starting fr 15 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  The car seems to continually keep flooding from cold, its only when the car is bump started that it will go (then works fine and turns back on straight away when warm). I have changed the HT leads, its had a recent Lambda sensor, I swapped the plugs back to the old ones (only removed previously purely due to servicing, but they were working fine when removed, so dont think it could be the plugs or could it?)
• Help Please- satnav 13 May 2005 (Forum)
  It is completely standard out of the box and what I need to know is:- 1) what software do I need? 2) what GPS Receiver do I need? 3) Can I get a power lead to plug into my cigarette lighter to power the IPAQ when on the move? 4) Is there anything else I need to do/get before it will work? Sorry if these questions are a bit basic but I have never used any sat nav or an IPAQ before.
• Mk3 Golf 1.6 aft eng 80k hesitates accel 28 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Happens more when under load, but anything in rev range from 1.5k to 4.5k. To try to cure prob. I have replaced ht leads, dizzy cap, rotor arm, sparks, air filter fuel filter - even pollen filter (may as well !). But to no avail. Still hesitates just as bad. Any suggestions as to what could be causing this ? I have also used redex petrol & injector treatments too - still no change.
• SuperChips - Have you used or heard of? 28 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  NB: I have a dual fuel Vectra which simply doesn't run quite as smoothly when running on LPG compared to petrol (new plugs and leads helped a bit but didn't completely resolve the problems), I'm thinking of trying these guys to iron out the problem further. What I'd like to hear are any stories good or bad regarding the company and whether anyone has any advise as to whether this is a good way to resolve the problem (NB: it's gonna cost around £300 so if you think it's a bad idea please shout), John B
• peugeot be3 help 4 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Anyone a genius and know how to work it out, or better still anyone have a loom knocking about for a car with one of these drives that can check the wire numbers leading to the pins and let me know Would be helpful if they could also tell me what loom it is so I can get hold of wiring diagrams to find out. Many thanks
• I gave in and sold the lemon! 13 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  I think the lesson here is pay attention to a manufacturers customer satisfaction ratings and don't be seduced by HUGE discounts - which leads to HUGE depreciation! C'est la vie!!! l2cv
• More guff about fuel prices. 14 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I perceive the following consequences of such a move: 1) Protests/blockades etc, just like those which took place 4 years ago. 2) Unable really to afford the increase, but having little choice but to continue using their cars, people will start economising on things like proper maintenance, which will probably, if anything, lead to increased emissions when their engines develop faults, which they can't afford to have fixed properly. 3) Higher distribution costs ==> higher prices ==> inflation. Ho hum. Feel free to correct me on any of the above...