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• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.9 Intermittent battery light illumination 29 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  The battery light only appears in the first mile of a journey (so when the engine's cold) and only ever TWICE........the lights oscillate whatever the engine temperature. The alternator was replaced 2 years ago, and one of the leads from the alternator to the battery was professionally repaired 18 months ago (because of complete car failure). I work for a battery company, and the car's battery is operating well.......the car starts well, so the battery must be receiving a charge.
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.6 Sparks from my ignition coil 31 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  On lifting the bonnet and restarting the car i noticed that a spark was travelling from the top of the ignition coil (Replaced only two months ago) and the rocker cover. I feel that it was doing this rather than moving down to the ht leads then spark plugs. A quick spray of WD40 in that area and that solved the problem, until it rained again. Please help? Anthony
• FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - 96 1.2 Starting Problems( 3 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  This problem grew and grew until it will not start at all. I have changed the plugs, checked for any loose or damaged HT leads, dampness etc. My battery is good and I even cleaned the face of the crank sensor. A lot of people keep telling me it is the crank sensor, is this right ? Can anyone out there help me ? Thank You shouting amended
• Volkswagen - Extended Warranty 6 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Car has had nothing done under warranty in the last 3 years / 45K bar faulty parking sensors (which was the kids fault as they dropped a juice cup in the control unit under the passenget seat - dealer told us it was our fault, but fixed under warranty as "goodwill") We did originaly plan to change it at 3 years, but given the fact its been trouble free to date think we will hold on to it (plus would like to see what the new Sharan is like next year). This leads to a couple of questions - should we just wing it and not bother with the extended warranty, and if we do go with the warranty are they any good (I know some of the aftermarket ones are a bit dubious) Anyone has any experiences of the VW extended warranty programme?
• Daewoo Lanos (1997 - 2002 ) - 1999 1.6 - Intermittant random engine fault 5 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  But once turned off then given some time, when I start it again it runs smooth as. I have checked plugs, leads, injectors, fuel filter. the timing is spot on as I have double checked that too. The problem is with the car doing this only randomly I can not get other mechanics to see what it is doing wrong. Every time it does it I'm on my own.
• Audi - Audi's Anti corrosion warranty - experience of? 7 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I was a little concerned to find rust taking hold in the front wings. It is starting to corrode on the leading edge of the wheel arch infront of the wheel. It is like this on both sides. At the moment it is only just starting to bubble and hasnt gone onto the side of the wing where you can see it but expect it wont take long.
• How come "sporty" tyres cost more ? 4 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  When new I could only get the car with the optional 17" wheels instead of the standard 16". ( As an aside the 17" wheels have a machined rim. This means the lacquer thins where the edges meet the cast finish. This leads to premature corrosion. IMHO don't have machined rims on your alloys. ) Looking about for 205/50 x 17 tyres, gives prices of around £80 each if you avoid the doggey eastern stuff. However if I look for the 16" equivalant, the price drops by maybe £10 -20.
• Audi A6 + RS6 (1997 - 2004) - N reg Avant 2.0 petrol - Occasional misfire 26 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  The odd thing is that if the engine is switched off and restarted it normally totally dissappears. When I first got it, 10,000 miles ago I replaced the rotor arm, dis cap and plugs but the leads look fine. The fact that it can run clean makes me think it is a sender or of course the ECU. As it is not dire and not changing in its occurance I am reluctant to replace everthing or of course pay a dealer more than the value of the ncar!!.
• Rover - 96 620 Ti misfire 24 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  It pops and bangs and once you change up it runs on three until it has cleared the unburnt petrol so it is definatly and electrical cut out. Things all ready changed Actuator pipe plugs, leads, dizzy cap and rotor arm coil He has even tried removing the outlet pipe from the turbo, but it still does it. It will do it consitantly evan in neutral. The car is standard apart from a stainless exhaust.
• KIA Pride (1991 - 2000) - '94, 1324cc. Stereo fitting 13 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  If I could find wiring diagrams, and a plug with tail for the new R/C (scrapyard?) I could probably lash something up with chocolate strip. I doubt if I could find a suitable lead I could 'plug and go' with, unless anyone knows otherwise?
• Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - 01 1.0 petrol won't start after break down 18 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  It now turns over but won't start. I've booked it into a garage on Monday, but do these symptoms lead to any obvious conclusions (that me being mechanically minded can't see)? I'm just fretting about whether it might cost my son (or me) an arm and a leg.... Thanks for any words of advice! Steve
• Vauxhall Omega (1994 - 2003) - Yr 2000 MV6 wiring diagrams 23 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  can any1 give me or tell me where i can get any wiring diagrams for my 2000 mv6 my abs/tc light is on and the speedo don't work, also I've been told that the headlight motor is controlled by this unit too as there isn't an adjuster inside the car is this true but i have another unit that can be put in but just in case its not that when fitted i want to know where the wires that lead off it go to increase 1 is damaged and needs fixing. the vauxhall dealers are too expensive and think that they know everything where i live. its an x traffic car so I'm wondering ,that when they took the bits they remove out they might have cut something by mistake?
• KIA Pride (1991 - 2000) - slow clock 10 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  I've also noticed the fuel level gauge reads substantially lower for the first few minutes of each journey, again leading me to suspect low voltage. I keep meaning to put a voltmeter across the battery, but it's one of those things I need to do after the car hasn't been used for a few days, just before I go out in it, and it gets forgotten about until I look at the clock and think damn!
• Vectra-C Dashboard Access 23 May 2007 (Forum)
  I did have a look at accessing via the foot-well, but the moulded panels seem to go right back around the hand-brake and rear vents etc so that looks like a lot of effort that may not lead me to the control box anyway. Thanks
• Unreliable cars - why? 16 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Given that many of these faults will ultimately be fixed under warranty and the sort of grief experienced by owners will often lead them to desert that marque why do the makers persist in using parts which are patently unsuitable, badly designed or just not durable enough - I'm thinking about the sort of astonishing, infuriating and even dangerous things we read about over in Technical virtually every day.
• Police Highways M-Way stop areas 9 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  The entry ramp is being removed and returned to grass, with the unaltered exit ramp being the point of entry (presumably to reverse onto the ramp). Armco is being built for a short distance leading up to the entry/ exit point. In all my time driving I can only recall seeing one non authorised car in one of these areas- and that appeared to have broken down. I have not heard of any safety issues relating to them, and rarely see them being used, so does any one know the logic for this?
• xsara hdi unrefined 15 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hi there recently got a xsara 2.0 hdi 90 and basically i feel that its a little unrefined, the throttle sometimes feels like an on/off switch which can lead to a bit of an all or nothing jerky progression, i know that the throttle is electrically wired to the ecu and not a cable that goes straight to the pump (ah the good old days), so its bound to feel different (the old car was a 1.9td xantia, fantastic car!)
• VW Lupo 1.4 misfire 8 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  A couple of days later, the engine symbol lit up (" Exhaust Emission warning lamp"); the engine is now missing on a cylinder. It has only been driven a couple of miles like that. I have put new leads on the car, and have also tried changing the coil pack with one that was known to be ok (from our other 1.0 Lupo - same coil pack on both engines), but the problem persists. I've not yet checked the plugs (tools and car in different places) but as they were changed at the last service (Bosch) and are only 2000 miles old, they shouldn't be the problem.
• Passat 1.9TD earth fault ? 14 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Starter clicks, dashboard lights go hay-wire, clock & trip meter reset to zero & electric windows start to come down!! Suspect poor earth somewhere ? Battery OK, have removed and cleaned battery leads and all obvious earth connections around engine bay. (electric sunroof and interior light also inoperative- though fuses OK) Have read on this forum that later Passats had a junction box under passenger seat that could play up, Is there something similar on this model, hidden out of the way somewhere, that could produce these symptoms?
• Audi Paintwork 15 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Am I within my rights to give the car back and ask for a refund? I paid top money for the car as the car looked mint and was from a leading independant. Or should I be taking this up with Audi UK?