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• Fiesta MK4 diesel - Thermostat 1 May 2013 (Forum)
   The coolant is fairly new so don't want to have to renew it again. and I know that by draining off either by removing the bottom hose or rad plug, usually results in the coolant running all over the place picking up dirt. Could I sipon some coolant out of the expansion tank first so that I get level down below the thermostat?
• Vauxhall Vectra C 2001 - problem with engine mis-firing and rev counter 26 Apr 2013 (Forum)
    A recent problem has shown that after driving for approximately one hour, then stopping  (engine switched off)  when re-starting, the engine mis-fires and the rev counter drops to zero.  The engine runs, but sluggishly and the rev counter fails to work. Unless caught on the accelerator at junctions etc it stalls.  ??
• BMW520 dse Touring - BMW520d - Tyre Noise 10 Apr 2013 (Forum)
   BMW have looked at the vehicle twice - but tell me this is an acceptable level of tyre noise as the run-flats wear down. Anyone else noticed this issue?
• ford ranger - ford ranger error code 6241 15 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  hi my car has died and can't seem to get it to run again! b***** thing. it is a 2002 ford ranger 2.5 diesel. it has an error code of 6241 coming up on a diagnostics computer. i believe this is something to do with the imobiliser ? but no idea really!
• Nissan Note 2007 1.5dci - Annoying Dashboard Vibration 11 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  The vehicle is going back next week and I would like to be able to give them some ideas. The tech is going to be on a test run with me. Any help appreciated   CGH
• 02 Honda crv - Problem bleeding brakes 31 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  Also new n/s rear caliper. Problem. Cannot get a brake pedal, it's goes to the floor when pressed. Have run at least 3 litres of fluid through it using 2 man bleed. Have tried it with new master cylinder fitted, still same. Any ideas TIA
• Citroen C4 - Vibration at startup / engine off. DMF? 19 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  Could this be a sign of DMF failure. i.e when engine is up to idle speed all is ok, but there is a vibration as the engine is below idle (i.e startup / switch off). Does the DMF rotate all the time when the engine is running, or only when the clutch is engaged?    
• Yellow cars 11 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  Having had to drive today in terrible snow many cars were running without lights and were difficult to see but a yellow car stood out like a sore thumb I dislike yellow as a car colour but it certainly has its places.My car is gunmetal grey metalic lovely colour in my opinion but very difficult to see.
• Nissan Primera - Looking to buy 12 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  I have read up on this car including this site and the car fairs quite well . Looks are not an issue hence the Nissan but looking on the side of Durability and running costs etc . is this model worth a Punt got about £2000 which includes Focus C-max 1.8 in PX
• rover 214 petrol ,p reg . - rover 214 wont start . leaking petrol. 11 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  hi ,ive put a second hand engine in a p reg 214 rover .ive change all the parts over from the old engine ,i have cranked the engine over and ive got petrol running from the exhaust manifold on no 4 cylinder .any ideas ,i thought the valve timing might be out .
• BMW 318I SE - help me 14 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  I HAVE A BMW 318I SE 1.9 1999 MODEL WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING STILL THE TEMP IS FINE. WHEN I DRIVE THE CAR IT STARTS TO OVERHEAT. AND LOOSES WATER I HAVE BLEDED THE COOLING SYSTEM. THE WATER PUMP IS NEW THE RADIATOR HAS A VERY MINOR LEAK. I ALSO NOTICED THAT IT HAS NO THERMOSTAT IN.
• any - Web Site Instability 4 Sep 2012 (Forum)
    I use 2 PCs to view it, one being a centrino based laptop with win xp pro and inernet explorer 8 installed.  The other being a 2 week old Core i3 based desktop Win 7 with internet explorer 9 running.  Both browsers lock up at least 50% of the time on first visit to this site.  How can this be ?
• renault laguna dci - limp mode 2 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  hi got a 03 renault laguna 1.9 dci and was running ok when it suddenly went in to limp mode and  fuel injection fault warning came on , put on code reader and just came up with glow plug fault and that was all , unpluged sensor on drvers side strut top that has two pipes to it and it ran bit better but not perfect has any body got any ideas plz
• renault scenic 1.9 dci - black smoke and loss of power 25 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, just changed the EGR valve and the car was running great, hooked up the caravan and when it comes to a hill, the engine management (glowplug light) comes on, then there is a rattling noise coming from the engine and black smoke coming out the exhast, once the light goes off away she goes again no problem, heading on hols in two days --need help!!
• Mitsubishi Galant - auto box problems 4 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  I have a 1997 Galant 2.5 V6. From cold the car runs fine but once warmed up I experience problems with the auto box. Most of the time if stopped at a junction, to move off there is a delay of a second or two. Recently, on two occassions whilst moving, drive is lost almost and the neutral light on the dashboard flashes whilst the drive light is also illuminated.
• VW Polo III 1.0 - Polo failed MOT on emissions 28 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Should I be looking at the lambda sensor, the catalyst or something else? I wasn't expecting a fail - the car runs very smoothly, no noticeable misfire, idles well. Recent air filter, spark plug examination all looking good.  
• Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 twin registered 2006 - Car will not start 4 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Parked car which was running fine. On returning car will not start. Diagnostic check revealed code P0560 System Voltage Low Input C-04. Fuel pump not working but was replaced by a new one. Still the same problem and code showing.
• SEAT ALTEA - SEAT Altea S TDi 2 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  I gather the quality on newer SEATs is a lot better and are the cars still mechanically good. Also the dealership is family run and has a good reputation, which is swaying it for the family.
• Citroen ZX Advantage. - Best mechanical bosch diesel pump to fit to my car 14 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  I have a Ciroen ZX Advantage, year of registration 1996 I'd like to run it on biofuel. I'd like o know which is he best mechanical bosch pump and is i just a straight swap for the lucas pump? Would I have to change he pipe and injectors as well? Thanks Des 
• Zarfira 1800 petrol 2000(x) - Starting Problems 6 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  On the odd occasion would have problems restart engine if only run for short time. It now refuses to start after moving vehicle short distance. Turns over  but also note intruments (speedo and rev counter) bottom out while cranking engine. No eng lights - battery voltage 13.5 static and tried both keys.