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• Seat Ibiza Petrol Flap 27 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  She just tried to fill her Seat Ibiza 2001 model up with petrol, only to find that the flap to the fuel cap would not open. It would seem that all the central locking is working ok but not the flap. Inspection of the handbook details a manual cord to pull in case of such an event. I did this and the cord has come away in my hand!
• yellow crap in breather tube fiat uno 8 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Hi its the uno man again... thanks for help on previous topic.. replaced distributer cap and spark plugs now getting normal fuel consumption. But now im gettin yellow stuff on a breather tube that goes from the air filter to engine.. a bit of white crap on the oil filler cap but the engin oil is norm black colour and water in cooling system is perfect clear with no loss... please help?
• Coolant sensor 23 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  My 1999 ZX 1.9D has 3 temperature sensors mounted on the thermastat housing just beneath the fuel filter. 2 infront and one at the back. Can anyone tell me the exact function of each sensor. My cooling fans[dual] was modified by the previous onwner and runs continuosly [1 speed] irrespective of coolant temperature. i need to rectify this.
• Golf MK2 - Chug chug chugging away! 12 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  I have checked/cleaned all the plugs and leads and after initial promising results it came back again a few short hours later. Some other advise has been to replace my fuel pump as this may be petrol starvation. Has anybody got any further advise as to stop this annoying occurance? Cheers
• '96 Ranger Sputters at 50 Degrees 30 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  It is not every time, but about once every 5 or 6 times from a stop. It did this once and blew a fuse for the fuel pump. I'd like to be as prepared as possible before I bring it in to the shop. Thanks in advance
• citroen zx 1.9d change to a 1.9 td 5 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  I am thinking about changeing my normal diesel engine for a turbo diesel engine. Whot modifications will i need to make eg, fuel tank brakes wireing harness gearbox air senses thermostats i have a complete car so i have access to all the parts on the td model thanx could you plz tell me as i can do all the jobs myself
• To chip or not to chip 8 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Has anyone in the backroom had their car 'chipped' Was it worth the money? Does it use more fuel? Why don't manufacturers offer chipped versions, or hane switchable versions, performance / economy mode, bit like auto boxes. If you have chipped, have you told your insurance, if Yes, how much extra are they charging you?
• The Motorists Champion 3 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Congestion charging for buses, new roads for London and the man himself leading a rally in Trafalgar Square protesting about fuel duty, screaming "Can't pay, won't pay" through a megaphone? Maybe we've misjudged him. The man's a closet Petrol Head, just waiting for the politically oppotune moment to show his true colours and seize power as The Motorist's Champion.
• Diagnostics. 17 May 2002 (Forum)
  A friend has a Ford Fiesta 1.3 that won't start. It stinks of petrol and must be over fueling. My question is this: I'd like to recomend the Tune-up guy from Southampton to visit her house and do the job. (Her AA doesn't cover Homestart) However if it's a weird and complex sensor fault will he be able to locate the problem without the diagnostic kit?
• New Range Rover Diesel 24 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  Given that it weighs about 2 tons, has four-wheel drive, a slush box and a diesel, it accelerated quite briskly. I don't suppose the fuel consumption is that good though.
• Shell Optimax 4 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  But anyone with a German high performance car or a turbocharged SAAB or Volvo should have been seeing some serious improvements both to performance and fuel economy. Have you? HJ
• Renault 1.6 16v lumpy idle 23 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  It doesnt sound like its misfiring but the thing can be felt shaking through the whole car, and you can visibly see it move on its mountings with the bonnet open! It goes like stink and is great on fuel, has only done 11000miles and is otherwise fine. Just wish it would idle smoothly. Anyone else experienced this?
• Electric Cars 22 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  Hi, I'd like to buy an electric powered, or dual-fuel (maybe gas turbine / elec) small car. Though it would be ideal for typical local usage around town or commuting, especially as my pregnant wife soon won't be able to cycle as usual! Does anyone recommend a particular place to start searching (ok, I tried here first)?
• Ford Fiesta - Fiesta 2008 TDCi Powertrain malfunction dash light 12 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Only running on 3 cylinders and misfiring. Had the fuel injector on cylinder 4 replaced, at a cost of just over £380.   Car still not fixed, but looking around at other garages and getting other opinions before going ahead with what this garage recommended - a fuel injector loom replacement.
• Vauxhall Vivaro 2006 1.9 CDTI - Starting & cutting out problems 27 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  Got more difficult and more frequent. Good dose of Easy Start effective, long Jump start usually worked. Replaced Fuel Rail Pressure Relief Valve. Solved. With hindsight from purchase the van had low revs flat spot. Got worse with low power right up to 3000 revs or more.  Cleaned EGR ,not really bad, no change.Replaced MAF Sensor, problem solved.
• VW - VW Emissions Scandal 30 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  ’ ‘The performance data already published for your vehicle, including fuel consumption values and CO2 emissions will also remain unchanged.’ ‘The software upgrades the engine management system in your affected vehicle by implementing elements such as an enhanced fuel injection pattern.
• Nissan Qashqai? - Affordable new/used family car for long commute 3 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  The most important criteria are: • A decent sized boot for my greyhound (when I'm not driving to work) • Really good fuel economy - I'm looking for at least 50mpg. • Total monthly running cost no higher than my rail season ticket of £400pm (I may get a small compensation allowance on top but probably no more than £100pm).
• Vauxhall Omega-B (03) 2.2 DTi (Y22DTH) - Omega-B 2.2 DTi Limp Mode & P1220 Error Code 1 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  My "My Code Reader" shows one error code: P1220 - (A) Critical System Malfunction 1 (refer to checking procedure: trouble code description) - present. I've done the following: Changed the fuel filter, filled the new one with 'Diesel Magic' and run the engine for 15 min's afterwards. Cracked off the injector pipes and all are getting good pressure. Checked the fuel system for leaks.
• audi a4 v6 - 2.5tdi v6 start issue after camshaft replacement 19 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  during the 6/7 turns cranks does not seem to get any slower so seemingly battery is not the issue. doesnt make any difference if fuel tank is low or full have replaced temp sensor but no difference. if i remove sensor car always starts in 2 turns then fan comes on.im sure it would be more difficult in winter without this though!
• Throttle Hesitation in Xsara HDi 22 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  s like as if the engine electronics is failing to recognise a change of load and is very slow to change from a lean mixture to a richer mixture. Once the engine gets fuel, then it?s away as normal. My understanding is that Hdi engines have an ?overrun? valve that reduces the fuel to the engine when the engine load is low. Am I right? When the problem happens, the engine management light on the dashboard remains off.