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• What stops cars starting? 12 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Points that drift & need resetting every 500 miles (does that fall into maintenance?) Bad maintenance: old plugs; worn leads; cracked distributor caps; rusted rotors; pitted points, old battery. Failure to replace the timing belt. Over complicated design: My theory is that modern cars are more likely to give you a spectacular failure than simpler, older cars.
• Lupo 1.4 16V - oil deposits and idle. 19 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I noticed that there is quite a bit of oil on the \'downstream\' side of the air filter, especially around the edges and leading toward the throttle body. Is this usual, or does it indicate a problem? There is a rubber pipe leading from this section of the airbox which I had assumed was the brake servo vacuum, but could it be an oil breather?
• Renault 19 1.7 - slow and jerky starting 19 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Changing the HT leads helped briefly, but now the problems are back. Also, it can be very jerky, moving forward suddenly, even when smooth throttle is applied. It also sounds quite rough, a bit like a diesel, and has difficulty idling.
• Are small cars killers? 19 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  This from Junk Science, January 17, 2002 "Does CAFE Kill?: Leading Traffic Safety Researcher to Discuss Federal Fuel Economy Standards Program at CEI" - "Washington, D.C., January 15, 2002-As the debate over fuel economy standards heats up, one of the world's leading traffic safety researchers addresses the question-Does CAFE Kill?
• Jaguar S-Type diesel - Battery 18 May 2021 (Forum)
  It’s a fresh Yuasa, so in good condition, so the debate is to either wield an 8mm spanner and remove the earth lead or not. It’s parked on the street so a trickle charger isn’t an option, and it’s now too late to get a solar charger.
• Modern cars - Adam Smith Institute suggest MoT be scrapped..... 29 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  https://www.adamsmith.org/research/drivers-of-safety-the-outdated-practice-of-mot-testing Yippee!   This will go down like a lead balloon with some of the regulars here who delight in recommending mid twentieth century practices for twenty first century cars.
• Will you ever learn????? 14 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  As with previous lead up to Xmas like others my old Force, North Yorks has started a campaign addressed against the demon drink/drug drive. Less than a week into it they report so far 22 (TWENTY TWO) have been arrested.
• Audi A4 1.9 TDI 2003 - Alarm won't go off 2 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  Tried to limit the alarm using the switches in the door which control the motion sensors but no luck. Finally managed to locate the sounder in the boot and disconnect the leads. But would be grateful to know what is causing the problem
• Ford Focus Saloon 1.8 (2000) - Unusual Tax Disc Holder Removal Problem 2 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  The tax disc holder has a black lead attached to it which goes down the side of the dash. I've tried to pull it out; but it seem to be attached to something. Any idea what this is? I've phoned a Ford dealer and they said they had never heard of this.
• Car nicked - how they do it (warning) 9 May 2014 (Forum)
  https://uk.news.yahoo.com/thousands-cars-stolen-using-hi-tech-gadgets-011316589.html#KNbrz0v When I had a Landy and up here there was a spate of such thefts,.  I spoke to my Garage Mech and he showed me a lead I could easily take off my engine that disabled and was hard to sort out if not known.   dvd
• ford escort 1.8 td '98 - escort 1.8 td electrical problem 6 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  hi,  i,ve just replaced my steering column switches for the lights and wipers and forgot to pull the battery negative lead, now without the ignition on my indicators work and the heater fan works, but it blows fuses for the wipers and another 20 amp on number 33  
• VW GOLF - VW Golf mk 5 main shaft bearing 4 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Hi - I've been told by my vw mechanic that my 51 plate Golf mk 5 is making a wirling noise that is coming from the main shaft bearing, and would need a gearbox remove and strip. Is this something to worry about or is the noise more of a nusicance? Will it lead to a failure? Thanks
• HONDA Deauville 650 - Adding cable to wiring loom 5 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Hello Backroomers and Happy New year to you all!! I have had to cut the wires leading to the ignition switch. Is it aceptable to add somemore cable here and solder it so that it becomes longer, or can this produce new problems at all? Can anyone give me some advice please. Thanks Greg  
• Vauxhall Vectra B 1997 X18XE - Revs slow to fall 10 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Unless the accelerator is released well before the clutch is dipped there is a rise in engine speed when changing gear. This leads to jerky gear changes. I have cleaned the throttle body and the idle control valve. Do the Backroomers have any ideas why this is happening. I can live with it but would prefer to fix it.
• Volkswagen Vento (1992 - 1996) - 1996 1.8 loss of power 12 May 2009 (Forum)
  The car runs OK for about 1 hour then I have a loss of power at road junctions etc, sometimes stops and starts first time, sometimes starts after it has cooled down. Have changed plugs, points and leads went Ok on long run then had the same problem again.
• Subaru Forester III (from 2008) - Any roadtests/feedback? 18 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Wondering if the new diesel is strong enough to lug the bigger Forester around capably? Got my eye on one of these for the New Year, subject to lead-times, waiting lists, etc...
• I Have a Question - Volume 223 25 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  After reading the bollards thread I was reminded of a word my my grandmother used to describe a kerbstone on a pavement - she used the word "parapet" she had no French connection but a strong connection with family that fought in WW1 (the word is used to describe the leading edge of the trench and parados being the rear edge of a trench). Anybody else heard it used in this context....?
• 2002 Peugeot 406 Wheel Squeek 12 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  My 2002 Pug 406 is making a intermittent squeeling/squeeking from the osf wheel. The sound goes away briefly when washed, which leads me to think it may be something to do with brake dust - but something is niggling telling me I'm wrong. It has steel wheels with trims - are they more susceptible to collection of dust? Cheers, DB
• FIAT Barchetta (1995 - 2004) - Changing the battery 14 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  When I put a new battery on the Barchetta tomorrow, do I have to use any kind of oil (for example) on the join between cable and terminal, or do the leads just clip and screw on? Anything I should be aware of - dos and don´ts? Apologies if this is a completely daft question. Thanks in advance, barchettaman
• Punto Hesitation 7 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  It feels like its going to conk out but then picks up suddenly. This is getting more frequent. I've done all the usual bits, filters, plugs leads etc. but no change. Anyone got any ideas.? thanks Ade