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• Peugeot 406 2.1td (98) - Aux belt snapped 21 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  After changing glow plugs, air, oil, fuel filters and oil the car ran soooo much better.  The following day the aux belt came off there was total loss of power.  I have replaced the aux belt but I still cannot start the car.  It turns over ok but dont catch.
• Ford Fiesta - Blown Fueses 10 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  My R reg fiesta keeps blowing fueses, the RAC have said it could be the fuel pump, however it also has a problem of cutting out when slowing down but they said its not related. i have taken to three different garages but beacause it doesn,t do it all the time they can;t find anything wrong.
• Citroen C5 2.0 petrol - Citroen C5 wont stay running 29 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  i have a c5 2001 saloon the other day it died and would not start again, after a tow back home and quick look i noticed a broken air pipe on the top right hand side of the engine, quick repair with a bit of pipe and a couple of clips. then she wont start at all, it will turn over and start(just about) then splutter and die!! any ideas???? was thinking fuel pump or filter??
• Vauxhall Vectra B facelift - 2 Litre diesel 25 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Hi I have a Vectra 2 litre turbo diesel. the engine loses power when the temp rises to normal running temp on tick over the engine surges took to main dealer and they told me that the fuel pump module had gone cost £200 but have to replace pump also cost £800 it did this about 12 months ago for about a fortnight then cleared and has been fine until now any ideas
• Citroen Xsara HDi - Xsara clicking 16 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  The rear pads have been changed, as have the front discs, (The front pads were like brand new.) and everything is tightened. The car is brilliant on fuel, but she's getting a bit hacked off with it. Any ideas?
• Toyota Previa 2.4i 1995 petrol uk model - no power on hard acceleration 24 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  accelerate slowly and it goes fine 110mph but while driving if u accelerate hard its flat with no power and sounds like there aint a air filter in it, on tick over sounds like it has a slight misfire, i ave changed the plugs and fuel filter but still no joy, if u are standing still and rev it it will rev to 4000rpm then goes flat and back to the wierd sound of no air filter, desperatly need help
• Vauxhall Combo - Engine cuts out when hot 30 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, i have a 53 plate dual fuel combi & when it gets hot (Not over heated, fan kicks in, temp gauge 3/4)   it just dies!  On trying to start it, it just spins over not even trying to fire!  but leaving it for 20mins +  It starts no problem till she gets up to temp again & dies!
• Peugeot 306 - V reg 306 mystery 4 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Aswell as the car not starting, the central locking, trip meter, harzard light button, stereo and fuel/speed gauge and ECU etc there was no problem found and the car still does not start. Does any one have any ideas about this??????
• Audi A3 + S3 - Petrol/Injector Cleaner 7 May 2010 (Forum)
  Audi A3 1.6FSI 2005 Have just bought above car and was wondering if it is wise to use a petrol/injector cleaner on this engine.  I have always used Red Line SI-1 Complete Fuel System Cleaner as part of the servicing on my old Audi 80 2.0 1995my.  Due to the 1.6FSI being a modern engine, is it safe to use on this engine?  Red Line high temperature detergents use surface active chemistry which cleans effectively and safely.
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 04 1.4 misfire 10 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  hi guys, have got a 1.4 astra that has a missfire on number 4 cylnder, this is what showed up on diagnostic. have changed the normal suspects, plugs, coil pack and even the fuel injector. the car can run with no probs for up to 3 weeks at a time then eml comes on it runs bad for 10 mins and away it goes again with no problems,,any known wiring problems does anyone know, thanks
• Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - 04 2.0 Flat battery x 2 30 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Did a good 200 mile journey - car stood another 4 days - flat battery. this is a diesel car and have read somewhere there is a fuel heater - could this be the reason. Has this happened to anyone else and does anyone have any ideas as to why this has happened. Dawsy
• Winterising my bikes 29 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  My Triumph tourer i've put on sorn, sprayed it with ACF50 (great stuff, google it) which protects the finish, waxed and polished the bodywork, and finally installed some fuel stabiliser in the tank and let it run for a while. Next my Honda, same ritual but i will be using it through the winter so will repeat as nescessary, Now i'm ready for whatever this winter throws at me, are you?
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - New owner questions 23 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Unfortunately it came without the manual, could someone recommend a place to start hunting for one? Also, and this is the embarrassing bit I have now idea how to open the fuel cap or the bonnet. I've looked for the usual levers/switches etc but nothing jumps out. Thanks in advance.
• Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - 99 1.9 Help with primer bulb 22 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Good Morning I have a peugeot diesel 1.9 lx d (not hdi) I have had air in the fuel system and when I try to prime to remove the air it looks like the primer bulb is leaking or near it, I assume I need to remove the bulb but are unsure how to do this. Is there any certain way?? Thank you all for your replies it is really appreciated.
• Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 98 2.0 How much miles per tank? 8 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, I've just bought a 1998 16v GTi VW (mkIII) golf. The fuel guage doesn't work and it's going to be an expensive job to fix. I'd rather just set the tripometer each time I fill up. However - I need to know how far I can get on a full tank of petrol......does anyone know?
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 99 1.6 Intermittent ECU/immobilizer start fault? 15 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  My 306 1.6 petrol Meridian will occasionally fail to start in the morning. Just prior to engaging the starter there is no sound of the fuel pump running. The starter turns the engine over but there's no sign of a spark. Removing the key, locking up and leaving for a few minutes seems to help it start (immediately as usual). Coilpack and plugs changed a year ago.
• reliability, cheap to fix, or fun to drive? 27 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  the ultra reliable, not so interesting car that does average mpg but if it breaks it costs a fortune to fix---japanese for example the not so reliable, not so interesting car that does average mpg and is cheap to fix--- ford, pug, vauxhall the unreliable, expensive to fix car that drinks fuel and costs a fortune to fix BUT drives like a gem and handles like a beauty--- something italian mabey
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 99 1.3 loss of power 26 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Car losses power under load especially uphill, i have changed the plugs and air filter still no better. Where is the fuel filter on this car so i can elliminate it as a possable cause. The car has been sitting in my drive unused for 1 year, would this have an impact on the performance. I have had the exhaust checked out at ATS and its ok, what should i do next, thanks.
• Toyota Prius III (2009 - ) - Prius 111* 72.4mpg Fiat Punto 79mpg 4 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  * Fuel economy improved to 72.4mpg It`s coming on isn`t it? If the trend continues it`s going to seem to challenge Fiat Punto`s. - perhaps in the next incarnation? Punto diesel (best 120 mile return = 79mpg (best one way = 81mpg The real point of this post (outside the well meaning snigger) is to ask why they didn`t fit a diesel engine?
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 99 1.0 12valve - refuses to start. 15 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  You can turn on the starter but it does not fire. He has done basic testing and is saying there is no fuel and spark present at cranking. Does anyone have any more ideas what to test so I can inform him please?