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• Ford Focus flight 2004 - Stalling and knocking, help appreciated!! 9 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  So two things are going on right now, first I have a seriously annoying irritating knocking noise and the car is stalling out. So work that has been done so far: Starter, battery, clutch, manifold, cat, brake pads and shoes, callipers, rear handbrake cable, drop links, cv joints, wheel bearings, air filter, fuel filter, spark plugs. Now the stalling, this has only happened sporadically, I’ll be driving fine then all of a sudden it just feels like the cars going to stall, I try to keep it going but it eventually just splutters, knocks like hell on earth, power drops, I drop gears but even that doesn’t make a difference.
• Vauxhall/Opel/Holden Astra G / Mk 4 / TS - Cooling system warning light (Coolant temp sensor) 18 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  The connector has a really nice 4.98V across the pins, the ground has good continuity to the negative battery terminal. My cheap OBD2 reader didn't pick anything up (KWP2000 protocol). This car does not do the 'pedal test' nor the 'paperclip test'. I got it scanned with a fancypants Bosch KTS-340 which gave me: Simtec 71 -------- 1 P0115 Coolant temperature sensor Radiator fan ctl. unit 3.0 ------- 3 44 Emission warning lamp (MIL) -------- Signal too small 2 Coolant temperature sensor ------- signal improbable 164 Coolant temperature sensor -------- signal improbable 164 Coolant temperature sensor -------- signal improbable To make matters worse, it seems to be intermittent.
• Volvo V50. 05 plate - Anti skid message brake failure, immobilser activa 30 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Would like to explore all other possibilities first as I only had new ecu 5 months ago!!! Should say when I was at garage today they checked battery for load etc and alternator all appeared ok. Would welcome any advice Many thanks Rachel
• Peugeot 407 SW - 1.6HDi No Power, Black Smoke 18 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Hi I have the above vehicle and am having a few issues, here is the story: I bought the car as a non runner, after towing the vehicle home I put a new battery on it and it started first time!!!!  However when driving it had no power under 2500-3000 revs.  After a few days of driving it lost all power and would not rev over 2000-2500 rpm, it did not even have enough power to pull away on a fairly flat road, I also got the "anti pollution fault" message.
• Mile Muncher Required: Used 2nd Car. 5 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Hi all, I posted in 2012 asking for advice on buying something to replace my C220cdi Blue Ef. In the end I opted for a Freelander 2  which I have fallen in love with (despite battery issues) but recent job changes have left me needing a 2nd car. My job has changed and I've gone from a 3 mile commute to needing to do 800-1000+ miles a week. Hotels are out of the question as destination varies but it is always 90% motorway.
• Peugeot 306 TD Phase 2 1997 - Peugeot 306 TD Phase 2 - Starting problems 7 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Things that I have done, in order; Checked voltage to glow plugs, showing roughly 12V on all Changed glow plugs Checked that the stop valve on the pump (lucas) was working, did this by listening out for it. Can hear an audiable click. Changed the battery for a Bosch 600+ Crank Amp Changed fuel filter and seal Cleaned the fuel strainer in the tank, did notice a large build up of dirt in on the strainer Fixed what seemed to be a small leak on the join going to the bulb primer Bled fuel lines using the bleed nipple on the pump Before I changed the fuel filter I noticed that when I pressed the primer bulb, a small amount of bubbles would appear from the fuel filter, visable in the clear pipe between the filter and pump.
• Mazda MX-5 Mk1 1997 - Heated rear window wiring 10 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  There's an existing female connector just behind the passenger seatbelt post, then there are 2 'spare' connectors by the battery in the boot; one white/opaque with wiring of 1-2 mm thickness attached and a black one with approx 4 mm thick wiring, presumably carrying a heavier current. I believe one of these two would be used when an electric aerial is fitted, however this car has a manual 'screw-in' aerial.
• Peugeot 106 diesel 1997 - Front brakes sticking - Need help desperately 29 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  It then cools off and is fine for the rest of the day. It has just passed it’s MOT, and has new exhaust, tyres and battery (had to to keep my job – I only use it to get to work). Given I will only get scrap value if I sell it now, I am trying to get it through the summer, with the hope of doing one more winter before giving in.
• 1999 R reg Chrysler Grand Voyager 3.3 LE LPG - Chrysler Grand Voyager 3.3 LE LPG help wanted... 10 Jun 2010 (Forum)
    MerlinTec, Simon, has provided spot on expert advice on many occasions - perhaps someone with his know how can advise me on my predicament. The battery went flat over Christmas and a lot of condensation accumalated inside the car.  When I tried to start it up using jump leads it seemed like there was smoke coming out of the vents.  After that i could drive it but the dials were not working, eventually they came back on there own, but were erratic at times.
• Suggestions for a motorvan. 12 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Should we have a toilet/shower (we are used to camping so class it as a luxury) is it worth the cost in lost space. what is a cassette toilet and what if its not got one. All the (tech) stuff like water tank sizes ,heating types , satellite, leisure batteries sizes Anyone out there who can spare the time to answer any of these questions or offer advise We would be very grateful.
• Milked at dawn - `bring it in at 8.30 sir`... 25 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  So we can squeeze every teat possible (from the battery to the big ends) - to extract your money... You may feel you are a bit of a bull - or at least one of those rangy looking steers frisking about on Rawhide.. but no, you`re a milk cow, as soon as you are detected on dealer `radar`.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 01 1.6 Driver door wont unlock by key or remote 29 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Three days later when I went to pick it up, all of a sudden driver door does not open with remote OR the key. Guy fobbed me off saying it was the battery on the key. Anyway, here are my symptoms: All doors locked - key does not unlock driver door or any other doors. - remote does not unlock driver door but all passanger doors unlock. So I crawl in and manually unlock the driver door.
• Nissan Almera (1995 - 2000) - 98 Keyfob problem. opening with key sets off alarm 4 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I bought 2 new ones no more than a year or two prior and am sure they're not the problem, either one produced the same results, one of which is the spare I never used and thus, I assume, the battery in it should be fine? Anyway, every so often the car wouldn't unlock until I'd pressed the button X times, anywhere from twice to 20 times. This then wouldn't happen again for weeks. Then it started getting more and more frequent until one day it wouldn't work at all.
• Auction bargains - No V5 21 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  I had a 'window shopping' look at BCA Newcastle yesterday, and saw some good bargains, but sorry didn't take notes for a detailed report. My Focus is still a going well. and is still on original exhaust, clutch, battery, starter motor, alternator etc. Apart from regular servicing, tyres and brakes, the only bills i've had are sub £100 to replace a hydraulic pipe (between clutch pedal and gearbox), and sub £100 to diagnose loss of power and replace HT leads and plugs to fix.
• Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - 2003 1.5 DCI Electrical problems 26 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  I subsequently tried a number of times to start the car, only to see a select few lights on the dash coming on, but interestingly no CD player or clock would work. This implied to me that perhaps the battery was flat. After sitting for 1/2 hour the car still wouldn't start. I had to be recovered, so it has now gone back to this dealer, AGAIn! The recovery mechanic seemed to think it was an immobiliser problem or ignition, he wasn't sure.
• SAAB 9-3 (1998 - 2002) - 02 2.2Tid diesel starting problems 24 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I had it taken to local Saab dealer with whom I have now spent a lot of money with them - seemingly to no avail as yet since , having driven the car back from them , it is completely failing to start despite vigorous churning with fully charged battery. Yes there is fuel in it! The Saab dealers haven't given up yet and are going to try again after Xmas. In theirwork so far they started by replacing some fuel T pieces (?) but that didn't do the trick.
• Scrapyard refunds 18 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  The part does work, and I took my test meter with me to make sure it was looking like it would work before buying, but only when I got home noticed the metal bracket is slightly bigger by about 8mm and so it will not fit into the original holes and still have clearance of the battery. I am going to remove the bracket from the new and old ones and swap them - I'll have to angle grind the rivets away then substitute bolts. I'm doing this for a few reasons 1. 8v Nexias in scrapyards with coils attached are as rare as hens teeth 2. it's too much hassle phoning round any more scrappies and travelling distances to go there and back 3.
• cavalier diesel 3 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Suspecting a starter motor problem I disconnected the +ve lead from the starter and jump started the car so we could bring it home. We got the starter off but could't get the solenoid to operate using leads from a battery. A starter was sourced at a local yard and prior to putting it on the car I tried to test it. I couldnt get the solenoid to operate. I then noticed a small metal tag from one of the starter terminals into the solenoid.
• Pug 306 HDi Fuel Problems - HELP! 21 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I've got the following info from the dignostics machine to see if anyone can help: Diesel Pressure 290 Bar Injector Quantity 14.1 mm3/l Main Injector 1.7 Idle - 6.2 Flat Injector 4 -2.5 Injector 3 +1.9 Injector 2 -5.0 Injector 1 +5.3 The ECU is coming up with the following fault codes: 1404 - PreHeating or PostHeating Control 0201 - Cylinder No 1 injector or circuit - Open circuit or short to Ground/Battery The car is still not running. It sounds like the roughest post-war eastern bloc tractor you could imagine. The circuit has been tested and is not open. Neither my Indy garage nor Peugeot have a clue what is actually wrong with the car, as they have both admitted to my face.
• Every 3,000 miles 28 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  the tank should never be allowed to be less than half-full of fluid nor closer than \ in. to the bottom of the filler opening?using only genuine Lockheed brake fluid. Top up battery with distilled water. Add oil to carburetter dashpot. Every 3,000 Miles Drain engine and refill with fresh oil. Give distributor rotating cam a slight smear of engine oil or grease. Remove distributor rotor and add a few drops of thin machine oil in opening.