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• Peugeot expert Hdi 2002 - Peugeot expert fault, need an experts input ! 18 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  Ok here goes, had this van for years, first got it it went like a rocket ship but not now, about 3 years ago van wouldn't start, Peugeot specialist diagnosed as ecu fault do replaced ecu and all was good, about a year later under hard load it would cut out, and illuminate elm light, restart after 5 seconds and run fine till the fault re occurred, this got more frequent until I was towing a car home and had to disconnect fuel rail sensor to get home, went to start van one day and it wouldn't start, looked on forum and tried double pin relay, connector was damaged so I wired up new relays and the van would run again, still in limp mode with fuel rail sensor disconnected, got a scrap car to swap bits over from and here's where I am now, Swapped injectors Swapped rail sensor Swapped for And it was still no better so I assumed the worst and changed high pressure pump, van started up and eml came straight on, yeah still in limp mode so I took it for a brief drive, cleared fuel rail pressure sensor fault and it wouldn't clear, turned van off to check fuel rail sensor wiring ( one pin earth, middle pin 9.3v with ignition on and other pin 4.98v, thought the 9.3 reading was strange so traced wiring to check for damage but seems ok, went to fire van back up and it won't start Fault codes p1135, p1517, p0234, p1100, p0380, p1138 all return after cranking and p0190 won't clear, please help
• X plate Citroen Saxo diesel - 2000 Saxo Diesel cold running 63000 miles 24 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Will try a temperature sensor to see it this helps as I assume it is linked to the ECU and replace the fuel filter as they are cheap. Also read about a 'Thermostatic Valve' in the fuel line which looks like a promising answer to my problem....are they expensive, easy to get at for a D.I.Y machanic and can they be repaired/cleaned?
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  Is the Toyota Prius a reliable used car? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in cutting my car's running costs. At the moment I have a 2002 Ford Focus 1.6 petrol, which isn't great on fuel and is expensive to tax....
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  Peugeot 308 fuel consumption - why is it so poor? 18 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Have you had any feedback from owners of the new Peugeot 308 regarding fuel consumption? I have just taken delivery of an Allure 2.0 Blue HDI Automatic...
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  How long can a dealer be held liable for a faulty car? 22 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My son in-law bought a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 petrol from a dealer four months ago. The car broke down the day he collected it with a failed fuel pressure...
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  Running a modern classic - is super unleaded best? 15 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My friend is convinced she needs to put super unleaded in her 1988/9 Volkswagen Golf. She thinks this is because leaded petrol is no longer available and...
• Kia Rio - Impact of Air Con and Tyre Width on your MPG 17 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Additionally when the same vehicle with air con is shod with wider 195/55 R16 tyres as in the Grade 2 model, there is a further degradation from 78.5 mpg to 74.3 mpg. I.E. a further 5.6 % increase in fuel consumption from 3.6 to 3.8 litres per 100Km.  http://www.kia.co.uk/new-cars/range/compact-cars/new-rio/specification/technical-specification.aspxmuch  As always, real world fuel consumption is generally higher than the EU Standard Test figures but they give you some idea of the probable percentage impact of your choices on whatever your own real world figures are.
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  What's wrong with my Nissan X-Trail? 12 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2001 Nissan X-Trail is giving me all sorts of problems. First, I was asked to replace the accelerator sensor and throttle body sensor, but neither fixed...
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  Buying a used car - what would you recommend? 7 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to replace our old Volkswagen Golf Plus, which we love to drive. The problem is we need a bigger boot and better fuel economy. We'd prefer...
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  Overseas car insurance - which cover will I need? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are soon to go to Spain on holiday and have bought a package, which includes car hire and insurance. I have heard of some scams being employed by foreign...
• BMW 3 Series Coupe - Bad Experience Cargiant AA Warranty 20 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  I told them when the Cargiant sold me this product they showed me this leaflet, which I still have, and clearly says the warranty includes Engine, Fuel System, Working Materials, etc. Now if you were to exclude various parts and components of the engine, fuel system, labour and so on, then you should have printed them on the warranty description as well.
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  Which SUV offers good fuel economy and reliability? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am a tall 60-year-old man who needs something higher off the ground. I have been looking at SUVs, notably diesels, not necessarily new but as a pensioner...
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  Dashboard information vanished on my Scenic 7 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's 54 plate Renault Scenic with nearly 90 thousand miles on the clock (or was!) has suddenly lost all information on the dashboard - speedometer,...
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  How can I add fuel additive to my Ford Focus when it has a misfuelling prevention device fitted? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with my 2011 Ford Focus 1.6TDCI (old model). When first purchased it gave me 54mpg. 14 months later it has now reduced to 47mpg with the...
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  Is an LPG conversion worth it? 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What are the general pros and cons of factory fitted LPG systems. For instance, do you get good mpg; does the engine wear faster, is the service schedule...
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  Why are air intakes for cars set so low when flood damage can occur? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  With the dramatic increase in flooding, and many people with wrecked engines, I wonder what your view is regarding trying to encourage car manufacturers...
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  Shell V-Power 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently saw A Fifth Gear test on super fuels like Shell V Power. The conclusion was that benefits were minimal. Some forums also claim that any improvements...
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  I cant meet official fuel economy in a Focus EcoBoost 2 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Focus hatchback 1.0 eco boost 125 last week, lured by the 55+ mpg advertised by Ford and enthusiastically endorsed and claimed by the salesman....
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  Which small car gives good fuel consumption, low road tax and a high seating position? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my beloved Toyota RAV4 auto which is 13 years old and has done 105,000 miles with a more economical secondhand car. The requirements...
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  Auris fuel economy 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  You stated that you were able to return 62.3mpg on a 300 mile trip in father in laws Toyota Auris hybrid. We have had ours since September and can only...