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• vw golf - mk5 golf 2.0 tdi bkd cutting out 22 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  hi all, i have a mk5 golf 2.0l tdi bkd engine and when im driving down the motoway around 3000 rpm if i let the revs drop it cuts out and i cant start it again but it will start with easy start, i also have no faults codes. i changed both tandem and lift pump, fuel filter, and partially blanked the egr valve ae that was giving me a judder around 1500rpm ( dont know if they are related to the cutting out) , any advice would be appreciative 
• 3 wishes for the post-Brexit genie 29 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  If the UK somehow managed to leave the UK without too much fuss and "sovereignty" were suddenly restored - in other words, if the clock were turned back to 1972 - what would be your three motoring wishes? Indicator stalk restored to the right hand side? A return to dim-dip lighting? Fuel sold in gallons? HGVs restricted to their 1964-1983 maximum weight of 32 tonnes? Crossing the channel by hovercraft?
• Honda Jazz CVT 7 2006 model - Car "stutters" whilst driving around town 30 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  Hi, My Honda Jazz has been fantastic except on occasion it seems to "stutter" whilst driving around town as though the fuel has been restricted. This only lasts for a fraction of a second and is completely intermitent, no problems on motorways. I have had the car thorougly checked over but no problems detected. The car has done 50,000 miles and the plugs were changed at 30, 000 miles.
• Audi/BMW - Which convertible? 3 May 2017 (Forum)
  I'm wondering what you all think about BMW 3 Series versus Audi A4, versus Audi TT, (all petrol models).? Had an old TT previously and loved it but it's very thirsty, as is the A4. Beamer better on fuel and tax but about £2k more expensive initially, which I will struggle to find. Any thoughts please?
• VW passat 1.6l petrol engine from 1997 - LOSS OF POWER ON ACCELERATION 15 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  The power is therefore drastically reduced on acceleration. In addition, if the car is driven in such condition, the fuel consumption dramatically increase. Please note that a while ago, I had removed the thermostat on the engine. Thanks. Simon
• Ford Fiesta 1.6 tdci (90) - Flat spot / loss of power 2 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  It's been driving like this a while but I can finally afford to try fix it. Also checked things like fuel pressure and air flow, can send images of the graphs taken. Any ideas?
• Fiesta 1.4 tdci - weird sensor goings on. 23 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Code p0191 frp, my car starts when sensor is frp sensor is unplugged but not when it is plugged in, its in limp with orange cog sign, can someone shed light on this as its getting tiring and i dont get how it starts without the fuel pressure sensor plugged in, could it be a broken sensor as wiring seems ok when tested 5v across, ps this has had new engine in and ive tried my old engine frp sensor on the plug and same engine wont start with it in, is theyre anyway i can test the sensor itself.
• nissan micra - nissan micra 52 plate wont start 20 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, i know there are a lot of threads out there on this but almost too many to make sence of them all lol, i have recently bought a nissan micra 52 plate off of a 'friend' that said it broke down then re started once now just wont start at all, it tries to but will not fire, i have replaced the battery and spark plugs and checked that they are sparking blue, also have changed the oil, oil filter air and fuel filter as a service was 4 years overdue :/ any help would be great thanks, stuart
• Any Focus 2.0 petrol MK 2.5 owners out there? 17 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Fifth gear was also just too low geared for easy motorway cruising. I realise the 2.0 will be even worse on fuel/tax, but I just can't risk the diesel! I wish I could test drive one to see the power difference, but I more than likely have to travel out of Cornwall to find one.
• Hyundai Matrix - Lambda reading for MOT 6 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  I used to have a Peugeot diesel which failed a couple of MOT smoke tests. Using fuel additives (Forte Diesel Treatment and BG CF5) and some long hot motorway miles allowed the car to easily pass on re-testing. I now have a Hyundai Matrix which came close to failing the MOT Lamda emissions test.
• ChEVRolet KALOS - CHEVROLET KALOS NO POWER!! 5 Jun 2015 (Forum)
     ANY ADVICE TO GET A BIT MORE HORSES UNDER THE BONNET WITHOUT REMAPPING MY CAR? ANY FUEL ADDITIVES THAT ACTUALLY WORK??    HELP!!! 
• Citroën C3 1.4 petrol 2004 - Citroën C3 misfire 31 Mar 2015 (Forum)
    Had a engine management light on now and then computer gives P1336 as the error.   A local garage said it's fuel injectors I've replaced all 4 and spark plugs and on further advice coil pack. Still missing at low revs but once it goes over 2000rpm it seems fine quickly accelerating up to 70mph.  Etc....
• ford galaxy - misfire 5 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  My 2000 ford galaxy 2.3 Zetec has suddenly stopped firing on cylinders 1 and 3 without warning, fuel is OK but no spark, cylinders 2 and 4 are fine which means both coil packs have gone down at the same time which to me seems strange, so my question is... What else can stop cylinders 1 and 3 from sparking considering 2 and 4 are running fine.
• fiesta mk6 2002 1.4 - cam cover gasket renewal 7 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Hi all I have loosened all the bolts securing the cover to the head including the 2 under the air filter box mounts but i still cant remove it because of a wire that goes from the fuel rail to the back of the head. Am i right that i have to disconnect that connector? If so can you explain how to do so? I dont want to wreck anything. Its a 1.4 engine. All help appreciated as i am losing a fair bit of oil from this naff gasket.
• charging circuit fault - Land Rover 90 9 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Once we jump started it I tested the voltage: Battery 12.3v with the engine running at tickover, and if the revs were increased then the battery voltage dropped to below 12v. There were no lights or any electrical equipment switched on (save presumably the fuel pump). Any ideas on what I should be testing? MTIA
• Volkswagen Polo - engine fault 7 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  When he let it return to idle, it then died and could not be restarted. Also, he would like to know where the fuel pump lives? Any info would be gratefully appreciated. Regards Garyr
• VW Golf, Ford Focus, Hyundai i30, Honda Civic - Small family hatchback advice 6 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  I was aiming to get a car with low mileage <20,000 with a good warranty. I'm hoping to keep the car for 5years so looking for reliability and good fuel economy Does anyone have any good recommendations, and any dealers they would advise (I live in the South West)?
• Are Diesel Owners In For A Rise in VED? 3 May 2014 (Forum)
  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-2617425/The-deadly-diesel-deception-We-bullied-buying-diesel-cars-help-fight-global-warming-Now-experts-say-green-fuel-killing-thousands-us.html
• Nissan Sunny 1.4 16v - 1991/1992 nissan sunny 7 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  It has          running problems, the car, when cold runs fine but when it gets warm it sometimes wont start straight away and the driver says there is a bad smell of fuel. I changed engine temp sensor, ignition coil, spark plugs and that worked for a few days but now its back to as it was before.. Cant find the camshaft sensor, looked inside distributor, found a sensor but not sure what it is, can anyone help?
• Ford Mondeo Estate or Vauxhall Vectra - Diesel Estate which one? 3 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  I do in the region of 22000 miles per year of which there is quite a few towing miles. I think I can save around £700 to £1000 in fuel per year, if I get a diesel estate. I have got it down to 2 and it is either a Mondeo or Vectra. My budget is somewhere between £1500/£2000 which has me looking at a 2005/2004 model.