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  • Volvo S60 (2000 - 2009) - 05 D5 Low coolant 8 Sep 2008 (Forum)
    Hi all, coming home late last night on the M25, came out of road works at 20mph and put the cruise back on, reached 45mph and message flashed up " low coolant stop safely" as i put my foot on the brake and cruise disengaged the message went out, and on checking the lkevel its fine, whats that all about? Ta.
  • SAAB 9-5 (1997 - 2009) - 99 3.0 Warning Lights 27 Aug 2008 (Forum)
    Every warning light concerning Brakes ABS Tracction Control and a few others have come up on the dash and my mechanic can't get any code read, He has sophisticated code readers, could it be an ECU Failure, the car drives fine but cant get it through an mot because of the ABS lights on, Most Gratefull For Any Help
  • Renault Espace (1997 - 2002) - 2002 2.2DCi Keep cutting out when turning corners 4 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    My RENAULT ESPACE SPECIAL EDITIONS 2.2 dCi The Race keeps cutting out when braking and turning corners. I often have problems starting the engine. It's had the cam/crank sensor replaced recently but still the problem keep occuring. Any suggestions
  • Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 01 1.8 handbrake adjustment 29 Apr 2008 (Forum)
    Can anyone advise me how to adjust the handbrake on my 01 1800 Mondeo.It looks like there is some sort automatic mechanism on the handbrake lever,but how does this work? I have replaced the rear pads and discs and the h/brake works ok but the lever still comes up a bit too far,in my opinion.Can someone help please.
  • Citroen Xantia (1993 - 2000) - 1999 1.8sx - hydraulic pipes 26 Dec 2007 (Forum)
    One of the hydraulic pipes has split,its not in the rubber pipe section,but a metal pipe section.Is it possible to repair the pipe as you would a normal brake pipe by rejoining the two ends with a male and female joint.Or would i need a different fitting thanks mike1
  • Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 2003 Hdi estate - changing rear discs 25 Dec 2007 (Forum)
    I want to change the rear discs on my 406 HDi 110 S Estate (2003). I've heard that the handbrake is a different entity to the normal brakes. My question is: is it a straight forward job or can I expect surprises, ie. special tool required or anything else like that. Many Thanx and Merry Christmas
  • Cleaning alloy wheels 1 Oct 2007 (Forum)
    Says on a WD40 tin that you can clean alloys with it but I'm a bit worried about getting a nice coating of it going through onto the brake discs! Probably the cheapest and simplest methods are the best. Any tried and trusted remedies out there? No frustrated Betterware reps please :-)
  • Renault Megane (1996 - 1998) - 97 1.8 petrol - engine cutting out 7 Sep 2007 (Forum)
    It's recently started to cut out on me as I slow down to stop. Just before it cuts out I hear a squealing sound like the brakes. It starts up again straight away. Any ideas? Thanks. s
  • Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - Headlight adjustment 1 Sep 2007 (Forum)
    My Pug has just failed its MOT 'cos the drivers side head light beam is too high compared to the near side, can you tell me how to adjust it. Also..... The brake comp arm is seized any thoughts how I can free this off. Thanks to you all for looking.
  • Error codes - why not display directly? 31 May 2007 (Forum)
    Is it another way of extracting money from drivers?? I think in BMW X5, dash displayes message like "Check brake light" etc. I think depending on manufacturers, dealers charge from £30 to £100 just to diagnose the error code!!!
  • Kwik Fit + pads and discs 10 Sep 2006 (Forum)
    Advert in one of today's tabloids in which Kwik Fit are saying that if they fit you new brake discs and pads you will never pay for replacements so long as you own the car (Terms and conditions apply). When I asked them about replacements some weeks ago they were the same price as the Main Agent but with this offer they would be worth considering.
  • S reg 1.3 Ka - very sluggish 3 Aug 2006 (Forum)
    Was being overtaken uphill by lorries on the A23, having to change down just to make it up some of 'em... Had a quick look to make sure brakes aren't binding or incorrectly adjusted, nothing hot or obviously amiss. Belongs to girlfriend, 24,000 miles, been standing for few months but was same before that she says. Any ideas please? Simon.
  • New cambelt for Vauxhall combo £338.46?? 21 Jun 2006 (Forum)
    Just a thought as I looked on ebay for cambelts and they didnt seem too expensive! For new rear brakes I was quoted £153.88 Sounds a bit better.. but though i'd ask!!?? Thanks for your help Ben
  • Clio slow speed squeak 9 Jun 2006 (Forum)
    At very low speeds (i.e. crawling in traffic in first gear) my Clio squeaks. This happens when the brakes are not in use. The car is 3 years old and has done 33k. I thought that it could be the wheel bearings. Perhaps it is too early for these to become worn and the noise is much more a squeak than a rumble.
  • Auto Transmission problem - Mondeo 1997 3 Jun 2006 (Forum)
    It doesn't change to 2nd or 4th gear and the O/D light flashes. The garage told me that the 2nd and 4th brake band needs changing. My warranty should cover this but wear and tear is excluded. Can you tell me if this should be classed as a mechanical fault or wear and tear? How much should the repair be approximately?
  • Inspired by biofuel? 2 Jun 2006 (Forum)
    My local paper reports this week the case of a man driving with vegetable oil instead of hydraulic fluid in his brake system. He used it ?by mistake?. Two garages had told him the car was a death trap, but he drove on. The police caught up with him when he was driving with four kids in the car. He caught a book lobbed in his direction by the magistrates, who also referred him to a higher court for more of the same.
  • Micra 3 door K11 5800 mls -- how much? 29 May 2006 (Forum)
    Well maintained, such as is needed for such low milage -- oil changed, antifreeze changed at 3 years, brake fluid at 2 years. Have to look very hard to see any blemish. What is a realistic price to ask for it in a weekly rag? -- No side tracking please as to the sense of the low use.
  • Nissan Primera SE+ Idling Faults 1 May 2006 (Forum)
    Hi as a new member would be grateful for some advice from any techy's out there. My Primera 2 Litre Petrol (W reg on 68k miles) cuts out periodically, usually after braking at junctions - evident by loss of power steering. Car starts ok when key is turned. Also when stationary tick over approx 2000 but will drift down and then recover. thanks in anticipation
  • Mondeo TDCI 130 ps noise 30 Mar 2006 (Forum)
    We have the same problem with both our 2003 Mondeo Ghia Estates TDCI 130 ps Diesel 6 speed.When parked over night ( with out hand brake on)when engaging reverse to take cars from garage we hear a very nasty graunching noise from the front , seems to be with the drive linkage , this does not happen again until the next day !! any advice please ?
  • Auto Delta Part Numbers....... 17 Mar 2006 (Forum)
    Hi I've been having a bit of a clearout and have come across some bits that may be something to do with the old Renault Trafic (96 on an N). Can anyone please help with a full description of what they'll fit please? They are: Brake Shoes - BS 409 Wheel Bearing - AWB 480 I want to be able to gove people the correct info when they ask about them. Thanks Hugo
 

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