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• Golf 2.0 AGG Engine 21 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Hi Having a prob. with my Golf 2.0GTI 1996 (35,000 miles)AGG engine code.It has started to switch off when I am about to stop after I push the clutch down, for eg. at traffic lights. It runs 100% in between this. Prior to switching off absolutely no indication that there is a problem. Starts up first time after these episodes. I have changed plugs and it has made no difference, cleaned distributor cap, and checked lead connections.
• Mondeo Idle Speed 16 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  I have a '95 Mondeo 1.8 which is very slow to return to normal idle speed when coming to a halt. It starts and runs ok, but when coming to a halt the idle speed stays at between 1500 & 2000rpm for two to five seconds before dropping back to 950rpm. Gunsons Fault finder gives fault code of 327 (EGR system exhaust gas pressure differential sensor) though I've seen a suggestion that this is normal / often happens!
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 306 Xud Wobbly pulley :( 26 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Whats the best way of repairing this, obviouslt a new pulley is required, can the woodruff key be replaced or is it a new shaft job. Or is here a bodge i can do! The car has only done 120k, and is otherwise running fine. Any help appreciated.
• Peugeot 106 Diesel Leak 24 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  I have a 1994 106 Key West 1.4D (stop laughing) that i use just for running to and from work. It seems to be leaking fuel from the pump somewhere. If I get stuck in traffic for any length of time I get smoke from the engine block where the fuel has leaked or been splashed onto it.
• really cheep oil vs average price 23 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  i usually spend £10-12 on oil for our run around..hoping that its of reasonble quality...owever ive noticed the shops also sell economy oil thats around £5 what im wanting to know is..is the £10-12 stuff just the cheeper in a flashy can??
• Alhamra smoke 20 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  I am told that this is a special heating device and "they all do it". But surely not after several minutes of running, and not so much it fills the car if a door is opened? I don't see other Alhambras billowing smoke like mine does! Any ideas on what I say to the SEAT agent? He has given good service so far, but I suspect something isn't working right.
• Noise from Primera gearstick on overrun 8 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  It says on the site somewhere to expect a Japanese car to run faultlessly for five years from new, and then the repair bills start, and sure enough my 1998 1.6 has developed a behaviour to let me know it is no longer a new car. The gearstick makes a buzzing/pulsing noise when lifting off the accelerator.
• Mercedes 230E auto 30 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  The car looks to be in good condition and seems to have been well looked after. The main worry is that the MOT runs out in December and I'm fearful of a big bill. I can get the car for £100 and just love the idea of smoking it for a while. If anyone has this car or knows a bit about them I would be very grateful of some advice.
• Good garage guide 22 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Is there a good garage anyone can recommend in E14 in London? (Limehouse/Commercial Road/Popular area) My CV gaiter has disintegrated on the motorway run back to London tonight and there is now grease everywhere (in the wheel arch, on the tyres and front wing). I do not have time to fix it and I do not fancy driving it back to my usual garage in Cambridge.
• Saab 95 Estate vs BMV 5 Touring 22 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Needless to say, I like driving, and apart from the load/family carrying aspects of each, want something which is enjoyable to run !
• Urgent Help! Pug 306 Starting Problems 14 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a peugeot 306 1.9 xldt the problem I am having is when I don't use the car for 1 day but use it the next day it will only start after several turns of the key, it won't start straight away. But once its started it runs well and starts ok. The battery has plenty of power and doesn't go flat whilst trying to start it. Please can you tell me what could be wrong? Pug306xldt
• Peugeot 306 - flashing STOP 1 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  After a gentle front-end shunt on a roundabout which did little more than crack the no-plate, the STOP light on the dash flashed if the air-con was running. The air-con seemed to work OK, but after proper investigation I found that the bump had bent one of the radiator fans, causing it to jam. I presume that triggered the STOP lamp. Anyone know if this is a deliberate function?
• Micra - starting problems when warm 20 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  My local garage (ex-Nissan dealer) have tried everything they can think of to no avail including fitting another throttle housing (a second-hand one). Otherwise the vehicle runs OK. Any ideas?
• Coolant Thermostat / Temperature Gauge 19 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Sorry, for the mamy postings but your help is greatly appreciated. My 1993 TD Astra (Isuzu), the temp gauge rarely goes above the blue, even on runs over 30mins. I guess my thermostat has failed, and being Vauxhall the failsafe is that they fail opened. I have been quoted 7.99 for a new one and contemplated using a paper type gasket with gasket sealant.
• mondeo tddi/tdci miss fire 11 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Can any one help i have a 01 mondeo tddi which ocasionally miss fires,If you try to hold the revs at a steady 1750 to 1800 RPM you get a surging and if you listen to the exhaust you can hear the occasional miss,and the engine seems to run very roughly at this rpm.My ford dealer says there is nothing he can do but it does spoil what i consider to be a good car.I need a cure! (Moved from discussion. DD.)
• Best buy for £20k 31 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I do 40000 miles per year, mainly motorway and A-Road. I will be keeping the car for 3 years/120000 miles (ouch!). Running and purchase costs will be funded by employer's car allowance, the ususal 12p per mile for fuel, plus tax relief etc. What do you forum-contributers think I should buy?...Answers on an email. Ta!
• Vectra Cam Chain 18 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  So far thanks to your wonderful knowledge you have solved the following ECU light problem - Air Mass meter changed Not starting in mornings - Have changed the spill back pipes. Now running nicely, except I'm concerned about the cam chain. Do i need to replace it or anything? The engine does kind of "buzz" above 3000rpm, is this normal for this engine or am i worrying over nothing??
• TRIGGER HAPPY POSTERS - PLEASE READ 15 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  The backroom seems to be running slowly at the moment. While this glitch is being sorted out, I ask that you please be patient and not repeatedly press the \"Post this message\" button. If you get a time out error message, chances are your message has been posted anyway, and all you simply need do is hit your Refresh button (which is button F5 if you\'re using Internet Explorer as your browser) -- Dynamic Dave Back Room Moderator mailto:dave_moderator@honestjohn.co.uk
• Citroen Picasso hdi diesel engine fault 14 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  My Picasso was reg' in Sept.'02 and has an intermittent fault which shows up after driving on the over run and coming to a roundabout the engine wont pick up for seconds just as you are pulling out into the traffic stream. Then it suddenly takes off like a bat out of hell.This seems to be happening to a good few people off another site but dealers seem unable to find any fault.
• abs sensor output 4 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  What should meter reading be doing and would you be turning roadwheels in turn by hand with engine running? I don\'t have access to an oscilloscope. Any knowledgeable help appreciated. Cheers, Mike.