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• Vauxhall Corsa C - MAP sensor 4 Mar 2013 (Forum)
    All the breather pipes and pipes to the sensor were a bit 'gungy' and have been cleaned.  Following this the car starts and runs better but the engine management light came back on after a few miles of driving. Is it possible to clean the MAP sensor and if so what with?  I dont want to just replace it as they are £100.
• renault kangoo 1.5 dci - df133 combustion cylinder 4 fault code 16 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  i have an 03 plate 1.5 dci kangoo ive had cylinder head off and ever since had nothing but trouble with it firstly it wouldnt start,had all 4 injectors overhauled put them back in today it now starts but wont rev up and it runs half off a cylinder i have a fault code of df133 combustion cylinder 4 any ideas would be most appreciated cheers rob
• Citroen C3 1.4 HDi 2006 - Citroen C3 1.4 HDi 2006 - Squeeky when started 18 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, My C3 when first started makes quite a loud squeeky noise that runs in rythm to the usual noise of the engine turning over. It only lasts for about 10 mins and I guess once the engine has warmed up that's when it stops. I don't think this is too normal :/ .  Any advice to what I should do would be great :)   Thanks
• Honda Crv - Why is there condensation the inside of windscreen 6 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  With the frosty nights, I have had to demist my windscreen. Twice in a row there has been condensation running down my windscreen and drops of water from the sunroof. All windowns and sunroof closed. I am demisting using the A/C on full with windscreen vents. I think hot air - though it may initially blow cold.
• Lexus IS 220D - Lexus IS lagging below 2000 revs 1 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  It also jerks at low revs, once I accelerate over 2000 revs it drives quite normal. Fuel consumption is high, have cleaned the EGR valve and MAF sensor, run a number of cleaners through but sadly no progress. No lights showing on the managment side so please help!!
• Peugeot 307 - Flexible Pipe Hanging Down Underneath 11 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Pipe is dry; not dripping liqud. Haven't jacked it up to have a good look. I guess it is some kind of overflow? Car runs fine. Can I leave it until the next service?
• Any - When Will the Americans Learn 20 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Just got back from an epic holiday to Southern California, and could'nt help noticing that a large proportion of their cars were still mega gas guzzlers, even though regular Gasoline is now about 66p a litre.  I know its still less than half what we pay but it must still hurt running something like a 5.8 V8 Chevvy Silverado or Ford F350 'Super-Duty' truck. I have to admit they do sound like rolling thunder pulling away from the lights though !
• Small, automatic's. 17 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  I looked at trading her Aygo in for a MMT version of the same car or Yaris, however I have since read of the horror stories surrounding the MMT box. Can anyone recommend a good auto that is as cheap to run as an Aygo and costs between 5.5k and 6k? Thanks
• Nissan - Which Primera 16 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Nissan Primera 1999(S), Mileage 120000 1.6     July 2013 MOT Looking forward to your comments . I really need a run around for a year until I can afford a better car. MANY Thanks
• Fiesta Zetec 12.5 V Reg - Heater 9 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  The only thing ive noticed is, when ignition turned over, all the dials go to max and then back to norm when running. Wondering if this is normal, or maybe something to do with it? Regards Johnny
• MGF VVC 1997 - wont start in rain 6 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  I have owned my mgf for a long while but recently it will not start in the rain so i have to shut the fuel off and turn it over and then it fires up and then quickly have to reset the fuel stop in the boot !  i dont know whether this has anything to do with it but when warmed it the engine runs at 1500 revs tickover. i have been to three garages and they all say different except price will be min £500 !!!!!!! can you please help (Edit - typo corrected)
• Audi A6 - DRL's Fitted But Low Visual Output? 6 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Just had these fitted to my 2007 A6 saloon Philips LED Daylight 8 - Daytime Running Kit (DRL) | PowerBulbs They turn on but are way too dim, like it has insufficient voltage going through them?...
• Citroen ZX 1.9turbo - water leak 2 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  changed the radiator on the wife`s zx yesterday, seemed to take alot of water to fill up but eventually did, so took it for a short run to clear air lock`s and seemed all good. checked the level last thing as she was leaving for work eary and again all good, but she rang me a couple of hour`s later and said light was on and filler bottle woz empty. she took it to a garage and was told they`d keep the car and take the pump apart?
• Vauxhall Zafira A - Zafira Elegance ECU 20 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  MY question is, do the numbers on the ecu have to match exactly because I'm having trouble finding one that matches but there are others that match my engine but not the numbers on the ecu. Except for the slight misfire the car runs fine.
• peugeot 306 xsi 1999 - 306 xsi non starter 11 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  had a flat battery this morning its be on its way out so invested in a new one after work fitted but the car will not start just turns over and over and i have no idea where to start i did use jump leads to get it running this morning and it started straight away since fitting the new batteryi have no dash lights when trying to start not even hand break light the only light that comes on is the battery light
• 1.7 Astra ls Isuzu engine - Waterpump replacement 17 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Hi my waterpump started to leak and need replacing .I have some mechanical skill but would like to know how big a job it is as I cant see how to slack the belts to get pump of . The old girl has 215000 on the clock and is starting to show her age but runs on vegie oil .Lot cheaper than diesel .I m not sure how this site works if  it will notify me of replies or not hope so . Cheers hennyv@talk21.com
• any - bangernomics and new mot 15 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  With this new mot looming will bangernomics survive? I've managed to run old 'uns for years but with airbags and esp etc etc apparently to be targeted maybe my days are numbered!  which cars do you think best to avoid huge mot bills in the future. apparently car and component manafacturers lobby the wonderful eec to stiifen up mots to ensure our safety,,,,,,,,,not of course to increase their profits.I want a petrol car with steel wheels, mimmum airbags, no esp or the like with some degree of comfort for me bad back.
• Mazda 3 1.6 TDCI - After engine change - immobiliser on. 8 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  I recently changed the engine in my 2005 Mazda 3 1.6 tdci. The old engine had run on its own oil and was shot. I bought a 2008 fiesta 1.6 engine, swapped my loom and ecu, clutch, starter and sensors over but left the fiesta injector pump on it as it has much lower mileage.
• mercedes e 280 cdi estate - what m.p.g should i get 19 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  i have a jan 2007 mercedes e 280 cdi estate with 100000 mls full mercedes benz service history and it runs like new but i find it is only doing around 30-32 mpg although this is mostly short trips   last year i had the same car in salon version with 60000 mls and it was doing 36-39 mpg why is there such a difference in the same cars thank you for any suggestions
• any - michelin tyres 7 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Been trawling through the websites looking for a good deal on some new tyres before winter, and mentioned this to my friendly local VX dealer who services my epica, and he supplied me with 4 tyres that a customer didn;t want on his new vauxhall. Firstly, I got a good deal, but I am amazed that someone buying a run of the mill car can not be happy with the tyres that come with the car, in this case michelin. car literally driven off the transporter, all the coloured markings still on the outer tread blocks