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Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi, 2001. - Occasional rough starting 27 Oct 2012 (Forum)
In the interest of full disclosure, there is another occasional problem which may be related...this one is completely random...whilst driving the glow plug light comes on and after 15 seconds the engine loses all power. I have to pull over, switch off and re-start at which time the engine runs normally again. I have had this problem for 6 years. There is no pattern to this problem other than it never occurs at idle...only when underway at 2-3k rpm. Occurs on 1 out of approx. 50 times I use the car. -
Ford Mondeo tdci 2005 - ford mondeo tdci 2005 won't start 2 Oct 2012 (Forum)
Change the diesel filter and it work out for 2 days the engine run perfect, no glow plug but 4days ago coming from work rev it a bit and the engine it’s gone completely dead. I've a code reader AVTOP run it and came up with one code (P0100) which is the ford mondeo tdci 2005 - ford mondeo tdci 2005 won't start 2 Oct 2012 (Forum)
Change the diesel filter and it work out for 2 days the engine run perfect, no glow plug but 4days ago coming from work rev it a bit and the engine it’s gone completely dead. I've a code reader AVTOP run it and came up with one code (P0100) which is the mass air flow meter (MAF), took it out cleaned and put it back, run the code scanner again and no codes came up, a bit doubtful about the code reader, unplug the EGR and the egr sensor and code reader pick up the codes, so code reader looks okay. -
Will my running costs increase if I trade in my 1.6-litre Volvo C30 for a 2-litre version? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2009 Volvo C30 Drive SE Sport 1.6-litre diesel on a three year plan with 9000 miles per annum, which finishes soon. I am considering... -
Could you do a feature on comparing a petrol Toyota Auris with the hybrid Auris? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I enjoyed the interesting and informative article on petrol vs diesel in a recent "Motoring". Would it be possible to do a similar article on "Hybrid Cars"... -
Toyota Yaris Hybrid or Renault Zoe? 5 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my car in next few months. My daily commute is about 10 miles each way. I play in a local orchestra (7 miles each way) and sometimes... -
Buying a very quiet car 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been what I think is a canny buyer of used petrol premium cars - buying something a little unliked and keeping it for several years. I have... -
Should I buy a petrol or diesel Grand C-Max for short commutes with longer weekend drives? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in purchasing either a brand-new 1.6 petrol Ecoboost Grand C-Max or a nearly new 1.6 diesel Grand C-Max. Both are the same price at £16,500.... -
What's causing water to collect in my wife's Vauxhall Astra door and cause interior humidity? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 2006 Vauxhall Astra Design Twinport 5-door hatchback. It has become progressively more humid inside over the last two years. I have noticed... -
Astra van hesitant 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an Astra van DTI 1.7. It drives spot on, plenty of power, no warning lights etc. but if I put my foot down sometimes it has a quick miss of power... -
Fuel tank collapsed due to a vacuum pressure 20 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
A vacuum pressure built up in the fuel tank to the point where it collapsed. The vacuum was evident when the fuel tank filler cap was removed at the... -
Way to go 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
My car was written off in no fault claim and I was given £2,000 by my insurance company (LV) to which I can add £3,000 - £4,000. That won’t buy a new car... -
I've found an easy way of repairing the hydraulic master cylinder on classic cars such as Minis. 27 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
One of your readers couldn't get his 1962 Mini's master cylinder replaced. You suggested changing the anterior running gear with that from a later Mini... -
Would you recommend an Auris hybrid for an elderly driver? 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
You recently commented on driving your Father's Auris hybrid, and I think I remember your remarking on the smoothness of the autobox. We currently run... -
Sergeant Pepper 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have recently acquired a new KIA Picanto 1 and a very accomplished little car it is too. Naturally, the engine will need to go through it's ‘break in’... -
1999 Chrysler Voyager 2.5TD,man trans - 1999 Voyager TD loose power at 1900rpm, 1 Aug 2011 (Forum)
Same on my 99 TD voyager,u can feel turbo kicks in about 1700rpm then at about 1900rpm u loose power ,almost as u let up the trottle to almost idle speed, if u move trottle in and out over 1900rpm there is no difference if u have little or full trottle,and engine would run better than this even without turbo pressure at all,in my opinion its the computer who tells the dieselpump to go into modus of lettn trottle out so it dont much power because its something wrong....a sensor or something...same problem here,no reading codes on testequippment, mine was running perfect,then i had battery out to change screw on bracket to fasten batt,i started it again,let it run for a while on idle,saw that i had pushed hose from cranccase off big tube who goes from airfilter to turbo(there is a sensor there to)conected it back on,and drove it,then i noticed this s*** had happend...and headace starts,and all this can be coincedence...... -
Recommended small car 25 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my 2001 Ford KA, which is now for sale online. In the past I have tended to buy second hand cars that are a couple of years... -
Buying a smaller estate witch cheaper VED 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our car is a Saab 93 Sportwagon Automatic 1.8t on a 55 plate and we average 32mpg (according to the on board computer). We drive between 5,000 and 7,000... -
Reliability of mid-size diesel 4X4s 2 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
Probably against your general advice, I am looking to buy a (new) mid size manual diesel 4X4. Could you comment on expected reliability of Honda CR-V 2.2D,... -
I've just bought a used Renault Clio which has a dephaser fault - is the dealer liable for repairing it? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
In August I bought a Renault Clio from a used car dealer. The car is 54 reg and is on 44,000 miles. I paid £4,800 for it. I have covered fewer than 400...
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