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• Peugeot Partner Combi (2001 - 2004) - 03 2.0HDi starting problems 22 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  When the engine is hot it will not start. When it is cold (eg left overnight) it starts and runs normally. It initially looked like a fuel problem. Priming the fuel system helped to start the engine. The dealer has also re-checked the valve timing. After a lot of testing the dealer believes the fault lies with the ECU (a Siemens model).
• Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - 98 1.6 Lumpy acceleration when cold and jerky over 17 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Problem is that when cold it has recently developed a persistent tendency to flat spot when accelerating at low to medium throttle settings - when warm or hot it runs perfectly. The engine also jerks on the over-run at all temps as if the fuel cut off is being overly enthusiastic. Starting is always fine and fuel consumption normal. Interestingly, when it came back from its annual service very recently these faults had seemingly disappeared only to return a few weeks later.
• What motorway MPG for Transit sized van? 16 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  The thing is normally my company reimburse business miles at 13p a mile and I'd be surprised that will cover the fuel usage of a van of this size (I'll be doing circa 1,500 miles). I want to broach the subject now to manage expectations before I put my total fuel claim in but would like an idea of what MPG to expect on the motorway.
• Vauxhall Signum (2003 - ) - Value 2 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Any thoughts from you knowledgable folk please on the value of this. 58,000 miles, 5 Speed Auto, 5 Door Executive Hatchback, 58000 miles, Metallic Silver, Petrol, Automatic, ABS, Air conditioning, Alarm, Immobiliser, Alloy wheels, Audio remote control, Body coloured bumpers, Half Leather seat trim, Electric Mirrors, Traction control, Electric windows front and rear, Cruise control, Privacy glass to rear, 6 airbags (side, front and curtain), CD/ radio, 3 three-point rear seat belts, Full service history - all main dealer, 1 previous owner, 5 months tax, MOT until 03/10, next service due 10000 miles more, brand new upgraded fuel pump and upgraded fuel regulator, fold flat and reclining rear seats, very spacious car/ estate, lovely to drive. Thanks....MD
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 05 1.6 DPF failure 24 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Have got a Focus estate, 3 months outside of warranty that is having problems with the fuel system. Started off as a faulty fuel injector. Ford delivered three new injectors to the dealer and they also proved to be faulty. I am now told that the Diesel Particulate Filter is blocked and that it needs replacing at a cost of over £1000.
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 2000 hdi erractic idle when cold. 17 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  When move off it stutters between 2-4000 rpm then pulls fine. It seems fine when on a steady drive. I have changed fuel filter and checked for metal bits, there aren't any. I replaced fuel relay, the brown one near inner wing. Had all codes checked - there are no codes in ecu. The only thing i haven't changed is the pump in tank.
• Changing my car, but which one? 23 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  The problem is, 3 weeks ago I've gone from working 12miles from my home to about 75! I'm getting expensed, which just about covers the cost of the fuel/oil but I don't think the RX-8 is the kind of car you put 500 miles/week on and run into the ground. It's an 04, done about 30k. I want a more fuel efficient car that I can put the miles on and don't really want to spend more than my trade-in plus a couple of hundred quid.
• Good old foaming at the mouth Derv 8 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I last saw this years ago using supermarket Derv and perhaps have been spoilt by exclusively using Shell none foaming fuel which gives a clear fuel `surface` in the filler neck. So what`s the score on foaming - for those who fill up with differing brands - perhaps this was a one off?
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.8 coil light on loss of power 21 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I've been told it could be one of the following : crankshaft sensor , throttle sensor, camshaft sensor, fuel solenoid, injectors, fuel filter and flush of system, sounds expensive to try this all out though. Rae
• size of torx screwdriver 1 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  I need to unscrew the fuse box to be able to take out the old fuel relay and replace it. Only problem, is that the fuse box is attached with torx/star screws and i don't have a torx/star screwdriver. Just wondered if anyone with the same car, knows what size torx/star screwdriver to use?
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 1998 1.8td excessive fuel consumption 22 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  hi i was wondering if any one can help , my 98 td escort is drinking the diesel its doing at last count about 18 mpg , also there is a lack of turbo boost,...
• FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - 1998 1.2 no spark 2 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  He said to change the sensor first and if it doesnt work to do the relay and failing that, the ECU The fuel pump primes but there is no spark, my local (30 minute drive) scrapyard has the same model in but i have a mate who is an experianced mechanic says it is bound to be the ignition pack , saying the fuel wouldnt prime if ECU/crank sensor is faulty I dont realy want to buy the wrong bit/s for it obviously and i only have free car hire from AA till saturday lunchtime.If its the sensor or relay it would be handy (cheap).
• Audi A2 (2000 - 2005) - Should we be insulating our garages ? 11 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Yes I know not many people keep their car in a garage these days, but I was curious when I noticed that my average miles per gallon was consistently lower early in the day. It is actually well established that cold fuel reduces fuel efficiency (in fact in the US pre-heat kits are available.) So in the name of science I have just done some research (on the M3, on my way to work) and the results are here, and appear to indicate that going from 15C to 25C increases mpg from around 70 to around 80 mpg !
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 98 1.8 Unable to start car bought from auction 1 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I can manually excite the starter from bridging the positive bat term over to the ignition wire on the solonoid (sp). With this, the engine turns over. However, fuel does not appear to be comming through. Nor is there a spark on the plugs when I remove them. So, I have no power getting to the starter from key on full turn. I have no fuel getting through. I have no spark.
• Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 97 1.8 sometimes won't start. 29 May 2008 (Forum)
  Since then I have tried to find an answer but they are many and varied, fuel pump, dirt in tank, relay, engine management thingy or even "it's a common fault with Vauxhall's". So if anyone can shed any light on this irritating problem, I would be very greatful SLT
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 1.6 16v 2003 Dual fuel. Tyres best prices inc fit 7 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  195/60 R15 88H currently on the alloy rims - 4 new tyres wanted. Now, do I fit budget or leading brand - what is the best buy for my hard earned monies...
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - NCDR 1100 Software updates. 2003. 1.6 Dual fuel. 11 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Can any one please point me in the right direction to enable me to get software and the operating system updated on the NCDR 1100 unit installed in my...
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2003 130TDCi - Erratic idle. 28 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Shame on me. Effect - slight improvement. As if the PCM (ECU in old money) was relearning how to fuel the engine correctly. 3. Added a shot of STP fuel system cleaner. The bigger bottle £15 from halfords, added to tank then filled up with shell diesel. Efffect - Car appears to be cured. No erratic idle and no wanting to drive at 1550 revs when in gear.
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 2006 TDCi - Diesel starting on veggy oil 9 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  But at least it started and on the way back was ok. Today it won't start at all. Does it sound as though the fuel is too viscous and the tank has to be drained? And if so does the pump have to be primed?
• Toyota - More quality failures from Toyota 7 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  The latest recall is for 4000 cars in the UK - Lexus IS250 & GS350 - and requires 3.5 hours of work to replace faulty fuel pipes that are leaking fuel into the engine bay. OK so strictly speaking these are Lexus and not Toyota but they are the same Company. There doesn't seem to be many months go by without Toyota making some recall somewhere in Europe or the US.