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• will any rover 111i parts fit a metro? 26 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I'm guessing not, but if anything would fit I would remove it before the car goes to the scrap yard. The 111i had a new middle and back box 8 months ago, and new plugs and leads at the end of November. Thanks
• escort gti ecu light & fuel light 18 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  reason for the ecu light is that i have a flat spot / slight judder but only every now and again. i have changed the plugs and leads. has anybody had the same problem ???
• Focus - splutters on acceleration 10 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Gentle acceleration, or easing off the throttle when it does splutter, seems to stop it. Starts fine, and cruses along fine. The local Ford garage replaced the leads and plugs which fixed it for a few days but it's now back as before. Before I chuck too much money at this, is there anything easy or obvious I should check or suggest a garag checks? Thanks Nick
• non starting polo 20 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  my 1994 polo gt coupe would not start one wet night.the car a 1300 injection (3f engine) will not start.it was running a short time and then would not start, i tried jumping and towing it to try to start it. there is no spark at the plugs, there was a new dizzy fitted two weeks ago it was running fine until that night. i have just fitted a new coil to it i changed the rotor arm and cap at the same time as it was black and pitted and they are not that expensive, the leads are 4 months old. what do i look at next?
• Citroen BX starting problem 30 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  While contemplating my Xsara's stubborn door, my neighbour sought help with his J-rej BX which he can't start. Although he does very low mileage the plugs and all the leads seemed in good nick but on cranking the engine I could see no spark. It's a 1.9 (carburettor) with electronic ign. in what looks like a conventional distributor. There was no warning of any developing problem.
• Wrong way along a motorway 17 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  The police used a stinger to stop him but he did a U turn and drove on on his wheel rims. What on earth leads a man to deliberately drive like that? Many years ago on the M20 I was passed by a bloke driving the wrong way and it is a very frightening experience, the approach speed leaves you with split second decisions and I was'nt expecting it.
• Dirty Petrol - Rover 414 19 May 2005 (Forum)
  I've got a Rover 414SLI 1990 H with an intermitent running problem - after about 1o mins running it starts to miss fire but only as if on 1 cylinder then picks up ok - its got new plugs, leads, dist cap & rotor arm, air filter. The coil was changed about 20K ago - is it dirty petrol as it seems to be worse after say a motorway run but will 'miss' going up/down the off ramp? - Any help will be appreciated as its driving me mad!
• SEAT recall Brake Vacuum Pipe 9 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  If the pipe leaks, the brake servo loses it's function. Without the servo assistance a lot more force must be used on the pedal. But this will not lead to a total failuire of the braking system." FoC examination and if necessary replacement - about an hour.
• Citroen Saxo stalls & won't restart 25 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Also it seems the choke does not want to come on when cold. I have checked all the connectors and given the leads etc the WD40 treatment. All plugs, Air filter etc are fairly new. Anyone any ideas as to what the problem is?? -- These are the views of Robin the Technician with 35 years in the trade. I fix, therefore I am...
• Draper Battery Master 25 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I know there has been discussion here in the past about the charging of little used car batteries using trickle chargers that are designed to be connected to the battery for long periods without disconnecting the vehicle's positive and negative leads. Does anyone have experience of the Draper Battery Master? The reason I ask is I was considering buying one of the more expensive chargers, but my annual subscription to Practical Classics magazine is due and I see today that the latest subscription "free gift" is one of these Draper chargers!
• Subaru Legacy Engine flat spot 17 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I though at first it was caused by cheap supermarket petrol but switching to a proper brand has not helped. Could it be fuel filter, HT leads or...? Thanks. Sad Chicken
• Foreign driving offence ticket scam 11 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Anyway, apparently there's a growing scam in certain parts of Europe which involves sending UK/foreign motorists what seems like official documentation demanding payment of fines for motoring offences which never took place. I'm not sure what claims or threats the 'documentation' makes but it's all convicing enough to lead some to aprt with their money apparently so beware.
• Golf 2.0 AGG Engine 21 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  Starts up first time after these episodes. I have changed plugs and it has made no difference, cleaned distributor cap, and checked lead connections. Any ideas? Thanks
• c180 sport 29 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I have checked the brake fluid etc, and everything is normal. The ABS light doesnt come on with the BAS light, which leads me to believe that the ABS sensors must be ok. Also, the car is a manual, and is constantly jumping out of 2nd gear. Does anybody know what could cause these problem? Thanks for any help!! Peter
• New reverse switch problem - Vaux Astra 30 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, Ive just fitted a new reverse switch to my 92 Astra Merit 1.4 petrol. I unscrewed the old one, screwed in the new one, connected the lead and then the car wouldnt start! I then put the old one back in and the car still wont start - am I just unlucky and something else is wrong, or am I forgetting to do something as I really dont know that much about cars!
• BMW 518 Cat Pipe Poss Weld? 29 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  My '93 L reg BMW 518 has just been serviced by a local specialist who advised me that the down pipe leading into the catalytic convertor has split, is blowing slightly and therefore needs replacing. They are quoting £550 + Vat BMW or £350 + Vat 'pattern part' does anyone know if I can get this welded instead and if not what should I go for as I intend to keep the car another 5 years?
• Xantia alarm 30 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Xantia diy muppet is back. Got glow plugs to change. Step 1 disconnect battery -ve lead. The alarm goes off. I can't shut it off, the key fob does nothing, the central locking still works, turning the key in the lock works but nothing shuts the god**mn alarm off. Reconnecting the battery just makes it louder.
• Rover 214 intermittant fault 1 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Today it wouldn't start from cold ( unusual, as it is more problematic while half warm) and the battery went down. I got it going with jump leads and a shot of easy start, but I haven't cured the fault. Any ideas ? Gratefully received .
• Mazda 323 23 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  But what is strange is that after stopping and turning off engine for 10 mins then starting up again the problem is not there. I guess that its the damp weather affecting the leads or distributor cap but wondered if I can use anything to stop this from happening. Any ideas?
• You Couldn't Make it Up 31 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  WORLD'S TOP ROAD SAFETY EXPERT KILLED BY BUS THE world's leading expert on road safety has been knocked down by a bus and killed. Susie Stephens, 36, died as she ran across the street during a conference on how to cut road deaths............ ...............The driver of the tour bus said he didn't see her in time and was not charged.