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• Mazda 323 brake rattle 21 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  I have just had my Mazda`s first year service. Within a few days a rattle appeared from front offside. Took it back to dealer . They said some rust may have fallen behind disc whilst taking off the wheels to check. It appeared OK for a few miles after collection, then it started again.
• SL500 96; what is this part? 12 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  I have a slight ticking noise coming from a small (about 2 inches across) unit mounted on a rubber mounting bracket in front of the ABS pump on the n/s inner wing; there is a 2 pin electrical lead running to it and two pipes; one running into the unit and the other out of it - there is a mark on the top with an arrow with the word MOT on it (motor?).
• Low mileage in a long period of time 3 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  I'm considering buying a used car that has only done 1200 miles in 16 months. How harmful to the mechanical parts would the long period(s) of idleness have been? The car is good price, but I feel that the above issue is one on which I need guidance before I commit myself. -- L\'escargot by name, but not by nature.
• VW Passat ABS light problem 21 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Wondering if any of you VW mechanics have any ideas, ive got VW passat s-reg 1.8 turbo i recently changed the brake pads,this model doesnt have the pad wear indicator, anyway afterwards the ABS light started to flash and a red brake warning light was on. any ideas? does it need reseting?
• Faulty interior fan - nissan micra 25 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I have a problem with my S reg micra, if I turn the interior fan to speed (4) it works fine but the lower speeds will not work. I have air con and if I turn the switch to (1) or any of the lower speeds the air con light will illuminate and I can hear the pump kick in but no fan movement.
• Low Profile v Comfort 24 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  How much of the lumpy ride for low profile tyres is down to the tyre diameter or brand? I chose to have 17" wheels on my A4 on the basis that I didn't...
• toyota turbo diesel estima lucinda 4wd 27 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  got a tapping noise ,when car is started,when gas pedal pressed(its auto)the tapping noise goes quicker,i had a look underneath and the noise seems to be coming from the turbo or cat????it,s attached to the exhaust whatever it is and its got a small lever/switch on it which goes back n forth,got loss of power,spluttering,shaking motor at mo .....help pls,p.s.its a ally /silver colour
• Mazda 323 R Reg - water getting in 21 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  My sister in law has one of these and after a wet spell water is collecting in rear footwells. This doesn't happen immediately it's a delayed effect. She...
• Removing suncream from upholstery 25 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Any ideas on how to get this off the seat based on your own experience, not \"this might work\" please Failing that it\'s valet time.
• Petrol injection - how does it work? 2 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  I had assumed that the reason for one injector per cylinder was so that each was timed precisely for the correct point on that cylinder\'s cycle. I thought the whole point about fuel injection was that it replaced the inevitable hit and miss suck and dribble from a carburettor with a precisely timed and measured squirt to each cylinder.
• Tightening up roof-lining material 30 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  My car has an after market glass electric s/roof fitted. It's an extremely good one but the car is 8 now and where the original rooflining was re-applied to the sliding panel underneath the glass roof, it has become a little bit creased. It feels as if there is a thin layer of foam backing to the material so I can't really apply any heat to it, but I'd like to stretch the material.
• Do Punto front bumpers adjust? 13 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  My wife picked up her new Punto today. On a VFM basis I don\'t think that it\'s that bad a car. I have driven it today and it really grew on me. Certainly more fun that my Passat. The only thing that I can find to fault is that the front bumper, on the driver side,where it meets the wing, is not straight.
• XJ6 or a XJ8 20 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  I am thinking of buying a Jaguar for my next car i will have about £8000 to spend which will buy me one of the last XJ series or one of the early XJ8's and was wondering what would be the best buy , i have heard that the Jaguar V8 engine did have some problems when they where first came into production can any one advise me on what car i should go for and any tips when buying one of these models.
• Clio rear wheel alignment 7 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  2003 Renault Clio Dynamique 1.5 dci80. Am I really the only Clio owner with rear wheel alignment problems? R/N/S tyre worn indicating a problem and vehicle subsequently checked confirming the fault. The vehicle has not been damaged, kerbed, potholed or abused in any other manner. Problem really manifested itself during the recent snow/ice conditions - very exciting to drive!!!
• Fiesta Immobiliser Prob 25 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Hi I own a ford fiesta xr2i 1.6 (H plate) with a Laser Line Immobiliser that i think was installed in the 90's. I seem to have lost the Fob to demobilise the car. I brought the car second hand from a friend and he does not have the alarm key for the device. What steps can i take to get the car started again.
• Fitting Pedal Covers to a Punto 1996 18 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  My son went out and bought some Sparco peadal covers without checking if they would fit.Unfortunately the fitting holes are in the centre of the metal covers,which means the top fitting hole is directly in line with the pedal arms where they join/weld to the original pedals.I notice other pedal manufactures have their connecting holes at the edges which would fit and miss the arm.Anybody fitted the Sparco pedals to a Punto and if s,how. Regards Steven
• Check your tyre pressures... 4 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Checked bonnet fluids in wife's car today, all ok, walked around and looked at the tyres, all appeared ok, but despite cold weather, checked them with gauge anyway... o/s/r had just 12 psi - jack out, found nail through tread... Point is, tyre looked didn't look even slightly flat despite just 40% of pressure, so regular checking is vital...
• Which 4X4 for 15K? 19 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  After a string of company 4x4's (Discovery's, Landcruiser's and M-Class), my Dad has decided to opt out of the company car scheme due to escalating taxation costs. He is looking to spend around 15K and will cover around 20K miles per year.
• Astra Multi function Display 13 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Hi All, I have an S reg 1.6 Ls Astra. I installed a new radio about a year ago and the multi function display only displayed the date, time and temperature, which was fine. About a month ago the MFD suddenly stop displaying anything?
• Sudden Battery Death 17 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  The battery, original 4 yr old FULMEN wouldn't take charge or deliver power. Kaput!! This isn't a friendly way to expire. In the 1970's , sudden failures of Lucas batteries were the talk, but I haven't heard of it since. Are we going to have another spate? CentaurHJ