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  Why is my Peugeot 206 displaying the engine warning light? 21 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 Peugeot 206 diesel had its EGR value replaced at its recent service. Since then the engine warning light has been permanently on. Any idea what's...
• Mazda 3 - Engine hesitation 6 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  It is less of a problem when the car is cold as the revs are raised by the auto choke. I can "override" the factory set idle speed to mimic the cold running speed, but this of course totally upsets the ECU and so isn't a way forward. I understand that the throttle and clutch are linked by microswitches and was wondering if there was a fault with either/both of these switches, or maybe something in the ECU itself.
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  Turbo engine cooling - how long before I switch off? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently acquired a Ford Fiesta with the EcoBoost turbo engine to add to our turbo BMW 535i. You have mentioned in the past about running turbos...
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  Skoda Octavia won't engage gears 19 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi. I started it today and reversed it off the drive. I was then able to get it out of reverse with some difficulty but...
• 306 but now in a boat - Cam shaft breaking on a xud 1.9td 28 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Hi I have put 2 xud engines in a boat. For some reason I have broke the cam on one engine so have swapped that engine with another. Running ok at the moment. Now the other engine has done the same. Both engines were low mileage. I have run the engines now for at least 40hrs. The engines are sitting straight upwards where as in a car they would sit more on their side.
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  Have you any experience of the V60's ride quality? 16 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Have you any experience of the Volvo V60 D4 SE? I understand that the ride quality is poor on the standard dynamic chassis currently offered by Volvo and...
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  Washer reservoir issue with Volkswagen Polo 9 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The washer fluid reservoir in my 2007 Volkswagen Polo is leaking badly. The fluid steadily drips from under the reservoir when it is filled, causing the...
• Peugeot 206 1.4 2003 - ECU Failure Peugeot 206 14 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  So the ECU is not showing these faults ~ as ECU dash light stays off when engine is running and shows no faults indicated when connected to a diagnostic tool? Has the ECU failed ?
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  Overheating 2001 Astra - what's wrong? 2 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 8v. I have had a few problems, all now sorted, but since I've had the ECU fixed I now seem to be running hot. The coolant...
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  Buying a used car - Golf GTI or Civic Type R? 30 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Which would you buy? Golf GTI Mk5 or Civic Type R EP3 for low mileage use with a few long motorway runs with an absolute max budget of £8k?
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  Does the Kia Cee'd suffer DPF problems? 5 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking to buy a Kia Cee'd 2013 or newer and prefer diesel.The car will be used as a second car for lowish annual mileage, but occasional journeys...
• Volkswagen Bora - Brain teaser.. 52 plate Bora 1.9 TDI wont start 18 May 2014 (Forum)
  No engine oil in it or veg oil present. With the dreaded easi start hastily sprayed in to the inlet the engine will run but it is running on the easi start. As soon as this is removed the engine stops. I think i'm getting close to the problem. Maybe very close (tandem pump??). I cant see it being all 4 injectors especially as there are no fault codes.
• BMW 3 Series Touring (99-05) - Car for High Mileage Commuting 9 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  other cars on my radar are - Honda Accord, Skoda Octavia, Volvo V40   I would really appreciate any comments and advice as to if the 320d would fit the bill well for my needs. particularly relating to reliability, running costs, and in comparison with the likes of a 1.9tdi Octavia.
• Vectra c 150 cdti - Car cuts out and lacks power 14 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  Hi guys can anyone please help Got car a couple of weeks ago was fine at first but then started to cut out at low revs at traffic lights ect Did swirl flap rod then seemed to ok for a while then started doing it again so check and replaced fuel filter as was not good at all and not knowing service history gave a minor service aswell Anyway seems to run alright sometimes and then starts playing up again Found dodgy wire in connector fixed that still same Yesterday went on a run around 20 miles on way back just started again as I was pulling away from lights and would not rev above 2 k switched of back on and seemed ok till I got home then cut out Didn't want to start after that got p##### off went in house Went back out this morning after a couple of tries started and seems ok now again wtf Please help or will smash up with the biggest hammer I own lol By the way it's a vectra sri cdti 150 2006
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  Buying a new estate - Passat or Mondeo? 20 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new large petrol engined automatic estate as I only do 6000 town miles per annum. Sub £23k via a car broker will get me a Volkswagen Passat...
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  Car making a squealing noise when idling - what's the cause? 14 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The engine in my 2003 Honda Civic is making a squealing noise when idling. I know it is a chain cam but I have traced it to the only obvious belt in the...
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  Vauxhall Insignia automatic not running right 10 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Eight months ago I purchased an ex-demo Vauxhall Insignia SRi CDTi with an automatic gearbox. However, the gearbox has started feeling lumpy when I lift...
• fiesta 1.4tdci - Ford fiesta 1.4tdci eac fault seemingly cured 8 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  It would misfire and an eac fail warning would come up. I had a friend pump the primer while it was left to idle and it continued to run until he stopped pumping the primer. I popped the primer out if the bracket and allowed the primer to follow a less restricted routing as the pipes seemingly were kinked. In no time the car was able to idle without pumping the primer.
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  How should I store my Volvo automatic for four weeks? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Having read your advice on three months' storage, could you say which of the points are really necessary for an 11-year-old Volvo auto that will be garaged...
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  What could our granddaughter buy as her first car for £2000? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Please advise what would be a suitable first car for my 18-year-old granddaughter who has passed her test? She wants to spend only about £2000. For that...