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• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 04 320d Car start Battery removal/charging/jumping 19 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Thinking it is the battery, if so does someone know where the battery is to remove it to charge it? or where it is so that I can try to jump start it with leads? If anyone thinks it might be something else then please suggest Many thanks and sorry for my ignorance! Regards
• FSA and Insurance comparison websites 13 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Excesses need to be explained Too much emphasis on just comparing prices - users must be advised that other factors should also be compared Some info was out of date on the sites leading to price differences when choosing an insurer. Data from the comparison may not be transferred correctly to the insurance company So use them, but always double check everything before entering into a contract.
• Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 1995 1.4 Engine cuts out after a few miles 31 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  If I take it for a run it is perfect for a few miles and then just cut out and just will not restart, it can be left for a few hours and then still refuses to start, I then have tow it back home and if I try to start it 9 times out of ten it starts immediately, I have changed the spark plugs and leads, can anybody help me.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 05 1.8 Rattle from exhaust at idle speed 6 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  The idle speed is 750rpm with a tiny bit of fluctuation. Recently it has had a genuine Ford(Fomoco) coil pack and leads. The complete exhaust is genuine and all hangers are there. I think the noise is coming from the exhaust manifold pipe with the flexible wire mesh join/bulb thingy Are these a weak spot? I have moved any heat shielding along the exhaust length out of harms way (that i can see) Any ideas folks?
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 1.6 04 i knocked off wheel weight on back wheel 19 May 2008 (Forum)
  cleaning my car i dislodged the lead wheel weight off the near side rear wheel which was on the inside of the alloy wheel ive driven it since and can feel no affects at all is it worth getting the wheels ballenced again ( cheeky i know but the F on my badge has come off during the car clean can i stick it back on with a hot glue gun or should i buy a new focus badge with the sticky stuff on the back regards tony
• "Breathable" cover - made of PVC ? 9 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  The box just says "waterproof" - no mention of breathable My first thoughts are that the material just doesnt look breathable, and probably liable to lead to condensation which is prob worse than having no cover at all. the brand of cover is "Streetwise" - this isnt the suppliers name BTW. anyone any other information ? Or can recommend a decent make of cover that is definately breathable (and water-resistant/waterproof) ?
• Vauxhall Vectra B facelift (1999 - 2002) - 02 plate 1.8 (Z18XE engine) replacing thermostat 1 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all My 02 plate 1.8 vectra (Z18XE engine) takes an absolute age to warm up, and the top hose on the rad gets warm after only a couple of mins from cold, so this leads me to think the thermostat is stuck open. The thermostat housing is held on by what I believe are 2 torx bolts, my question is: How do you get to the bottom one? Accesss is very limited for both of them but especially the bottom one!
• KIA Pride (1991 - 2000) - '94, 1324cc, CV joint 1 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  It's got me thinking, what is the point of this circlip, and does it matter that it's breaking up? I suppose if the other half gets in the balls it'll lead to early failure, but complete removal of the circlip? The joint's firmly held in the hub. There could be a bit of sliding movement in the driveshaft splines, but would it matter?
• Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - 420 TD won't start on cold days 12 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Please can anyone tell me why my car wont start on cold mornings and what I need to add/do , it's always been a bit sluggish as the turbo has gone but otherwise runs fine.. I flattened the battery today trying to get it started but even with jump leads connected to neighbours jeep the immobiliser wouldn't switch off! Grrr!.. Sorry Newbie AND female! I managed to get the keyfob to turn off the immobilser but still no joy..im waiting til the orange light goes out and then an extra 10secs but it still sounds as though its draining??..
• Vauxhall Tigra (1994 - 2000) - yr 1997, 1.6 16v - Cylinder 3 not sparking 31 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Basically this is the issue, Cylunder 3 is not firing up and just keeps filling up with petrol Changed Coil Pack Changed Spark plugs Changed ignition leads what can cause this to happen? The work carried out on the car before it happened was a replacement clutch and grinding on the fly wheel. Help would be much appreciated Spencer
• FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - Injector warning lamp ON (1998 75SX) 20 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  I have a problem with my 1998 Punto 75SX where the Injector warning lamp comes on and the engine appears to be just firing on two cylinders. I've checked out the ignition coils, leads and connectors and the spark plugs seem to be sparking OK. Unplugging the connectors from the ECU and spraying them with contact cleaner sometimes makes the fault go away for a few days and then it comes back again.
• Sony Xplod CD/tuner not, erm, tuning 29 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  CD changer and cassette still work fine. I haven´t tried anything just yet (including resetting the unit). Could the ariel lead have fallen out the back, or something? Thought I would ask here first. Thanks in advance, Barchettaman
• Faulty ABS - MOT failure? 6 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  The ABS sensors in my car (Hyundai Accent X-reg) have packed up. The dealer said it would need new sensors and new drive shafts leading to a whopping £700 bill. Since normal braking is fine, I don't want to fix it. But is it going to fail in MOT? There is a single red warning light on dash showing [(!)(P)BRAKE] altogether. As soon as parking brake is released the light goes off.
• Mondeo 1.8lx (99) power loss 10 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Just before the probs, we noticed a whistle when the accelerator was pressed (sounded like a turbo whistle). Dunno if that had any bearing on it. Could it just be plugs/leads/coil or something more serious? It only had it's MOT three weeks ago, though we know how useful those are! Any ideas out there?
• Citroen Dispatch Limp mode 1 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  Now and again the van goes into Limp mode when you use the turbo for more than 10 secs. I've checked the pipes leading from the turbo and all seem okay, but what i did find was a item that looks like a VTA Dumpvalve which i know aint standard on these vans. This piece has oil all over it suggesting that the valve might be stuck open.
• Mazda 323 Starting Problem 28 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  It was service about a month ago, spark plugs are relatively recent, so I'm hoping that the poor starting is caused by damp which liberal application ofr WD40 should sort out. My question is: where should I be spraying WD40? Should I take the leads off the spark plugs and spray inside them, or simply spray everything on the outside. By the way, I'm clueless regarding everything under the bonnet, so please could any replies be phrased in laymans terms!
• what do folks think about wide A pillars 10 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, Recently been looking at a Zafira, and one of the negatives listed about the vehicle is the width of the A Pillars. Basically, blind spots that can potentially lead to accidents, particularly at roundabouts. Looking at most modern cars, this seems a problem that is fairly widespread. What do people think, do driving MPVs like the Zafira require extra work?
• Italian Tune Up 22 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  I have read numerous recommendations for the Italian Tune up in posts on these forums. I must admit to not knowing what it meant so I have done some research which leads me to ask the question, whilst I would have no problems in red lining a petrol engine, I am very concerned to red line a common rail diesel engine. I hope I have understood the concept right but it basically suggests to me that you have to cane your car to get it as hot as possible.
• Holiday observations 8 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Are we British in the minority here ? 3. If you wonder where all the Petrol stations have gone, you'll find them on the roads leading from Switzerland into France. 4. I have only ever seen two Renault Megane Estates - did they just not make many ? 5. er thats it, although I did see a Studebaker in Nyon no.. I thought not.
• Insurance Claim Advice 20 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  m claiming it as uninsured losses. The big BUT is that the lorry driver is from a non-EU country (Romania) and I have been lead to believe that it will be nearly impossible to recover my money. Has anyone had any experience of this? Or can give me some advice.