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• mk4 fiesta zetec - Erratic idling, now it's misfiring.. 7 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  I had another ten miles to go so limped home. When i looked under the bonnet everything looked fine. have sprayed leads and coil pack plus connections with wd 40. But it still runs lumpy, i have taken the plug leads of 1 by 1 and fitted another spark plug to see if one wasn't sparking, all seem about the same.!!
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  What's on the next delivery cycle for Hyundai to the UK? 3 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  How can I find out the next delivery cycle of Hyundai i20 1.4 diesel to the UK?. I have spoken to several dealers and the sort of answers I get always...
• Peugot 407 SW - 08 reg - Dealer guarantee 9 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  It is apparent that the ECU could be at fault as is being tested now. The car dealer lent me a car until the tax expired at the end of May when I had to hire a car - leading to more expense. I currently have another loan car for a limited time. I am lead to believe that the 3 month guarantee is invalid as it should be 6 months . Could you please clarify the situation
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 04 1.8 Battery confusion 18 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Although I'm a little confused... The current battery is a Motorcraft superstart rated at 680A 70AH, which is lead acid. Now I've been reading around, some people are saying stick with lead acid, others say go with calcium or silver. What's best? Also the battery I have has dimensions of: 315x175x175mm, when going to the halfords website and entering my car reg their replacement batteries are mainly 278x175x175mm.
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 02 2.1 Standard Clarion CD Player 16 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, Yesterday I replaced the battery on our Pug. It was the original so no complaints there. As a matter of course i put jump leads from another car onto the leads and replaced the battery without problems. The car has a standard Clarion CD player and I'm unsure if it is a coded system like most in car units. I've looked through the literature I have but can't find a book relating to the CD/ radio - nor can I find any reference to a radio code.
• Car accident advert. 30 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  (At this point i stress that yes, I know seatbelts do save lives), but my point being is that the advert is mis-leading. Which leads me to ask, why are air-bags designed to soften impact once the "body" has gained momentum, as opposed to being designed to inflate and push/cushion the person firmly in the seat cocoon-like, thereby helping prevent momentum occurring in the first place?
• Golf 1.6 MKIII Missing sometimes 21 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  However, Recently it has started missing a bit again, if its starts it lasts for only a few second but if you try to excellerate during this time the car is obviously not responsive. When I replaced the plugs I did have a small problem with one of the HT leads which I repaired by crimping the end again. maybe it needs new Ht leads ? Please can anyone help point me in the right direction? If its important - The car isn't back firing, just missing a few beats..
• V018027 - Ford CD 6000 CD 27 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  Hello please can anyone help took my battery lead of and now my radio is asking for a code 
• VW Passat brake wear 13 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  8< SNIP 8< There is no need to repeat something that has already been posted in Technical Matters as it can lead to repetition of answers. DD
• Rover ASCOT 100 1997 21 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Won't start in damp weather after 1 year. What's the answer?Tried new plug leads and dist cap and rotor arm
• Ford Focus 2000 1.6 Zetec 125,000m - Misfire, no spark to no.4cyl 27 Aug 2017 (Forum)
   Replace with old 50,000m plugs (yes, I hoard things which might be useful..) which were working perfectly at 102,000m when I replaced them - same misfire.   Pull off HT leads, rest them back on plugs, start engine, lots of spark from 1 2 and 3 with engine slowing when pulled up away from plug, no spark from 4 and no change in engine speed.   Replace the very short no.4 HT lead with  a spare one I have knocking around - still no spark.
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  Battery maintenance on used cars? 17 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am going away for 3 months. My CR-Z will be indoors and my BMW outdoors. I am receiving conflicting advice - never use a trickle charger on the CR-Z....
• Are you at the leading or trailing edge? gadgets 29 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Ever noticed though that you can`t `make` yourself change with this. You`re either a `trailing edge` or `leading edge` person and stuck with it ;-) Regards oilrag  
• Megane - what's happening 1 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Does anyone have any experience of the 1.6 8V Megane that might help. My next step was to start her up from cold tomorrow morning and then to replace the plugs and HT leads. In anticipation. Robert
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  Thousands of parking fines issued due to faulty ticket machines 23 Apr 2025 (News)
  
• Petrol problems 2 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I have always been lead to believe petrol sold at JET stations was lower octane than others due to the fact it is reclaimed from the over run at the refineries
• rover 114 auto ratle 13 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  my rover 114 auto makes a awfull ratling noise when idling does anyone know wat is causing this and if it could lead to a breakdown?
• Engine technology 8 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  http://www.revetec.com/website/index.html Fascinating stuff I thought. The bit about the engine design leading to more mid and rear engined cars sounded appealing too :-) teabelly
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  Ford introduces new Transit Custom 18 Apr 2012 (News)
  
• 1999 2.5D Ford Ranger - Alternator Brushes 30 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  Hi Everyone, Would anyone have a good lead on where to get replacement brushes for my alternator. Many thanks.