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• Ford Galaxy - Engine bay noise 14 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Hi all, just taken delivery of a brand new galaxy, TD, been checking things over, but have found a high pitched noise from left of engine bay, which lasts for about 15-20 seconds, then a clunk from right side of bay which switches noise off, then the same process happens again, this is when engine is off, whether it happens while running I wouldn't know, as you wouldn't hear it then, nothing in the manual about it, before I contact my dealer to be told its some computer thingy checking on the fllange thingy which lubricates the waffle button, and which is normal (and feel an idiot) is there anyone out there with an answer.
• 2011 VW Polo 1.4 - Starting Fault 13 Mar 2012 (Forum)
    Keeping the key turned and depressing the accelerator fully eventually starts the engine.  It then runs and starts normally. On other occasions it behaves as if a choke cable was sticking.  It starts from cold, but when moving off releasing the accelerator results in the engine speed increasing.
• Toyota Avensis Verso T-Spirt turbo diesel - Engine limp home mode 12 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  The engine cuts to limp home mode and the orange engine warning light comes on for no apparent reason - very unwelcome on a motorway. If I turn the engine off and restart, it fires and runs as normal again, but the orange light stays on for a day or two, and then goes off.  My local mechanic recently changed the injection pump flow control valves, as suggested by Toyota - £185 to them!
• Vauxhall Astra 1.6 8 valve - 2002 - Astra Smokey On Idle 7 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a Vauxhall Astra 1.6 8 valve which has recently stated to get very smokey on start up and now when idling or sat in traffic, when at speed it runs fine and there does not seem to be any smoke. It does use a fair bit of oil, but that seems to be a known thing with these cars, I have been reading through other forums and there seems to be conflicting problems mentioned by different people.
• Which of the three would you buy? 26 Feb 2012 (Forum)
   It had a new clutch and DMF not too long ago Third is an 05 plate Honda civic SE 1.7 cdti with around 90k on the clock I intend to run either car into the ground - so resale doesnt matter much to me.  The only car above with cruise control is the S40  
• Ford - Mk2 Escort - 1980 1.3 no spark 20 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  hi, happy new year to all i have just bought a mk2 4 door 1300 project i have been trying to start it with no luck there is petrol getting through but no spark at plugs there is 12v at the sw end of the coil when ignition on and 12 v at points end but there is no spark at the points when turned over, they are new points there is also no spark at coil king lead have changed coil onto my mk2 mexico and it runs the mex no problem put the coil from mex onto project still no spark not sure if condenser could be at fault, cant test as mine is different the project is a black cap dizzy any ideas would be appreciated
• Toyota Corolla - Low Idle Speed 4 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  I took it back to the dealership and they plugged it into the diagnostics computer and they said everything is O.K. and that Corollas tend to run with a low idle. Seemed strange to mention this afterwards or is that me being cynical. I'm very happy with the Corolla, but just has the above minor irritation. Is this anything to be concerned about and do any other Corolla owners have the same experience?
• Vauxhall Vectra B 2002 Z18XE - Loss of power 3 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Hi  The EML came on in my car making it run lumpy hesitant and misfiring, after checking it read faults code for the MAF Sensor. After talking to my local garage I replaced the ECU, Coil Pack and MAF, The car ran fine for about two days, then it started to cough, misfire and lose power, flat as a pancake.
• Vauxhall Astra - Astra 1.4 or 1.6? 23 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Hi Guys  Im currently driving a 53 Hyundai Coupe 2.0. It's a great car and really reliable but running costs (petrol and tax mainly) are becoming a bit daft now. I'm looking at a '56'-'57' plate astra but unsure which engine to go for. The 1.4 offers better reliability and slightly cheaper insurance but I'm worried it's going to be far too underpowered.
• Disconnect battery to trickle charge? 20 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Is it vital to disconnect the battery during charging or will the vehicle cope OK, i'm fairly sure the engine management ECU has to 'relearn' following reconnection but i may well be totally wrong. The car is running so perfectly i'd rather not disconnect if possible. Whats the proper procedure?
• 2000 vauxhall vectra 2.0 cdx - vauxhall vectra mass air flow meter problem 4 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  hi just a quick question my vectra is running very rough and i suspected a problem with the mass air flow meter so i removed the electrical connector turned on the ignition and put a volt meter between the live and earth on the connector to see if power was being supplied to the maf and to my suprise it only returned a reading of 7.38 volts, if i put one end of the volt meter to live on the maf connector and the other to earth on the battery i get a full 12 volt reading is 7.38 volts using the live and earth on the connector normal   regards melvyn    
• Mercedes-Benz S-Class - Next car??? 31 Dec 2011 (Forum)
    Any real world figures on diesel vs petrol would be helpful. Currently running 1998 C class 240 for last 10 years with no problems except beginning to rust on all four wheel arches.
• Nissan Primastar - Fuel 30 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  -- title start -->2003 nissan primastar My vans red Stop light came on and started flashing about 3 weeks ago, the van sat up for 3 days then it started and went for the past 3 weeks but it has stopped again it would start and run for about 1 minute then cut out, after about 2 minutes it would start again then cuts off again i had it ot the computer and the only thing it showed up was low pressure now it wont start unless i fill the fuel filter first it will start but it wont accelerate can anyone help me please
• Vauxhall corsa - Corsa , Tigra camshaft problems 3 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, Reference the camshaft problems on corsas I recently bought a 1.4 Tigra convertible twin port .1364cc 63000 miles ,with part service history.First reg 03 01 2005. The car runs fine ,sounds reasonably quite etc. From reading the posts , it seems that most of the camshaft problem cars are 1.0 or 1.2 .not the 1.4 .is this correct? Does anybody know if vauxhall have released the engine numbers for the apparently faulty batch that's has camshaft / torque setting problems .
• volvo v40 1.8i - air con - engine damage 3 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  I was unfortunate on the w/e to be driving on the motorway and the waterhose came off and the engine was damaged beyond repair. I have only had the car for 4 months and it was running perfectly, no waring beforehand and it was all over within minutes. I am in the process of having another engine put in but I have been reading about air-con noises and consequential engine problems.
• Chrysler Grand Voyager LE 1998 - grand voyager auto gearbox 2 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  Then it will jump out of gear when standing still and jump into gear when reved. Only when this noise appears does it have this problem. Fluid has been checked whilst running and is topped up. I have been told by an auto gearbox garage that it could cost up to £1400. This noise and problem has only started since a garage put a new belt on. Could the tension be causing the problem.
• Citroen c3 1.4hdi - Poor starting 16 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  The started motor is turning over, when you just about give up you hear a clunck under your left foot and then the car starts and runs great, no loss of power. Pulls away ok. If you restart the engine while warm is starts no problem. I have checked the low pressure fuel pipes, replaced the spill pipes and injector clips. It looks like I am getting air in to the diesel or it waits until it has built up pressure before it will start.
• Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 cdti 2005 - smoking diesel 15 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  I was driving it home last night and my girlfriend was behind me and i noticed the car was blowing dark smoke (not blue) when the turbo came on boost. no smoke on normal running, only when on boost. i also noticed the fuel gauge has dropped a bit more than it should... im hoping its not the turbo, ive heard it could be injector seals.... one person has told me just to put an injector cleaner through it, not sure that will help...
• 406 hdi 2003 - pug406 8 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  the car then starts to overheat on any climbs jumping up to around 80 deg, we then turn the heater on and temp starts to drop. The vehicle is fine running around town and in standing traffic with the van on the back or not. its not losing any coolent and i've had it on tick over on the drive and have witnessed the fan dropping in and and out.. but i understand they have a 2 speed fan , is there anyway of checking that the speed 2 is working correctly??
• Ford Focus 1.6 Style 5 dr vs Hyundai I30 8 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  I'm looking for some advice. I currently run a 2003 Mondeo LX 1.8 and I am looking to downsize to something like a Ford Focus or a Hyundai I30.  For approximately the same money I can get a Ford Focus 1.6 Style 2008 plate or a Hyundai 1.4 Classic 2011 plate having done 10-15k mileage.