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• Kangaroo cars 14 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  A second time was after having the clutch was replaced. The engine would die and suddenly surge. I took the car back several times only to have the lead mechanic perform a diagnostic test and say with transparent honesty and hand on heart that there was nothing wrong and it was the way that I was driving. After a particularly dangerous situation I spent time examining the engine and found that the same lead mechanic had not reconnected the crank position sensor securely.
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  No indication 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Have you noticed how many new cars have their front indicator lights in such a position that they cannot easily be seen? At mini roundabouts for example,...
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.6 Misfire - advice needed! 11 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  When I took the car to my local garage the next day he/the computer diagnosed a misfire on the number 3 cylinder which he said could be down to the spark plugs and plug leads needing to be replaced or the coil pack. The plugs and leads being the cheaper option he did this. After I picked the car up it was miles better but when I put my foot to the floor there still seems to be a hesitation/power loss but the engine light isn't on.
• 96N Peugeot 405 19.TD oil in air box 3 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  On having a look, I noticed that the oil seemed to be entering the filter box from a breather hose at the bottom of the box, which seems to lead to a valve on the left hand side (when engine is viewed from the driver's seat) of the intercooler. There is a separate hose (which seems to be very oily) leading from the valve, and it then disappears under the intercooler - am guessing it is a rocker cover breather hose - will have a chance for a proper look on monday when I change the rocker cover gasket.
• vw 2e3 carb probs? icing?? 6 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  what do i need to rebuild one i know a weber conversion would be a nice idea, but i cant justify over £200 on a old banger btw..sinse the first break down ive fitted new plugs/leads/fuel filter
• SAAB (mostly) cold starting problem 4 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Once the day warms up a bit it usually starts OK but this is not much use to her as she needs it to get to work. She's had the battery and plugs checked and the HT leads and distributor cap changed with no success. I've suggested they get the coil and lead changed which they are doing this week but this is clutching at straws. Also I've checked the fuel pump is working.
• Focus Hesitation 3 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  SWMBO went to the local Ford dealers to get the plugs and was told by the stores man that Focus's where known to misfire and the problem was either plugs, leads or the coil. I do not thing it is leads as in my experience they normally affect one cylinder and in fact it feels a bit like fuel starvation, however the fact that new plugs appeared to make a difference makes me wonder if it is electrical.
• What's the Silliest Thing ... ? 6 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  This entailed lodging the battery charger under the bonnet, which I closed for security, and trailing a lead to a power point in the garage. Rushing out late for work in the morning, I started the Triumph and was greeted with an almighty commotion as the trailing lead caught up on the crankshaft-mounted cooling fan, yanking the charger into the fan so hard that it bent one of the aluminium fan blades over at right angles and sliced a neat core out of the radiator.
• M 11 Money-earner 7 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  Which leads to the assunption that if that speed is unsafe and the limit justified there should be 2,000 accidents per day, or close shaves that have only been avoided by luck or the skill of the drivers. In fact there are very few accidents on that stretch (about one every three months at a guess).
• Ford EcoSport - Ford recall over a million cars 17 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  Ford recall these three cylinder engines    The recall involves the 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine on the EcoSport and Focus. The recall affects 1,39,790 units. A faulty belt tensioner may lead to loss of oil pressure that could damage or seize the engine.2
• Tyre pressures - again 2 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  Most of us aim to keep our tyres pumped somewhere near maker's recommendations, and we know that over- or under-inflation can lead to undesirable tyre wear.  But I have never seen any indication of how far it is permissible to go from recommendation before that becomes significant - in other words a plus-or-minus figure.  Any suggestions?
• VW Passat 1.9 TDI W reg - no acceleration, 'engine workshop' warning 4 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  Car not used for over 1 month. Batterry was flat. Charged battery with leads disconnected. Started car when charged. Ran with initial acceleration then no acceleration. After 1 min get 'Engine Workshop' warning. Any ideas
• Mazda Demio - wont start when raining! 28 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  hi all, I have a 99 mazda demio. never gave me any problems but lately if its be raining heavy for a couple of days it just wont start, next day if its dry it just starts first turn!...any advice? I tried spraying the plug leads ect with WD40
• Ford - 04 1.6 misfiring 15 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Having problems with Focus zetec misfiring. Have changed the coil and leads, it run ok for a few days but the problem started up again. The engine management light has come back on. A neighbour had a fault code reader which came up as p2300 but its not listed in the book of codes that he has.
• Landcruiser LC5 D-4D 2004 deisal auto - Battery charging 10 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  The batteries in this car go flat after some weeks non-use. Next time I leave it, I intend to attach a trickle charger. Do I need to disconnect any leads? Do I connect across both batteries or just one?
• ford focus 1.6 zetec - ford focus misfiring at 2000 revs 27 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  hi  ihave a ford focus which is misfiring at about 2000 revs so far i have changed the coil pack, spark plugs, and ht leads but the problem is still there does any one have any ideas what this could be thanks.
• Ford Fiesta Saloon - Fiesta clutch 25 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  It’s not slipping but when setting off and particularly in reverse it doesn’t seem to disengage fully leading to a bit of grinding in the gears. Fluid level is OK and I can’t see any sign of a leak. Is there any adjustment? Any ideas?  
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 01 1.9 which obd2 cable should i buy 4 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  hello can anyone lead me in the right direction of which obd2 data cable to buy. looking at spending about £10 seen some on ebay, however they say not compatable with some cars. cheers
• Who keeps a car in their garage? 18 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  There is a famous house in Devizes where the builders realised that the drive was too steep to get a car into the garage - so they built a flight of steps leading up to it, on the basis that nobody wants a garage for a car these days.
• Hyundai i30 (2007 - ) - Pad/Disc Contact 24 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I notice that, when setting off in my Hyundai i30 after a day or two without use, and before braking, there is a rubbing noise. This intensifies on braking but then, after an application or two, disappears. This leads me to believe that the pads are in constant light contact with the discs. Is this normal?