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  The right screen wash for a Volkswagen Polo 7 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The last two winters a cable has burst leading to the rear screen washer. Screenwash pours into the passenger footwell when operating the back screen...
• Any - Electronic parking brake - Why? 5 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  Call me cynical but could it be a ploy by manufacturers to fit more complicated electrical systems to cars leading to ever increasing repair bills?
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  How can I fix a misfire on my Daewoo Lanos? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Hello - my 2000 W-reg Daewoo Lanos was misfiring, so I took to the garage and they fitted a new coil pack, leads, spark plugs and sensor. I got it out...
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  Why won't my Vauxhall Vectra start? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra 2-litre DTI. I cannot start the engine. I tried with jump leads, and failed. Then I towed it with another car, and after...
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  Obstacle Corsa 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  3 or 4 Saturdays ago you advised owners of Corsas to get a certain part checked at each service. My wife has a Corsa and I meant to cut out this piece...
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  Is there a tyre sealant I can use in case of a puncture on my Volkswagen Touran? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a Volkswagen Touran with seven seats which does not have a spare wheel. It has an air compressor and a bottle of sealant. The instructions...
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  How can I improve my Hyundai Accent's fuel economy? 9 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  How can I improve the fuel economy of my Hyundai Accent 1.3? Are there any special products like air filters, plugs and leads which can help?
• 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