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• Suzuki Baleno - Diminution in value after paint job 16 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  My question is this.  However good a paint job is, does the fact that it's been done lead to a reduction in the car's value?  If so, by what sort of amount?  (The car's a 2016, value c. £7k). Thanks in advance.
• Rover 400 - Rover 414i 1999 starting issue 1 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  I drove for about an hour no issues, I parked up for 10 mins, drove for another hour no issues, parked up for half hour and then drove 2 mins around the corner, went back to the car 20 mins later and nothing, just a click....tried bumping car and nothing, tried jump leads, nothing, all lights were on and fine, moved car to safe area and decided to see if I could find a solution, went back to car after a few hours and after a click, a second of struggling it started and drove me home fine, checked it this morning and slight struggle(maybe due to cold weather) it started and has had no problems since....only thing I noticed was water tank seemed to have gone low but can see no leaks anywhere, all temps were fine but could something have over heated causing the issue?
• Ford Ka 2001 Endura engine - Ford Ka running rough 23 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Again, when I back off throttle engine almost stalls then settles back to idle. I have done numerous tests to try and isolate the problem. Have replaced coilpack, new HT leads, tested injectors (perfect), tried a different idle control valve, throttle body, O2 sensor, throttle position sensor. Even tried a second-hand ECU. Even after all this there has been no change.
• Ford Ka 2001 with Endura engine - Ford Ka running rough 22 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Again, when I back off throttle engine almost stalls then settles back to idle. I have done numerous tests to try and isolate the problem. Have replaced coilpack, new HT leads, tested injectors (perfect), tried a different  idle control valve, throttle body, O2 sensor, throttle position sensor. Even tried a second-hand ECU. Even after all this there has been no change.
• Ford Fiesta (Endura-E) - Sudden large valve clearance? 4 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  I did adjust the clearance to "almost touching", and the engine runs a lot quieter, but not smoothly. Any suggestions on what I should look at next? I know I need to swap the leads (one has split over the plug), and the plugs (one has cracked ceramic), but I don't think those are the cause of the poor running... Thanks in advance, Simon
• FIAT SCUDO 1600 PETROL INJ (1997) - JERKY / ERRATIC ACCELLERATION 24 May 2014 (Forum)
  I have replaced the Air filter / fuel filter / plugs and the plug leads to no avail. I also had a diagnostic check done but it was not conclusive. I was told that it seemed there was a conflict between the Lamdar sensor and the fuel injection information to the computer and at low revs too much fuel was being injected and therefore the computer stopped the fuel flow!!!!
• Ford Focus Saloon GHIA 2003 - Change head unit in 2003 Focus GHIA` 10 Mar 2014 (Forum)
    Does anyone know where i can get the right harness from.  I only seem to be able to find one Harness Adptor Lead PC2-08-4 but it doesnt work Thanks in advance Sean                  
• volkswagen corrado - 2.0 9A having trouble starting when left overnight 11 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  as the description of  subject quotes im having trouble starting her ...about a month ago i noticed that on my days off (2) when i wasnt using the car  to start her up a couple of days later  was a struggle.. once started you could turn her off and she would start 20 times out of 20 ... but now leaving her overnight  and starting her  first time is not happenning ..yesterday it wouldnt start at all .. i have re timed her @ 7 degrees put new plugs in changed coil and coil lead she took some starting again.. but had a slight misfire .... warmes her up took her for a drive ...turned her off and on again no probs ...:-0 this morning same agaain it took ages for her to start.. to the point where she drained the battery ...we have fuel and spark timed up correctly but she is struggling ... has also come up with a slight misfire down low since yesterday ... any help would be massively appreciated thank you ......
• Peugeot 205 (1983 - 1997) - 1992 1.6 GTi - wont start 23 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  There is a spark present, and there is fuel going in ok. I have replaced the following to eliminate problems: coil, plugs, leads, distributer and rotor arm, ignition module. Whe I first bought the car it started ok from cold but as soon as it got warm if you turned it off it would not start again. I have had the manifold off to clean it and have put it back and I have fitted a new exhaust system as the manifold was cracked and the down pipe split.
• Ford Fiesta 1.25 - 2004 Fiesta Revving issue 2 Jun 2011 (Forum)
   Once driving after about 5 minutes the battery light goes out the idle speed (at lights...etc) drops to about 700 RPM (which I would expect).  The fact that the light goes out after a short while and the revs drop lead to believe that its not the alternator but I am no mechanic so any advice would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Leom.
• Avensis 2002 2.0i vvti - Head Gasket Failure 15 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  Is the car lilely to be OK to keep long-term (my intention) or should I be moving it on in a years or so time.... I had been lead to believe by the buyers guides on the web and my mechanic that these vehicles were bombproof (why so many minicabbers use them)
• Ford Fiesta - Cambelt advice 15 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    I purchased a V reg Ford Fiesta Zetec LX 1.25 yesterday and got advised that when started she makes a whisling noise, she got drove back from Norwich to Ipswich and the noise never stopped. I got her a full service today. New oil and air filter, new plugs and leads and since then she doesn't whisle but now there's a light clunking noise. But i've now been told she needs a new cam belt coz it's frayed? There wasn't any service history with the car and she's done 115,020 miles.
• Ford Focus - Focus 1.6 Zetec MK1 2001 - Temperature Gauge Jump 25 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  I stopped to check coolant levels and all seemed OK and engine didn't seem overly hot. I know there is a sensor between the spark plugs on this model and I had the leads off recently to check the spark plug condition. The issue only seems to have developed since then. Could I have damaged something/knocked something on the CHT sensor or associated wiring? Any help greatly appreciated!!
• BMW 3 Series E46 - Flickering HID xenons on BMW E46 28 Sep 2010 (Forum)
   The one ive just bought states its for a d2s/d2r bulb but apart from that its identical and my existing leads do fit the new ballast. Ive checked the fuses but I can't find one for headlights. I have a 2004 325ci m sport coupe. Any help would be great. Ive been told by HIDS UK that I have an aftermarket kit and not the OEM......how do I know if thats the case?
• Ford Fiesta 2003 Duratec - Engine noises 9 May 2010 (Forum)
    It is a 1.4 duratec with 140K; it has regular oil and filter changes (Castrol Magnatec 5W/30)   Firstly when cold it is very ‘tappety’ a distinctive ticking noise which disappears once warm.   I am lead to believe this is normal, but it has got louder lately.   Secondly when warm and in higher gears, say 4 th at 40MPH, if I accelerate I would expect the engine to labour a bit at this gear/speed but it now makes a very deep growling sound which it never used to.
• Peugeot 307 SW (2002 - 2008) - 03 2.0HDi - cold starting problem 7 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Ihave a 53 reg 2.0hdi, sw ,se ,that's done 90k miles. when the temperature is below 5degrees it is VERY slow at cranking over.obviously when its been started once it starts again but it still seems to be slow at cranking I had a new battery fitted in august, size 075, I have been back to the shop and had it checked out as ok. when it is really cold I have sometimes to use jump leads from a spare battery but this does not seem to crank it over much quicker (this spare is on a trickle charger just in case) I have fitted new glow plugs also but my thoughts are looking towards the starter motor itself now. how much are they/ and is it an awkward job to fit?
• Ipod to "old style" Ford 6000CD 1 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Anyone know of a supplier that can do this? I can buy a simple FM adapter or knock together a basic line input lead for the unit, but I would really like to have the control and display elements as well if at all possible. Anyone know if a pukka kit is available? Cheers DP
• Peugeot 307 SW (2002 - 2008) - 06 1.6 (petrol) lumpy idling 22 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Various sources have told me it could be throttle position sensor, throttle potentiometer, throttle body, hydraulic tappets, blocked jets, dodgy HT lead or plug. So you can see I'm spoilt for choice :-) Have any of you guys got a "speaking from experience" idea as to what it is or some suggestion as to what to check (idiots guide please). ps. I already done the BSI reset procedure.
• Runflat tyre jumped the rim? 22 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  The car had stopped in a straight line and no one else was at the scene, except of course for the driver who was on the phone standing by their car (no not standing on the phone..;) I wouldn't know what the lead up to this was, but it's made me a bit unwary of trusting a runflat to continue a journey safely. Anyone had similar...was it indeed one of our merry crew?
• Daewoo Matiz (1998 - 2004) - 00 796 Ignition failure while driving 8 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  If a friend asked me to look at their computer because the screen wasn't working, I would not simply replace the monitor, signal lead and graphics card. I'd swap out each part. I know very little about cars, and would be grateful for any feedback.