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  Automatic transition 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2005 Astra 1.8 Auto has just become a near write-off. The auto gearchange stopped working and when we took it to two Vauxhall garages both said that...
• VW Polo 1997 Diesel - Radiator Leak 12 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I found evidence of a coolant leak on the underside of the car, but couldn't see where it was coming from as the radiator is housed within some mounting. (Unfortunately, the bowl I placed under the leak to assess the level escaping had been nicked when I returned from work the next day.)
• Private sale, this one's messy 17 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  ok rather a long story here that i would like some unbiased opinions on. my sisters boyfriend agreed to buy a modified rx7 off a mate for 5k, he was due to go to afghanistan so a deal was struck whereby he paid 2.5k deposit the v5 was signed and would pay the the remaining when he returned 7 weeks later. he went of on tour but it was cut short and returned after 3 weeks, this left him short on money as he was going to fund the payment from his extra tour pay, he spoke to the owner who said not a problem pay it when you have it. he collected it everything seemed ok, i saw him about an hour later and he said the coolant alarm was going off and something wasn't right. i had a quick look at it for him and a water pipe hasn't been jubilee clipped on and has blown due to pressure. we refilled the coolant system but the buzzer still stayed on, strange but we put it down to the coolant sensor sticking (ive seen this before) he took it out for a short run and it behave fine, stopped to check everything over and there was water coming from the turbo and the car refused to start. recovered it home and after a good look over i was starting to have a real bad feeling of a major issue (mostly set of by the bodges of easy jobs on the car such as chocolate blocked wiring and poor ran pipes.) anyway after some work we concluded the water seals had gone (it's a rotary engine).
• Peugeot 306 - Fault Code Translation 27 Nov 2023 (Forum)
  Clutch pedal is very heavy but doesnt seem to slip. The codes showing are  P0115 Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Malfunction P1521 Clutch Connector  P1517 Theft protection P0191 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance    
• Citroen C4 08 1.6 Diesel - Citroen C4 08 1.6 Diesel - Thermostat job cost 4 May 2022 (Forum)
    I've watched a few videos of the thermostat being replaced on similar models. Is this a job a layman can do, providing I drain the coolant, and make sure I remember the order of pipes I disconnect?  
• Mitsubishi Shogun 2013 - Air conditioner problem 29 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  A very poor showing from  Mitsubishi who appreantly have been aware of this fault for a number of years, but have refused to do a recall especially has coolant leaking out is an enviromental issue!  
• SEAT Ibiza - Emissions Advice - MOT failure 30 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  I’m guessing from the high HC that the car is running rich, unsure on what to change/check next. Only things i can think of to replace would be engine coolant sensor and fuel filter. I’m getting the cat checked tomorrow as well Any help would be great [url=https://ibb.co/VBzkwtB][img]https://i.ibb.co/mz2PNGz/348-D19-FB-A441-4-B1-D-B036-EDF18-DDBA719.jpg[/img][/url]
• Vauxhall Zafira 'Elite' Sept 2011, 13k miles - 'Gurgling' noise from engine. 21 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  It sounds like a glass bottle being filled with water and when full it then 're-fills' so to speak, straight away or some minutes later. Vauxhall advised that it was due to an air lock in the coolant but bleeding didn't stop it. Then they said that it was air bubbles in the Fuel system and a replacement Fuel Filter was required, This was done but the noise continues! I've NOW been told that it's an inherent fault in, not only Zafiras, but also Astras!
• Toyota Avensis - DIY service looking for advice 19 Nov 2018 (Forum)
    Apart from oil change, air filter, spark plugs what other checks and lubrication are required?  I will adjust the handbrake, the coolant isn't that old so will leave that, might change the gearbox oil and cabin filter.  Are all the suspension components etc. checked during the MOT? Is there anything like that not covered which needs checking?
• Ford Fiesta Flight - 2001 Ford Fiesta heater not working 12 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  I have a ford Fiesta Flight on a 51 plate. The heater is only blowing cold air. I have checked the coolant level and this is on Max and also flushed out the heater matrix. As the pipes were cold after the heater control value and hot before it, I replaced the heater control valve. but the heater is still blowing cold air, and the pipes are the same cold on one side hot on the other.
• Vauxhall cavalier 2.0 Auto 1994 - Vauxhall Cavalier gets very hot in traffic 8 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  My problem is when stuck in traffic the temperature guage gets hotter and hotter, and it seems to be a very high temp before the radiator fan kicks in.   The car does not overheat any over time and does not lose coolant, no signs of head gasket problems.   Could the radiator be clogged due to lack of use for many years, or likely a thermostat problem.   Many thanks
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol - Over heating astra 11 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  The fan doesn't come on, And I don't know if this is because the gauge only goes to 80before the water is boiling. the heating system inside the car pushes out hot and cold air so no issue there. I still haven't manually test to d c if the fan is working, but was wondering if the coolant temperature sensor could be the fault? Any help will b most appreciate. Thanks
• 206 1,4 hdi - electrical fault, possibly engine run signal 23 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  Having trouble with a 206 1.4 hdi 2005, runs ok for a few minutes or more and then I loose heater blowers, rev counter, rear heater, coolant temp guage.  I have checked the engine fuse box and even swaped it for a known good unit. On this box is the heater blower fuse and relay and when the fault is occurring I have a power to the relay but do not have an earth!
• Audi A3 Sportback - Black smoke on acceleration 22 Aug 2015 (Forum)
    Is there anything I can check before handing back to garage, keen to avoid another expensive bill.  Coolant temperature guage  showing 90 as always. Many thanks
• Seat Toledo 2002 - White Smoke 6 Apr 2015 (Forum)
    A little looking around and notice coolant level was very low, so have topped that off but that is more than likely a separate issue. Any ideas of what it could be?
• Peugeot 307 2003 1.4 petrol - Can someone please help me to find these fuses ..? 9 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  A picture for the fuses and their location would be very nice. I also has this issue with my car, when my speed exceed 90km/hr the engine coolant temperature jumps suddnly to the maximum. This happens always when I drive down a steep. Please advise what may cause this. THNXXXXxxxxxxx
• 2001 peugeot expert 2.0 hdi van - speedo failure 14 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  Had a number of problems happen to my van started with speedo failure, then temp gauge and coolant fan giving up. I replaced the fan, temp sensor and then Ecu anti start system and barrel, also the speedo sensor.  Temp gauge now working and fan cutting in as should. But speedo still not only getting the Flickr from the needle I had before, ( tried dash in a mates hid and it works fine) Forced to drive the van to work with inop speedo the engine mmanagement light has now come on and wont go off.
• 2004 Zafira 1.8 Sri - Water in the loom main plug 19 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Spent over 500 on this car in the last 3 weeks roughly 1st problem was crankshaft sensor so got new one sorted, then then light was still comin on so then was told need new ecu, had that done and then the light still came on then told it was maf sensor and so changed that, thing is now I'm being told that there is water getting into the ecu and the only thing the garage can think of is is running down the loom wires and through the plug?? Anyone any idea how I can stop this or even where the water could be coming from? It isn't coolant as we are not loosing any, garage have now said need a new engine loom and I'm at my wits end
• 1998 BMW 316i - Water leaking from underneath 22 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  Hi all wonder if I could have a few pointers please, I will take to a garage next week but just after some advice before. This eve I noticed water dripping from underneath I have an inkling about AC but worried about coolant pipe. It's definitely water it's clear and tasteless but why is it leaking. The car drives faultless however a few weeks ago I had the AC on for about 45 min / hour and the temp gauge nudged a tad to the right, soon as I turned AC off it went back to centre.
• Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 2003 - Healthcheck Warnings - Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 13 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  They have given me amber warnings on following:   Timing belt change  Front Brake rusting Brake Fluid Change Advice rear brake clean and adjusted Front brake clean up reqd. Rear suspension coil spring rusting Coolant pressure cap stains/leak     Please can you advise to what extent i should be worrying to get these jobs done and which needs priority?