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• Nissan Almera - Engine fails to start 11 May 2010 (Forum)
  Almera 1.6 SRi first fault in 13 years, Started the car this morning ran for 2-3 seconds now fails to start at all. There is a spark at the HT lead, also checked fuses to engine cont. and fuel etc.so I suspect the possibility of a fuel problem. I am led to believe there is a way of interegating the fault codes, if so can any one please advice on a way forward.
• Alloy wheels...... hammered on weights 1 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Why in the last couple of years have the lots of tyre fitting companies gone from using harmless stick on weights on our cherished alloy wheels to using 'beat it on with a hammer' weights as used on steel wheels? Look in any supermarket carpark, beautiful alloys. with ' pink fluffy dice great' lead weights designed for steel wheels ........ beat on to expensive alloy wheels! {GIM, you will probably know why I've edited your post}
• Citroen C3 (2002 - 2009) - 2002 1.6 c3 wont start after battery went dead 31 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  left my car for 4 days and the battery went dead.so put jump leads on it and to give it loads of power from other car.but just tries to fire up but wont.anyone got any ideas please.is there a petrol cut of switch?or is there a way to reset the cars brains???
• Nissan Micra (1983 - 1992) - 1989 998cc - Engine cranks over but won't start 13 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  The car began to stutter and cut out when travelling at slow speeds, then overnight stopped working. In the morning would not start but turns over. I have checked the spark plugs, HT leads, changed fuel filter but no joy. Someone said that there is a fuse for the fuel pump, but can't locate it. Thankful For Any Help Or Ideas.
• Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 97 2.0 16v holding back 18 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  hopefully someone can help, ive got a mk3 16v golf and on idle it seams to be misfiring, if i bring the revs up it clears until 3k, its the same when driving it as well, as soon as you get to 3k it holds back and splutters, ive changed the cap, arm, plugs and leads, any ideas would be great.
• Between opening windows and sunroof. 7 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  Nevertheless, the climate is now warm and therefore not using A/C means opening the car windows or the sunroof (I am not talking about the convertible). So here is the question: which leads to less fuel consumption between opening windows or sunroof? Shouting amended in subject line. I thought that this was a computer question for a minute
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 1999 2.0 HDi Air Intake 6 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  My Peugeot 406 has lost some power, there is air leaking from a pipe on bottom of the engine that leads to the turbo. any suggestions if this could cause loss of power and how easy it is to replace? cheers {no need to include car make/model in main subject header as the drop down choice you made already takes care of it}
• Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - 1995 416SLi (honda engine) auto - Parts required 10 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I need a part that rover has stopped making ! I have just found out that both pipes/hoses that lead from transmission to gearbox radiator is damaged . Trouble is that rover has stopped making them . Does anyone know where I can get these parts new . I live in Surrey . Thanks
• FIAT Panda (1984 - 2003) - 'Pink' 1992 9 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  This is no longer available from Fiat and most of the remaining " Pinks " have lost theirs over the years but there must be one somewhere on which at least one of the decals has survived. Any leads much appreciated. Thank you.
• Stopping a squeak! 2 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  So, what remedy can I use to stop it. I'm sure there's a potion/concoction suitable that will not lead to be grease stains on the glass, nor melt the rubber. :)
• Cavelier K reg(93) ignition coil!!! 16 May 2007 (Forum)
  It still turns over but doesnt spark up!!!! My 1st thoughts were the Plugs,rotor arm or mabe the ignition coil,so have changed the plugs, leads rotor arm and ignition coil.......but still no joy!!! Any ideas??? Thanks maverick36
• A thank you to MJM for the Radio and CD 3 May 2007 (Forum)
  It is still to be fitted but I am very grateful for the gift. I promise that when I get 5 minuits and the proper lead to go from the stereo to the CD changer I will look at fitting it in SWMBOs car. Again, thank you very much. Hugo
• Golf Mk2 misfiring!! 26 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  hello there i have a mk2 1.3 91' Golf and its misfiring after 5 seconds of starting i've replaced the following; coil, plugs, HT Leads,Dizzy Cap, rotor arm exhaust manifold gasket, but to no avail apart from a good spark, she's misfiring for some reason i havent come across before and i need some advice/ideas/experiance pronto if you could spare some time, pretty please
• Metro 92 1100cc 1 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Hi im having a problems with my 92 1100cc Metro carb run. Iv replaced the carb with a 2nd hand 1 and replaced the fuel pump, plugs and leads. all the hoses goin in and out of the carcoal canister are all clear and now im stuck and dont know what to try next. Does any1 know of any command faults or suggest something i can try next. Thank you for any help giving dave
• 1 in 3 Brakes could fail 10 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  The attached is an intresting article on the quality of brakes and fluid recently inspected. www.carpages.co.uk/news/brakes-09-11-06.asp It does lead me to ask a question though. I did have a saab once where the dealer stated 'dirty brake fluid' on the service schedule sheet. The fluid was 12 months old. Does dirty brake fluid actually reduce it's effectiveness ?
• Good Vauxhall Independent? Hounslow area 20 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hi all, I am after a good independant Vauxhall specialist in the Hounslow / Heathrow area for a friend's '98 Corsa (Engine management light). I think it's either cam/crank position sensor, MAF sensor or plugs/leads - car cuts out occasionaly, can be hesitant. Need someone to read the CEL codes (he is on a shoestring budget - too low for poke and hope - and main dealers!!) Thanks in advance!
• Astra cutting off 10 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  hi i have a 94 model astra 1.4 hi torque engine, i have this intermittent fault, just yesterday and today whilst stationary at the lights the car cut out, it was idling fine, after a few turns it started. I already got the distributor changed, new plugs, new ht leads, i wolud think it may be the rotor arm may need changing anyone got any ideas ?? thanks
• fiat punto engine management light 1 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Over the week end I washed under the bonet of the car, started playing up this morning, slight mis-fire. Tonight I took out the HT lead and spark plug and dried and cleaned the plug, engine is now running fine but the light is still on. Is there a way I can turn off with out taking to a garage ?
• Renault 19 judder 25 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  The problem is more pronounced at high speeds (50mph+). I have replaced the rotor arm, dist. cap, HT leads and spark plugs but the problem is still there. Has anyone else experienced this or able to suggest what else I might look at? Thanks, Paul.
• Police told 3 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Circulating just now are drafts of policies to reduce the number of people prosecuted currently "for a wide range of offences" that may in future be handled with a caution or other process. The document contains amongst others Road Traffic Offences - will this lead to better / safer roads or the road to ruin? Sorry but we have a policy on not allowing direct links to the Times Newspaper. Having read the link the summary given above sums up the point for discussion well.