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• Seat Ibiza 2014 - Engine squealing sound. 11 May 2021 (Forum)
  It happens at random intervals, it happens more often when at 2k RPM, but it can sometimes happen when lower. and it happens more often in lower gears. I have no idea what it could be, i do remember about 2 years ago i was advised that the coolant gas needs replacing because its running low, i have no idea if this is relevant but i thought i would mention it. I have a video of the sound, you can hear it more clearly at around 1 min 35 seconds.
• Vauxhall Vivaro - Smoking/misfire/rough under load 5 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  Also my understanding was on common rail diesels the glow plug continued to function whilst engine running to aid combustion, but Haynes says only used while coolant temp is under 20 degrees? So not sure if in the absence of any other codes that it could be something to do with this side of things? Other things I've done : New fuel filter - old one looked clean and no metal particles that I could see.
• Citroen C15 Champ 2002 Diesel - Cracked block/gasket on Citroen van, advice needed 22 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  Before the cold came in, I put in more antifreeze, but I suspect I didn't put enough in because after the coldest night, I started her, warmed her up, but when I'd driven about 1 mile uphill, the coolant light came on and the van was overheating badly. The new rad was put in, the garage have checked for airlocks, checked the water pump, checked the thermostat and flushed the system through - but it is still overheating very quickly.
• Audi A4 Avant - 2003 A4 Avant error codes P0102, P1290, P1137 ... 1 Jun 2017 (Forum)
    I have had the error codes read, and they have returned ed with the following: P0102 - Mass airflow sensor (G70): signal too low: P0102 sporadic - no fault type identified P1290 - Coolant Temp Sensor at radiator outlet (G83): signal too small - P1290 P1137 - Fuel trim: bank 1 (add): system too rich: P1137 - static - no fault type identified And P1857 - 18265 - Load signal: error message from ECU: P1857 - intermittent Also this one without error code: 01542 - Yaw rate sensor (G202)  - sporadic - implausible signal   I am assuming/hoping there's a problem which is causing a bit of a knock on effect with these codes, and hopefully one problem to fix.
• Ford Focus Mk2 1.8 Sport - Ford Focus Mk2 1.8 Idle/running issue 3 Sep 2016 (Forum)
    I have checked around all of the hoses and I couldn't find any obvious air leaks I have also hooked the car up to Torque, the Lambda voltage is around 0.7v (RMS I think), the coolant temp sensor seems to work ok, as does the ambient air temp sensor.   The intake air sensor gave a pretty constant reading of 30ºC, even though I would have expected it to be lower.
• VW Passat TDI 2001 - Starting Problem 25 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  Hi All, As some of you may recall I had a big problem with the car six weeks ago,the HG blew and the garage replaced it without finding the cause.One day later after collecting it from the garage it blew again ,loss of coolant and oil in reservoir ,so back to the garage it went.Two weeks later and second new HG and new oil cooler the car was back on the road and working fine. Last Sunday having had the car back from the garage for just over a week I drove to Birmingham from Northants on the motorway with no probs at all,parked the car for 8 hours and when I then tried to start it it would only turn over and was not firing.I called the ** and after a 3 and half hour wait the mech arrive and squirted Easy Start in the air intake , it started up!!
• VW Golf GT Diesel - VW Customer Service - RNS 510 Satnav unit failure 23 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  I have gone with the replacement as a duff RNS 510 would obviously affect resale value of the car - but I feel less than happy with  VW quality and reliability  - the vehicle itself has covered only 27K miles since new but had two reasonably major issues within warranty, relating to the DPF filter and the need to replace the secondary coolant pump. Maybe I should just be "grateful" that it only cost me £550 .....
• Skoda Fabia - Lifetime Components 3 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  I understand some of these items may be  "Lifetime Fit"  e.g. petrol filter, gearbox fluid, power steering fluid, engine coolant. Is there an official VAG statement as to what constitutes  a "Lifetime Fit" for each component ? Having done my own servicing in the past, I'm aware that, on average mileage, things like petrol filters might be good for a couple of years use before needing replacement (I used to replace mine yearly).
• Vauxhall Corsa C - Diagnostic Problem Not Showing 3 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Took car to a garage for a diagnostic and it showed gear box problems next day son went a journey of 3 miles again car struggled on inclines and on return home he found the coolant bubbling. He ran number on his warranty they came out and also diagnosed gear box problem they towed the vehicle away. Yesterday the car was taken to a garage used by the warranty they state the fault is not registering but thye can see it as a problem so they asked the warranty if thy can carry out further tests and they not sanction this.
• T Reg Ford Focus 1.6 LX - Ford Focus Speedo stops working in the heat 15 Jul 2013 (Forum)
    The speedo kept dropping out at times, but only when the weather was hot.  The temp reading on the dash was normal, coolant levels normal, oil level normal, and again, no loss of power or engine management light, just the speedo and mileometer.  So, I replaced the VSS again, this time the part only cost me £12.00 and it came with a lifetime warranty.
• Ford Focus - Starting Problems 10 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  Hence I was recommended to change the Glow Plugs, so I did and it was improved slightly for about a day or two. I did have a slight coolant leak, which I was advised was internal, so on the premise that a potentially cracked head gasket could allow moisture in I used Steel Seal to stop the leak, of which I can I highly recommend. This still has not solved my problem.
• VW Golf - Bought from a dealer and have a problem or two 27 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  My old car was part-ex for about 50% of the cost of the new one, 50% paid in cash. First issue was that the car was losing/using coolant. He replaced the radiator and all is well now on that front, though obviously it's taken a while to make sure it's still not leaking. I've been aware of a bit of a rattling sound coming from the underside of the engine once or twice, and now on closer inspection it appears to be all the time at idle, it just depends on whether you're next to a wall etc as to whether you can hear it.
• Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - 1998 1.4 Overheating Radiator Cold 21 May 2009 (Forum)
  My S reg 1998 1.4 VW polo cl started over heating last week out the blue never overheated before this I emptied the whole coolant system this weekend and refilled on a hill as not to get any air lock in the system but after leaving it for a while on idle noticed the fan is not cutting in checked fuses all good (doesnt overheat at this point) after idling it high (2500 - 3000)revs with the heater on hot the temp got up to a steady 90 degrees but still not fan cutting in and still not overheating I then took it for a road test and found that the heater warmed up fine and still didnt over heat got back home lifted the bonnet to check radiator fan cutting in which it wasnt and it overheated again.
• Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 2001 1.3L - heater problem 31 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I've seen on the internet that people seem to have problems with OVERheating after fitting a new valve; why? I haven't tried bleeding the coolant to remove any airlocks; will try tomorrow. Any suggestions? I'm ready to drive this car into a canal tomorrow if I don't fix this problem once and for all! Thanks, Simon.
• Daewoo Nubira (1997 - 2003) - Myriad of faults 16 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  It has had a few non-terminal faults for a while now (which I simply have not had time to fix) but I think the latest one has the potential to tip it over the edge. 1) Momentary drop in revs when the gas pedal is pushed while the car is cold. I believe this to be the coolant temperature sensor. 2) Air idle control valve is u/s -- car revs too high, and cleaning it off isn't really working any more. Cost for a replacement is around £140 due to being a Daewoo rather than a Vauxhall -- tsk.
• Renault Safrane (1992 - 2000) - 1995 2.2vi overfuelling/rough running on start 10 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  If you switch off and try again it may start perfectly OK, but more often the revs slowly creep up to 1000 to 1200 and the rough running gradually smooths as the revs increase over a period of about 4/5 minutes. I have fitted a new idle valve and coolant sensor and checked the ECU connections, but no improvement. There are a couple of connector blocks under the ECU and I am thinking about soldering the connections in these, just in case. One of these is for the injectors.
• Warning: Passat's Can Flood 21 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  I recently discovered the carpets on the driver's side were saturated, the heating system worked ineffectively and the engine temperature gauge fluctuated wildly from normal to the red zone. (The coolant level was normal & the fan working). Further rainfall caused there to be 1cm of water in the F&R footwells. The VW dealer immediately said the problem was likely to be due to a blocked pollen filter which caused rainwater to be diverted straight into the car.
• Low trade-in value being offered... 16 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Of course, if you look at my other recent posting, you\'ll know that there is a teensie problem with the car (i.e. either the head gasket or the heat exchanger could be knackered, causing a constant coolant fluid leak - or it could just be a loose pipe in the depths of the engine somewhere - no loss of performance of the car) so maybe I\'m best just to take the £4k and run?
• Keep the bonnet shut!! 18 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  On non executive cars: Low brake fluid indicators are normal. Electronic dipstick is available e.g. Renault Scenic. Low coolant / overheating. Yaris has no temp gauge just blue thermometer on start up and red if things overheat. Batteries sealed for life but charge indicator obviously standard. Low washer bottle contents warning e.g.
• Mk5 Escort problems 24 May 2003 (Forum)
  I know it's a difficult one to deal with via a forum but I was wondering if there was a common fault on the mechanism? The car seems to have a low coolant level as well, but she has already arranged for a tame mechanic to give it the once over for any work that needs doing and there was no sign of mayo in engine when my Uncle inspected it, so hopefully that'll turn out to be something innocent.