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• 1988 Ford Fiesta XR2 - Mk2 xr2 not sparking 20 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  I replaced the ignition module the other day and now get a spark when I first turn then key to the on position, however when I crank the engine there is still no spark at all. Before that I had no spark at all. So far I have replaced: Spark plugs HT leads Distributor rotor arm Distributor cap Coil Ignition module. Any suggestions on what to try next. Thanks in advance.
• any - Tyre shine...good or bad? 9 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  I am by my own admission a bit of a car cleaning freak, wash the car weekly come rain or shine, wax every fortnight, I've even recently discovered the delights of "wheel wax ", my question is what is the consensus on the use of tyre black? Been reading recently that  heavy use of it can lead to tyre damage....any thoughts chaps? Must add that I've never noticed any effects but thought it may be a interesting subject for discussion.   
• fiesta /escort - no spark at plugs 20 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  ive a escort mk 4 fitted with a 1987 fiesta engine 1.3, its been running fine but now no spark at plugs, its got a bosch electronic ignition,ive checked that after reading on here a article and i have a spark at the coil end of the lead, but nothing at the plugs,took  the cap off,what a job dead tight cleaned inside but there was only about a 1/4 in carbon bush in the end on a spring, got that free put it back still nothing,help please,
• Landrover Freelander 2007. - Landrover Freelander central locking not working. 30 May 2017 (Forum)
  Hi, My 2007 Landrover Freelander will not lock my car with the key fob. The car starts and stops with no problem using the key fob. I am lead to believe that the battery in the key fob charges everytime it is inserted into the ignition when starting the car so i am thinking the key fob is charged. Has anyone any suggestions why my car will not lock using the key fob?
• Ford C-MAX - 2015 ford cmax turbo injector advice 27 May 2017 (Forum)
  I love the cmax for its comfort but I have read that the 1600 pug engine has injector issues which lead to blowing the turbo. Do you know if this has been resolved prior to 2015? I usually keep my cars up to 150k.     
• big petrol motor - Should I wait to buy until after new tax rules 15 Mar 2017 (Forum)
   suspect this is partly (or so a dealer told me) due to people trying to buy to avoid paying new tax rates. so,  is it likely that car sales will drop in april, leading to more stock and better deals/offers coming out April onwards?
• Peugeot 306 automatic transmission - Starting problems 3 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  My car says bulb ku blu when turning the key and starts straight away when attached to my man' s car with jump leads... DEFO NOT BATTERY OR ALTERNATOR AS HAD THESE CHECKED ALREADY... Am stuck now as to what it can be and really need some advice please
• Renault Clio 1.2 mk2 - Clio wont start and dash flashing 11 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  I have checked battery 12.8v, meter onto engine from battery live is showing the same voltage. jumped car and starts but dies very quickly after leads are removed. Any ideas? Cheers in advance
• Volvo V50 (2004 - ) - Miles Per Gallons 7 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  I filled the tank up to full and so far have done approx 170 miles to half a tank, and my own workings lead me to assume that I am getting about 30mpg? Has any other V50 drivers come accross this issue? Cheers
• Volkswagen Polo Saloon - 1996 vw polo cutting out 25 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  my vw polo cuts out completely randomly; Idling, accelerating, slowing down, traveling at a constant speed. so far, it has had 3 different coils fitted, new plug leads, new distributor, new crank shaft censor lambda censor has been cleaned. throttle body cleaned. completely out of ideas. has this problem been heard of before? any solutions? Thanks, steve
• DVD player with coaxial output? 21 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  I now want to fit a DVD player (or a combined HD/DVD recorder), and I do not want to have to smash-up the wall in order to fit a concealed SCART lead! Is there a simple solution to my problem? Is it possible to get a HD/DVD recorder with a coaxial output or alternatively buy a module that will convert the SCART output to a coaxial one? Thanks for any advice.
• Vauxhall Corsa - Corsa wont start 15 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  The gauge says there's petrol in the tank although I thought I'd smell some if engine turning and not starting. I haven't. I've checked all fuses and all ok. I'm waiting for a set of jump leads as the battery is now getting low. Anyone any idea where to go next before I have to take it to a garage/ Cheers, Ronnie
• SAAB 9-3 (2002 - 2007) - 05 1.9CDTi Wont start, replaced timing belt 16 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  I bought the tool for changing the cambelt for my 2005 saab tid 150bhp, used autodata outline, lined marks up on pulleys to belt, locked up cam, locked up crank. But it wont start, it almost offers then slows right up, had battery charged and jump leads onto the battery, had starter off and tested and put back on.
• Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - 96 1.4 Intermitant running problem 24 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  my car seems to run fine if left overnight but on occasions when when left for a few hours after my first trip the engine will start running idling rough . Almost feels like the ECU may be running in limp mode . I kinda ruled out HT leads and plugs because it starts ok and runs ok first thing in the morning . any ideas would be helpful cheers
• Volvo 850 (1992 - 1996) - 1994 T5 - Engine cranks but doesn't fire 30 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Any common problems he can look at in the morning, before I have to go out to him with a trailer? He had a new cap, arm, and leads fitted a couple of weeks ago as part of a service.
• Using an inverter. 13 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  I've an inverter, which I plug into the cigarette lighter socket, and use to feed a 4x extension lead. Charging things from the inverter when going along, and using low-powered accessories (150W max.) is fine - however, I noticed that the toothbrush charger - the sort that you plug in and the brush "sits" on - gets pretty hot - much hotter than when using "normal" mains electricity at home.
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 98 1.25 blown head gasket ??? 1 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I own a fiesta 1.25 on a v plate there is cream cheese at the end of the breather hose which leads into the air box, it also has a lumpy exhaust note,(only n tick over) it also uses oil. and on tick over if I pull out the dipstick alot of vapour comes out. there is no mix of oil with water and the car runs well any ideas!!??
• Rover 200 (1995 - 1999) - 98 1.1 misfire at low revs ..any common issues? 5 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  new to us rover 200 , 1100 engine seems to have a misfire only when warm at low revs around the 2-3k range more so under some load plugs and dist cap look decent is there any common faults with these that i should look at ? if not would you agree plugs , leads and dizzy cap would be the next thing to replace ?
• Motorists to vote labour out 26 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  "Rocketing prices at the fuel pumps could lead motorists to vote out the Government, a poll claims today. Two-thirds of 18,500 AA members surveyed said they would vote for a different government should petrol prices rise to between 125p and 149p a litre."
• What stopped your car? 23 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  One was the moving contact of a set of points snapping off, the other the low tension wire snapping at the coil. I have yet to suffer the common rail diesel disaster predicted by some, am I leading a charmed life? What stopped your car?