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• Audi A4 B6 TDi 2002 - Battery Charging in-situ/Replacement 10 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  As the drive is on a slope and I'm unable to get a 2nd car alongside, is it OK to charge the battery in situ? Are there any precausions i need to take, ie disconnecting the car leads and what possible problems may arise (radio code aside). As soon as I get the thing going first stop a new battery, any recommendations? Any advice gratefully recieved.
• Ford Mondeo Mk3 2Lt petrol Duratec - Low-load misfire 9 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  The engine has new Plugs, Leads & Coil Pack to successfully cure a misfire. I now have a jerky engine (misfire?) when running along with the engine just keeping up with the road speed (much more dramatic in 4th rather than 5th) - the slightest acceleration and on overrun seems to be OK.
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  Premium fuel worth the extra? 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My six year old Ford Focus only just passed the MOT emissions test, and I have been advised to use super unleaded petrol to keep the engine clean, is this...
• any - 40 mph speed limit on 'quiet' rural roads 17 Jul 2012 (Forum)
    There is a road junction on the hill above Rainow, near Macclesfield, where there is a 30 mph sign for the major road almost next to a national maximum speed limit (60 mph) on the lane leading off.  If anybody tried to do any speed at all on that lane it would be a short cut to the cemetary for someone.
• Honda Civic - Car valuation? 23 May 2012 (Forum)
  Spec: 2006 Honda Civic 1.8 Sport, 5 door, 57000 miles, 17" Type R look alloys, fog lamps, CD player, factory tinted windows,  mp3 lead, MOT, full dealer service history, both interior and exterior in good condition, minor trolley dent on the passenger door. I was thinking around £5500.
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 04 2.0 Rear washer 4 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  I have looked for a second washer bottle and can't find it, so i assume that the car only has one. I can not see any leaks from any of the pipes leading from the washer bottle, or any leaks into the car. Can anyone shed any light on the issue. Cheers
• Ford fiesta 2006 - Leaking under windowsscreen 22 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Ive noticed lately there is water running down the passenger window wiper arm leading under bonnet, when the bonnet is open and u pour water on the window is appears to come though where the passenger arm goes through the plaster hole to the motor arm then drips down the back of the engine onto cable etc, is this normal?
• VW polo 1.2 1002 - engine management light, poor idle 31 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Today after using the car, returned after 2 hours, car would not start first time, eventually did, engine management light flashing then on all the time, car idle very poor, sounds misfiring. Could this be a coil, HT leads or plugs? Are they easy to fix? Flo
• 2008 VW Golf TDI 1.9 - Misfuelling-have I caused damage by driving it 9 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  My 2008 VW Golf TDI was nearly empty. I made the mistake of putting about 13L of un-leaded petrol in it. I was given the advice that if I filled the tank up diesel the car would be ok. It seems to be driving ok, but is taking 3 to 4 attempts to start. Also the oil warning light came on last time I started it.
• VW Golf GTI - Golf GTI timing belt 25 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  If this is the case I think there is a strong possibility they have over tightened the bolt which has lead to it shearing off. Your help please.
• vw passat - electrical problem 27 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  On my 1995 petrol passat (in an attempt to fit a starter button) I mistakenly linked the ignition live with the outer (earth?) of the immobiliser cable which leads down from the ignition switch. the car will fire up but then stops immediately. What bit am I likely to have damaged? As any expert can tell I should never have started but all help will be much appreciated. the idea of the starter button (now not connected) was because the final turn in the key to operate the starter appeared to be getting touch and go.
• Nissan Primera IV p12 (2002 - 2006) - 2.2 dci recall related to Engine Managment System. 15 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  I've just received a letter recalling my 54 plate 2.2 dCi Primera for a "Concern related to the Engine Management System has been identified. This can lead to a lack of power, poor acceleration response, black smoke from the exhaust and/or whistling noise" Anyone got any inside information on this. Perhaps it will actually fix the only real complaint I have with the car: Poor fuel consumption!
• Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec - Delay on ignition 30 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  HI, I recently changed the coil, ht leads and plugs and to make the engine warning light go out I disconnected the battery for 10 minutes. Since then I now find when I start the car there is a about a 1 second delay between turning the key fully to when the start motor actually kicks in.
• Chrysler Voyager 2.5 diesel 2001 - Battery gores flat within 2 days 6 May 2010 (Forum)
   I have a 2001 Voyager 2.5 diesel which is draining the battery after 2 days. If I disconnect the battery - lead is doesn't drain the battery. I've had a new battery fitted and that and the alternator tested and charging ok. I have noticed the the digital odometer stays illuminated in the instrument display all the time which I think could be causing the drain.
• Looking to buy the following Batteries 16 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  My piddly standard 400 amp machine didn't even turn it. AA man reckons they're about £100 which I'm glad to pay. Any constructive leads will be welcomed, and yes I'm aware of E Bay. Am in London and would rather collect though will have delivered if no choice .
• FIAT Ducato Sevel X250 (2007 - ) - Van - 87 1.9 losing power 1 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  If I release the accelerator the van runs okay. The RAC have :- Cleaned the jets Cleaned the distributor cap Cleaned the plug leads Sprayed the carburettor with some sort of cleaner Ignition module was replaced recently. but the fault persists. Any ideas please? Mike
• Peugeot - 02 1.6 Won't start on warm engine 14 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  I would pull over to put some petrol in the car after driving home from work but the car refused to start and all it does is making clicking noises and all else will work. The car starts immediately on jump leads and has no problems starting thereafter and has no problem starting the next day on a cold engine. Any idea where to start first? The battery seems to charge ok; unless something is draining it during the drive???
• Peugeot 307 SW (2002 - 2008) - 04 2.0 towbar wiring 1 May 2009 (Forum)
  Hi,i have got a vehicle specific plug in wiring kit from ebay but no wiring diagram,has anyone fitted one and can give me some idea of where to connect the flying leads and inline fuse,do i have to bring a live feed from front to back?.The two wires in particular are a red/yellow and a blue/green both with a female spade connection and a short loom with in line fuse on one end and two black vehicle like connectors on the other.thanks.
• Rain Dance - Anyone remember it ? 27 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Being young, with time time on my hands and little money in my pockets I never really used it but recall being very impressed. Now a little older and with less time I'd like to try it again but can't find it anywhere. Any leads on this or something similar?
• Vauxhall Astra F (1991 - 1998) - How much is this work worth? 2 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Front wheel cylinders ( brakes - their description, not mine ) Balance all wheels HT Leads Oil/Filter, plugs, fuel filter Front anti-rollbar bush Brake fluid This is on a 93 Astra 1600 auto with 104k. I get the feeling my dad is being made a mug of with the price and the list of work ( initially just in for a small service ) but ive stopped short of telling him as he is stubborn.