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i posted a question yesterday about my renault espace fan. it would appear that the resitistor board is the likely problem however where is this...
robin
08-20-2005 10:03 AM
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"Colin Wilson" <void (AT) btinternet (DOT) com> wrote ROTFLMAO They do - same price, different currency symbol. Bastards.
zonie
08-20-2005 08:19 AM
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When I try to use the full beam on my espace I have to keep hold of the lever as it doesn't click on and off anymore. Also when I am driving at night...
News.Individual.NET
08-20-2005 07:03 AM
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Started doing my Micra's rear brake shoes only to find that the hub nuts will not move, I am going to need a scaffold pole or similar to crack them. ...
gazzafield
08-19-2005 06:26 PM
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Key wont turn in the lock. Internal electrical switch works fine and boot opens. Looks like I need a new lock. The linkage is connected and...
Bill
08-19-2005 04:55 PM
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Hi all, Okay, it's a 96 1.3 escort. Had to replace my petrol cap a while back as it suddenly wouldn't lock. Halfrauds wee thin locking one...
Chandy
08-19-2005 02:13 PM
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I have a 94 Astra. Its been ok. Yesterday I checked the fluid level in the correct manner with the engine running. It was ok. When I set off it...
grahamfox
08-19-2005 11:34 AM
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I have a 1994 Astra 1.4i. It needed a new flex hose leading to the o/s rear brake to get the MOT. When I picked it up and drove it home I notice that...
gJF
08-19-2005 09:50 AM
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My Laguna, yes again, has a stripped wheel bolt thread in the front hub. Is a helicoil, or similar, an option for this? Or is another front hub...
gazzafield
08-19-2005 09:07 AM
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Hi there. Struggling here and could really do with some help please. Got a 1999 chevrolet cavalier, (in Canada) and I lost the use of the high...
andrew123
08-19-2005 08:41 AM
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My daughter's Mazda MX5 has had a scrape in a car park. Unusually the OP has owned up and left details. The damage is a soft dent above the rear...
john
08-19-2005 05:32 AM
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foglamps (Multi-page thread 1 2 3)
What is the law on foglamps? Anyone know? I believe there has to be two. Are the foglamps a part of the MOT? If one is missing will the MOT pick...
top gear
08-19-2005 02:06 AM
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Stupid Q of the day: What size hex tool do I need to remove the caliper bolts from an Astra (51 reg, 2.0 DTI hatchback thingy)? Also what size hex...
richard.horton@solstans.co.uk
08-18-2005 04:51 PM
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Hi .. I have the above car and I cannot get the O/R door open.I have just bought the car so I don't know how it happened. I have got the interior...
Nigel Bywater
08-18-2005 04:20 PM
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Fetched it home this morning in the wet weather. My god, it's powerful - floor it in 3rd and you'll get no acceleration but a bucketload...
Stu
08-18-2005 02:30 PM
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I have an alloy wheel with a dented inside rim. It looks like it may have been dropped (without a tyre) onto a hard surface. Can it be banged out...
Deville
08-18-2005 01:50 PM
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Hey guys, Newbie here. Biiigggg newbie... got a question regarding a VW engine... I'm thinking of swapping in a VW TDI engine into my '89 Hyundai...
Kaptain Kosmo
08-18-2005 01:46 PM
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Hi Greetings from Portugal! I'm going to be short and hard because I've almost sure of the problem. Check the MAF (Mass Airflow Sensor) and clean...
Anonymous
08-18-2005 01:45 PM
Guy King Go to last post
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Just viewed a 2003 Micra with keyless entry and the little rubber button bits have been ripped off, exposing the microswitch underneath. Does...
Carl Beddows
08-18-2005 05:07 AM
richard.ingall Go to last post
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I suspect the ignition switch on my 1999 Avensis TD estate is on it's way out. When I go to start the vehicle the switch fails to operate...
Peter Balcombe
08-18-2005 03:39 AM
Peter Balcombe Go to last post
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excap
08-18-2005 03:12 AM
Mad Ad Go to last post
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I called Sheffield Towsure, said my 77GT Celica was too old but game me the name of a firm to call. I did, but forget the name, £99 + VAT, takes...
Julian 'Penny for the guy' Hales
08-17-2005 05:50 PM
Julian 'Penny for the guy' Hales Go to last post
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Hello, I'm just changing the shoes and cylender on my K reg fiesta - the 1.1 variant. I need a little info on the back brakes - I've got the Haynes...
dave
08-17-2005 02:05 PM
dave Go to last post
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The fuel injection system on my missus's 1989 Passat is still playing up. Starting from cold the revs are all over the place, up and down, the...
JohnB
08-17-2005 11:31 AM
Howdy Go to last post
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I need a new central locking computer for my 2000 Renault Scenic. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. I live in Trinidad, West Indies
greg
08-17-2005 11:21 AM
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ford fusion 1.4tdci 03'reg Hello, i need to remove the inner door panel on the above car to change the rear view mirror, O/S. I've found one screw...
PA
08-17-2005 06:37 AM
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Hi a friend of mine has a Bora 2.0 petrol saloon which is 3 years old next month, he was driving and it would not come out of gear when he pressed...
andrew
08-17-2005 05:41 AM
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The message <mtv4g1pom68d56fov1cputu9mdt7duf8qr (AT) 4ax (DOT) com> from dave <dave (AT) 127 (DOT) 0.0.1> contains these...
Ticker
08-16-2005 10:15 PM
Guy King Go to last post
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My Laguna's heater matrix pipes that attach to the bulk head fell off yesterday. I was driving along a country back road that I know rather well and...
gazzafield
08-16-2005 03:08 PM
jOn Go to last post
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Ey up Been offer a 4 birth tent trailer, aint got a towbar. Phoned up a a place who can get one for my 77 Celica GT for a£99 + vat. Whats involved...
Julian 'Penny for the guy' Hales
08-16-2005 01:39 PM
Guy King Go to last post
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Does anyone know where I can get a Servo Seal Replacement Kit for a 1989 Escort? Thanks Gary
garymarsden
08-16-2005 09:19 AM
mrcheerful Go to last post
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Just a couple of questions. This is a an LPG conversion. 1. I need to connect to the negative side of the coil. Low tension. The coil where the...
david.cawkwell@tesco.net
08-16-2005 07:52 AM
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Hi, My R reg Vauxhall Corsa B Sport (1.6 16v) has been playing up as of late. When I put my foot down after changing gear, the engine will chug and...
Rachel
08-15-2005 05:35 PM
Derek Go to last post
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hi what mleage should the 2.8 v6 engine have its cam belt changed ? what is the price for this to be done. many thanks
robin
08-15-2005 04:34 PM
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Does this work, and is it just a 10p resistor or something??? http://www.speedydelivery.co.uk/car-tuning-power/vauxhall-zafira.shtml
PhilÅ
08-15-2005 04:27 PM
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Hi there, I have £1500 to spend on a car and therefore am looking to get a lot of car for my money. I am not overly worried about the style of the...
Dave Smithz
08-15-2005 11:08 AM
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Hi, I have a problem with my headlights on a '96 Ford Fiesta 1.3l. Full beam works, parking lights work, but the driving lights only come on...
ISmith
08-15-2005 06:54 AM
ISmith Go to last post
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Hi, Been having problems with an 89 1.6 Fiat Tipo. Basically got a phone call of the Mrs. last week saying that it wouldn't start, RAC towed her...
Hellraiser
08-15-2005 05:08 AM
Hellraiser Go to last post
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My 1992 Mazda 323F has an interesting problem with the electric sunroof. AFAICT what's supposed to happen is that you press the button once for...
PC Paul
08-15-2005 03:13 AM
David Thornber Go to last post
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Just looking for some opinion... I have a 94 Nissan Primera, and needed the rear brake pads doing. Nissan were quoting £50 plus VAT for the pads...
Simon Dean
08-14-2005 10:52 PM
ThePunisher Go to last post
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My car is coming up for its fifth service (40k miles). It currently has a full set of service stamps in the service book. According to the schedule,...
--s-p-o-n-i-x--
08-14-2005 07:06 PM
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Hi all! I have a Rover 416 ( Model: XWZLNR ), bought on Portugal, on Dec 1993. It has 250000 Kilometers. It consumes and/or looses 2.5 Litres on...
Joaquim Macedo
08-14-2005 03:21 PM
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Can anybody tell me what it means when the EPC warning light comes on? Also we get a message when starting the car "Engine Workshop". The car stalls...
julieberry_67@hotmail.com
08-14-2005 02:26 PM
www.fuelsaving.info Go to last post
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Hi all, I have a soc 2 litre pinto that I want to rebuild any suggestions on an engine company in the Portsmouth area which can supply parts and do...
Rich
08-14-2005 12:31 PM
aussie bongo Go to last post
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When winding my front window down, the felt/rubber seal on the interior top edge of the door seems to stick to the window, and gets pulled down into...
Paul
08-14-2005 05:11 AM
Duncanwood Go to last post
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Which oil for a creaky door hinge? Thanks. Arthur
Arthur
08-14-2005 03:36 AM
Arthur Go to last post
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Hi. I have a 2001 Ford Escort Finesse Estate fitted with Pirelli P6000 195/50 R15 V-rated tyres. All figures are for normal use as I only ever...
Martin
08-13-2005 07:16 PM
Martin Go to last post
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My car is an old Nissan Sunny 1.6 F reg. I'm getting lots of oil coming out of the oil breather pipe onto the air filter, especially if I give it...
Brian
08-13-2005 04:47 PM
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Hi, My 1989 F-reg Ford Escort XR3i has started to make a grinding noise at low speeds from the left front wheel. Steering on full lock doesn't seem...
Stewart
08-13-2005 02:07 PM
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I have heard you can unlock these to gain more info.(gauge and lamp test ,water temp,speed in mph or kmph, and estimated mileage remaining in tank...
Simmo
08-13-2005 01:01 PM
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