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Hi My alternator has gone recently on Astra 1.7td 2003 Isuzu and I was surprised to find that also the power steering goes at the same time! Anyway...
jayseeblue
10-29-2009 11:43 AM
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Decided to go to Nissan in the end and get the Nissan green AntiFreeze and I mixed it 50/50. Complete drain of the yellowish looking murky liquid, a...
Simon Dean
10-28-2009 01:16 PM
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This problem below is on a mk4 golf 1.6 8v 99. When using headlights or wipers or indicators there is a clicking noise coming from the right hand...
Peter smith
10-28-2009 07:36 AM
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I'm trying to choose a car for about £3,000 to 4,000. (Something reliable and not expensive to own like a Ford Focus or a Japanese). I need to know...
Jonno
10-27-2009 01:43 PM
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Hi, You may remember I posted about my diesel C3 that had lost power. I had the codes read and they were turbo under pressure and an EGR fault. You...
Fred
10-27-2009 05:05 AM
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On Oct 26, 7:37*pm, Stuart <Spam... (AT) argonet (DOT) co.uk> wrote: ONE OF THE PLATES SEEMS FRIED FROM HERE I AM PROTEUS
beccy
10-26-2009 09:03 PM
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My motor is a 2002 Toyota Avensis Estate GS 1.8 VVTI with 113 000 miles on clock . Being the infamous vvti engine it hasn't until recently done too...
andy
10-25-2009 01:55 PM
Duncan Wood Go to last post
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I just given my '84 Rangie a good dousing in waxoyl, but wondered how often I should repeat the job; every year, every other year? She's never used...
Roclive
10-25-2009 05:28 AM
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There seems to a wide range of products and opinions, so I'd like views from urcm subscribers. Thanks in advance. Paul. -- Paul reply-to is...
Paul
10-25-2009 05:24 AM
sweller Go to last post
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Underside rust has got the better of my trusty Micra, though the engine has only done 49000, so I have to scrap. Which car breakers in North London...
Paul
10-24-2009 11:27 PM
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Crossed posted from Focus newsgroup Had this problem since summer, seems to be getting slightly worse as weather gets colder. Symptoms are going...
martin j
10-24-2009 06:18 AM
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I just got a new SIP touch up gun which worked quite well first time I used it. After doing the job I duly stripped it down to clean it and found the...
andyv
10-22-2009 04:23 PM
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Do they work, my diesel van seems a bit sputtery so bunged som in, but no miraculous cure yet. Assuming the injectors are the problem, are these...
Paul
10-22-2009 11:08 AM
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Weird. Wife said there was a strange clicking noise when she opened the door and then car wouldnt start. I had a look and fuel gauge registered none...
paulfoel
10-22-2009 04:10 AM
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Just bought a 2006 Vectra (new model), but only got one key fob. I'd like to get another key remote, but don't want to pay Vauxhall dealer...
Paul
10-22-2009 03:49 AM
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Should it be so hard? Got a text from my daughter telling me that her front o/s indicator wasn't working. So I picked up a bulb on my way home,...
Jeremy
10-22-2009 02:47 AM
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..ac.uk says... My cousin has a similar plated corsa with one of the 3 pot engines, a problem he had as the oil light flicking on randomly. Fault...
Ian Riches
10-21-2009 06:47 PM
Kipling Go to last post
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My electric window appears to be playing up at certain times in the day usually early in the morning , when pressing the button on the drivers door,...
Exhausted
10-21-2009 12:54 PM
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My Laguna 1.6 is suffering a bit of power loss at higher revs, under load. Tonight whilst sitting at lights I noted that: Car Idles at around 600...
Paul
10-20-2009 06:37 PM
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On Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:02:09 +0100, tomm <seamonsters1967 (AT) yahoo (DOT) co.uk> wrote: It's horrible, but if that's what you want then they're...
Duncan Wood
10-20-2009 05:34 PM
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Hey, please have you got a code my my 2005 nissan micra radio. The code is: SJNEBAK12U2057330 Thanks. Kim
RegWorts
10-20-2009 07:10 AM
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Mrcheerful wrote: If my experience with a SportKa recently is anything to go by, it'll need a new head. They don't take kindly to being boiled....
Pete M
10-19-2009 09:54 PM
Arfa Daily Go to last post
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Anyone recommend a good (cheap) online HPI check service online (or even a mobile text service) ??
tomm
10-19-2009 06:32 PM
Conor Go to last post
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My Dads car (Renault Clio 95) every now and then ends up with a completely flat battery. Done all the usual stuff, new battery, volt meter, checked...
Alistair Ross
10-19-2009 09:06 AM
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In article <op.u1ywwq15haghkf@lucy>, Duncan Wood <nntpnews (AT) dmx512 (DOT) co.uk> wrote: Fairy nuff. But then fitting and charging for a new ECU...
Dave Plowman (News)
10-18-2009 01:38 PM
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"Mungo "Two Sheds" Toadfoot" <eastREMOVEkent (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote yeah not very dangerous !
reg
10-17-2009 12:46 PM
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The car has been sitting for a while, and now the fuel pump does not work (there is no buzzing sound). The car started, (I guess that there was...
Yvan
10-17-2009 08:22 AM
Doki Go to last post
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I know it's old, but the connector is there. Has anyone here tried it? I did, but I couldn't get any data out of it.
Mr. Spigot
10-16-2009 03:09 PM
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In article <hb9i9q$m4a$1 (AT) south (DOT) jnrs.ja.net>, <A.Clews (AT) DENTURESsussex (DOT) ac.uk> wrote: It could well be a Motronic issue. -- *The...
PC Paul
10-16-2009 11:30 AM
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The alternator belt snapped on my 97 diesel astravan (think it had been rubbing against the plastic cambelt cover). Battery light came on and I...
Redwood
10-16-2009 09:55 AM
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Our 8 yr old 1.3 Si Micra's gear change has started to get rather stiff when the engine is warmed up. It seems to affect the side to side...
Tim
10-16-2009 06:58 AM
Conor Go to last post
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Whats the going rate for a king pin change - mine needs doing and I swore blind never to do another myself ;-) Also, is front axle same off convoy,...
Paul
10-14-2009 07:53 AM
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I picked up the new engine mount this morning for the passenger side at GSF the guy on the desk is an ex vw mechanic and he said the bolts on the...
Peter smith
10-14-2009 07:52 AM
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How much ballpark for changing front spring (broken, mot failure). Change both compulsory (rather than pretty good idea)? Cheers
Paul
10-14-2009 04:36 AM
Conor Go to last post
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I'll have to admit I haven't been to the main agents yet. But I can't seem to find the right brake pads for my 1998 106 diesel. All the ones I've...
Hiram
10-14-2009 04:05 AM
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2.0 HDI picasso Starts fine, but I've noticed on cold mornings, if electrical load it high, the voltage is very low on tickover. This happens for the...
Dave Griffs
10-13-2009 07:40 PM
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Following on from my previous thread, I am no longer looking at the 528 as I've seen so many with overheating problems in my price range. I can't...
Mike Barnard
10-13-2009 07:28 PM
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Control of the ventilation fan in SWMBO's Corsa is achieved by large green cement resistor with taps at speeds 1, 2, and 3 (speed 4 is flat out, no...
Derek Geldard
10-13-2009 05:57 AM
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Slightly OT, but i know lots of people here are Costco members... Before i go and splash out on a membership i would like some idea of the prices to...
Kipling
10-13-2009 05:43 AM
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In article <7jc0r5F35a3v6U1 (AT) mid (DOT) individual.net>, thomas <toooommygin (AT) retardedloony (DOT) com> wrote: Nikasil problems were caused by...
Mike Barnard
10-12-2009 07:44 PM
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Hello all My Suzuki Swift appears to have popped its water pump :( After a good eBaying, I can't find one for less than £50, which i...
paulcummins@cix.compulink.co.uk
10-12-2009 07:28 PM
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I keep getting condensation in my offside front headlight. I guess there must be a crack in the glass somewhere. Can anyone suggest a solution that...
Hiram
10-12-2009 05:43 PM
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Hi - Some low-life POS broke into my car and ripped the control unit off the dash. Rest of the system undisturbed and still working(!). I'd prefer...
Steve Walker
10-12-2009 05:32 PM
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On Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:33:15 +0100, dave <dave (AT) 127 (DOT) 0.0.1> wrote: Aylesbury Auto electrics in Cambridge,
Duncan Wood
10-12-2009 01:18 PM
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Hello, everybody Can i have audio code for Nissan MICRA, please. Serial no:BP538753302671 BAK: 12U2-098636 Thank you for advance aagii
Alt
10-12-2009 03:22 AM
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Hello A friend has a Renault Laguna, with the key (remote control w/2 buttons, and a real key). The electronic key could not close, because teh...
jodleren
10-11-2009 10:10 PM
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"Eric Brain" <ensegb (AT) bath (DOT) ac.uk> wrote Assuming the 1.6 engine in question is an AEX (or derived from one), the stat is in a plastic...
Dubber
10-10-2009 10:09 AM
Fred Go to last post
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Son said radio died on way home a couple of weeks back Checked fuses earth etc nothing wrong was about to get it on to the bench but thought try...
TMC
10-09-2009 04:19 AM
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The Cup Holder on the fascia of my Mondeo 1.8 X reg will not stay retracted. I am told by the Ford Dealer that a new part is required. Does anybody...
Merryterry
10-08-2009 07:10 AM
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http://www.lidl.co.uk/ This any good for checking the coolant strength. Mine hasn't been reknewed in about 4 years but cars fine. Thought I could...
Dubber
10-07-2009 06:31 PM
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