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"RichardK" <atari (AT) NOSPAMbtconnect (DOT) com> wrote If it looks like a duck, and quacks like only a duck can....then.... It sounds like it's...
RichardK
01-06-2007 06:30 PM
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I have a ford orion and the battery light stays on when you switch off the ignition had battery check and was faulty, replaced battery but light...
daveargyle@hotmail.com
01-06-2007 05:51 PM
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Dear All I've been power-washing the engine bay of my old 1997 2.0 Mondeo Ghia X for many years, about once per year, without incident. Those of you...
Alan Dempster
01-06-2007 05:44 PM
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"moray" <mtb_hyphen_rules (AT) hotmail (DOT) co.uk> wrote in news:enosha$fou$1$8300dec7 (AT) news (DOT) demon.co.uk: nights for me...
ben.timms@gmail.com
01-06-2007 04:37 PM
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"mrcheerful ." <nbkm57 (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote I knew the belt had gone and it wasn't charging, but I thought like everyone else so far that...
Corky
01-06-2007 03:18 PM
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Ok where to start? After an already terrible day i jump in the car and drive off. I get no more than half a mile down the road stop at a junction...
mylesy25
01-06-2007 02:55 PM
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Are Bradbury (TI-Bradbury) still in business? I've Googled hard, and can't find anything. About 8 years ago I bought second-hand a Bradbury...
DB.
01-06-2007 01:27 PM
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Hi I've just bought a K&N filter to try on my old skool Celica liftback. The filter is a flat, round chrome one that fits on top of a standard Nikki...
Al M
01-06-2007 12:20 PM
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DervMan <thedervman (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote: You know something, you're just about to go in the bozo bin for being the most irritating...
Adrian
01-06-2007 12:18 PM
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There was a thread in here a while ago about tubeless tyre repair kits. Someone posted a link to one which was IIRC about £25 and available in...
shazzbat
01-06-2007 10:44 AM
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2000 X reg Astra 1.4 16V Having just got to the bottom of my own car troubles, one of my neighbours is now having a similar problem. As I say in the...
Stu
01-06-2007 09:47 AM
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"ianh" <ihenderson3 (AT) btinternet (DOT) com> wrote Computer can only deduce cat is dead from monitoring the rear o2 sensor- if fitted, and the...
ianh
01-06-2007 09:28 AM
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1998 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting HRW not working at all, although the warning light on dash does come on. Any help appreciated. Jerry
alfajerry
01-06-2007 07:26 AM
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My friend's Zantia has just failed its MOT on Lambda emissions. She is in no position to torch it, crush it or take up running, so is keen to get it...
Jeff
01-06-2007 04:22 AM
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"SteveH" <steve (AT) italiancar (DOT) co.uk> wrote I knew there`d be a reason I couldn`t dig it out. My Dad was telling me to go for an Audi...
Simon Finnigan
01-06-2007 03:29 AM
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In article <1168028300.708420.290240 (AT) 38g2000cwa (DOT) googlegroups.com>, evan (AT) canan (DOT) co.uk says... Doesn't sound too bad. *IMO* I...
Pete Smith
01-05-2007 03:24 PM
EvB Go to last post
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The idea of tracking every vehicle at all times is sinister and wrong. Road pricing is already here with the high level of taxation on fuel. The more...
crawfie
01-05-2007 09:52 AM
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any one any ideas how i can get the back bolt out please ? cant get a spanner on the top nut and the bottom head is shearing,thought about drilling...
paulcostall@hotmail.co.uk
01-05-2007 07:59 AM
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Drives fine but on low-speed manoeuvring, particularly reversing, you get an occasional noise from the nearside, somewhere between a clunk and...
Vim Fuego
01-05-2007 06:51 AM
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My Car (Octavia VRS) has suddenly developed an odd noise. If I turn left whilst accelerating I get a loudish rumble from the front right of the car....
DrLargePants
01-05-2007 03:00 AM
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I have just purchased a new cd player for the car but cannot get it to work, think I have a problem with the wiring. The player is a Sony CDX-GT30RN...
Kisser
01-04-2007 05:59 PM
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I've just had a front strut spring mounting break off on my E39 BMW 528. Wrecked the tyre, but no other damage (other than the strut, of...
Dave Plowman (News)
01-04-2007 01:06 PM
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Serves you right you should not have sold all those taxis "Ron(UK)" <ron (AT) lunevalleyaudio (DOT) com> wrote
Just Another Corsa Fan
01-04-2007 12:29 PM
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In article <Xns98ADE9D35B3CAadrianachapmanfreeis (AT) 204 (DOT) 153.244.170>, Adrian <toomany2cvs (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote: Roughly 10%. Would...
Simon Finnigan
01-04-2007 09:32 AM
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"chillytoons" <chillytoons (AT) yahoo (DOT) co.uk> wrote Connect the battery in series with a DVM . Then start pulling fuses until you find what's...
Mike G
01-04-2007 09:29 AM
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"Dr Zoidberg" <alexNOOOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote in news:50249cF1durucU1 (AT) mid (DOT) individual.net: Also depends enormously on road...
Don
01-04-2007 03:56 AM
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checking the oil i found the dip stick sticking out,pushed it in checked the oil and all ok,checked again today and dip stick sticking out again,...
paulcostall@hotmail.co.uk
01-03-2007 04:34 PM
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Happy new year folks, Just want to run this theory past you - be very grateful for any ideas... Re: my car in the subject line: The engine fault...
Tim S
01-03-2007 04:28 PM
Tim S Go to last post
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Hi All, CDX climate control is blowing barely warm air.Car is warming up ok but heating is not working. I've changed the control unit with another...
Barnes
01-03-2007 03:33 PM
Barnes Go to last post
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Whenever I leave the car standing for more than 5 days without driving it the battery is completely flat, and I need to jumpstart it. After the...
hartmann.ines@googlemail.com
01-03-2007 03:02 PM
Lin Chung Go to last post
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Have you seen pictures of the new Mondeo? It's absolutely massive.
Marvin
01-03-2007 12:43 PM
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In article <nb3np211f0qaj3c7j6ca72n15ei0158e4c (AT) 4ax (DOT) com>, says... they'd done several times that. All it is is corrosion on the...
Tim..
01-03-2007 09:21 AM
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Hi the Zafira we have has been run on fully synthetic by the previous owner from new (1999 80K) it goes through it a bit between changes, and I was...
Staffbull
01-03-2007 09:19 AM
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Hi All Mini City ³C² Reg. jan 86 42000 on the clock Returning home on New years eve within a space of 5 minutes it became impossible to change...
Alan Howard
01-03-2007 08:04 AM
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Hi, I've got a 1999 astra 2.0 sri 16V which has an odd gearbox problem. When the engine is cold, it's very hard to change gears; I have to force it...
wesd
01-03-2007 06:08 AM
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I've been having problems recently with the car failing to start, presumably due to a flat battery. It hasn't been completely devoid of power, but...
Mark Hewitt
01-03-2007 05:20 AM
Sandy Nuts Go to last post
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I'll say this straight, usually I don't give a monkeys about tyres, but I had 2 tyres fitted to son's car the other day - not happy, they seem...
David R
01-02-2007 03:38 PM
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Hi all I have a 1996 416 rover which is a good runner but now it will not start on the starter motor. It will bump start OK and runs fine....
Mike
01-02-2007 03:04 PM
Stu Go to last post
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The car was purchased privately during the summer this year and it has been running fine but now the winter is here the windows are constantly...
Skids
01-02-2007 02:14 PM
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Hello The aux socket in the front of my new astra has a few chargers and gubbins plugged in. Even with its huge Diesel battery this discharged...
Phil
01-02-2007 12:29 PM
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My clutch judders when I slowly pull away or park. It's not too bad to stop me driving it but I just wondered if it is likely to be nearly worn...
405 TD Estate
01-02-2007 11:28 AM
Conor Go to last post
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Anyone know if the Mondeo MKII 6-speed intermittent wiper stalk can be used to 'upgrade' a single intermittent speed stalk? Cheers Pete
PM
01-02-2007 10:21 AM
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I want to remove the airbag from the steering wheel. The workshop manual says to disconect the battery and then unscrew two small bolts that are...
DesperateDan
01-02-2007 08:14 AM
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Front, nearside. Any other Ibiza owners experienced this? Am having a go with Seat as a warranty issue, even though the car is out by 4months, but...
Tim..
01-02-2007 02:46 AM
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Hi I went out in the car ( L reg Mondeo) this morning and after a few hundred yards heard and felt a thud like qwhen you run over something and...
petetop
01-01-2007 12:17 PM
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Hi.I am having problems with my front screen wash on my 2001 Ford Mondeo Zetec. When I depress the stalk for the front wash the pump motor does...
gazzer
12-31-2006 05:11 PM
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I didn't mention VAT - you did... Hey, its pissing down with rain outside, and I was hoping to take the dogs for a walk when it stopped - in the...
Colin Wilson
12-31-2006 04:29 PM
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"Nozza" <nozza_again_gns (AT) yahoo (DOT) co.uk> wrote Shouldn't be happening on a 1 year old car, complain thoroughly and get your own way, that's...
Paul Hubbard
12-31-2006 11:57 AM
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I've got an Octavia 1.8 (5 valve per pot Audi engine) which is losing a bit of water, maybe 1 litre a month in the last 2 months. Immediate thoughts...
A.Lee
12-31-2006 11:43 AM
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Can anyone please identify what car this http://www.flickr.com/photos/58125090@N00/339626979/ comes from please? The only clue is that the word SEAT...
Simon Wilson
12-31-2006 08:18 AM
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