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I had hiccups the other day. Peter
Peter Lupton
07-30-2003 06:30 PM
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I've got an N reg Proton Persona SEi1.6. One window at the back doesn't respond and I've noticed the front passenger side window action seems to be...
net
07-30-2003 05:53 PM
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On Tue, 15 Jul 2003 19:52:44 +0100, " dojj" <dojj (AT) dojj (DOT) com> wrote: Ahh, that explains one mystery then! The Haynes BOL is a bit...
C.O.Jones
07-30-2003 02:40 PM
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air idle valve might be stuck open. drive the car for a bit and see if it settles down, if not you could try resetting the ECU, thus forcing it...
Mark Craft
07-30-2003 08:31 AM
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"Avis Merrihead" <merrionavid (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote i'd imagine the engine is indirect injection, (does it take some turning over to...
Avis Merrihead
07-30-2003 08:30 AM
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Is there an easy way to replace dashboard light bulbs
john
07-30-2003 06:14 AM
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I've just had the car serviced today. Although an MOT tester has indicated that the braking force of all four wheels is ok, the pedal needs to be...
Kev
07-30-2003 06:08 AM
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Just bought a 1998 Escort 1.8 SI, changed the oil, oil filter and air filter. The car 'Hunts' +/- 100 rpm at tickover and seems to lack power when...
Ron Smith
07-30-2003 02:06 AM
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Hi folks. Well I have just bought a Safrane and am having a whale of a time servicing and putting those minor things right so that it...
Sean
07-30-2003 12:22 AM
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Hi, I've got a '97 Mondeo (58k miles), and I've noticed that the stiffness of the clutch pedal tends to vary quite a lot. I've not been monitoring...
Chris McKeown
07-29-2003 08:41 PM
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What can cause bad fuel economy? I've noticed a drop off in my MPG (1993 Pug 405 1.6i), assuming driving style is the same and theres no leak in...
Dan405
07-29-2003 07:34 PM
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I had the gearbox rebuilt & worn parts replaced by a gearbox specialist for around £35 after a bit of haggling and me agreeing to remove the...
robert.currie@a.b.c
07-29-2003 07:21 PM
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"Mark Craft" <nospamhere.com> wrote Yep, inductive, 2 wire component. Look for ~3v AC during cranking, rising to over 100v at high engine...
Mark Craft
07-29-2003 04:25 PM
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my Vw Polo's electric windows don't work anymore - first the offside one stopped working, then, a few weeks later the nearside one stopped...
John Horton
07-29-2003 01:28 PM
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In article <8M9Ua.704$2o3.7993 (AT) newsfep4-glfd (DOT) server.ntli.net>, terry.dutson (AT) ntlworld (DOT) com says... Possibly not at all. My last...
arctree
07-29-2003 01:11 PM
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I'm trying to develop a Auto parts catalog on CD/DVD for auto repair shops. The hardest part so far is finding raw data files of car parts complete...
LarryOwens
07-29-2003 12:47 PM
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has any body here terminated a hp agreement, apparently I can terminate the agreement and the finance company will recover the car and I can walk...
Steve
07-29-2003 12:14 PM
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"Graham" <graham (AT) hglmotors (DOT) co.uk> wrote Got it from http://www.andyspares.com/ - local branch - my stepper motor was 5pin - see I could...
Graham
07-29-2003 11:14 AM
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On 29 Jul 2003 05:34:14 -0700, airsmoothed (AT) hotmail (DOT) com (airsmoothed) wrote: Well, to be slightly more accurate, the solenoid operates...
DervBoy
07-29-2003 10:12 AM
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In article <bg3lju$kjnhi$1 (AT) ID-13002 (DOT) news.uni-berlin.de>, toyotalassatlovely (AT) hotmail (DOT) com says... brother of the guy who owns...
Rob
07-29-2003 09:45 AM
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Hi, I've got a '96 Mitsubishi Gallant V6 24V (UK spec). I plugged a cheap car hoover into the cigarette lighter last week and it stopped...
Sonars UK
07-29-2003 09:10 AM
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Mine's a 1996P Almera 1.6GX, which I've owned for 3 years - 42000 on the clock. I find the power steering perfect - have you checked your tyre...
Pete M
07-29-2003 06:03 AM
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Hi, I have a post 98 polo which has it's front e-windows stuck. I can't seem to get them open at all :( First the offside one stuck (it opened a bit...
John Horton
07-29-2003 05:38 AM
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Backing into a drive, I knocked the office mirror off. Is it an easy job to replace. Any ideas of cost? Thanks,
Hawkeye TheNoo
07-29-2003 04:20 AM
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Hi all, does anyone know where you can buy this prouct please? I've just got a '95 Clio Williams 3, and unfortunately theres a bit of rust round the...
Chris Booth
07-29-2003 03:47 AM
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On Sun, 27 Jul 2003 03:02:16 +0100, Mike G <mgibbs (AT) clara (DOT) co.uk> wrote: Fair enough, the CP & the Ingerssol Rand I've got both use an...
Scooby Doo
07-28-2003 09:05 PM
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Charles
07-28-2003 04:38 PM
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Hi all I own a R plate (1997) Mk4 Fiesta Flight with a Zetec-SE engine. When I purchased the car there was a slight knocking noise from the nearside...
Moby
07-28-2003 04:27 PM
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In message <d0VUa.975$5s5.10523921 (AT) news-text (DOT) cableinet.net>, Tricky Dicky <tricky (AT) nospam (DOT) blueyonder.co.uk> writes getting...
Paul Giverin
07-28-2003 04:07 PM
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Hi, I just bought a 306 and have noticed in the few times this week that I have used the boot that it is difficult to shut. Just trying to shut...
:: Dazza ::
07-28-2003 03:50 PM
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"Jim" <oaknet (AT) blueyonder (DOT) co.uk> wrote If the wire from the oil pressure switch has rubbed through and is earthing out somewhere along...
Anthony Britt
07-28-2003 02:32 PM
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We've just sent our "02" registration Ducatto in for service, and as part of the service they have replaced the instrument cluster due to a faulty...
Paul W
07-28-2003 12:42 PM
Anthony Britt Go to last post
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I have a Picasso, 2 years old but new to me. I have been to my local dealer in E. Yorkshire and they said £62 for it when I gave them the...
Toyota Lass
07-28-2003 12:31 PM
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"Gecko" <**tonywin64 (AT) hotmail (DOT) com**> wrote You might find that the fog lights are operated via a relay, the idea being that when you turn...
John Kenyon
07-28-2003 11:51 AM
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Hi, I know this sounds thick, but I need to put a roof rack on my Rover hatch (416i R reg). There's some form of retaining clips on the strips and...
ham
07-28-2003 10:43 AM
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Twas Sat, 26 Jul 2003 17:15:35 +0100 when "DervBoy" <itsonlymee (AT) talk21 (DOT) com> put finger to keyboard producing: That sounds like the way...
DervBoy
07-28-2003 10:24 AM
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I'm about to go out to the 75 and rip out the OEM stereo unit. Unfortunately, 1980s Italian ergonomics mean that the hole is right at the bottom of...
SteveH
07-28-2003 07:13 AM
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Dave Plowman <dave.sound (AT) argonet (DOT) co.uk> mumbled: Sure, but there's a difference between holding it jammed against full lock or backing...
Avis Merrihead
07-28-2003 04:29 AM
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My partner's new (1998) 1.8i 626 has a sticking accelerator. It is only stuck after sitting, usually overnight, and will then require a firm...
Chas
07-28-2003 02:11 AM
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"AstraVanMan" <Peter (AT) SwerveWeb (DOT) com> wrote About 25 quid as I seem to recall -- the early SD1 was very very bad ideed, the last ones...
Garry Beattie
07-28-2003 02:01 AM
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"DervMan" <dervman (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote 35 kg even, heh heh heh! -- The DervMan www.dervman.com
Andrew Markland
07-28-2003 12:58 AM
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Neil (AT) nemesis (DOT) nu (Neil Barker) mumbled: But only as good as their database...which with mobile speed cameras is not necessarily good...
abby.s
07-27-2003 01:56 PM
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my car is a 93 Peugeot 306 the clock on the dash the bulb has gone. can you tell me the best way to replace it. Thanks Pete.
Peter Day
07-27-2003 01:53 PM
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I have a peug 106 1.1 1998 zest 2 petrol. It a bugger to start when cold - but will fire after around 5-10mins of cranking Has anyone any...
Marty1a
07-27-2003 12:46 PM
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On Fri, 25 Jul 2003 17:40:58 +0100, "PM" <pmunro (AT) cq_NO_systems_SPAM_ (DOT) com.invalid> wrote: Cavaliers used both single, 3 and 4 wire...
Mark Craft
07-27-2003 12:06 PM
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Nissan Micra K11 96N. The glove box refuses to close. I found that a bit of plastic on the back of glove box cover, which locatees with the locking...
bruce phipps
07-27-2003 11:25 AM
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hi all, my fan speed control only works on full speed.is there a controler somwhere that needs sorting out? many thanks for info adrian
adrian chapman
07-27-2003 11:18 AM
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Just had a local guy check it out and it looks like Tim is correct, got some strange readings on the air flow.Ordered a new AMM from a local factor...
** Pee Cee **
07-27-2003 08:49 AM
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Hi, does any one know of a body shop in telforl run by a bloke called alan rogers? The misses has had a crash and the guy wants to get them to do...
Daniel Gibbs
07-27-2003 06:48 AM
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"Tim.." <the.dotfarm (AT) btinternetdot (DOT) com> wrote ROFL! ;) -- The DervMan www.dervman.com
Dave M
07-27-2003 06:36 AM
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