My Mondeo ST24 is 'v' reg, about 65,000 miles, regularly serviced. Aircon symptons were : It would start by working fine when I switched the engine...

crabbydog

07-03-2006 07:22 AM
Tim..

hi, i've installed front fog lights to my ford mondeo diesel 96, the fog lights came off a ford mondeo 16v 93, i have also swapped the rotary light...

skids

07-03-2006 06:14 AM
skids

Hi All, If I treat the local speed bumps with contempt and go over them at about 20, the Corsa often jumps out of gear. Also I have noticed that...

zikkimalambo@connectfree.co.uk

07-03-2006 04:07 AM
mrcheerful

(Also posted by mistake to uk.rec.cars.misc) Got one of these to-day - the 40 quid jobby with pressure gauge. The AC on the BMW isn't what it was....

Dave Plowman (News)

07-02-2006 05:11 PM
Dave Plowman (News)

OK, so on to the next problematic car. Saab man's tyke has a Corsa GSi. The problem is that it's very temperamental in whether or not it wants...

Sandy Nuts

07-02-2006 01:01 PM
Tim..

In our 1998 Peugeot 306 the original radio seems to be playing up. This morning I turned on the ignition and the radio display came on (showing the...

David Hearn

07-02-2006 10:18 AM
PC Paul

Hi all, Just got home and haven't looked into this yet. Just thought I would pose a question for you all. My X/Nov2000/Mondeo verona/1.8 has tilt...

Rv!

07-01-2006 09:45 PM
Rv!

i have an escort gti on a 98- r reg , the problem im having is very strange- 1. on pushing the clutch down when changing up ie 1st to 2nd the...

duroo72@gmail.com

07-01-2006 09:27 PM
duroo72@gmail.com

Hi, I purchased a new car last October and had a bump in February (my fault). I have consequently had 4 repairs to my car from the same repair...

Dave

07-01-2006 05:08 PM
Dave

"A motorist who said he drove for 60 miles at speeds of up to 130mph after the accelerator on his BMW car jammed has been arrested. Kevin Nicolle,...

www.fuelsaving.info

07-01-2006 05:01 PM
www.fuelsaving.info

In article <ehtpg.64475$lQ.552 (AT) newsfe3-gui (DOT) ntli.net>, Lin Chung <lin.chung (AT) the (DOT) Water.Margin.com> wrote: That explanation is...

Dave Plowman (News)

07-01-2006 02:33 PM
John Lee

Hi people , I have been lurking here for a bit and have read some of the answers to some questions I was going to ask so I thought it is about time I...

Rory

07-01-2006 01:50 PM
Dave Plowman (News)

Afternoon chaps... I've recently got hold of one of these and been trolling around looking for a user manual, although not found one. I did find a...

Austin Shackles

07-01-2006 12:59 PM
Duncan Wood

Peter Hill <peter.usenet1 (AT) nospam (DOT) demon.co.uk> wrote: And the solution was...... hot glue gun. It looks pretty bad under there, might...

SteveH

07-01-2006 11:07 AM
Chris Bolus

I was wondering if you could buy like a airbrush kit for scratch fixing something like what some people get tanned with ? When I had chipsaway...

James_sutton

07-01-2006 09:59 AM
James_sutton

What Peter said. The front end of the crank can twist several degrees out compared with the flywheel end. Eespecially on the transition from...

ivorbro

07-01-2006 07:21 AM
ivorbro

Hi, I have a 2000 Mazda 626 which recently began overheating when I run the air condition. Without running the AC the car has been able to...

ghadley_00@yahoo.com

07-01-2006 06:23 AM
Tony Bond \(UncleFista\)

I've got the chance of a deal on an 02 focus 1.8tdci ghia, with 40k on it that's not a bad car is it ? It comes with breakdown insurance for 1 year,...

mr p

07-01-2006 05:28 AM
mr p

Hi there, Recently I've had trouble starting my car. Not every time, though, and not predictably. When it starts it starts fine, at other times...

James Larkin

07-01-2006 02:46 AM
PSOE

"Warwick" <usenet (AT) affordable-afpers (DOT) co.uk> wrote it cant be worst than this one though http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VFrZSHZ_4Q

mr p

06-30-2006 06:44 PM
bongo rule

Hi, I am having Renault Laguna 1.8 Patrol car. It seems that the aircon in this car is not working i.e. it is not cooling the car. What I...

Prateek

06-30-2006 03:36 PM
Lol

Hi everyone i have a mk1 mondeo, want to upgrade rear manual windows to electric. Does anyone out there have the know how? every little bit of help...

skids

06-30-2006 02:42 PM
skids

In article <8tj5a2dr3onueajg9ami95b72mvdtkuubr (AT) 4ax (DOT) com>, says... No as it starts from the 1st of July. Jesus H Christ man, do you have...

Conor

06-30-2006 12:38 PM
Conor

I have a 1999 micra and at the moment when i put on my brakes my side lights also come on, and when my full beam is on you can hardly see my brakes...

christinemoulds

06-30-2006 11:00 AM
Paul Hubbard

Dear All I have reviewed the other air con info but did not find what I was looking for. I have an 98 mondeo 2.5 ghia x, and have a problem with the...

adam wood

06-30-2006 10:51 AM
Tony Bond \(UncleFista\)

Hi all, I did post recently in the car audio section about a crackling through the clarion stereo on either CD or Radio in my Fiat Coupe, now it...

Aust_Powers

06-30-2006 10:09 AM
Aust_Powers

Hi All, Does anyone know what other cars use the 1.9 normally aspirated lump in a 98 Kangoo. The reason I ask is I'm trying go to find out how...

Gromit

06-30-2006 09:49 AM
Gromit

The gearbox on my wifes Almera has started making strange whirring noises indicating it could be on its way out. But before getting a new gearbox...

Neil H

06-30-2006 08:55 AM
NasherX

I've lost my manual (Damn and blast) can someone post the power switch settings. It's been a while since I used it last and I have forgoten them.

06-30-2006 08:46 AM
R L driver

In 1992 I brought an Astra 1.7td It had a powerful turbo on it( Izuzu Engine) I now own a 1996 1.7td Same engine but not so powerful can i swap the...

Phil Morris

06-30-2006 07:47 AM
Phil Morris

This has, er, had, a grid just in front of the fuel tank on the fuel line. I've been told it's a cooler to cool the diesel in the fuel line. Is that...

Dougie Nisbet

06-30-2006 06:41 AM
Duncan Wood

Advice please. I have a rover montego 2.0 turbo disel which has difficulty starting sometimes and sometimes cuts out completely. Any suggestions how...

oldcandleco@yahoo.co.uk

06-30-2006 03:30 AM
Guy King

Hi I've got a VW Golf 1.9 TDi (99) and it's currently leaking coolant, I've taken it to a garage and it's coming from the radiator. They've patched...

Gem

06-30-2006 12:45 AM
PC Paul

If you read my other post you'll remember I went to look at a 2000 W reg S80 SE 2.5D that is for sale . I have a some specific concerns.. 1. thick...

mr p

06-29-2006 07:21 PM
SteveH

Vauxhall corsa 1996, stereo fitting, took the old one out (factory fitted) - has a three block connector - anyone got the pinout ? or is it standard...

luna

06-29-2006 05:07 PM
kimble

HI all Had this car for about 6 weeks, came with alarm.... Its a clifford One it was working fine it would beep as you alarm, or disalarm and the...

Jules

06-29-2006 04:39 PM
Jules

Hi Your opinion on engine oil condition ???????? My wife has recently had a 2 year 24K service on a Citroen Picasso diesel 1.6HDI. I have just...

JimS

06-29-2006 11:47 AM
JimS

Hi, As a plugs points and filters level person I'd be grateful for any guidance on the problem with my wife's Ford Ka (P reg). The steering...

Anthony Roskilly

06-29-2006 06:21 AM
adder1969@yahoo.co.uk

"Simes" <me9 (AT) privacy (DOT) net> wrote Marvellous, glad you got it sorted. You can look forward to another 100k or so of reliable running now...

Tim..

06-29-2006 06:13 AM
Tim..

Anyone know any tricks to do this easier than HBOL suggests? I'm not dismantling the interior just to replace a bulb, but the candle on the...

Tunku

06-29-2006 04:56 AM
Tunku

....a bit of background first. I've recently been giving the brakes on my Alfa 146 2.0 some reasonably large disturbance. So far, I've replaced all...

MikeL

06-29-2006 04:14 AM
MikeL

Hi, I have a Golf GTi Mreg Uk number plate, its the 2.0 8 valve. Does anybody, know, what would cause the 1st gear, to almost jump into gear? The...

VW Internet

06-28-2006 08:09 PM
I am sorry to hear it

My 1990 MkII 8V Golf GTi has developed a shudder when turning right. It becomes noticeable above about 50 MPH. On a fast sweeping right, it feels...

wallry

06-28-2006 06:29 PM
wallry

http://www.classiccarmall.co.uk we are presently seeking people with how to articles to be placed in our editorials section. Your articles will...

Classiccarmall.net

06-28-2006 05:53 PM
Guy King

Could anyone please help me? I am going camping at the weekend and have a small 12v fridge (the type that holds about 4 cans and was wondering...

philip woolford

06-28-2006 05:16 PM
Dave Griffs

That's a good point.. I'm sure they wouldn't let it get to that stage, would they? There'll be a Haynes out at somepoint I imagine (although how...

paul.groves@gmail.com

06-28-2006 03:16 PM
M Cuthill

Hi, My '04 Ford Focus keeps blowning the brake light fuse. When I replace it, it may work for a about an hour but then the fuse blows. When the brake...

ifewebmaster@gmail.com

06-28-2006 12:13 PM
Chris Whelan

Bit of a strange one with my ageing 1996 Ford Escort I get a high pitch squealing noise from somewhere at the back of the engine bay. It only...

Markg

06-28-2006 09:46 AM
Wiggy

I've have several cars including the present one, that suggests you can insert a screwdriver though the backplate, lift the ratchet away from the...

Andy Cap

06-28-2006 08:12 AM
adder1969@yahoo.co.uk

I have a lod rattle from, I assume, the clutch release bearing on my 91 Transit, light pressure on the clutch stops it as does taking it to high...

Greg

06-28-2006 06:55 AM
Conor