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Philospher
04-11-2007 03:18 PM
Tunku Go to last post
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Philospher
04-11-2007 03:07 PM
Philospher Go to last post
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These have started to act up. It began with the mirror on the driver's door about three weeks ago. When I turn the knob to fold the mirrors,...
Bren
04-11-2007 02:02 PM
Bren Go to last post
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I've recently bought this car and found the following. Speakers not working on right (front and rear). No sound at all from this side. Tried left...
Neil H
04-11-2007 01:24 PM
bill Go to last post
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My son has bought a 2 ltr turbo Astra 2001reg (nice car) However he was concerned about the brakes making a grinding noise when braking hard, so...
Alistair Ross
04-11-2007 01:05 PM
Mike G Go to last post
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Hi, I have stupidly lost a set of car keys possibly right outside my front door. I am worried someone may steal the car using the keys. If I replace...
jakester
04-11-2007 08:42 AM
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Hi guys Just bought myself a little Fiat Punto from the auctions. Nice little tidy car, only 20k miles from new. Has not come with a owners manual...
diy-newby
04-11-2007 06:12 AM
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Hi all, I couldn't find the fault with the Corsa I mentioned a while back (but not had much chance to look at it either)... What would be a...
Peter Spikings
04-11-2007 05:23 AM
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Just had my renewal from the RAC, and at £81 it's too high! Loooking at Moneysupermarket, companies like Europ Assist and Fisrt Call seem to offer...
Stephen Barnes
04-11-2007 04:51 AM
Andy Cap Go to last post
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Hi All My 1996 1.7 diesel engined vectra need a new clutch master cylinder, the fluid leaked under the footwell. I didnt expect it to be that...
hello@me.com
04-11-2007 02:20 AM
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My daughter's 2001 Polo (1.4 diesel) has developed a problem with the central key-operated locking. The key won't unlock the car from the driver's...
peter g
04-11-2007 12:31 AM
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Someone on the Alfa 75 list has a very late 75 V6, registered Dec. 1992. Unfortunately, this means it's one of a small handful left that...
SteveH
04-10-2007 07:10 PM
Coyoteboy Go to last post
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Hi all, On an 02 plate polo, 1.9 SDI, there is an issue with the glowplug light. It flashed on the last minute of the drive to work today, and on...
Simon Finnigan
04-10-2007 04:05 PM
Simon Finnigan Go to last post
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Anyone know whether the unions are metric or imperial? thanks
IanDTurner@AOL.com
04-10-2007 03:02 PM
Duncan Wood Go to last post
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Hi Just paying a quick visit to this newsgroup, prior to taking the car to the garage. It's a renault megane, about 5 years old, and when turning...
Maurice W
04-10-2007 02:59 PM
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This evening I pulled up next to an ageing small hatch - every single panel was dented quite badly. Roof, doors, wings, bonnet, with...
IanDTurner@AOL.com
04-10-2007 02:07 PM
Tommy Go to last post
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how do i remove the service light/ spanner reminder without going to a main dealer and getting them to do it for me ?
john
04-10-2007 12:02 PM
PB Go to last post
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Greetings everybody Does anybody know how and where I can check the automatic transmission oil level! Thank you very much to the kind genius who...
it hates me
04-10-2007 10:22 AM
moray Go to last post
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My 1.6 Golf has been suffering from erratic idle for some time and this has persisted despite two visits to garage. I have heard that these...
Owen McKeown
04-10-2007 09:47 AM
diy-newby Go to last post
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Hi I have an old Rover Vitesse, 2.0L DOHC petrol turbo. About 9 months ago, always after driving 10 miles, the car would suddenly start to almost...
james willsden
04-10-2007 09:21 AM
adder1969 Go to last post
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Can any body help me to give the brake pad life genarally get on SUVs.
Potasium
04-09-2007 08:46 PM
Coyoteboy Go to last post
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The engine turns over easily enough but there it just won't fire. I have checked all the engine management related fuses and relays as best I can...
260599@gmail.com
04-09-2007 04:28 PM
Pete M Go to last post
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I'm a newbie on this site but feeling ignorant and potentially cheated, so wanted to ask for your advice! Have just had my MOT failed for a cut in...
tmc001
04-09-2007 02:18 PM
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I'm about to change the front springs on my Passat I checked to see what I need to do for the job and I note that the upper spring plate needs to...
Ralph Bayley
04-09-2007 05:29 AM
Duncan Wood Go to last post
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I have a Vectra 2.0 DTI 1998, it runs very smoothly, it is almost 138,000 miles. yesterday I went to KwikFit to change oil and filter and the worker...
Aned
04-09-2007 04:33 AM
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Anyone know of a decent Engine Reconditioners around Yorkshire area? -- Conor Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear...
Conor
04-09-2007 04:25 AM
fluke Go to last post
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Can someone please help. when i sit in idle,my revs go up an down between 800-1000,why would this be happeneing? How can i fix...
stimpole2
04-08-2007 04:02 PM
Tim.. Go to last post
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parts help needed - air intake not being great on the modern cars (im getting old ;-) )) i thought i would see if anyone can tell what these...
banjo
04-08-2007 02:23 PM
banjo Go to last post
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The fan on my wifes Rover 25 comes on when I start the engine, and stays on until it is turned off. I suspect (obviously) the temperature sensor...
Andy
04-07-2007 01:13 PM
Andy Cap Go to last post
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I perform maintenance on Ford XR3i RS Turbos if you have any difficulty, you can contact me by clicking this link www.3day.co.uk/nazcars/
nazcars
04-07-2007 10:48 AM
gm Go to last post
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Are all, without exception, a bunch of useless bastards. My local motor factor closed down last year, so I don't have anywhere I can just pop out to...
SteveH
04-07-2007 10:42 AM
gm Go to last post
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my nearside front wheel has recently started to make a sound as if a plastic bag is caught on my wheel, i went under to check, but i couldn't see...
carrjohnboy
04-06-2007 10:09 PM
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I was checking the car over yesterday and went to fill up the radiator. I noticed the water was quite gunky, mucky and also noticed some guey stuff...
Elite
04-06-2007 07:22 PM
Elite Go to last post
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Replacing the parking brake cables on my R Reg Estate and I'm after a bit of advice. The replacement cables are of different lengths, about 2"...
sapper7282@aol.com
04-06-2007 06:15 PM
shazzbat Go to last post
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Due to a speed retarder I now require one alloy 17" Kahn rsr second hand would be ok or cheapest place for one online, anyone know of...
Ricardo
04-06-2007 06:05 PM
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Our Heavenly Father says, "A rock does not teach. A rock stands there strong, but is used for other things; but, when human life was created, it was...
remicck@yahoo.com
04-06-2007 06:04 PM
ChromieVandy Go to last post
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I have a VW Diesel 1997. It is over revving when idle. Anyone any ideas what is wrong?
sue.warner@uk.fujitsu.com
04-06-2007 03:23 PM
Chris Bartram Go to last post
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Watchdog just had their latest report on the Renault Clio 2 bonnet-popping saga. The Renault UK Head of PR (for ten years IIRC) has resigned and...
PC Paul
04-06-2007 02:45 PM
Halmyre Go to last post
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Locking the drivers doors with the fob or key sets off the alarm although reaching through the back door and locking with the button doesn't....
Barry Brooks
04-06-2007 09:07 AM
Barry Brooks Go to last post
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have a Citroen ZX 1.9D (no turbo). Aux pulley tensioner siezed, taking out the belt. I can't get replacement parts till Tuesday, after the...
Tunku
04-06-2007 08:29 AM
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Assuming the Focus ST is as good as is claimed, why are there so many low mileage ST2/ST3s up for sale? I was quite surprised at how many I found on...
mlv
04-06-2007 08:07 AM
Iridium Go to last post
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Can anyone help? I have a Vreg (99) Mondeo Zetec, the 3 fob key central locking doesnt seem to work on the 1st press, when locking and unlocking, it...
saintsrsinners4@hotmail.com
04-06-2007 07:46 AM
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sam wrote: Thanks for this (and the diagram). I talked today to the guy that fitted this rack for me some time ago (he has a good reputation). He...
Simon Wilson
04-06-2007 04:02 AM
Dave Plowman (News) Go to last post
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thought that I'd save time and get a grease monkey to do my oil change, semi-sythetic Mobil 10-40 oil and filter for £25. Apart from the oil on...
Odin
04-05-2007 06:56 PM
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Background first. A mate of mine drives (as I do) a Honda Insight. A few months ago, at his last service, the dealer reported >5mm tread on all...
Martin Sylvester
04-05-2007 06:00 PM
Martin Sylvester Go to last post
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My for Mondeo 1.8l decided that it wouldn't turn over yesterday morning. The central locking is working fine, the interior light works fine, but when...
lee@prologic.ie
04-05-2007 01:17 PM
Mungo \Two Sheds\ Toadfoot Go to last post
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I have a rattling noise when the car is idling, and as the car accelerates it starts to power away and then power drops right off, could it be the...
Ricardo
04-05-2007 01:04 PM
Tim.. Go to last post
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Ive got a 99/T punto 60sx which has got 70k on the clock. Ive owned it 8 months, about 2 months after i got it it started leaking water in the...
0602627@tasc.ac.uk
04-05-2007 11:18 AM
Chappers Go to last post
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"Dave {ð¿ð}" <dave (AT) dave-thomas (DOT) co.uk> wrote You'll likely see it if you look at it via squint in the sunlight
beerismygas
04-05-2007 11:12 AM
Stephen Hull Go to last post
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how much more do cans of metallic paint cost then? do all manufactuers charge such exhorbitant rates for metallic option?
beerismygas
04-05-2007 11:12 AM
Stephen Hull Go to last post
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