Hi I have just noticed that my reverse lights & rear fog light have stopped working on my 2002 VW Polo (New Model). I have checked the bulbs - all...

JimmyD

05-22-2006 02:42 AM
JimmyD

As the subject suggests, I've managed to lunch the thread in the caliper what the bleed screw, screws into. After doing it bit of googling, I'm...

MikeL

05-21-2006 08:31 PM
Mike G

Hi, Was at the petrol station today filling up, and a lady having trouble putting deisel on her van started spraying it absolutely everywhere...

James_sutton

05-21-2006 02:22 PM
Steve Robinson

Hi, What is the requirement for airbags in the MOT? Should they be working? Does the airbag light have to follow a predefined procedure, like...

BT News

05-21-2006 12:05 PM
Duncanwood

I've got a facelift model Citreon Xsara, which had an aftermarket (Witter) towbar fitted until recently. I've been obliged to remove the towbar...

Acedrew

05-21-2006 11:50 AM
John Greystrong

The message <cpl072l6i131olue84qhf7fu5gmg97oslb (AT) 4ax (DOT) com> from Brian Pears <BP> contains these words: Dunno about low-loaders, but I got...

Guy King

05-21-2006 08:24 AM
Guy King

Picked up a 1996 Honda Civic VTi a couple of days ago. 3 door hatchback. Travelled just over 90k miles. I know the previous owner (he's a...

ts86

05-21-2006 08:20 AM
ts86

Saxo 1.1 non power steering solid discs. Seems to replace the pads I just drift out the retaining pins ? Being used to LR brakes ( little bigger...

Hirsty's

05-21-2006 08:16 AM
Hirsty's

I've just bought one of those Halfrauds kits to recharge the A/C on my Omega, then out of the goodness of my heart offered to top the wife's Ka3 up...

Mike Dodd

05-21-2006 07:55 AM
Mike Dodd

After nearly 8 years I think the batteries may have finally gone in my ignition key so I'm locking using the key in the lock. The car still starts OK...

Sunday Driver

05-21-2006 07:23 AM
ford_technical_

Lamps will operate on door pillar switches, but will not perform through any door switch, (operated by opening the door). Found a white timer or...

Lofty.

05-21-2006 05:44 AM
RichardK

Hiya! Thinking of getting a new car, what colour would be best (Bearing in mind I'm not too bothered myself) Here's my thoughts.... Black, Looks...

Matt

05-21-2006 02:27 AM
Zog The Undeniable

Sorry, mechanical noob here driving a 93 citreon AX 1.1i. Basicly my handbrake is effectively useless, and now I have to press my brake pedal flat...

TaKYoN

05-21-2006 02:22 AM
Zog The Undeniable

Any pics on the web showing tyre tread wear indicators for worn tyres? Looking at my tyres, I presume the tyre tread markings are at 90 degrees to...

bruce_phipps@my-deja.com

05-20-2006 06:04 PM
CWatters

The message <1147864671.637870.183450 (AT) j33g2000cwa (DOT) googlegroups.com> from "fishman" <SPAMMEIFYOULIKEBUTIWONTREADIT (AT) gmail (DOT) com>...

T i m

05-20-2006 05:53 PM
CWatters

How come Rover BRM's don't sell on eBay (and probably elsewhere)? I'd have thought with less than 800 built they would be snapped up. I was...

Paul

05-20-2006 02:43 PM
powerstation

Hi, have googled my socks off but can't find anything helpful on the subject - anyone know which wire is which (or where I can find the info online)...

Helen Page

05-20-2006 12:59 PM
PC Paul

Hi, just wondering if anyone an help. I have a 96 P reg Ford Escort 1.6 Si 16V. I need to replace the Idle Speed Control Valve, but am having...

NealUK

05-20-2006 10:50 AM
NealUK

<deadmail (AT) burnt (DOT) org.uk> wrote I ordered a set of discs front and rear for the 24V they had them in stock, got the right numbers etc I...

Nick Dobb

05-20-2006 08:19 AM
Dave Plowman (News)

Looking for someone that can make a stainless steel exhaust would prefer some one in Essex . Any recommendations, where do all the boy racers go...

Joker7

05-20-2006 04:09 AM
Dave Plowman (News)

yep they are talking about charging the bigger cars £2000 a year. last time they messed the tax about, the cost of most 1600cc went up..

aussie bongo

05-19-2006 07:27 PM
Grimly Curmudgeon

My mum has an '02 reg Corsa 1.4 auto and has just received her road tax renewal and it's a whopping £190! Now I know I could check her logbook...

Dave

05-19-2006 06:09 PM
Dave

Hello, I have a Seat Ibiza TDI 130 Sport from '03 which has started to behave a bit strangely. It has a dashboard mounted voltmeter standard from the...

Makhno

05-19-2006 11:14 AM
Tim \(remove obvious\)

Hi, anyone out there know where the drain tubes from the sunroof come out? I have a hatchback sport and the front left drain tube is blocked. Seems...

PaulJM

05-19-2006 03:49 AM
PaulJM

Purely out of interest... In itself, is it technically speaking illegal to disconnect the drive to the speedo/odo, if you have some other...

Nick Dobb

05-19-2006 03:43 AM
Adrian

"Dr Zoidberg" <AlexNOOOO!!!!!!!@drzoidberg.co.uk> wrote Agreed. For further ammo you could maybe get an MoT test done on it and hope it fails on...

Doki

05-18-2006 03:51 PM
Steve Knight

The ecu on my wifes ka has got water into it and is dead, Anyone replaced one of these on a later duratec model with the sim24 pcm, Can it be...

Blackrabbit

05-18-2006 03:27 PM
Taylor

Rear screen washer not working, I can hear the pump going and have cleaned the jet. Ay suggestions please Sam

Sam Farrell

05-18-2006 01:46 PM
Sam Farrell

My Golf (MK2) has dim dip. Golfs also have naff headlamp wiring, and I'd like to put in a better loom and fit high wattage lamps. However, this...

Doki

05-18-2006 12:47 PM
SteveB

Do you want to Increase Gas and save money? Do you want to Increase Gas Mileage Up to 15% -30% Do you want to save money? Do you want more...

larp05

05-18-2006 12:27 PM
Grimly Curmudgeon

HI All Has anyone got experiance of these cars? It seems from what i have found, engines are pretty unreliable, but a cam belt change is a must. I...

Jules

05-18-2006 10:46 AM
PC Paul

First, I've never owned a private car so I know naff all about servicing. But my daughter bought her first car last October from a...

Gingangooli

05-18-2006 09:53 AM
Gingangooli

Hi all, R reg Fiesta 1.25, 3 door. Need to get some roof bars for it, but having trouble finding the right ones (checking on-line at the mo-not been...

frank

05-18-2006 09:24 AM
david.cawkwell@tesco.net

Antony Gelberg wrote: Interesting, i wonder how come clipped could be worse than non. Apart from a badly applied one crushing something.

Rob graham

05-18-2006 05:10 AM
Coyoteboy

Trading standards time ! ....and find out who the head of ATS is, and let *them* know too...

Colin Wilson

05-18-2006 03:07 AM
Art Deco

although this maybe true i prefer the warm weather which increases my mileage per gallon and makes my car run a lot smoother.

Tom Hawley

05-17-2006 07:53 PM
DanTXD

Hi, My 2001 Avensis 1.8 VVTi has recently deveolped a new noise from the front that is mainly noticeable when accelerating or slowing down between...

paulphilipwilkinson@yahoo.co.uk

05-17-2006 03:04 PM
paulphilipwilkinson@yahoo.co.uk

I've often wondered about the accuracy of speedos in cars. People throw around a +-10% figure all the time although I've no idea whether really that...

David Hearn

05-17-2006 01:35 PM
SteveB

Workshop Tools: DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in...

Tom Burton

05-17-2006 11:36 AM
David Linley

On driving home at 70mph no problems then w/o warning engine cut out no bang, no smoke no trail of oil, car wouldn't re-start. Got towed home, have...

encription wizard

05-17-2006 08:37 AM
Yozzi

I've always been suspicious that some garages don't do all the work they charge you for. One tip I've heard is to put a small scratch on your oil...

SteveC

05-17-2006 05:40 AM
B00geyman

Hi, and help! I have an x-reg mondeo, 16v zetec. The car idles very erratically when the engine has reached temperature, and the rev counter goes...

kcscott@gmail.com

05-17-2006 02:42 AM
SePpEy

My car has covered just over 500 miles now but I have noticed grey smoke a split second after I accelerate hard.. Any ideas on grey smoke? Received...

Mike G

05-17-2006 01:54 AM
DervMan

thanks for the ideas , will let you know if anything comes to light!!cheers.dave "Neil - Usenet" <usenet1 (AT) SPAMblueyonder (DOT) co.uk> wrote

sarah hardy

05-16-2006 03:54 PM
sarah hardy

Can anyone answer me a few questions; Are the immobiliser rings around the ignition barrel specific to the ECU or can they be swapped from one car...

Kirky

05-16-2006 03:32 PM
Kirky

Is it a good idea to wax alloy wheels using ordinary car wax to protect them from corrosion? Is it necessary to buy the stuff specifically for use...

Richard Blackwood

05-16-2006 03:21 PM
M Cuthill

Still got this problem. Can't get the car booked into Ford until next weekend. Just wanted to run a couple of things by the group. Guy in work...

JAT

05-16-2006 01:51 PM
JAT

Once you have sysprep'd a Windows XP image and copied it to the rest of the PC's in the room can a Unique Databse File be used for the computer names?

gazzafield

05-16-2006 11:04 AM
Sandy Nuts

In message <1147780259.589284.295970 (AT) j73g2000cwa (DOT) googlegroups.com>, naked_draughtsman <newsaddress (AT) the-pev (DOT) co.uk>...

Yozzi

05-16-2006 08:11 AM
Dave Plowman (News)

meow2222 (AT) care2 (DOT) com presented the following explanation : Or carry a battery charger so you can plug that into the inverter to charge the...

Lobster

05-16-2006 07:34 AM
Dave Plowman (News)