Ford focus not starting after engine change
Hi all, I have replaced my 1.6 zetec se engine in my 2002 focus. Unit has been replaced with another 1.6 zetec se but it will not start. It cranks fine, sometimes sounds like it wants to start ( pitch...
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Toyota Carina 1997 1800cc 4 door petrol manual the engine service light is permanently on. Can anyone tell me why is this and how to make it stop. Thanks.
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Ford focus 53 reg 1.8 TDcI duratorq (115), drives superb, very good Mpg, no smoke after 115k but, but in the morning doesn`t start unless flat out the axelerator while killing the battery..... heat up...
View ArticleDriving without insurance - How was this possible?
Pulled up on M62 because the police register didn't have my car listed as covered. No problem though because my certificate at home would verify my cover so I thought plus my monthly direct debit. The...
View Articleastra 1.7cdti mk5 oil check with dipstick reading.
Right got a lot of different opinions on this on about how to check the oil via the dipstick when the car is stone cold or after its been run hot and let cool for about 15 minutes to get a correct oil...
View ArticleHow can this be correct ??
Hi, I just wanted some advice (and maybe a slight vent!) I was approaching a roundabout where it is clearly marked that the left hand lane was left and straight over and the right hand lane was...
View ArticleHighways Agency introduce new HADECS3 speed cameras - safety precaution or...
The Highways Agency have announced new verge-mounted HADECS3 speed cameras to enforce speed limits on existing managed motorways, but there are concerns these will be used by the police as a...
View ArticleFord transit 2009 door ajar light
Hi, The passenger door ajar light wont go off and central locking for that door does not work either. I suspect that the earth signal from the door ajar latch switch to the bcm is broken somewhere. The...
View Article2003 rover 25 electrical fault, maybe
Does anyone have experiance with a 2003 rover 25, father in laws has started playing up, last year he spent a fair old amount on headgasket, water pump and cambelt, now he says the central locking not...
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I recently bought a Vauxhall astra 1.6 30days ago £3295 done 285 miles now the clutch has gone does anyone know were I stand the dealer say it is not covered by the warranty:confused:
View ArticleDo you have a dashboard camera? Would you use one?
Do you have a dashboard camera? Would you use one? More and more motorists in the UK are investing in these gadgets to capture evidence of bad driving and cycling. Do you think more widespread use...
View ArticleStill trying
Hi Havent posted in a while but I am still learning to drive now aged 57. I have booked my theory for end of feb and instructor said should be test not long after that. My problem is i now have my own...
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Right of way
I dropped my daughters off at school this morning, on the way out there were parked cars on my side of the road, I pulled out to pass these as there were no other cars coming in the opposite direction...
View ArticleConman on the M4/M32
Drivers beware: A conman has been duping motorists into handing over money on the M4/M32 interchange: http://goo.gl/tVslzm
View ArticleNew RAC App - Route Planner, Traffic News and More!
We have launched a new app! Available for iPhone / iPad and Android devices our existing Route Planner is supercharged with a host of other great features including Traffic News, tabs for Breakdown and...
View ArticleNew wheel required?
Hi I have a 2006 Toyota Avensis hatchback. I did a round trip to Europe during the summer over 2500 miles without incident and had the car MOT'd before I left. I am not aware of any incidents (e.g....
View ArticleFord Focus Misfire
Hi Last summer I noticed a bad misfire on my 2005 1.6 Ti-VCT Ford Focus Zetec. Changed the plugs, plug leads and coil and the misfire was solved. But I noticed starting the car was not as smooth as...
View ArticleMondeo 2002 TDCi - flashing glo plug light - power down - difficult to start
Hi, My mondy has lost power and the glo plug light is flashing, also a pain to start. It does NOT cut out though. Reading forums many suggest the cam sensor or/and the crank sensor - do you think the...
View ArticleVax Phone Numbers
OK, first off I will say I know it is my fault as I should have checked for a proper landline number. The wife came in yesterday and showed me the broken hose for the vacuum cleaner. I decided to phone...
View ArticleLet down by rac, poor customer service
A couple of days ago I booked my car to be towed to a garage by RAC from my home address to a specialist garage due to gearbox problems, I booked it to be done today 06/02/2014, this morning a recovery...
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