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Corsa   (8 messages)   Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2005 00:13:59 GMT
Hi all. 3yr old 1.2 corsa its going in for its 60.000 service, in the drivers service booklet it says replace "ribbed belt" now is that the timeing belt tia.. ...

Rover 623 P-reg ABS fail   (10 messages)   Date: 27 Jul 2005 19:54:08 GMT
Just been told by my father that his Rover 623 GSi auto has the ABS light permanently on, he's had it checked out at a Rover dealer and they reckon something internal in the ABS control box (?) is causing it. They quoted ...

OT:- Which Sat Nav System   (11 messages)   Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 18:44:17 GMT
Hi Guys and Gals I have a job which involves visiting propertys. About 20 a day. I know my area quite well , but 60% of address`s are in areas I am not 100% on. So , I am investing in a Sat Nav system to help me around ...

Slightly OT: Saab Opinions   (47 messages)   Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 13:31:38 -0500
I'm feeling a bit bored with the Primera (98 2.0GT) lately, and am considering selling up and buying something a bit quicker and more luxurious. I can't afford much for the cost of changing, so Im looking for something of ...

Mondeo misfire problems   (4 messages)   Date: 27 Jul 2005 10:20:12 -0700
Hi all, I hope you can help me please. I have an 'S' reg Mondeo 2.0L with 82K on the clock. It has been running well for the past 4 years, very reliable so no complaints until now. A few days back I was in the West Country ...

Vectra diesel cooling/aircon fan wiring   (5 messages)   Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 15:59:42 +0100
Hi Can anyone explain how the rad cooling and air con condensor fans are wired up on the vectra 2.0Di. I am convinced that the rad fan (at the back of the rad) is broken. There are two fan switches on the side of the radiator ...

Recommendations wanted   (2 messages)   Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 19:35:08 +0000 (UTC)
Hi. I want to spend upto a 1000 on an estate or hatchback. I have a strong preference for an autmoatic but manual may have to do at this price. has anyone got any recommendations for an automatic in this price band that ...

'Crunchy' gear change   (23 messages)   Date: 26 Jul 2005 10:39:01 -0700
For some reason when I change to 2nd gear I sometimes get a 'crunchy' kinda noise. It sounds like when you push the clutch down, and instantly shove the stick into reverse, ie. without waiting a couple of seconds. I hope you ...

Bosch Alternator problem   (10 messages)   Date: 26 Jul 2005 10:19:23 -0700
Hi all I have a 2003 Seat Ibiza TDI Sport, with the VW TDI PD130 engine, on 63k miles. As far as I can tell, it's fitted with a Bosch 90A alternator. Recently I've started getting a warning light illuminating from time ...

Clio Central Locking   (3 messages)   Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 12:29:51 GMT
Hello, Anyone out there have any idea where the central locking unit is on a Clio 172 x reg? The symptoms are: Pressing the button on the key does nothing (led flashes ok) Mechanically locking the drivers door works ok ...

Should I have a red key?   (10 messages)   Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 08:21:58 +0100
What keys should come with a 2002 Mondeo? ISTR reading that some (all?) Fords come with a red master key that is expensive to replace if lost. Is the red key the one that duplicates can be made from? Thanks Pete ...

Renault Scenic engine trouble.   (5 messages)   Date: 25 Jul 2005 16:48:59 -0700
I have a 97 1.6 petrol Renault Scenic with a peculiar engine problem. It has run for 107k trouble free miles until recently when it has developed a fault 20 mins after started. When cold, it starts and runs fine, and then ...

Toyota Townace 2.0TD Reg Any Help :- User manuals Etc ..TIA   (1 messages)   Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 22:47:16 GMT
THANKS ...

Sluggish(2) Fiat Multipla 1.9JTD   (2 messages)   Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 21:23:26 +0100
By a bizarre coincidence whilst I was busy cleaning the huge amount of gunk in the rubber seals around the Terrano driver's window, my immediate neighbour's son comes up and says-well, my Fiat is misbehaving. When I enquired ...

Ford radio 4000 RDS   (3 messages)   Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 19:15:30 +0100
Hi Folks, I am looking to identify the terminal block "colour codes" for the power connections on the RDS 4000. I need to know the LIVE & EARTH colours especially, but others would be interesting . Any help appreciated. Take ...

Pug 406 - the good, the bad and the downright ugly   (1 messages)   Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 19:05:35 +0100
Hey I was wondering if any of you peeps could give me some advice on the good and bad points for a Pug 406 1.8LXi 16v? What I should be looking for when considering buying one privately? Are there any known problems, niggly faults ...

Wiper Blades - what and where to buy?   (3 messages)   Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 18:12:17 +0100
OK buggered if I'm paying Halfords 24 for 2 Bosch "Aero Flexi" wiper blades ('02 Golf). Last time I used speeding.co.uk who were cheap enough, but I thought I'd ask here in case anyone could suggest anywhere else? Sorry ...

Rear wiper woes on a renault scenic.   (4 messages)   Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 15:42:43 GMT
I have an X reg scenic and the rear wiper is playing up. Sometimes it works when you switch it on at the steering column stalk, other times it doesnt. Its also supposed to work when you put it in reverse, again, sometimes ...

MOT cost?   (5 messages)   Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 15:37:02 GMT
Is there a fixed fee for MOT's - or can a garage charge what it likes? ...

Fiesta TD DI Engine Coolant   (13 messages)   Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 11:34:48 GMT
I bought a 2001 Fiesta Flight TD DI 1753cc at an auction two weeks ago. Today was the first time I went round checking the levels. I looked in the coolant reservoir and saw a horrible black oily liquid (there is no foam or white ...