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Coolling fan running all the time Mondeo 16v

Hi I have a 1993 mondeo 1800 16v The Cooling Fan runs all the time Hot or cold even runs when starting the engine any he...
2 comments posted 23yrs
posted by m.deackes
2 comments posted 23yrs posted by m.deackes

Pug 306 creak when applying footbrake

Our S reg Pug 306 has started creaking when the footbrake is applied. It appears to do this irrespective of whether its...
7 comments posted 23yrs
posted by dave
7 comments posted 23yrs posted by dave

Peugeot 406 Buzzing/Clicking Noise

Dear All, A friend's P-reg Peugeot 406 (1.9 TD) has started making a very noticeable buzz and clicking noise. The noise...
1 comments posted 23yrs
posted by ianriches
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by ianriches

mondeo heater problem

Have Mk1 mondeo diesel 1996. Noted that the heater does not seem to be heating up as well as it used to. The needle doe...
6 comments posted 23yrs
posted by alanlipscombe
6 comments posted 23yrs posted by alanlipscombe

Renault Laguna Starter Motor

Hi all I have a 2 litre manual laguna. The starter motior would work fine then make a very slight rubbing noise after s...
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posted by georgealyoung
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by georgealyoung

Audi 2.0 8V cambelt change timing

Anyone know which of the timing marks on the camshaft wheel you use to time up the cambelt, the 1groove0 mark or the dot...
1 comments posted 23yrs
posted by ipnews
1 comments posted 23yrs posted by ipnews

ZX TD 'missing' on idle

Hi When I stopped at the light on my way home tonight my car seems to judder whist ticking over as though it missing. W...
8 comments posted 23yrs
posted by kinrsole
8 comments posted 23yrs posted by kinrsole

106 (1995) (mark 1) 1.1 reving at idle

Friends 106 M plate (1995) 1.1 engine.. when at idle the revs keep fluctuating.. never low enough to feel like it might...
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posted by HHGTTGN0SP4M
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by HHGTTGN0SP4M

Lada 2104 G/box problem

I was given a 1994 Lada 2104. It seems OKish but it jumps out of 4th gear all the time, is this a common problem with th...
4 comments posted 23yrs
posted by martytay
4 comments posted 23yrs posted by martytay

Alarm remotes in keys

I'm sure i saw ages ago, a company that could take you car alarms remote 'plipper', and your ignition key, and put them...
0 comments posted 23yrs
posted by Nosp
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by Nosp

Mondeo TD fuel heater

My 1996 Mondeo 1.8 TD would not start. The breakdown fitter bypassed the fuel heater with a piece of hose as he thought...
0 comments posted 23yrs
posted by vince
0 comments posted 23yrs posted by vince

Radio code help needed!

Problem with my Mk 3 Astra radio: code is blocked. Thanks to the wonderful Google and this equally wonderful group, I f...
7 comments posted 23yrs
posted by J.A.Law
7 comments posted 23yrs posted by J.A.Law

Should new wiper blades be perfect?

I've just bought new wiper blades for my Avensis as the old ones were starting to streak and smear badly with the recen...
8 comments posted 23yrs
posted by kenord
8 comments posted 23yrs posted by kenord

Foxguard Car Alarm Problem

I have recently purchased a 1989 VW Golf that has a Foxguard FG1 system fitted but only one of the 2 supplied radio rem...
3 comments posted 23yrs
posted by mhj
3 comments posted 23yrs posted by mhj

Remote engine starter switch

I?ve just bought a Snap On MT 302A Remote Starter Switch so that I can start the car from the engine bay. (basically a...
4 comments posted 23yrs
posted by mike
4 comments posted 23yrs posted by mike