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Corsa B Lock Set

I called into my local UK Vaxhall dealer for a lock set for my 1997 Corsa (i.e B model). I didnt need the keys matching...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by abc
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by abc

ECM code P-0401

My UK 2004 Focus TDCi is reporting error code $10 ECM P-0401 "exhaust gas recirculation flow insufficient". It drives p...
1 comments posted 18yrs
posted by example
1 comments posted 18yrs posted by example

Idiotic TDC query.

I've got the cylinder head off, and have turned over the block a few times now. There is a mark on the crank pulley to...
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by alan
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by alan

Peugeot 406 diesel in economy mode - won't start

Hi, First time on here. I have a 2002 406 HDI, that went to the local mechanic for a minor problem (engine cover came l...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by adrianhill1
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by adrianhill1

Nissan Micra gear problem

Hi there. The problem I'm having is that when I'm driving along in 4th or 5th gear, occassionally I will start to lose...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Tiit_Helimut
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by Tiit_Helimut

Temperature gauge advice

Hi there The temperature gauge in my ford transit doesn't work and it seems to be using a LOT of petrol. Is it likely t...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by craigfo.h
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by craigfo.h

Gearbox filling

What is the most likely outcome of a grossly over-filled gearbox? Could the box lock solidly like an hydraulic jack? Car...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by sheldrake
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by sheldrake

Tyre speed query

Thought gurus on here might know - I was checking tyre pressures on my wife's car the other day when I noticed that new...
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posted by badluck
13 comments posted 18yrs posted by badluck

Smoking Exhaust Problem

I've got a 95 1.8 astra sport with the eco tec engine. Having only recently bought the car i can only go on what i've b...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by u43763
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by u43763

Punto mk2 heater fan

Hi Heater fan doesn't work, unplugged it, multimeter shows voltage across the terminals, on all fan switch speed settin...
10 comments posted 18yrs
posted by sammoseley
10 comments posted 18yrs posted by sammoseley

Zafira Alarm nuisance

My colleague at work has a Vauxhall Zafira with a factory fitted alarm. The alarm goes off at random whilst parked at w...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by martinshaw59
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by martinshaw59

Flat Battery

I have a 2004 Fiat Multipla which was running ok until day before yesterday (19th). I didn't use it yesterday but may h...
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posted by mustafacatflap
14 comments posted 18yrs posted by mustafacatflap

Seicento antifreeze - red vs green

Comma site recommends: *green* antifreeze for Seicento 1108 and *red* antifreeze for Seicento 1108 SX My sisters Seicen...
7 comments posted 18yrs
posted by therainandsnow
7 comments posted 18yrs posted by therainandsnow

mk2 Jetta Roof Rain gutter removal???

Hello, I am a few weeks away from tearing apart my 92 Jetta and re-painting it. However, I have a few rust spots coming...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by j_lynds
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by j_lynds