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restoring cars with airbags?

Most restos seem to be for "classic cars". Suppose I want to revive a late-90s car, which has side airbags. The driver'...
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posted by mbjorn
4 comments posted 10yrs posted by mbjorn

ABS light on Master

Cleared itself, looks like the wheelspin problem, thanks to all who responded!
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posted by newshound
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How to disconnect starter motor solenoid cable

The plastic cover (in circle) comes off ok but can't see how to actually get the cable off the post? Or does that entir...
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posted by mike
2 comments posted 10yrs posted by mike

ABS warning light, Renault Master van

My 2004 Renault Master horsebox has just thrown up the "service" warning, together with an ABS light. Any best guess on...
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posted by newshound
15 comments posted 10yrs posted by newshound

Mercedes A170 TDCI Gear problem

Can select 1+2 and reverse but not the higher gears. Fluid has been changed but still the same. 'F' light is on. Any ide...
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posted by hereboy
1 comments posted 10yrs posted by hereboy

Kia Ceed front door(s) not unlocking

Kia Ceed (Vr7) 2012 just about to get its MOT. Yesterday (frost on ground) neither front door would unlock - rear doors...
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posted by nhhu-o3hu
2 comments posted 10yrs posted by nhhu-o3hu

Small cv gaiter?

hi peeps, got a Kawasaki Klf400 4x4 1995 quad bike, it needs a rear drive shaft cv gaiter, but they are not available.....
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posted by r.p.mcmurphy
4 comments posted 10yrs posted by r.p.mcmurphy

Scratch remover

My 14 car has a scratch about 4 inches long, not very wide. The primer is showing but is not damaged (No metal showing)...
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posted by geegaaxx
4 comments posted 10yrs posted by geegaaxx

Whoops! first VW and now Renault?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-35309674 Looks like very care use of wording to me. "No cheat *devices* used". Hmmm,...
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posted by tim.downie
2 comments posted 10yrs posted by tim.downie

Halfords

A year ago I bought a pair of high intensity 120% headlamp bulbs from Halfords £25. I know..., but I needed the bulbs r...
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posted by johs
7 comments posted 10yrs posted by johs

Maf sensors

Any idea wat the output voltage should be on a maf sensor at idle , 2500 revs and full throttle on a diesel relay 3 van...
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posted by steve
2 comments posted 10yrs posted by steve

Unlock radio Nissan radio/cd

Hi and Happy New 2016 Year to All. Looking for code to unlock my car radio. Clarion maker, model number pn3001p Serial n...
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posted by eb0412
0 comments posted 10yrs posted by eb0412

Re: that is incredible!

> [Snip] It's a new year. 2016. Not 2010.
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posted by dave
0 comments posted 10yrs posted by dave

Boxster

Was idly wondering about buying a used Boxster as a fun car. Budget around 10-12 grand. Or are they ridiculously expens...
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posted by dave
25 comments posted 10yrs posted by dave