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help with re-programming 206 remote key

Hi, bought a second hand remote key for a W reg 206, no manual came with the car when bought few months ago, do anyone...
1 comments posted 20yrs
posted by l.h.spam
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by l.h.spam

Update: Cambelt & tensioner

Right got an update: took the car to the garage first thing this morning. Drove it as gently as possible. In first gear...
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posted by none
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by none

halfords scuff repiar kit

http://tinyurl.com/c74lj anyone had any experiences using this kit ? Have a little chip out of my bumper and was thinki...
6 comments posted 20yrs
posted by none
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by none

Fiesta 1.25 Zetec Engine Problems - Help Needed

Hi My sons 1997 Fiesta recently had a replacement engine fitted. The replacement engine has done 29K miles. I had a new...
11 comments posted 20yrs
posted by jerry
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by jerry

test drive tips

I'm planning on going to see a '97 Volvo S40 SE auto tomorrow, 130k on it, they're looking for about =A31400. I've driv...
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posted by chandy
28 comments posted 20yrs posted by chandy

Tyre Fitters

Does the typical tyre fitter care about where he shoves the trolley jack - are they trained to locate it properly? I am...
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posted by john.nospam
20 comments posted 20yrs posted by john.nospam

Rover 45 Diesel Whistle

I have a 9 month old Rover 45 2.0TD with 11k on the clock. A few weeks ago, it started making a metallic whistling nois...
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posted by paul02
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by paul02

Car doesn't start...

Car is a 1999 Toyota MR2 (N/A mk2). Over the past 3 years, it's probably started on 3 cylinders around 3 times - quite...
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posted by n
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by n

HT Leads and valve numbering

I have an Astra 1.6i GLS 16v and wonder if someone could just clarify which is cylinder 1,2 etc.. if i am facing the en...
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posted by du
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by du

tesco diesel

Is it me or is the tescos' diesel prone to foaming up ? It took 20 mins to get the tank full this morning! I wander what...
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posted by srp
14 comments posted 20yrs posted by srp

rover 214 8v nightmare

my nan bought me a rover 214 8v 1997 last december for £2000 from a local garage. it had mot, tax etc. was in mint cond...
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posted by u18796
19 comments posted 20yrs posted by u18796

Belt noise?

The belt make some squeeze noise when the car is cold, and the rev counter doesn't work when noise come out. There are...
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posted by skyline0023
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by skyline0023

Rear Light Cluster - Peugeot 205 H reg

OK i've got the lens off pretty easy, but how do I get the actual cluster off (the bit holding all the bulbs) ??? It se...
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posted by agent
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by agent

Warning buzzers too quiet

The warning buzzers in my car (05 reg Toyota Corolla) are very quiet. The dealer says nothing can be done about it. Does...
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posted by jandj.lee
51 comments posted 20yrs posted by jandj.lee