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Yaris MIL light problems again

The dreaded MIL light has returned on SWMBO's Yaris :-(. It's a 2002 1.5 T Sport. There are no drivability issues whats...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nobody
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by nobody

Easiest method fitting Carlton 2L timing belt ?

Hi, My father in law has decided to fit a new timing belt on his 1989 (!) Carlton. He has the Haynes manual but this fo...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by tonyb
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by tonyb

Brake pad retaining spring

How safety critical are these? I have a slight problem in that the front pads need doing on the Passat, but the pad ret...
15 comments posted 21yrs
posted by steve
15 comments posted 21yrs posted by steve

RAC man and steering lock

Hi I was rescued by the RAC today ( knacked clutch in my Purgeot 306 !) Anyway before towing it I noticed the guy left...
17 comments posted 21yrs
posted by srp
17 comments posted 21yrs posted by srp

Mondeo Zetec Diesel engine 2000 reg.

Does this engine have cast iron con rods? The reason I ask is because an acquaintance has put a rod through the side and...
40 comments posted 21yrs
posted by turtill
40 comments posted 21yrs posted by turtill

Mayo on oil cap

Went to look at a car the other day, as the garage/dealer have had it over 2 months and I guessed it'd been mostly driv...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by n
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by n

1994 Seat Ibiza Top Mount

Next stupid question... The nearside front suspension top mount on my Ibiza needs changing. Getting the suspension leg...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by n1ckd0bb
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by n1ckd0bb

Ford Focus central locking problems

2001 Focus 2.0 ESP. Every now and then when I'm driving the central locking will click and the passenger door locks its...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by Pumaracing(NoEmails)
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by Pumaracing(NoEmails)

Cam belt change on VW Golf - How much approx?

My mechanic told me at the last service that I would need to change the Cam belt on my 97 golf (78,000 miles) before Xm...
8 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jgkgolf
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by jgkgolf

CO emissions high at fast idle - suggestions?

Hi all Our Mitsubishi Sapcewagon 2.0l petrol (1993 vintage) was suffering from very high CO emissions at all engine spe...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by anywhereb
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by anywhereb

rover metro 1.1 ( 1995 ) model

i am having problems with the fuse blowing all the time on ( fuel pump sign in fuse box). i keep replacing the fuse,sta...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by m.mclucas
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by m.mclucas

nissan micra buzzing

Hi, my micra has developed a buzzing sound that occurs randomly when side lights are switched on, this appears to come...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nigel.day5
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by nigel.day5

It Leaks !

I have a1999 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 LS. I seem to be losing quite a lot of fluid from the container that houses the steerin...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by ramjaminn1
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by ramjaminn1

Fiesta 1.25 torque tightening settings

Hi all, I'm going to fit a pair of new brake discs to my wife's 96 MK4 Fiesta Zetec 1.25 at the weekend but don't know t...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by fastestlap
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by fastestlap

My ECU has different modes?

I had the RAC out repairing my car a little while back and he said that the ECU 'learns' your driving style and adjusts...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by mail
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by mail