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battery voltage loss

Hi all, Apologoies in advance for the usual lack of clarity. Just put a new battery in a few hours ago when the last on...
33 comments posted 21yrs
posted by chandy
33 comments posted 21yrs posted by chandy

Vauxhall Vectra Cambelt Failure

Hi, My vectra's cambelt failed a week ago after only 16,000 miles. The garage that fitted it in 2003 (along with the ot...
16 comments posted 21yrs
posted by roy
16 comments posted 21yrs posted by roy

Corsa Steering

Daughter has a P reg Vauxhall Corsa with manual steering. The steering is unbelievably stiff at low (crawling) speed, I...
7 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jhfhgfhnf
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by jhfhgfhnf

Checking alternator output voltage (Audi 80)

Audi 80 1993 (K reg) 70Amp alternator I'm checking the above alternator output using a digi volt meter across the batte...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by here
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by here

Renault Laguna 2 rear suspension noise

Has anyone had rumbling from the rear suspension on Laguna 2? I've had bushes replaced under warranty, would have cost...
5 comments posted 21yrs
posted by driver
5 comments posted 21yrs posted by driver

Nissan Bluebird wiper arm linkages

Hi. The driver's side windscreen wiper stopped working yesterday on my 1988 (UK built) Nissan Bluebird 1.6LX. The passe...
9 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nick
9 comments posted 21yrs posted by nick

Re: DIY Immobiliser

Larry Stoter ( snipped-for-privacy@cymru.freewire.co.uk) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying : > I'm i...
12 comments posted 21yrs
posted by toomany2cvs
12 comments posted 21yrs posted by toomany2cvs

renault laguna abs

i have a 1998 laguna replaced front hub and wheel bearing,now the abs lightstays on so i replaced the sensor and it stil...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by asoh91
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by asoh91

Re: test (the real Pete M this time)

In news:cv54ar$lvm$ snipped-for-privacy@newsg2.svr.pol.co.uk, Pete M decided to enlighten our sheltered souls with a ra...
1 comments posted 21yrs
posted by pete.murray
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by pete.murray

revs/accelerator sticking

I've got a Rover 416si N reg, and over the past couple of weeks the revs don't always drop back down to tickover when I...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by nospam
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by nospam

BMW 523SE Temp Gauge fluctuating...

Hi anyone? Have got a water temp gauge fluctuating but water temperature normal. Bought a new "Double temp switch senso...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by clive
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by clive

When it is safe to use full power on a diesel?

I've always wondered this. I know that petrol engines should be driven sensibly when cold because the excess fuel washe...
13 comments posted 21yrs
posted by no.spam
13 comments posted 21yrs posted by no.spam

track rod end on pug 205D

Any tips for getting a really rusted one off? I've doused it in some fancy yank oil based stuff highly recommended as b...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by me
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by me

Fifth gear abuse?

I've always slotted my car of the moment into top (or fifth gear) just as soon as the engine's torque allows. I've cont...
21 comments posted 21yrs
posted by docdelete
21 comments posted 21yrs posted by docdelete