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Heated Rear Window Voltage.... I have a Peugeot 306 with a built in heated rear windscreen. I find that there is 4volts between the two spade connectors that deliver the current when the are not connected to the rear window tabs. I connect one side and it still shows 4v present, then at the moment I connect the other side the voltage drops to z... 2 Jan 2010 12:50
Can braided,flexible brake lines replace copper pipe? My van has failed its MOT today on a corroded brake line. It is around 6 foot long, and is rather tortuous in its path, so much so, that I'm not sure if it is possible to replace it without dismantling anything that is bolted on that side of the van. A thought occured, could braided flexible lines, as used on motor... 24 Nov 2009 06:43
Kwik-fit and a puncture. Mate had a puncture - a screw in the tyre of his new Audi A3. It's done less than 1000 miles. Asked for some help since he's got a problem in one hand. Went round and took off the wheel - it's got a space saver spare so decided to get it fixed there and then so just left it jacked up. The screw was in the out... 22 Nov 2009 19:28
Fiesta Mk5 clutch Hi, Please tell me I'm missing something very simple and easy... The girlfriend reported that the clutch felt funny for a few days - ard to get into gear, a bit clunky, pedal felt funny. So I took it for a spin and while sat at the lights with froot on clutch there was a clunk as something important let go, th... 11 Nov 2009 19:11
FAIL CO2 EMISSIONS TEST Hi as a lady driver with little knowledge of cars I hope someone can help. I Have a fiat brava 1.2 Treg. Last year it failed MOT on emissions and i paid alot of money for a new CAT converter, today the car has failed again on Emissions as follows Fast idle CO 0.468(fail) Lambda 1.049 (fail) all other on fast id... 10 Nov 2009 15:16
Yaris hesitation when cold 2002 Toyota Yaris 1.5 T-Sport Engine code 1NZ-FE The car suffers from a hesitation when first pulling away after a cold start, and occasionaly when changing up a gear. It misfires and feels like it will stall, but never does. Once the engine has a slight warmth, the problem disappears and the car runs perfect... 10 Nov 2009 18:38
Wipers going slowly/stopping? My Octavia's front wipers seem to have given up, in that they will move only slowly, and sometimes stop in the middle of the screen. Before I dismantle it to check it out, is it worthwhile getting a new wiper motor in advance? I have previously changed the relay due to another fault, so it looks like it is probabl... 7 Nov 2009 11:53
Chrysler Neon Wiring ... Good friend of mine has asked me to ask here for him, so I don't know any details of the exact problem etc. Car is a Chrysler Neon, 2ltr manual on a 2000 plate. He wants to know if anyone can help him out with a copy of the wiring diagram, specifically the bit around the lights and fog lights. Sorry to be a... 5 Nov 2009 12:18
LDV Maxus Service/Workshop Manual Anyone know where I might be able to get hold of a Workshop / Service Manual? Thanks M ... 30 Oct 2009 06:46
Costco Stuff - Slightly OT, but i know lots of people here are Costco members... Before i go and splash out on a membership i would like some idea of the prices to see if it worth my while, but my local depot wont give me them without the �27 membership. I am after a couple of mid-range tyres 175/70/R14s (I have been lookin... 13 Oct 2009 06:43 |