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| Electromagentic REversing Sensors | 20 Feb 2006 09:51 GMT | 10 |
I have just bought a new Civic and want a reversing sensor but are not willing top pay the £400+ for a Honda one. I also am not too happy about having holes cut into the bumper. I have found about an electromagnetic sensors that stick on tapes
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| Consquences of S70 T5 timing belt snap and interval? | 20 Feb 2006 09:21 GMT | 7 |
Vovlo S/V70 T5 engine. - What age/mileage is the timing belt supposed to be changed on one of these? Also if it snaps on one of these, is it a type of engine that will get lots of damage of if it snaps, or is it the type that doesn't cause
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| Renault Clio Grande rear wiper problem | 20 Feb 2006 07:11 GMT | 3 |
I've a 2001 Clio, and recently the rear wiper has been malfunctioning. Turning the switch to on (it should wipe every few seconds), it does the initial wipe, but fails to park properly (about 3/4 of the way back). Then, it fails to start after the time delay.
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| test drive tips | 20 Feb 2006 00:51 GMT | 34 |
I'm planning on going to see a '97 Volvo S40 SE auto tomorrow, 130k on it, they're looking for about £1400. I've driven but never test-driven autos before. Any tips from those who have as to what to look out for on an auto of this make/model/age/miles?
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| unleaded in a diesel Golf, what to do? | 19 Feb 2006 17:15 GMT | 21 |
A friends daughter put 10 quids worth of unleaded in her 3 month old diesel Golf last night. She realised immediately and put 20 quids worth of diesel in straightaway. Will the petrol do any damaged, or will it need to be drained off? He said it was pinking last night but seems OK
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| Have they lowered the CO emissions limits? | 19 Feb 2006 17:07 GMT | 3 |
Recently took my Daewoo Lanos for the new computerised MoT. It passed but I noticed on the emissions test page that the maximum CO limits are lower than the previous 2 years results that I have. Maximum fast idle CO previously quoted 0.30 & natural idle 0.50, but now it says ...
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| Brake pad change seems to have gone wrong | 19 Feb 2006 16:33 GMT | 6 |
Car is a 1998 Fiesta Si 1.25. Background is that 3 days ago, I changed the brake pads, as one had just worn down to the backing plate (I know I should've changed it sooner). I took the wheels off, the discs are in fairly good condition, quite shiny
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| Renault Scenic rear door lock jammed | 19 Feb 2006 16:21 GMT | 7 |
I have a 1998 Renault Scenic RXE which has a problem with the central locking. The driver's side rear door does not unlock when the car is opened. The servo for the lock is moving, but I don't think it is moving enough
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| tyre valve core | 18 Feb 2006 21:53 GMT | 3 |
How do I remove the valve core from a tyre? I have got a removal tool, but i don t know how to use it. I have tried to turn the valve core but the tool (plastic) cracked under the pressure i was applying.
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| Rover Metro 1.4 Gsi wont start | 18 Feb 2006 21:27 GMT | 5 |
I have a P reg Rover Metro 1.4 Gsi. Just before Xmas a friend fitted a re cored radiator and at the same time I replaced the old battery and fully charged it up. As it was declared offroad and standing idle on the driveway I turned over the engine once a week to stop the battery
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| Warning buzzers too quiet | 18 Feb 2006 21:17 GMT | 55 |
The warning buzzers in my car (05 reg Toyota Corolla) are very quiet. The dealer says nothing can be done about it. Does anyone have any ideas how I might be able to make them sound louder? Thanks
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| Rear Light Cluster - Peugeot 205 H reg | 18 Feb 2006 18:53 GMT | 10 |
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 seems to be almost free from the body, but something is just holding it in ??? You cannot get your hands in from inside the boot.
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| halfords scuff repiar kit | 18 Feb 2006 18:01 GMT | 6 |
http://tinyurl.com/c74lj anyone had any experiences using this kit ? Have a little chip out of my bumper and was thinking of doing the job myself. Asked at a local garage they said they dont touch up bumpers as they
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| radio wiring | 18 Feb 2006 16:53 GMT | 13 |
I'm going to put a radio I took out of a dead Sierra into a non-ford vehicle, so simply plugging in isn't an option. I cut off a bit of the wiring with the radio, and the wires are - Brown
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| help with re-programming 206 remote key | 18 Feb 2006 14:51 GMT | 1 |
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 know how to re-program the key to the car remote control, or need to pay a fortune to Peugeot dealer? Appreciate for any help. Laurie
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