Went to look at a cheap run-a-round which has not been started for
several weeks.  The battery is flat and will need charging so I've not
yet heard it running, but removing the oil cap there was a lot of
hardened black crud inside the cap. The rocker looked clear and there

Interior light not working on any door switch.   There is a relay or
timer in the circuits which delay the switch off for a period after the
door is closed.
Obtained a replacement for the one located in the steering column cover

I've a Mondeo TDCI that's been reprogrammed by Ford in an attempt to get rid
of stuttering at 1800-2000rpm, but to no avail.
Has anyone had one of these chipped or reprogrammed and managed to get rid
of this problem?

Saturday started out nice so I took off a couple of wheels from the pug.
Everything looked OK and there was a reasonable amount of stopping stuff
left on the pads.
I lifted it up the rest of the way onto the bigger axle stands and then

I've just stuck a few on ebay if anyone is interested.
Bedford CF
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4626583227&rd=1&sspagename=
STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1
Escort 1990-2000

quick question.
I'm looking to buy a 54 reg Fiat Punto.
The seller says he didn't get a red key when he bought it new.
Do new Fiat's not come with a red key anymore?

On a 2001 Ford Focus interior heater / blower I notice that...
The volume of air supplied is very low until I hit the interior air re
circulation button. THEN the volume of air doubles.
I suspect a partial block in the exterior air inlet, or a problem with

Well, maybe it's the weather that's just changed, but so far, so good.
The new thermostat seems to be working pretty well. Temperatures
remaining constant on the dash, where as before, it was up and down and
all over the place. Which is weird, since the thermostat I removed had

can any one help, i've just taken off the tailgate panel to work on the
rear wiper motor, but on removing the panel I've found a wire with a
microswitch hanging down. its a yellow cable (or screen) and a clip,
loose, was behind panel too. I've looked all over but can't see where

Recent mot (1996 rover 420) advisory notes list 'play in steering rack'
- I've noticed the steering feels slighty sloppy. Is this simple to
remedy?

All
Could anyone tell me where the adjustment for the clutch cable on a 1.4 cdx
corsa is? It's a v reg (1999) and as it's the 1.4 with aircon the engine bay
is full so I cant see it anywhere.

Anybody suggest a good place to buy a replacement turbo for a Pug 306
1.9 TD?
If it is not mail order, somewhere between Dorset and Surrey would be ideal.
Ta

My 205 GTi exhibits the oft-documented issue where the idle speed
decreases when the headlights are on.  I'd say it loses about 100rpm
although it's hard to be exact as it's hunting.  :)
I can get around this by setting the idle when everything is switched on

I am unable to select a gear in my peugeot 106 unless I really force
it. I feels like the clutch pedal in not completely depressed.
I've taken a look and the cable is moving the clutch arm but I cant
tell if its enougth or not.

I have a 98 VW Passat tdi. First the rear o/s door would not open from
in or out of the car once i had unlocked it.
Now the drivers door will not open. So now I cant get in or out off the
car at all from the drivers side.