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| General engine questions | 12 Sep 2006 21:00 GMT | 78 |
I've some fuel injection related questions for you, experts. Here we go: Imagine a hypotetical engine which at 5000rpm and 90% open throttle, manages to have the fuel injectors saturated (continously
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| Lordy | 12 Sep 2006 18:38 GMT | 21 |
I am not a diplomat and, as such, I am not fully conversant with the elegant and rarefied language of the diplomatic trade. I have a reputation for saying what I mean and meaning what I say. So I trust that you'll forgive me if I come across as a bit blunt when
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| Test alternator by measuring voltage at battery? | 12 Sep 2006 18:17 GMT | 6 |
Can I test my alternator by measuring the voltage on the battery terminals when the ebgine is running? What sort of voltage should I measure if the alternator is ok? Thanks
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| Peugeot 306 --- Bleedin Brakes... (long....very long) | 12 Sep 2006 18:02 GMT | 10 |
I recently fitted new flexi hoses between the brake pipe and the callipers on a 1997 306 1.lax. not ABS. All went fine fitted both sides, then the bleeding commenced. Again all went fine, after bleeding pedal travel approx 13 - 20mm before
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| Mondeo blowing pump fuses | 12 Sep 2006 09:46 GMT | 6 |
Having been dead reliable for years, my 97 Mondeo 1.8 Vtec blew the fuel pump fuse yesterday as I pulled away from a layby and keeps blowing them when the engine is put under a reasonable load. I have changed the pump but the problem remains. It is worse when the engine is ...
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| Laguna oil warning | 12 Sep 2006 08:47 GMT | 12 |
When I start my 1.9TDI Laguna S reg, an oil warning comes up on the milage display. Can anyone tell my what this is My dip stick shows my oil to be ok
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| 306 Hissing from dashboard | 12 Sep 2006 08:41 GMT | 5 |
I have a 306 diesel turbo. About a week ago I noticed a slight hissing coming that appears to be coming from behind the dashboard. I have noticed that it goes away when I rest my foot on the brake pedal though. After I turn the engine off it remains for a minute or so, then
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| PSI Chip for 2.0JTD Ducato | 12 Sep 2006 05:48 GMT | 5 |
Chipped the van 2 weeks ago but initially the engine died after 2 minutes driving. I put this down to poor positive earth battery connection. It's been ok for a week and a half except it died again this morning.
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| Where is the 206 Fuel Filter??? | 11 Sep 2006 22:18 GMT | 5 |
Hi, I`ve had a quick look in the engine bay for the fuel filter of my 206 but can`t see it (unless it`s staring me in the face!). Where exactly is it and is it simple to change?. Thanks
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| Strange sound when lifting off the throttle | 11 Sep 2006 20:45 GMT | 5 |
I've had my 1998 Golf GTI 1.8T a few weeks and since owning it I've noticed a slight noise every time I lift off the throttle. It's not a loud dump valve wheeze that you hear on some cars. I can only describe it as a sort of whickering sound. I've always assumed that this is
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| VW Golf Brake Pedal goes to Floor | 11 Sep 2006 20:18 GMT | 1 |
VW Golf year 2000 TDI Brake Pedal goes to Floor ONLY when engine running Ok when engine switched off will hold pressure ok, I have tried a quick bleed but no luck As I said the fault only happens when the engine is running
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| Laguna LED Light go dim when headlights on | 11 Sep 2006 16:53 GMT | 6 |
LED lights go dim so you cant see radio or mileometer displays when you put the headlights or sidelights on. Any ideas what can be causing this? Is it a bad earth adn would it be easy to identify.
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| Audi 80 TDI sleems sluggish on acceleration | 11 Sep 2006 15:24 GMT | 4 |
My 1995 Audi 1.9TDI seem sluggish on acceleartion and loses power on hills. Checked the ecu with a Geniscan code reader pointed to the Manifold absolute Pressure sensor.
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| Scenic revving | 11 Sep 2006 14:58 GMT | 4 |
I have a 1998 Renault Scenic Alize 1600. It's started revving to up to 4000revs of its own accord when idling, without any acceleration. It used to just do it when hot, now it's all the time
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| Mondeo - rear number plate | 11 Sep 2006 13:37 GMT | 5 |
I hope someone can help here! I want to renew the rear number plate on a '99 1.8 LX hatchback. Such a simple task - not! It looks as if it's held by screws or nuts from inside, so my first problem is trying to remove the tailgate internal
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