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Car Forum / UK Car Forums / Car Maintenance (UK group) / September 2006

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General engine questions12 Sep 2006 21:00 GMT78
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
Lordy12 Sep 2006 18:38 GMT21
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
Test alternator by measuring voltage at battery?12 Sep 2006 18:17 GMT6
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
Peugeot 306 --- Bleedin Brakes... (long....very long)12 Sep 2006 18:02 GMT10
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
Mondeo blowing pump fuses12 Sep 2006 09:46 GMT6
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 ...
Laguna oil warning12 Sep 2006 08:47 GMT12
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
306 Hissing from dashboard12 Sep 2006 08:41 GMT5
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
PSI Chip for 2.0JTD Ducato12 Sep 2006 05:48 GMT5
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.
Where is the 206 Fuel Filter???11 Sep 2006 22:18 GMT5
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
Strange sound when lifting off the throttle11 Sep 2006 20:45 GMT5
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
VW Golf Brake Pedal goes to Floor11 Sep 2006 20:18 GMT1
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
Laguna LED Light go dim when headlights on11 Sep 2006 16:53 GMT6
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.
Audi 80 TDI sleems sluggish on acceleration11 Sep 2006 15:24 GMT4
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.
Scenic revving11 Sep 2006 14:58 GMT4
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
Mondeo - rear number plate11 Sep 2006 13:37 GMT5
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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