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| cololant flush | 3/1/2008 | William Brady |
Q: i live in Australia and we have just brought a Holden/Vauxhall/Opel Vectra cd 2002 model. the ...
A: The typical "back flush" is done by using a hose to force water through the system backwards. To do ...
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| 2002 X-type 2.5 Gearbox Fault | 2/29/2008 | William Brady |
Q: I noticed it an pulled back into the garage. The next time I turned on the gearbox fault came on. I ...
A: I SUGGEST YOU TRY CHARGING THE BATTERY FIRST, DO YOU HAVE A VOLTMETER? YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO SEE IF ...
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| vectra | 2/28/2008 | William Brady |
Q: my car starts for 4.5 min and cut of and i try again i have 2 whait 2.3 houres and starts and cut of
A: As it does run initially there is no mechanical fault, it is almost certainly electronic. It starts ...
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| 1995 Land rover discovery V-8 3.9L | 2/28/2008 | William Brady |
Q: Car will not start. When turn on the radio, headlights, interior lights are functioning properly. ...
A: First, you must disconnect the battery GROUND/EARTH cable. On the same connector as the main cable ...
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| 1995 Land rover discovery V-8 3.9L | 2/27/2008 | William Brady |
Q: Car will not start. When turn on the radio, headlights, interior lights are functioning properly. ...
A: The problem appears to be in the starter circuit. Check that there is a feed from the ignition ...
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| 1998 Range Rover 4.0 - stumbling | 2/24/2008 | William Brady |
Q: I have a 98 4.0 that has been stumbling occasionally while driving at all different speeds. At first ...
A: Well at least you are going through the proper process. Now you know it isn't fuel pressure so, it ...
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| vauxhall | 2/23/2008 | William Brady |
Q: when im driving in traffic stoping and starting the temperature gauge runs up to 100 but never goes ...
A: Does the car have AC? If so the fan should come on with the AC? Have you checked the fuse for the ...
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| Astra Automatic Transmission problem | 2/21/2008 | William Brady |
Q: I Have a 96 Vauxall Astra Automatic, recently when the weather has been very cold, when I have ...
A: It sounds as though you have a fuel problem at start up, perhaps the cold start system isn't working ...
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| 1998 Range Rover 4.0 - stumbling | 2/20/2008 | William Brady |
Q: I have a 98 4.0 that has been stumbling occasionally while driving at all different speeds. At first ...
A: No, there will be no error codes as it is a momentary problem, Even when it stops pumping it just ...
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| 1998 Range Rover 4.0 - stumbling | 2/20/2008 | William Brady |
Q: I have a 98 4.0 that has been stumbling occasionally while driving at all different speeds. At first ...
A: So many times blocked fuel filters cause pump failure. The pump is strong enough to force the fuel ...
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| Fan Belt | 2/19/2008 | William Brady |
Q: I have a 1996 Opel vectra B 16,1.6 (Same as the vauxhall in UK).My problem is that my mechanic does ...
A: I have no access to data on modern European vehicles unless they are sold here in the USA. BUT, if ...
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| uk car repair | 2/17/2008 | William Brady |
Q: my citroen zx indicator keeps clicking when turned off.sound comes from under steering wheel ...
A: It is very odd,I can only think that the control module has a fault. Perhaps you could take off the ...
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| serpentine belt changing mercedes e240 year 2000 | 2/9/2008 | William Brady |
Q: how to change serpentine belt mercedes 2000 E240
A: It is necessary to remove the tension from the automatic adjuster. This requires a long prybar and ...
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| vauxhall estate cracked piston enquiry | 2/6/2008 | William Brady |
Q: My vauxhall astra diesel estate started sending out white smoke a few weeks ago and then misfiring ...
A: A lack of oil would cause serious problems on the bearing surfaces such as the crankshaft and ...
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| Vauxhall Astra Mk 4 2003 Heating System | 1/28/2008 | William Brady |
Q: The Entire heating system in my Astra has packed up. No Heater Blower, Air Con, Rear window ...
A: What colour is the hanging wire? I doubt though that this is the problem. It sounds like a bad ...
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| 1996 Vauxhall Astra Merit 1.4 hi t | 1/27/2008 | William Brady |
Q: 1996 Vauxhall Astra Merit 1.4 hi t - for the last 2 months the engine will not start first time and ...
A: Why anyone would replace the plugs and leads baffles me. The problem is clearly in the cold start ...
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| Fuel starvation Astra Estate 1.4 Lreg Petrol | 1/26/2008 | William Brady |
Q: My father in law's 1994 Astra Estate 1.4 Petrol was running fine then cut out and refuses to start ...
A: With electronic control cars it is essential to do clear diagnostic fault finding. No fuel delivery ...
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| Your answer for 1995 XJ6 that won't start | 1/26/2008 | William Brady |
Q: I seem to have the same problem. Good battery, all lights come on, click only (not loud) at start ...
A: I don't know what answer you are referring to. Modern cars have complex control systems which need ...
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| ROVER 400 | 1/24/2008 | William Brady |
Q: WHEN DRIVING MY CAR EVERY NOW AND THEN IT WILL SURGE FORWARDS AND BACKWARDS AND LOSE POWER
A: I do not know this car at all but the symptoms are common. Clearly the car is almost shutting down ...
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| XJ6 1994 | 1/22/2008 | William Brady |
Q: We have a 1994 4.0 xj6 auto that has a problem with the blower and radio staying on after the ...
A: No I have never had this. Sometimes, in electronic cars when a fuse blows in a circuit it can cause ...
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| Jaguar x-type 2.5 (2002) | 1/22/2008 | William Brady |
Q: My Jaguar has recently developed a loud 'tappetty' noise, it occurred after a fairly long motorway ...
A: First why was the oil level down? The valves are operated by solid lifters. There has been a service ...
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| car pulling to one side | 1/22/2008 | William Brady |
Q: My car is Toyota Corolla GS 1995. I gave my car to mechanic to change the (passenger side) CV ...
A: The mechanic needs to correct the damage by replacing the whole assembly. If there was a particular ...
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| Vauxhall Senator Problem | 1/21/2008 | William Brady |
Q: We have a 1993 3.0 24v Senator and have a problem. When driven at full throttle the power phases out ...
A: To test pump volume you would do it at a convenient location, usually where the supply line fits to ...
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| Vauxhall Senator Problem | 1/21/2008 | William Brady |
Q: We have a 1993 3.0 24v Senator and have a problem. When driven at full throttle the power phases out ...
A: Clearly you know the car better than I do. I would still suspect a fuel problem, how hard would it ...
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| front lights? | 1/20/2008 | William Brady |
Q: hi my front lights always come on when i break? why is it doing this is it the wiring? how can i fix ...
A: Which front lights. side or head? Do all of the other lights work? All I can think of is a bad ...
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| Corsa flasher unit | 1/20/2008 | William Brady |
Q: Could you please tell me how to locate the flasher unit on my 2000 Vauxhall Corsa
A: Presumably it isn't working so you won't be able to hear it. Do the emergency flashers work? If so, ...
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| excessive tappet noise | 1/19/2008 | William Brady |
Q: my son is buying a w reg astra 16v gsi 88.000 miles.nice condition except for excessive tappet ...
A: Any engine noise is a cause for concern, the fact that they have replaced these parts and still ...
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| bmw 316 compact 1995 | 1/18/2008 | William Brady |
Q: My starting motor has recently been replaced and ever since my car keeps overheating. The inside ...
A: Whether the leak is connected to the starter change I can't say but it would appear that something ...
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| Renault 19 RN starting problems | 1/15/2008 | William Brady |
Q: 4 RN and all of a sudden it wont start I tried a hill start but that didn't work. Then I removed the ...
A: It is unusual for a fuel pump to fail while parked. Even if it did, there would be enough fuel in ...
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| car repair | 1/12/2008 | William Brady |
Q: How do i fix on a new DRIVE BELT on a vauxhall astra 1.4 N reg year 1995!!
A: I do not know your car. Is the old belt still on? If so draw a diagram of the routing. Next you ...
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| Fiat punto '97 '75 sx | 1/10/2008 | William Brady |
Q: Not sure if fiats are your area, but I have a intermittent misfire or loss of power. Ok at start up, ...
A: Well you have used common sense so far. The problem is most likely in the connectors, moving them ...
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| corsa gls l reg 1.2 mileage meter stopped | 1/8/2008 | William Brady |
Q: i have a corsa gls 1.2 l reg and my mileage counter has ticked back from 81000 miles to 79924 miles ...
A: This is an odd problem, how could the speedo reverse its-self? It can only be an ...
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| my corsa c shudders wen i reach 60 mph.... | 1/6/2008 | William Brady |
Q: so wen i left the garage i turned the first corner and the back end sliped away a bit so on my way ...
A: Please do not drive the car, other than to get it repaired, clearly this is something to do with the ...
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| Vauxhall combo van 1.7DI 04reg | 12/11/2007 | William Brady |
Q: for the past 3 weekends I have had a problem with my van, I drive off in it and after 2/3 minutes ...
A: These are complicated problems to deal with. The fact that it is going into "go slow mode" means it ...
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| 1.4 astra 1994 | 12/8/2007 | William Brady |
Q: my astra has just started to over heat,the temp climbs straight into the red ,no leaks or any other ...
A: Before you do the thermostat you need to get the electric fan operating. This is essential for ...
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| ROVER 75 HEATER | 12/8/2007 | William Brady |
Q: I have recently purchased a Rover 75 2.0 V6 that has the climate control. Problem is it blows hot on ...
A: I don't believe this story, anyone who had the proper equipment would be able to diagnose the ...
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| 2001 S-Type | 12/7/2007 | William Brady |
Q: I have a 2001 S-type that keeps shutting off everytime it rains. I was told that it was the intake ...
A: I don't see how it can be the intake gasket. does it seem to have anything to do with the wipers? ...
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| will not start after stallout | 12/6/2007 | William Brady |
Q: every thing was fine til i started the vw when it was engaged in reverse [car jumped ],i took it out ...
A: It's odd, I'm assuming the sudden jump dislodged something, it's also possible that you damaged the ...
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| 1997 Astra Temp gauge | 12/4/2007 | William Brady |
Q: Recently had a problem with the alternator on my 1997 Astra, 1.4L petrol. I replaced it after ...
A: It sounds as though the voltage stabilizer is not working, this is supposed to keep the supply ...
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| 1999 xj8l | 12/3/2007 | William Brady |
Q: My car sounds as if it cant get any gas to start, it will every now and then try to fire an then ...
A: Pressure should be 30 - 50 PSI, You need a special gauge to check it while the car is ...
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