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| vauxhall astra 1.6 ls 1998 | 6/16/2007 | William Brady |
Q: my petrol gage isn't working or the petrol light? i ran out of petrol today thinking maybe the light ...
A: First check the fuses, although usually, all of the gauges have the same fuse. Otherwise it would ...
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| Volvo S40 Not Starting | 6/15/2007 | William Brady |
Q: 2000 model S40, No dash lights coming on when ignition key is turned. power to the ignition ...
A: The power is from the battery to the ignition switch via the 40A eng comp/t fuse 14, feed is then to ...
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| XJ8 Idle problems | 6/15/2007 | William Brady |
Q: I have recently brought a 1998, 86,000 mile, Jag XJ8, 3.2 sport. The car drives and runs really ...
A: The problem is not the engine, it is somewhere in the control system, Perhaps the throttle body ...
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| engine failure Vauxhall Meriva 2003 | 6/14/2007 | William Brady |
Q: 2003 Design Meriva 1.6v. Low mileage - 17,000. Inconsistent engine failure at speeds of 30-40mph, ...
A: This is a tough one but lets start simple, when was the fuel filter last changed? They can get ...
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| vauxhall astra 1.7 deisel turbo 1999 | 6/14/2007 | William Brady |
Q: I have volunteered to remove the fuel pump for a friend.As he lives quite far away I have not been ...
A: Do you mean the primary pump or the fuel injection pump? The primary pump is likely in the tank, ...
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| fit fan belt | 6/13/2007 | William Brady |
Q: need diagram on how to put fan belt on my renault laguna diesil
A: I do not have access to this info but, the place you bought the belt should be able to provide a ...
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| ford fiesta 1.4 16v reg 03 gearbox | 6/13/2007 | William Brady |
Q: I have cracked my gearbox on my fiesta how do i go about replacing the gearbox and how long should ...
A: SORRY, I DO NOT HAVE THE PROCEDURE FOR YOUR CAR, First, remember to do the clutch plate at the same ...
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| rover 216 sli 1996 | 6/12/2007 | William Brady |
Q: i have problems with my rover it starts i have cleaned and checked all the plugs distributer cap and ...
A: Can you tell where the petrol smell is coming from? If it is from the tank area it might be worth ...
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| fiat punto with speedo trouble | 6/11/2007 | William Brady |
Q: i've got a 1.2 i punto. a short time after i started first driving it the speedo became erratic and ...
A: What year is it? most likely it is an electronic speedo, and the usual cause is a faulty transducer, ...
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| Daewoo Nubira 2000 A/C | 6/10/2007 | William Brady |
Q: I own a Daewoo Nubira 2000 (USA). The air conditioner doesn't work. I had replaced the A/C condenser ...
A: Before replacing parts it is worth checking to see if they are faulty. This can be done by ...
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| peugeot | 6/9/2007 | William Brady |
Q: where on earth do I find the horn on my Peugeot 306xt?
A: I'm tempted to say pump it! I don't actually know, but first why are you looking for it? Have you ...
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| astra 1.4ls | 6/8/2007 | William Brady |
Q: hi i have a astra 14ls and its a superb car but somtims it just wont start as if it has no petrol ...
A: This is becoming the major problem on modern cars! Does it always start cold, or is it erratic. It ...
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| Renault Master 2.2 DCI - engine stalling | 6/7/2007 | William Brady |
Q: The van stalls shortly after starting. It will drive for a few metres before dying out. This only ...
A: It is odd, if the bores were worn badly it would'nt normally start easy when cold, As it does start ...
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| starter r and r | 6/6/2007 | William Brady |
Q: I need to know procedure for removal and replacement of a starter motor for a 1995 JaguarXJ6. The ...
A: Before going that far check the relay, it is near top centre of the firewall. Take off the large ...
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| Radiator fan constantly on | 6/5/2007 | William Brady |
Q: I purchased an N reg vauxhall astra which had an engine conversion froma 1.4 to a 1.6 out of an A/C ...
A: Some fan switches have two settings or operate 2 different circuits. Check that there is a feed to ...
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| Jaguar steering wheel | 6/2/2007 | William Brady |
Q: I have just purchased a half wooden steering wheel for my 1998 XJ8. How do I go about changing it? ...
A: This is a complicated wheel. FIRST, you have to disconnect the battery Both terminals, and wait ...
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| peugeot diesel not starting | 6/2/2007 | William Brady |
Q: I have a peugeot turbo diesel 405 model 1990 basically the car stopped just came to a hault on the ...
A: It is quite difficult to offer paper help in a case like this. The battery is good, so the most ...
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| cooling system pressurising | 5/30/2007 | William Brady |
Q: I wrote to you earlier re my renault laguna heater not working and all the water pipes seem hard ...
A: Is your concern the potential overheating or the heater? If the car is heating so much that it ...
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| fan belt | 5/30/2007 | William Brady |
Q: Vauxhall corsa 1.4 16v GLS R reg. My fan belt has come off, can you tell why this has happened and ...
A: Did it break or just come off? Do you have a new belt to fit? I do not have access to info on your ...
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| pressurising water system | 5/30/2007 | William Brady |
Q: I have a Renault Laguna diesel and i have not used the car for a few weeks and since starting the ...
A: No I would say it is not safe to drive. When you say "solid" do you mean pressurised and hard to ...
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| 2002 XJ8 | 5/29/2007 | William Brady |
Q: How do I remove the front door inner lining? Is there a screw behind the wooden strip? Thank you for ...
A: I'm sorry if not. I presume you have the door pull handle inner cover off, the screw is behind the ...
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| mg zr 2ltr turbo | 5/29/2007 | William Brady |
Q: came today car was making a tapping noise and when I tried to start it the car had no power at all, ...
A: It sounds like something drew the battery down, once it got low the alarm system registered a ...
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| Ford Fiesta 1984 MK2 - Wiring diagrams | 5/28/2007 | William Brady |
Q: I need wiring diagrams to make my headlights work properly (diagrams or written texts explaining how ...
A: I do not have access to the diagrams but most light circuits are the same. Presumably you have ...
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| 1992 Fiesta XR2i cooling system | 5/28/2007 | William Brady |
Q: Fiesta XR2i 1.6 (8 valve NOT turbo or zetec). The fan is not working and the engine is overheating. ...
A: Well, in the meantime if you drive it, keep the bridge connection so that the fan works. Where did ...
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| Jaguar XJS 1988 | 5/28/2007 | William Brady |
Q: There is a short that no mechanic in Montreal is able to find with my car, everytime the car is not ...
A: First it is not a short, that would burn out the wiring. It is a draw, something is using the ...
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| 1990 Jaguar XJ6 | 5/27/2007 | William Brady |
Q: I'm having a problem with the AC in a Jaguar XJ6. First it is dripping water on the driver side. I ...
A: The drain tubes are likely clogged, Jag made a tool to clean them out, They are at each side of the ...
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| Vauxhall Astra 2002 TDi Constant power supply for towing | 5/27/2007 | William Brady |
Q: the handbook says fuse 33 supplies power to terminal 30 to provide 20 amps permanent power for ...
A: I'm sorry, I do not have access to diagrams for this car. If you can get behind fuse 33 you will see ...
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| Daewoo Lanos 1999 1.4 5Dr | 5/26/2007 | William Brady |
Q: I have a Daewoo Lanos which cuts out if I start the engine and let it run in idle. Engine is also ...
A: My guess would be a valve problem, are they hydraulic lifters? if so it sounds like the oil pressure ...
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| CITROEN BERLINGO VAN REAR DOOR LOCK | 5/26/2007 | William Brady |
Q: Wonderiing if you have any ideas. Locked the rear door on my Berlingo van and cannot open it. Not ...
A: I'm not familiar with this van. The linkage has probably disconnected. It is fortunate that you can ...
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| vectra petrol tank | 5/25/2007 | William Brady |
Q: is there an easy way to empty the petrol from the tank without removing it thanx
A: Are you sure it doesn't have a drain plug? You can disconnect a hose near the engine, add an ...
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| Biodiesel suitability. | 5/24/2007 | William Brady |
Q: I have a 1994 Citroen ZX 1.9 Td Volcane and am considering running it on Biodiesel. Would you ...
A: Unfortunatly I am not an authority on Biodiesel but, that being said I see no great harm in trying. ...
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| Jaguar MK2 hot starting | 5/24/2007 | William Brady |
Q: I have a 1962 Jaguar 3.8 MK2 which is not used regularly, but when it is used starts from cold very ...
A: Yes you can remove the plugs when hot! But I am wondering why. It can't be an oil drain as that is ...
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| Renault Starting Problems | 5/24/2007 | William Brady |
Q: I have a W Plate Renault Megane that has intermittent starting problems. when the engine is cold it ...
A: What year is the car? If it has an OBD 2 system you may have to scan it to see if it shows a fault. ...
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| rear wiper | 5/22/2007 | William Brady |
Q: i have a k reg astra and my rear wiper is not working my fuse and relay is ok and my stalk.but no ...
A: The relay may be good, the test I described with a simple text light actually confirms that the ...
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| rear wiper | 5/21/2007 | William Brady |
Q: i have a k reg astra and my rear wiper is not working my fuse and relay is ok and my stalk.but no ...
A: When you say the relay is OK how did you check it? As you probably know a relay has two circuits, ...
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| '79 Rolls SIlver Shadow II | 5/21/2007 | William Brady |
Q: The fuel pump is not getting any power. The pump has been removed and tested ok. The wires were ...
A: OK, then it is unlikely to be the relay. On your car the relay is operated by the "small" oil ...
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| Panel removal from a astra | 5/19/2007 | William Brady |
Q: I CAN'T OPEN THE REAR DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE BUT IT WILL OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. I'M TRYING TO REMOVE ...
A: IS THERE A PLASTIC CAP IN THE CENTRE OF THE HANDLE WHERE IT FITS TO THE DOOR? IF SO, PRY IT OFF AND ...
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| car will not start after battery change | 5/19/2007 | William Brady |
Q: i changed the battery on my daughters Punto but now it will not start. The engine spins over, the ...
A: IT IS MORE LIKELY THAT YOU HAVE TRIGGERED THE SECURITY SYSTEM, DOES IT HAVE A REMOTE KEY? TRY ...
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| Jaguar oem replacement steering wheel | 5/18/2007 | William Brady |
Q: I would like to replace the black, leather clad steering wheel on my 1971 XKE Series III, with a ...
A: No it is quite straightforward providing it comes with the correct adaptor. Make sure the wheels are ...
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| replace the driver door mirror(electric) | 5/17/2007 | William Brady |
Q: ..i have a renault megane rxe 2.0,1997 reg...and i want to know how can i replace the electric door ...
A: It should be relatively simple. Remove the cover plate on the inside of the door, it will be clipped ...
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