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Oct 12 |
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Remote autostart suggestion bear in mind that radio systems work best with a clear line-of-sight, so you'd probably get a better range from the 6th floor than the first as there will be less things in the way (especially if you can see your car from your window) |
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Oct 12 |
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Loose Handbrake? That depends entirely where you are and what sort of garage you go to. I would imagine a small garage would charge you 30 minutes to an hour's labour for the adjustment, and a couple of hours per cable for replacement. |
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Sep 26 |
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Inside door latch not working - Toyotta Corolla 2002 I would expect to see a similar clip at the other end where the rod meets the lock mechanism |
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Sep 25 |
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How to maintain a sometimes-used vehicle? I disagree. Lead-Acid batteries will still lose charge when disconnected, and many modern cars require the battery to be on all the time to keep stereos, alarms, immobilisers etc running, so it is usually better to leave it connected and trickle charge it. Solar chargers can make this very easy. |
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Sep 12 |
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Why does my vehicle still stay in gear when I press clutch to floor? Definitely air in the system then. If itdrove fine for a week or so then I would suspect either a leak in the system or a failed seal in one of the cylinders. If it's a leak or a failed slave cylinder, it should be obvious as the level in the reservoir should be low or empty. If the level appears to be normal then it is most likely a failed master cylinder seal. Make sure you check the clutch reservoid not the brake one, they usualyl look pretty similar! |
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Sep 9 |
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1997 Ford Thunderbird, pulls right while driving intermittenly, always pulls left while braking Still sounds like a suspension problem to me. Have you checked that there is nothing bent or misaligned in the suspension on that side? |
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Aug 25 |
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Clutch catches VERY low, is this bad? Try this thread: 206info.co.uk/Forums/viewtopic/t=28995.html. Google suggests that it might vary according to which gearbox you have however |
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Aug 25 |
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Clutch catches VERY low, is this bad? If I remember correctly (it was a few years ago), it was on the top of the clutch housing, towards the front. Looking from the front, slightly right-of-centre in the engine bay, under the airbox. |
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Aug 16 |
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post suspension work alignment, is it absolutely necessary? It is on some older cars, I don't know about modern ones - I suspect they're probably designed to be non-replacable these days to force you to replace the whole unit. |
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Aug 5 |
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Car enthusiast beginner kit true, but I still tend to use a flat screwdriver for smaller jobs, such as dislodging stiff radiator hoses or bits of trim. |
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Jul 22 |
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Car Suddenly Decides To Not Crank No Problem! It's a common fault, as I say I've had it happen a couple of times, so it's the first place I look now... |
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Jul 20 |
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reverse lights always on That renders my comment on your previous question somewhat useless! If the lights are on, then logically the wiring must be fine, a broken circuit or dodgy fuse would result in them being off all the time, and you've proven that the switch works, albeit a bit backwards - have you checked that the old switch does the same? |
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Jul 20 |
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Alternative reverse light switch Have you checked the new switch - i.e. disconnect the wiring loom from the switch, and check with a multimeter that the switch is open-circuit normally, and closed-circuit when it is in reverse. That will tell you whether it is a mechanical problem or electrical. If you don't have a multimeter (and you should, they're incredibly useful tools for so many car problems), try shorting the connections across the switch and see if the reversing lights come on. |
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Jul 19 |
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Diesel engines maintenance Also, what sort of Diesel engine are you referring to - maintenance on a modern electronic TDI is very different to a 1960s indirect-injection Land Rover engine, for example. |
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Jul 7 |
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What can cause a window to just shatter? oops - I must read more closely! |
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Jul 7 |
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What can cause a window to just shatter? There may also have been an existing crack or weakness in the glass that you hadn't noticed before |
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Jul 6 |
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When I drive my car through a puddle the power steering goes out. There should be some form of tensioner to adjust the belt - Although at that age the belt may well be starting to perish if it hasn't been replaced, so it may well be worth replacing. A mechanic ought to be able to sport that though... |
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Jul 6 |
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Can header / exhaust insulation replace metal heat shields? I've heard similar things from quite a few people who have tried it, the exhaust just rusts out in no time ( bearing in mind how quickly exhaust manifolds rust anyway ) |
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Jul 3 |
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Moving a dead power window in order to remove it How accessible is the motor/winder mechanism? Is it possible to get at it to turn the motor manually? e.g. using a pair of pliers to grip the motor shaft and rotate it? |
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Jul 2 |
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How can I choose the safest affordable tire available? Is there any form of owners club or web forum devoted to them? That's a technique I've used a few times |
