Questions and answers

Peugeot 308 2009

The driver’s side wing mirror on my Peugeot 308 was hit in a car park. It’s still usable but it’s loose, is it possible to tighten it up???

Renault Kangoo 2008

Hi. Does anybody know how to stop the test mode on the instrument cluster on a Renault Kangoo? It’s stuck in that mode and I cannot get it to return to normal. Thanks.

Ford Fiesta 2007

Does anyone know what the difference is between the front panel on the 1.6 diesel Zetec 57 reg and the 1.4 diesel 57 reg and why was the 1.6 diesel Fiesta a limited edition. Could you please explain the differences?

Ford Mondeo 2003

Where are the greasing points on a 2003 Ford Mondeo?

Ford Transit 2009

What, if any, is the danger to the driver and passengers of driving a Ford Transit minibus with the fumes of a burning clutch coming into the cab? And what should the driver do?

Nissan Note 2008

Can anyone advise me of how I can tell if the auto box is reaching top gear when set in drive mode as I seem to be using a lot of fuel. When driving at a constant 30mph the rev counter is around 2,000 rpm, is this normal? It’s giving me a return of around 25 mpg at the moment. I haven’t had the vehicle long and to me it seems to need another gear so the revs drop and hence use less fuel. Any advice? (1.6 auto)

Volkswagen Touran 2004

When my Volkswagen Touran starts from cold it shoots up to 1,200 revs and then within seconds settles down to 1,000 revs. Also, and at the same time, there is a brief screeching noise, then the noise stops. Also when the engine is idle after a run there is a faint rotational tapping noise and a faint whine... What might these issues indicate? (1.6 FSI)

Peugeot RCZ 2011

What child’s car seat do I need to fit for my 3 year old? Looked at the duo isofix plus as stated in hand book. Now being advised by Mothercare to consider high back booster? Will this fit into the back seat of Peugeot RCZ?

Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet 2004

Hi, I have a 2004 Renault Megane it will start everytime I get in the car for weeks then, all of a sudden, I try to start it and all the dash lights come on but it won’t turn over. Then a week later I try a again and it starts. I have had this problem for a year now, every time I tow it to get it looked at it starts again. Please can someone? Please help me sort it out.

Citroen C4 2005

My Citroen C4 battery has been disconnected for a long period and all my functions need to be re-initialised. How do I re-initialise the function back to UK way? Functions like: Multifunction display (date ,time, language units of distance and temperature etc... Can any one help? Thanks.

Vauxhall Astra 5-Door Hatch 2003

Hi, I have a problem with my Vauxhall Astra. When the engine gets very hot the gears stick, especially when I am in traffic. Has anyone had a similar problem? Really appreciated.

Ford Transit 2001

Hi, I want to charge the battery in my Transit and to keep some power there to save my radio code etc. I’m going to use a donor battery with jump leads to clip on to my van’s battery leads whilst I carefully undo them from the battery, therefore maintaining power. My question is... Could I put the jump leads coming from the donor battery on to the vans +battery terminal under the bonnet instead, and put the earth against the bodywork?

Nissan Almera 2004

My Nissan Almera’s reversing sensor has stopped working/beeping. The car is new to me, only a couple of days, could I have pressed or switched something to turn them off? Thanks, Al.

Volkswagen Golf 2003

Hi my Volkswagen Golf1.4 heater is blowing out cold and over-heating. Has anybody any clue as to what might be wrong? (1.4 Match)

Fiat Stilo 2006

I have a problem with my Fiat Stilo 1.4. It has a 6 speed box and it started to jump out of third gear. I took it to a gearbox place and he said synchro in gear box so we left it with them and when we picked it up, within 5 minutes of driving it, it started to pop out of third gear again and he said must be the cable, but which one? We got money back so need advice. I got told there are 2 cables, one does side to side, other does up and down. Can you help, thanks.

Citroen C4 2008

The last bar on my C4 VTR does not light up when the tank is full. Has anyone else experienced this? Kind regards, Ron.

Renault Megane Hatch 2004

I pulled the bonnet release lever but it hasn’t released the bonnet cable, which is still connected under the glove compartment. Is there anyway I can release the bonnet where the grills are at front of motor? (1.9 dci Dynamique)

Mitsubishi Shogun 1997

Each year, during icy winter conditions, my Mitsubishi Shogun starts, drives away a few yards then stalls. I wait awhile and restart. It drives erratically will not reach speed over 60? Anyone else experienced this?

Peugeot 207 2010

An arrow keeps appearing to the left of the mileage total, flashes on and off what does it mean?

Nissan Qashqai 2011

Hi, I have only had my new QQ for a couple of months and love it. My husband drove it for the first time yesterday and noticed that in reverse gear the car reverses without acceleration, I hadn’t really noticed this until he pointed it out. Is this normal or should I take it back to the garage? Thanks :) (1.5 DCi)

Ford Fiesta 2003

Can someone help?? I have a Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4, 60,000 on the clock. Recently I am having trouble getting the car into third gear and also when putting the gear into reverse it makes a noise? Does anyone know what the problem is? The car has had a major service recently.

Vauxhall Corsa 2002

Hi, my engine electronics light came on in my Vauxhall Corsa today (orange car with spanner through) also when i turn the car off, the engine is really noisy, sounds like a fan is still running. Any ideas what it is and what it’ll cost me??

Vauxhall Astravan 2004

The exhaust emission light comes on and my Vauxhall Astravan’s engine is running some loss power top end. What is best fix?

Ford Mondeo 1997

When I shut the door or the boot of my 1997 Mondeo the car tries to start even though the key is not in the ignition. It also tries to start just after I have switched the engine off. Can anyone tell me what could be causing this? (LX TD)

Vauxhall Movano 2000

In a 99-00 model Vauxhall Movano. how many heater plugs are there?

Renault Master 2004

I would like to know how to change the heater panel bulb on the dash of my Renault Master. There are 3 control knobs but in the dark I can’t see where they’re set. (mwb van)

Citroen C3 2004

For the last 2 mornings, when I get into my car and start the engine I have noticed that my clock/date has reset and is flashing (like when you disconnect the battery). The car still runs OK, but I am concerned that this could signify something sinister about to happen and as I drive 46 miles a day to work, I don’t want to be stranded!!! The car also has the following faults that may or may not be linked (but I can’t afford to have them fixed at the moment): Power Steering intermittently stops working - sometimes when I start the car it isn’t working, the next day it will be fine. Rear Heated Screen has stopped working completely. Air-Con has died - it will work for 30 seconds, then go off and come on for 30 seconds after about a minute. Engine light occasionally comes on whilst driving - car jerks, loses power, light comes on but then goes off and the car is fine again. Handbrake light won’t go off when starting car - think its the button sticking... after a fiddle it goes off. What a mess!!! Obviously I would like to get the car completely fixed, but I can’t afford it. I can only take it to the garage to keep it running. P.S - Couldn’t afford a service last year, but my dad did a complete oil change and changed the oil filter himself.

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1999

Hi there, I’ve just bought a 1999 Astra and am having problems with acceleration. The car seems to splutter at around 2,000 rpm and holds back at 4,500 - 5,000 rpm. Can anyone suggest what this could be... thanks.

Vauxhall Zafira 2006

The check coolant level comes up on my Vauxhall Zafira’s computer. I checked it and topped up to nearly full, went out for a day or two now comes back on. What should I do? (1.8 petrol)

Renault Megane Coupe 1998

Why does my Renault Megane’s rear fog light indicator on dashboard come on when I press my brake pedal?

Vauxhall Zafira 1983

My Vauxhall Zafira will start up everyday with no problems, but when pulling away it loses power and will then suddenly take off. Once driving there are no further problems and when waiting at lights it carries on ticking over great. The main problem is everytime I start the vehicle up there is a lack of power.

Answers

Various things could give this problem (blocked breather pipe, sticking idle control. Throttle body needs cleaning (blocked) - Paul from England

Nissan Almera 2003

Hi, I’m a bit worried. There is a thin strip of foam protruding from the windscreen demister and there are specks of foam being blown out since it happened. I have wiped the dash down on more than one occasion but two days later the dash will be covered in small specks of this foam. I tried to pull this strip of foam out but it seems to be deep rooted within the demister. I am a little worried for my health at present am anxious to find out if anyone can advise if and whether this foam strip can be replaced and also how much it might cost?

Citroen Xsara 2001

Hi. Citroen 1.4 Xsara 8v 51 reg. Battery light on, has recently had new alternator, and as far as we know battery OK. I have been told to get charging rate checked, if it’s not between 13.2 -14.2 told alternator probably faulty. I have read on the forums that if charging over 14.2 that it could blow the battery, so is dangerous. Not bought car yet, but would like to, could this be an expensive problem to sort if battery and alternator are OK? (1.4 LX 8v)

Volkswagen Golf 2007

Recently noticed that the bottom hose from the radiator remains cold even after a 40 mile journey. Had a new thermostat fitted and no difference, is this normal? (Match TDI 105)

Peugeot 206 2001

Can someone help? I keep getting a warning message saying my doors are open when i start the car up but I’ve checked all the doors and they are closed... But it keeps coming up!

Ford Fiesta 2005

An orange abs light has come on and after several checks it will not go off. Please, does anyone know why, or have any ideas, on what the problem is. The brake pads are good, as they are fairly new.

Answers

You will have to get it code read, that’s the only way to find the fault, it’s probably a wheel sensor but you have one at each wheel - Martin Jones from Essex

Fiat Brava 1999

I have a Fiat Brava 1.4 12v year 1999. There is a crackling noise every time I pass through humps or rough surface. The sound comes from the back wheels. Yesterday I changed two rear shock absorbers but the problem still persists. Please help me out. Thank you.

Skoda Fabia Estate 2005

The alarm goes off in sub zero temperatures in the middle of the night. Happened a couple of nights a year ago when it was -8. It has started again now that the temperature is as low. Any clues as to what is going on and a solution? Any advice much appreciated (especially by my neighbours!).

Citroen Dispatch 2007

When starting my Citroen Dispatch in the morning a lot of blue smoke came from the exhaust. The engine sounds a bit rough for a while but OK after 5 or 10 mins. Also, there is a whistling, whining noise everytime I accelerate. 2.0 hdi model (new shape) only done 35,000k . Had van for 1 week and still got 3 weeks warranty. Do i need to worry?

Peugeot 1007 2005

Hi there, the last couple of nights my Peugeot 1007’s alarm keeps going off for no apparent reason. All the doors including the boot are shut. Can anyone help as my neighbours are not thrilled about this. Many thanks.

Peugeot 1007 2005

Hi everyone, I have a problem closing the driver’s side door of my Peugeot 1007. Each time I tried to open it with the key it made some beep and show some sign on the screen that the left side door has fault. The same message appears when I am in the car and I tried to close the door with door switch and finally when I close it manually it does not close properly. I have been to some workshop where they did some diagnostic on the car and they advise to buy a new sensor, could this be the solution? PLEASE HELP!!

Peugeot Expert 2001

Hi. I have a Peugeot Expert combi 110 bhp window van. Every now and again, it just stops when driving, engine management light comes on and it takes about 4/5 pre start key turns to refill the filter with fuel (you can hear the bubbles going back to the tank). Eventually it starts, runs with yellow MG light. Next day it clears, refuses to go on full power. Is the tank fuel pump supposed to keep running after the engine starts? Desperate to overtake in safety.

Fiat Punto 2002

Is the blow heater motor on a Fiat Punto in the same location on the 2002 model as it is on the 1996 model?

Ford Streetka 2004

Where is the remote central locking sensor positioned on the 2004 Ford Streetka?

Nissan Kubistar 2000

How to reset the service indicator please?

Nissan Almera 2000

Has anyone had a problem with air vents? (Apologies for non technical talk now...) the main front window one appears to work however none of the other vents do, so I can hear the air (from the main one) but not feel any... I hope that makes sense?!! Any ideas how this can be fixed? Thanks.

Vauxhall Astra 5-Door Hatch 1995

Hi, I have an Automatic M Reg Vauxhall Astra. There is an S on the gear stick and the S light illuminates on the dashboard when starting the car. Pressing the S on the gear stick does not make it disappear, I have to keep turning the engine on and off until eventually it will start without the S illuminating. It can take up to 10 minutes... What does the S stand for... Any help would be much appreciated?

Answers

Hi, I used to have a 1.4 Astra merit auto myself and had similar probs. I understand the ’S’ button stands for sport button. I believe it holds the revs longer giving you faster acceleration etc. Mainly used when overtaking and faster driving etc.for me the ’S’ illumination usually dissappeared after a minute or so when driving or could be turned off manually when I had got a few meters down my road. Don’t know if I’ve tried that yourself. Nothing major to worry about although if I can remember I think it used slightly more fuel when the ’S’ was illuminated for long periods - Rich from Staffordshire

Peugeot 307 CC 2006

Hi, my Peugeot fitted alarm has just started going off for no apparent reason. Also, no lights or horn are going off, just the alarm. Is it the battery? I am driving 40 miles per day and feel that it has time to charge, what should I do? Also is there an easy way to stop the alarm going off?

Ford Transit Minibus 2005

Hi, there seems to be a heating problem, blowing out cold air all the time, even when dials are turned to hot. Can anyone help please. Thank you. (9 seater Tourneo)

Answers

Sounds like an air blockage in the system, you need to drain it, and then refill it, gently tap different areas of the cooling system to dislodge the air bubble - Ken from London

Hi, does your engine reach normal temperature? Try changing the thermostat, and then when topping the coolant up, make sure there are no airlocks in the system - Matthew Johnson from England

Also make sure the pollen filter isn’t blocked preventing airflow - Martin Jones from Essex