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Hi does anyone know what the correct Bosch spark plug is for a 11 plate 1.25 petrol fiesta mk7 - looked on the euro car parts site and Halfords and it suggests HR 8 MCV+. I've tried the NGK TRB13B in my 09 1.6 petrol Ford Focus but they seem to have a black sooty deposit on them when I replace...

When I say floppy I mean it doesn't return to the centre when you put it in neutral so it is easy to try to put it in 5th rather than 3rd or reverse instead of 4th. Is this a possible DIY fix or more of a garage job? Anyone else had this problem and what was the solution? Thanks

Hi thanks for the replies. I cleaned the throttle body and the IACV with carb cleaner but no difference. I did however replace the throttle position sensor with a new one from a motor factors and there is a big improvement - the car now does one long powerful rev when it starts up rather than...

Hi the wife has a W-reg 1.3 Fiesta which over the last few months has developed a rather irritating starting problem. Quite often it will rev when the engine is started up and then down, sometimes then stalling unless the ignition key is kept turned. It cycles up and down up to five or six times...

Hi we've just had our ensuite ripped out and replaced. The only things that are left are to paint it, put a vinyl floor down and change the light fitting. Currently there is a single pendant light with a 60W bulb and glass light shade that I can only describe as being a tribute to the 80s...

Hi just a quick question. I have an old fridge freezer which is playing up and soon to be replaced. Is it advisable to get an electrician to replace it and fix up the wiring or can I just swap it like for like? I'm used to replacing sockets so I'm sure I can do it i'm just a bit worried about...

Hi I have a fiesta mk4 1.3 petrol. When I start the car, it very often revs not only when the engine starts but a couple of times afterwards (so three times in total). It's done this for the last week and one time cut out after only doing it the once. Has anyone else had this? I've had a...

Hi just realised I haven't sorted this yet. There are two connections on the screen itself, one is where the connection to the wiring is (on the right as you look at it with the boot open) and another on the left where it is joined to the metal bodywork. They both look like a 'bridge' if you...

Hi does anyone know where the heated rear window terminal is then? It looks like this wire was taped against the wiper motor (assuming that's what the big metal bit is in the photo) but not sure if this is meant to be a proper connection or not.

Thanks John

Thanks for the reply. OK so I have the violet/purple cable that should be for the heated rear window (the wiper has its own both violet/purple and white/orange) but it is only connected at one end to the third or right hand side contact pin - where should the end with the earth tape on connect...

Hi I'm thinking of buying a second hand 4-5 year old Focus 1.6 petrol - but I'm not clear of the difference between models. Style and Zetec seem to be the most commonly available. Please can someone explain the differences between the two? I believe the Titanium is the highest spec so probably...

Hi I posted on here a while back about the rear wiper intermittently working and the rear window heater never working on a W reg mk4 1.3 fiesta. Well today I've taken the trim off inside the boot and accessed the earth point - was a bit corroded so cleaned it up with some wire wool and...

How on earth do you get the bottom cowling off? I've taken the top cover off but the bottom wouldn't budge even though I'd taken out all the screws. Looks like the ignition switch is preventing it from pulling out and I don't want to pull too hard in case it snaps it!

Hi I've ripped out the mouldy plasterboard in our shower cubicle and I'm going to fit either Aquapanel or Tilebacker in its place with a new tray and doors. Has anyone had any experience of using these products? Which is the best and are they easy to cut? The Aquapanel I can only find in Wickes...

Hi I have a 2001 mk4 fiesta with an indicator problem - it occasionally sticks on and flashes alot faster (may even stay on altogether). Is this likely a problem with the relay on the indicator stalk? I'm planning to take the steering wheel cover off and have a look. Is there a way I can test it...

Hi are there any major differences between Knauf Aquapanel and British Gyspum glasroc h tilebacker? I'm reboarding a shower cubicle then tiling over it. It's had leaking and mould issues in the past. Which is the best to use or are they basically the same? Thanks

Hi I'm in the process of ripping out a recessed shower enclosure that was leaking and the tiles were in need of updating. As I've took the tiles off the plasterboard underneath was destroyed and in some places black with mould. I'm going to replace the plasterboard with aquapanel then get a new...