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    98 fiesta 1.8d Sidelights wont turn off at stalk

    i know this sounds daft but i thourght i had this problem once and what it was was this . if i had my indicator on it left a side light on as parking lights
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    kia sedona starter motor remove. repare. reinstall HERES HOW

    i have just put right my own starter and thourght some one might find this info usfull. while the car is on the ground, remove the air cleaner box. 12mm socket, 3 bolts. diconect the battery!. remove air intake , 2 12mm bolts. if you look below the space where the air cleaner was you will see a...
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    kia sedona starter motor

    thanks for help. have had a look today and seems easy change. just concerned about the price. also for inexperenced people i forgot to disconect the battery and got a nasty shock!
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    fiat punto power steering

    my neice has a w redg punto with electric power steering and has lost aLL power. main dealer says it is the power steering motor and it is not a diy job, involving removal of the steering column. cost is 600 quid inc!. am i being ripped off?
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    kia sedona starter motor

    i have recently had trouble with my starter. somtimes i only get a click and then after a few atemts i manage to get it going. is there anything i can do to make it better or do i have to change it out? also if i have to change it is it a faily simple job? i used to do a fair bit of mechanics...
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    massive disagreement with a garage. NEED HELP PLEASE!

    don't be afraid to speak to trading standards,they are very nice people and only to willing to help. do this if not for yourself then to stop any one else being ripped off!
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    Heat Shield from Cat on Exhaust on Honda Civic Estate 1.6 ES

    what i have done in the past when the welds kept snapping was to tie it on with some good wire . galv if poss.
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    sunroof seal

    glue it up with silicone and forget about it!
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    renault laguna 1800 turbo - serious noise

    don't know much about deisles but have you checked the turbo pipe for cracks . more than likly an ecu fault. if it runs ok i would be temted to do a visual check on all mechanicals , fluids ect and keep an eye on it.
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    tyre wear on kia sedona

    hi from chris i have had my tracking done again! it was only checked last time . fitter said it was toe in slightly. have had 2nd mot at main dealers this time with full xploratory of steering and suspension. nothing wrong anywhere!. advisory on worn n/s front tyre, it was expected but have...
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    budget tyres

    is it false economy to buy budget tyres when i drive normal and below average miles?.
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    respray

    if the finish feels rough , get the finest wet and dry you can find ,even worn out. use lots of water untill it is silky and then lots of t cut and good polish untill shiny. hard work but well worth it. you will only need laquer if it is metalic.
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    tyre wear on kia sedona

    last year i took my sedona for it's first mot, before the warranty ran out. i used my local garage and they gave me an advisory on the near side ball joint . i promptly took it to the main agents and they said all was aok. this is now my second mot and have had new tyres on the front for about...
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    fiat ciecentoe clutch

    no it is not heavy but once the cable is fitted , it seems to take months to get it adjusted properly and then twang!.
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    98 ford escort with a over heating problem

    have you checked the timing?.
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    fiat ciecentoe clutch

    does anyone know why my ciecento clutch cable keeps snapping, this is my second new cable in under 12 months. :?
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    kia sedona timing belt and tensioners

    my kia is 04 and it is 2.9cdti any info about any work on this model would be very welcome
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    kia sedona timing belt and tensioners

    generally i do all my own servicing and have in the past replaced pinto and cvh engine cam belts. how hard is it to replace them on a kia sedona?. also i cannot get a workshop manual to follow.
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    i have a kia sedona and wish to service my own rear brakes.

    THANKS FOR ALL INFO ON SUBJECT. I AM AN OLD SHOOL DIY MECHANIC (80'S), AND HAVE NEVER HAD A CAR SO NEW AND WAS'NT SURE OF THE PROCEDURE. THANKS ONCE MORE FROM CJ. :
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    sedona maintainance

    any usefull info on sedona servicing and maintainance would be graitfully accepted
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