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Alternator has failed. Dont matter if its the diode pack, regulator, stator, rotor, windings or what ever as the Alternator is a sealed unit so will need replacing as a whole. Gone are the days where you could whack a brush pack in and get the alternator back up and charging. The reason the...

Will not rev past 2000k? Smoke from exhaust? EGR VALVE. Theres a little disc that drops off the end of the valve. You dont get an EGR fault code as the valve electrics still work. All to often you get an air flow related fault code. Valve is located to the rear right of the engine just...

Used to get this on the Mk2 Granadas and the gearbox used water based glues. When it happened the gear box would invaribly fail a short time latter. The trouble with Auto Gear Box's is they are incredibly complex with close tolerances. Water has very little lubrication value and depending on...

I'm an AA Patrol and am starting to see this fault on the road side. Vehicle will often sound like its flooded and wanting to start. Usualy you can here the chain rattaling a bit on crank. I was informed by a VW tech that there is a guide that breaks up causing the chain to go slack. Is this...

Glow plug lights on diesels often double up as engine managment lights. How old is the traffic? Common fault is the Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve. This is relativly easy to remove and can be cleaned using carb cleaner.

Just started on what was initialy going to be a quick pull up the old wooden floor and replace with tile's job in my Bathroom. It all started when a few of the floorboards started to tent and before I knew it the wife and I had decided on a new shower cubicle, new bath, new loo and new sink...

This is the problem. My local B&Q cant cut it for me. Homebase are the only place I know of in Basingstoke who will be able to cut it for me. TBH not worried about paying a few quid more, just want to get the doors sorted so I can finish the bedroom.

Yep you will need a code reader. Is it misfiring? If so chances are you will need a pencil coil. These can be brought from any good local auto factors

Pucker! Homebase offer a cutting service as well so can get them cut to shape. Will bear in mind about the flatness of the sheet when I get them.

What car is it? You may be able to access the code without a code reader. Other then that call the AA/RAC out as they have code readers and will do it for free!

I agree. Micra's are notorious for flooding and can be a real struggle to restart. Basic Procedure is to remove fuel pump fuse, crank engine until it fires, replace fuse, crank until it fires and run engine at 2000 rpm for 5 mins to clear unburnt fuel out.

After some advice.... Have 2 built in wardrobes in my house and in one room the previous owner replaced them with some real mank looking handmade ones that are falling apart. In the first bedroom the original doors are still present and I have glossed them over (they are flat panels) and...

Keep it simple. Add a lubricating additive to fuel and run it through. You may have a sticking valve or a blocked injector. Cost less then a Tenner from Halford's

P reg 1.9 will be an XUD engine. Prone to headgasket faults when allowed to overheat. Possible cause's going from cheapest to expensive are : RAD CAP Leaking, THERMOSTAT Jammed, PHYSICAL LEAK from hose and/or radiator, WATER PUMP and finaly the dreaded CYLINDER HEAD GASKET. If you fancy a...

Good idea. Will add that on my list of things to research before I crack on with job.

No it does not. The immobiliser is part of the ECU which is fitted inside the car. As for replacing the vales. Be carefull as several things may have happened. A: Valve guides may be cracked and need expensive replacement B: Piston rings may get pinched in groves causing engine to heavily...

Nice one! Tanking fits in pretty well with my plans, gives me the option to move everything in the bath room to maximise the space. So much for a quick refurb! Got a week off in Febuary so will attack the job then. Might even splash (no pun intended) out on a new bathroom suite.

Just out of interest did you drive through any standing water before she died? The force of the water often moves the fuel pipe backwards. Have seen several Vivaro/Traffics where the fuel pipe under the van running along the o/s chassis is bent backwards slightly causing it to kink. This...

Looks like the UFH is out the window having had a discussion with the boss(wife). Now going to swap toilet and sink round, remove short wall between bath and shower cubical, replace with glass partition, extend bath room into hall way removing cupboard to give sense of space, fit new heated...

I'd be very surprised is it was your synchromesh tbh. More likley to be either the Cable (? think there cable on 206). First step(and cheapest!) would be replace cable. If its Hydrulic (I really cant recall!) then just bleed the clutch with fresh fluid may well help. A long shot may be to...