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I don't know if I'm in the right section with this problem. I have a Karcher 300 Pressure washer and after the winter lay up I decided to clean the flags of the grime that has built up over the wet season. It has been stored in a wooden shed that is dry but inevitably damp with all the rain...

Thanks for the info :? Absent mindedness is one of an old man's traits. I only have two keys (A&B) to my car and because I forgot where I had put yesterday's key (A) I had to use the alternative (B) which normally rests on the same key rack, and it started the car. Maybe I should have...

Hello Stivino, Your statement is a little unsettling for someone like me. Who knows nothing about engine management. Would you care to expand. Piper

Hello John, Tried the car this morning and it started up on the the turn of the key. Purred like a kitten. Thanks again for your advice. Although you weren't alongside me. It really helps someone like me to be guided by a person who knows what they are talking about. BTW. I'm still...

CAR GOING :D and it takes some believing how it come about. Mate of mine called to give me a tow. But before he got the rope out of his car he said, "I been told to try something that is supposed to reset the sensors, give me the key". He got in the car and turned the key FIVE TIMES on and off...

Hello John, Thought I'd post these images to help with diagnostics, in case I'm not explaining properly. The 1st image is of the pot. Although the liquid isn't visible it gives a hint of what I mean. I drew fuel with a straw from the well and this is the colour, also there was an oily...

Hello John, It would give me great satisfaction to report that the new plugs had sorted the problem out. But, no joy I'm sad to say. I also checked the Filter as you suggested and it looks to be in pristine condition. I might as well try a tow, because I don't want to lay money out that I...

Thanks John, I'll replace the spark plugs tomorrow and give you an update. Let's hope your patience and support pays off. Thanks again, Piper

Thanks Wotan, First thing I checked, having one time reversed into a small mud bank on a country lane. A plug of clay blocked my exhaust and I was mystified why the car stalled until an observant walker pointed it out to me. :oops:

Hello John. Thanks for your continued help. Today I removed one of the spark plugs and held it against the block and a rapid set of amber sparks showed. My neighbour who had a look at the spark said it looked weak to him, because he thought it should be 'bluish'. So I've ordered a new set...

Hello John, No I can't hear the pump but petrol is definitely getting to the chambers. This morning I tried to turn it over and it is trying to catch but falls short of firing up. Would a tow do it? Under normal circumstances I wouldn't ask for advice regarding that, I would just ask a...

Thanks John, I followed your advice: Removed the plugs, which were wet with fuel but in good condition, so I flared the excess fuel off over the gas cooker, polished them with a wire brush. checked them with a feeler gauge and put them back. I give the Terminals a good squirt of WD40, closed...

Thanks John. I'll have to figure out how to remove the plug cover that's tied down with a Philips screw. I've not done this type before (being a banger man during my working life) no doubt I'll be on the last turn of the screw and a spring will shoot out. Thanks again

Thanks Wotan, I'll give it a spray tomorrow and let you know how it goes.

I have a Micra 02 and there is 28k on the clock. As you see it is very little used so when it wouldn't start tonight I couldn't figure out the reason. *The petrol tank is nearly full *There is plenty of power in the battery What happened tonight was: I go in the car and turned the key...

Thanks to all and please accept my apologies for not replying before now. I give the laptop back to her so maybe she got it sorted by someone who does it for a living. I think it's the best way to go. If I had of made a mess of it I would have felt obliged to get it fixed by a pro. Thanks...

Thanks Dave, good advice as usual. Piper

Can anyone tell me if it's possible to set up two PCs (same house different rooms) on the internet, at no extra cost, with one Talk Talk broadband account. Thanks for all help. Piper