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Hi Posted about my van before!!! This time I have a question about the wipers, or to be precise the linkage mechanism that connects the two together. On two seperate occasions now (one being today, the other being 4 months ago) the linkage has come undone and the passenger wiper has...

Hi all I have aquired a PS2 that my girlfreinds son was going to bin, I have not tried to switch it on but he says the laser is knackered on it. Can anyone tell me: a) If it is likely that the laser is knackered & b) Can the lasor be replaced, and is it worth it? Just seems a...

what size engine do you have? My girlfriend had similar problems with her 1.0 12v Corsa on a "T" plate. You may need to replace the air idle stepper motor and/or Lambda sensor. The engine management may also have to be reset after this work. I am sure someone with a bit of knowledge can...

I have this problem with my Escort Van in or after damp weather, I think it is dampness on the alternator belt as it goes away once the engine has warmed up. My Dad has just had a similar problem with his Focus, turned out to be a known problem with the cover on the pollen filter, a modified...

I wondered what this was about when I saw the topic "knob size" :lol:

Yes, replacing the MAF solved the poor running problems, and the engine noise was caused by loose running gear on the timing chain. The only problem we have now is not a major one, but we find that the idle speed sometimes dips to about 400rpm then picks back up to 750rpm after a seccond or...

I am no expert, but I will try to help: 1..MAF Sensor...where is this located, what does it look like? This is located on the section of plastic pipe on that runs from the air filter to the engine on the drivers side of the engine, it is held in place by two retaining clips and has a cable...

Thanks Nige. How big of a job is it to do that (not that I think I would tackle it myself). I had already suggested it to my gf that this will be the best long term solution but she is on a tight budget at the mo and is worried about the cost.

Hi Hope someone can help me with this one. My girlfriend has a problem with a leaky bath. Basicly she had a new bathroom installed by a plumber who turned out to be a bit, no alot, of a cowboy, he came recommended but all that is another story. Anyway, the problems are this, firstly...

Another update on this car, the "ticking" problem has been solved, two garages (one of them a Vauxhall dealer) said they would need to strip down the engine to find the cause of the problem. A friend of my girlfriend had a look at the car, he took the rocker cover off and found that the noise...

I know this sounds obvious, but check the fuse. I had the same problem on an 02 plate Corsa and thats all it was!

A mate of mine had a similar problem with a Polo a few years ago, turned out to be a fault with the imobiliser.

Good news, MAFM was replaced and car is running alot better. Bad news, car was left to sand for the best part of a week after the work was done, it drives ok but has now developed a loud ticking noise and a smell like the brakes are binding or the clutch is slipping. :evil: It has been...

I am suprised NTL have not got wise to this as technically it is fraud.

I have noticed that my 04 reg Astra does this for a second or so also, but as it does not cause me any hassle I have never done anything about it.

Just an update for those who are insterested, took the car in to an independent garage to get it hooked up to a computer, cost £10. Two fault codes where logged, mass air flow meter & lamba (is that the right spelling :?: ) sensor, garage cleared the faults and they did not come back (until we...

It turns out her ex bought it for cleaning a stain out the carpet or something and she won't touch it. It is household ammonia and she does not want to use it because of the fumes so I think it will be going down the bog!

My girlfriend has a bottle of ammonia in her shed that she wants to get rid of. Does anyone know the safest way to dispose of it? I guess taking it down to the local tip or putting it in the bin is out of the question due to it's hazardous nature. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

My better half is having problems with her 1.0 12V Corsa on a T plate. At low revs the car is ok, but when the revs exceed 2500rpm the power drops off, if you are driving and hit an incline the power drops, then the amber engine management light comes on, ease off the throttle and the light...

I've not done it myself, but my Dad has done it a couple of times with his Essie van, just fill up with diesel and it's normally ok if you have only put a small amount of petrol in.