Search found 11 matches

by highland
Sat Oct 11, 2008 10:12 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: engine still running when key is out the ignition
Replies: 10
Views: 4918

Re: engine still running when key is out the ignition

well i took ur ideas on board and sprayed the inside of the barrel with dw a temp fix but it seems to have done the trick so cheers guys you lot are spot on :) :) :)
by highland
Sat Oct 11, 2008 10:09 am
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: interior fan
Replies: 9
Views: 3445

Re: interior fan

thanks folks you really made my week(how sad,lol) well u lot were right except for it was the connection on the spade was loose but with a wee wiggle it sorted itself out but i bought a soldering iron so when i does go and my wigglin dont work no more i will do as advised, now all i need to do is so...
by highland
Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:43 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: interior fan
Replies: 9
Views: 3445

Re: interior fan

the skip i call my car is a S reg 2L 16v glx D8 1999 and yes it has climate control
by highland
Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:36 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: engine still running when key is out the ignition
Replies: 10
Views: 4918

Re: engine still running when key is out the ignition

me car is a D8 and the key is not hot when i pull it out,starting to think i should just bin it incase there is a electrical fault and the idea of a fire starting when i have both kids in the car is kinda scary (sod the wife n dog,lol )
by highland
Mon Oct 06, 2008 10:07 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: engine still running when key is out the ignition
Replies: 10
Views: 4918

engine still running when key is out the ignition

i swear im runnin gout of patience with this car of mine, when i turn the engine off, if my foot is on the brake the engine still runs perfectly even when i have the keys in my hand and stays running until i take my foot off the brake what do i do?????? CAN I KILL MY CAR NOW????? :evil: :evil: :twis...
by highland
Sun Oct 05, 2008 9:20 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: interior fan
Replies: 9
Views: 3445

interior fan

hey folks.....again, starting to think i bought a lemon, my interior fan has decided it can't be bothered working anymore,although it does produce some heat, also the exterior temperature display constantly reads 48c no matter what the conditions, are the 2 related id so what do i do? if not how do ...
by highland
Fri Oct 03, 2008 5:39 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: spark plugs
Replies: 1
Views: 1361

spark plugs

hi this is embarrassing but wtf do my sparkies live in my p.o.s. 2L estate
by highland
Tue Aug 26, 2008 7:26 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Feul consumption is shocking
Replies: 2
Views: 2045

Feul consumption is shocking

Hey there hope someone has an idea or two, my 2.0 8v 406 estate glx s reg is rotten when it cums to mpg and it doesnt matter if im in the car by myself with no luggage or packed to the gunnels with kids dogs wife n more bags than a ghurka can handle. Is there anything i can do???
by highland
Sun Aug 24, 2008 8:52 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: car stutters when u stop excelerating
Replies: 0
Views: 1033

car stutters when u stop excelerating

my car stutters sometimes when i stop accelerating , i thought it might be a sticky throttle and preceeded to spray it with dw but this has not helped although this happens every now again it is embarrasing when the car does it around town and would be greatfull for any advice
by highland
Sun Aug 24, 2008 8:14 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: tacometer light goes off every time i brake
Replies: 1
Views: 1692

tacometer light goes off every time i brake

Like the question states i guess, everytime i brake the tacometer light goes off and cums back on the second i stop
by highland
Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:25 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: best brakes for a 406 estate glx 2.0 petrol
Replies: 8
Views: 4020

best brakes for a 406 estate glx 2.0 petrol

hi just bought the abouve car as a family car and the brakes are shot and need replaced what are the best brake pads and discs to buy , was thinking of mintex but that will cost me almost 120 quid, is this overkill?? do i need these brakes or is there a cheaper brand that is just as good a quality? ...