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by SteveyD
Mon Apr 16, 2007 11:16 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Starting problem with a '97 2.1TD
Replies: 4
Views: 2915

Hi, Thanks for the replies --I will try and check the continuity on some of the plugs I can get to. However, Im not sure if it could be the plugs as the engine fires up initially just fine but then just stops dead immediately with an audible click. In my experience when the plugs go, it usually take...
by SteveyD
Thu Apr 12, 2007 8:47 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Starting problem with a '97 2.1TD
Replies: 4
Views: 2915

Starting problem with a '97 2.1TD

Hi All, I've got a small problem with the starting on my 2.1TD diesel: Usually the car starts first time and then idles normally, but in the past couple of days its fired but stalled immediately unless I give the throttle some welly on the second go-it only does this when starting from cold, and no ...
by SteveyD
Thu Mar 08, 2007 12:03 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: Drivers door electric window problem
Replies: 10
Views: 9472

Hi all,

Yep, that was some quick answering -and accurate to boot!

Many thanks --worked first time (with the engine off) and window restored to full operation. I didnt know my pug was so clever.

Cheers,

SteveyD
by SteveyD
Wed Mar 07, 2007 12:14 pm
Forum: Electrical System and Diagnostics
Topic: Drivers door electric window problem
Replies: 10
Views: 9472

Drivers door electric window problem

Hi all, Got a small problem with my drivers door window switch/motor etc -it still works in a manner but the "one touch" operation has gone - you have to hold it down to get the window down, but when going back up the window keeps stopping so you have to keep pressing the switch to close the window....
by SteveyD
Wed Mar 07, 2007 11:44 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Advice on Clutch or Gearbox failure
Replies: 2
Views: 2031

Hi,

Thanks Turbolag --spot on. My clutch had completely failed --had this replaced and all is now fine with the car!

Cheers,

Steve
by SteveyD
Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:25 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Advice on Clutch or Gearbox failure
Replies: 2
Views: 2031

Advice on Clutch or Gearbox failure

Hi all, I've had my 2.1 DT for 15 months now and done 40K miles in it (146K in total) with hardly any probs at all -I have not noticed any problem with the clutch other than maybe its getting harder to get into 3rd gear (i.e. bite point fine -but hydraulic though??). However this morning was just ab...