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Code-reader hopefully will arrive tomorrow. I'll see what codes are in there,
then clear, plug the maf back in and see what happens.

A sound rather like 'pinking' in a petrol engine, more pronounced than the usual diesel rattle. From idle upwards. This afternoon, I disconnected the maf sensor. Then went to start the car. For a few moments I thought it wasn't going to start, then it did. ( I think/hope this may be the computer, in...

Thanks for that.. Went outside this morning, ready to remove the maf sensor. Thought I'd try to start the car as is, just in case the non-starting was a bit of French humour. Turned the key..., and it started up fine. No sign of the EML light. I didn't take it any further. Must say, I'm a bit scared...

Car is 2000 (W). Just before PP2000 came in, I think (?). Hope the code-reader/resetter does work, cos immediately after I posted.., I bought one on ebay. However......, this evening I went out to start the car, turned the key. Won't fire up at all. It turns over fine, just no sign of firing up. So ...

Thanks for that. As the last time my local garage read, and cleared a code for me.., they charged £35.., looks like it's time for one of these.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261195885915?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 From what I've read on other posts here, this seems to do the b...

This happened again yesterday. Started the car, engine suddenly seemed rattly, and the EML came on. Drove down the road to a shop for about a mile. Switched off. When I returned, and started up again, engine now OK , and after a half mile or so, the EML went out. Today, I started up, again return of...

First time I had this message, it was all... "OMG.., disaster..". Took the advice on here about giving the handbrake a good working up and down. That cleared it for a while. Now appears occasionally. Put it in for an MOT, crossed my fingers that the message woud not appear. All, OK. I think I'm star...

Now I've always been Intel through and through and always refused to get AMD stuff, but the wife's laptop has given up and she needs one for work in a hurry, so am I being overly picky? Yes you are, imo. Get one that is a decent colour, with a keyboard that feels good to use, and a good screen. I h...

We wouldn't be talking here about the ABS coming on as you heave it down from 115mph on the local by-pass..?

V6Exec wrote:The >> button should cause the sat nav to repeat the last instruction.

Thanks for that.

I bought a replacement stalk, arrived today. When I compared it closelywith what is in the car, there is no horn graphic. A press button, yes, but with 2 arrows. I'd always assumed that was the horn, but have never used it.., I press the steering wheel for the horn. Here are the pics.... 1st one is ...

I generally fit part-worns, £15 - £20 (max) fitted and balanced. If the dealer has them, I try to stick to the well known 'traditional' brands such as Uniroyal, Firestone, Michelin etc, also Hankook and Kumho. If there's a choice of a budget brand of 5 to 6mm tread, or a good brand with 4mm, I'll go...

Sonia406 wrote:Documents emailed to me.

Why does it expire in a months time?
Is that because they need the proof of no claims etc?
Can I still tax it with this?

FFS

I'm with Swiftcover.

They wanted the proof of NCB within 4 weeks
or the policy is no longer valid.

Had a slightly odd experience today..... I noticed a couple of months back that when starting from cold, then accelerating away, not fiercely, there seemed to be a rattle sound from the engine direction. Wasn't sure what it was, or might be the beginnings of the crankshaft pulley letting me know tha...

Dixons..?