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I have a Vauxhall Movano that won't start. The red immobiliser light won't go out,
I own a 2003(53) Ford Focus TDCi, and over the past months - now and then even mid journey - it goes a bit sluggish, as if turbo not kicked in! Then lots of black smoke out of exhaust, then speed picks...
We have a 2002 2.5-litre petrol Nissan X-Trail. The first sign of an issue was the 'check engine light' coming on every now and then. The problem has now escalated to starting fine first thing; running...
I have noticed that when engine is switched off, the needles on the speedo and revcounter lift up for a second or two, and dash lights up, and then it goes back to normal. This seems to be draining the...
The low level washer fluid warning light is not working. Dealer has confirmed that there is no sensor or wiring fitted to the vehicle. Ford says that this feature is not fitted to the Titanium, even though...
I've just bought a 2006 Panda Multijet. It replaced a Peugeot 106 1.5 Diesel. The peugeot was slightly bigger, a bit heavier, had an older design indirect injection mechanically controlled diesel, and...
The particulate filter warning light came on two days ago. I read the manual which suggested running the car in fourth or fifth above 2000rpm for 15 minutes and the light should clear. Tried this with...
I was driving my 54-plate Honda Accord 2.2 CDTi Executive today, and as I accelerated to go onto the motorway, I got to 2000 revs and the glow plug light started flashing - and I couldn't get over 2000rpm. I...
The 'fault in managment system' light cam on in my 2007 (36,000 miles) Ford Focus Diesel. By the time I took it to the garage the light had gone out. The diagnostics was "clogged particulate filter" £120...
I have a 2003 Volkswagen Touran 1.6 FSI with 86,000 miles on the clock with full dealer service history. The EMS light on the dashboard came on and I had the car diagnosed. The timing chain is showing...