My 3 year old corolla has recently been serviced. I asked the engineer to replace the dash lights (2) to illuminate the heater/ aircon etc. controls. I supplied the bulbs, previously bought from halfords. They charged me 20 for this. Two weeks later 1 of the bulbs has blown. I dont want to go back ... more >>

I have a rover 214 p reg which has what sounds like tappet problems. I have been told that the tappets are self adjusting so what could be the problem? Also I was told that without regular oil changes this could damage the tappets unfortunately for me mine was about 8 months over ... more >>

re my earlier post http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=67405I have plugged in the new ECU and the car still doesn't want to start, so i am kind of lost what to do now about the car. As i've mentioned in my above post it could be because of water damage to that area and the wires may have ... more >>

Hi all. I have a V reg, 1.4 Renault Megane Elise. The problem that I am having is that sometimes it will not start. It always seems to start in the morning when the engine is cold. But if I turn off the engine for a few minutes(while getting fuel for instance) it sometimes then fails to ... more >>

Hi,Can anyone help me with a query? I have a seat ibiza with a new battery which keeps going flat. I have removed the stereo which I thought was the problem,but turns out it wasn`t.I`ve put new glow plugs in and had the alternator checked but nothing works. Tonight I had no lights till I bumped up ... more >>

Guys,Just wondering if you could offer me some piece of mind.Managed to throw my TVR Griffith into a ditch today, luckily no one was hurt.The damage amounts to one of the stainless steel exhaust pipes being bend and slightly crushed, damage to the body work area above the said exhaust ... more >>

Hello, I am currently trying to remove the automatic window motor from the drivers side door to replace it with a second hand one. The motor packed up and I took the car to the garage, who closed the window up and disconnected the motor. I bought a second hand one from e-bay for 5.00 and it works ... more >>

Can anyone tell me where the fuses for the electric windows are on a 2003 Ford Focus 1.6. Thanks in ... more >>

I have a nissan serena and have recently noticed a squeaking noise especially when moving off or reversing coming from the rear wheels, like when a wheelbarrow wheel needs oiling.The brakes probably need looking at and it is going to the garage on thursday for a pre mot check.However can anyone ... more >>

Afternoon all. After a little bit of advice if possible.Got a Rover 25 X reg just over 60K miles. I have noticed over the last couple of weeks that the revs seem really low when the engine is just ticking over. Approx 600 RPM. It feels like its about to stall.I once had a similar problem with a ... more >>

Hi All,I have a 1.7 ford puma and it started to run really roughtoday.I plugged a computer in to it and it said 'missfire cylinder 2' and a code 'p0302' but i dont know what this means.I have put new plugs in but still the same.Could it be the coil block???Please help,thanks-madsey. ... more >>

Hi,Does anybody have any experience of unseizing a steering lock mechanism or removing/replacing an ignition barrel.My steering lock is jammed and the key wont turn to unlock or start the engine. I have tried rocking the steering wheel whilst turning the key this has not worked and also ... more >>

Today I was cleaning out my car and a found water in the boot.It was not to much but its very dump where could it have come from??My car is a Ford Escort 1998 SIAny help would be ... more >>

Help!My Disco's V8 has turned into a fuel pump.It startered running lumpy at low revs, woudn't pick up from tick-over very well and started to stall now and again - it also had a slight misfire at around 2,000-2,500 revs.Its been to a 4x4 specialist and put on, what looked like to me, a very ... more >>

hi all, I have a heater problem on my 1997 mondeo. I do not get any warm air inside the car. These are my symptoms. Engine gets warm ok, temp guage goes up to about 1/4 way (which is bout normal ) although my radiater fan does not come in.(prob cause its not reaching high enough temp) I have ... more >>

Hi All,Got a 54 reg Peugeot and have recently heard a strange noise which after weeks of problem eliminating i have found what i think it is and want to know if it will cause further problems.Basically the sound comes from the passenger door/foot well, initially sounded like a build up of water ... more >>

Hi, wonder if anyone can help. have had a blonde woman driver moment. I have just passed my test and bought my first car - a 1994 fiat cinquecento! Thinking I was clever and independent i have accidentally put screenwash in my radiator! Will I have done any major damage and how should I go ... more >>

please help need the firing order on a 1.8 vw ... more >>

Several issues I would appreciate advice with please!1. Failed MOT on emissions although only done 71k and exhaust gasses look very clean for a diesel. Runing a tub of injector clean and fitted a new air filter although the old one was not very dirty. Is this often a problem on this ... more >>

The remote locking on my 1999 Focus has stopped working. I took the key to my local Ford dealer and had them fit a new battery to the key, but this has had no effect.Strangely all the doors unlock via the key successfully, so I don't think it's a fuse problem as such. Also the internal boot ... more >>

Hi all,Have got the above van, dci70 1.5 engine. I'm in London, and need new alternator and clutch.I'm guessing the new alternator can be done in 30-60 mins, is that about right?Any idea how long the clutch may take?Also: any ideas how much mechanics in London charge for labour?Many ... more >>

thanks for all the help with overheating problem ,not resolved yet as valves were shot(big clouds of blue smoke when pulling off).further help needed , can I use 3900 efi heads on a 3500 block. got a real good deal on perfect set of heads,polished and ported waisted stems ,cat seals ... more >>

I have a 1.9 turbo, R reg which has done 135,000 miles. I had some difficulty getting it to start in the mornings a couple of years ago, and it has not been right since. The fuel filter was changed, which was coincident with the difficulty, but could never be traced to anything to do with the ... more >>

hi there i have a front coil spring broken how easy are the struts to remove and replace springs ? ive only worked on fords ... more >>

help needed,running rover3500 in my dax for 5 years no problems.put in a set of adjustable push rods with one and a quarter turns to set the pre-load ,now it boils up within a mile or two.exhaust pipes are now blue from heat. check for air in the system half a dozen times,check timing(ok),fueling ... more >>