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Possible alternator problem! When I indicate the headlights get dimmer and brighter, corresponding to the indicator flashes, and when its on turbo timer and i lock it, the engine almost dies when the indicators flash. What causes these very minor but intriguing symptoms! 1996 Subaru ... |
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Nissan terrano overheating problem ok, its overheating and the fan is going ok what could be the problem!( yea im an amateur) |
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Catalytic Converter Problem I have a '97 Legnum, the light came on on the dash and jerks when traveling. I want to know how hard would it be to take off and sort out and where about's it is on the car. |
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Idle problem help please. Hey guys. been a few years since I've been on here so bear with me :) Girlfriend & I share a 1993 Mazda MS-8 Efini 2.5 litre V6 with 260,000kms on it. car has proven itself over the last 13 years, has always been extremely reliable, never broken d... |
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Sub problem have just put a slim sub/amp in sons ute ,it has a remote volume type switch and when i turn it up all it does is droons. is someting wrong with it or how do you set it up! |
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Cold Start, Reverse gear problem First start and the engine runs sweet but as soon as I engage reverse, engine shudders, sometimes stalls, runs like complete arse. Warmed up its fine. No probs going forward from a cold start. Whats going on! Thanks. Edit, Auto BA Flacon 4.0L |
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Brakes sticking. Just replaced rotor and pads and they are sticking not sure problem is there special grease for them just replaced rotor and pads and they are sticking not sure problem is there special grease for them |
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Mitsi problem hey i have a 1996 mitsibushi legnum and just had to replace spark plugs so i did but then i didnt have any spark at all will that be a computer problem or an engine problem, i checked the engine fuse but that was alright any ideas ! |
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Mitsi Rev counter problem 1982 EX Lancer 5 speed. Rev counter stays on 1000 and only go up to 1200 rpm for first 10 min of driving then returns to normal. What is wrong! Earth problem! Thanks. |
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Corolla problem neighbours corolla 2e engine has a oil leak. her friend filled engine up wif oil. literally. it pissed oil out everywere on SH1. but still has 1 litre too much in. what sort of damage would have been done inside engine! was driven for 4 days like that. |
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4AGE Trueno Problem! =/ I have a toyota trueno 1992 its powered by a silvertop 4age engine, recently i have experienced idle problems! never happend before and just happend all of a sudden. One day (aka yesterday) i went to turn on the car, it was completely dead no power what s... |
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Galant Idle problem Ok, I'm at the end of my tether with this. One last shot to see if you guys can help me at all.I have a 92 v6 galant (manual). Had problems with flat battery, replace battery. Ever since it has had idle problems. It fluctuates widely anywhere from 100... |
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Old points ignition problem Ok guys am working on a 73 Vauxhall Viva. Installing a newly recoed engine. The problem is this: We have no spark on number 4 cylinder. Have tried, different distributor cap, rotor, and lead. It has a very weak spark whilst cranking over but disappears wh... |
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Car problem - Holden Just bought a Holden commodore clubsport and there seems to be a problem when starting out, I put my foot to the floor and the thing barely moves and lots of white smoke pours out from behind the car. Not sure what the issue is was wondering if anybody ha... |
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Auto trans problem son was driving home in his 84 mazda famila,when trans stopped working.it wont go into any gears.have watched selector cable and it works fine.help please. |
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Toyota Corolla.. Has any one had a problem the accelerator sticking in a corolla i have a 2008 hatch done 63000ks i have several Has any one had a problem the accelerator sticking in a Corolla. I have a 2008 Hatch, done 63,000ks. I have several instances of the accelerator sticking - it is an intermittant thing. The car has just been serviced today and the mechanic assured me they ... |
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98 toyota corolla spacio beeping problem Ok now hav a annoying beep every time i stop and drive away again it just beeps a few times then stops again |
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Problem with EB Falcon not firing Brothers 93 EB Falcon WAS running fine but when he went to start it last week (night after last usage) it cranked ok but would only randomly fire. AA was called & put a jumper battery on for more grunt but still wouldn't start. Plugs have been cha... |
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Peugeot convertible roof problem Can anyone help a blonde! My roof won't open.never had a problem with it before, and have read enough on the net to know that I am very likely to be ripped off for parts I don't need when it may just be the whole cycle of opening needs to be reset... |
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95 rav4 rear brake problem there is a proportion valve on the rear brake line abs model . is this valve serviceable or have to be replaced ! Have failed WOF as brake reading on back brakes very differentlining and hydraulics are all good thx |
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Ktm problem Hi all am trying to get some info on whether the i can use a 2000 ktm 250 gbox casing to rebuild my 1997 360exc.was told they were the same but different barrel and piston.doesnt sound right to me but maybe some of you guys may know different.would love t... |
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Query about brake problem I have a early 90's Nissan Bluebird (Diesel).Every so often the brakes go very soft and I end up using heavy force to slow up the car.Brake idiot light also flashes occasionally on heavy braking (however no real pattern to it so may be unrelated).Once the... |
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Mazda 626 transmission problem The last couple of days, when heading uphill, it seems to not be changing down, accelerating results in it revving high but still loosing power.Seems otherwise okay when on the flat, downhill etc. Have had fluid checked and appears okay. Any ideas on the ... |
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Opel astra shift stick problem. Is that what you call the "gear stick"! Anyway the bit on the side that you depress to select the gear popped out. I was able to put it back in to drive home but when I got home I couldn't get my key out. Husby removed the battery overnight ... |
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Hilux radiator problem My 3 litre turbo diesel has started losing water and over heating, I noticed the temp gauge going up so stopped and could hear bubbling sounds, air bubbles were blowing into the separate plastic reservoir and I had to add 2 litres of water to radiator, it... |
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Mitsubishi Delica van with weird problem This van of mine has a 4g63 1997cc petrol engine and is automatic, with manual choke fitted. Motor is in very good condition, runs grey pipe, economy ok, does not burn oil runs quiet. When we take it for a run, usually its 160 ks there and back to hit the... |
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Problem-Opaque horizontal lines across windscreen- on both drivers and passengers sides. I have have cleaned both inside and outside,but they remain there and is hopeless trying to see when driving straight into the sun.Could this be a laminating fault-or what! Please help. |
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Delica diesel, brake problem 1990 delica,replaced,front rotors,calliper seal kits. ,pads,, rear shoes and wheel cylinders., new brake master cyl.problem is spongy pedal .going to floor, only when motor is running . any ideas,was thinking brake booster, did not have this problem befor... |
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Problem with bmw 91 okay so first the car started skipping when you first started it in the morning, had to let it warm up for bout 10mins before driving or it would skip gears. NOW it wont reverse, wont move or anything. the gear sometimes shifts from drive to reverse but t... |
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S13 start up problem? when i start up my car it revs out to the rev limiter. i have checked the throtle cable and throtle body and all seem to be fine. what else could it be! |
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Car battery problem. We have a nissan skyline that will run all day without a problem once it has been startedbut when left over we have a nissan skyline that will run all day without a problem once it has been startedbut when left overnight it seems to lower the battery power so it is not strong enuff to start it ,,we have a new battery in it and we thought that would solve the pr... |
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91 hilux surf 4x4 problem I'm looking at buying a hilux surf, but it doesn't engage into low 4x4 but it does high. Sounds like the selector is jumping on the cog. Any ideas if it is that or could it be anything else |
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BMW Ignition/Electrical Problem 1980 BMW Coupe 635sci 3.5 litre manual.After start up, it would run for about 10 minutes, it would then just cut out and stop.It has power everywhere, but nothing on the distributor.It's completely dead.Turns over ok.Is there a cut out system on these... |
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Head light problem How did you check bulbs are ok! |
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L200 problem Starts great,, idles well ,,but after 10 ---50 Km it will start running lumpy and wont idle and cuts out when you stop,eg lights ,,intersection,, once on the open road all OK, next stop all good , then randomly does it again, Any thoughts |
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Got a car cat problem? http://www.youtube.com/watch!v=uIbkLjjlMV8&feature=youtu.be |
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R31 turbo problem Lastnight I parked up my 20det r31 and took the oval plug off that sits beside the ignitor pack so it couldnt get nicked. Went 2 start it today after plugging it back up and it would bearly run then take my foot off the gas and it would die.tryed to start... |
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1995 Ford Fairmont 5.0 v8 Overheating Problem Got a problem with my ford, after being for a good ride and i stop water comes out the overflow pipe off the reserviour. I have replaced the water cap off the reserviour, it did stop the overflowing, even drove to rotorua from aucks. Did use a little wate... |
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Holden VT Calais 3.8v6 starting problem. can someone help my vt calais will start fine sometimes then other times it just cranks over and over and it wont go untill it feels like it ! it is geting petrol sounds like spark problem! |
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Oil question + engine problem? SOLUTIONS? =/ my brothersb18cr powered eg civic. only done 122,xxx on engine what kinda of oil! SAE 5w-30! or 10w-30! 10w-40!.me and my brother have recently done a throttle body clean using, carby/tbodie cleaner and now sometime his car idles funny, reving up and down... |
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Problem with Toyta Ipsum Every now and then my 1996 Ipsum won't change gears, the engine check light comes on, the overdrive light flashes and both the rev counter and odometer stop working. The gears change when I flick the o/d off and the problem goes away when I pull over,... |
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Wastegate problem Hey just woundering i need a exhaust manifold with a wastegate flange 35mm but they only have ones with 38mm ones can you get the 35mm wastegate to fit it somehow |
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Mitsubishi lancer 4g13 auto problem we have reverse good but the forward gears lack real driveand the more engine revs less drive anyone able tohelp ! |
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Need help with audi problem a 1992 Audi 80 2.0E fully charged battery turn key and have no dash lights (ign,oil.chage) etc. But wipers headlights fan heater and indercaters etc work. turn key to engage starter and nothing.I have found only the fuse box under bonnet not sure if there... |
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Clutch problem?. I have a surf 1990 and am wondering whether i should be worried bout the clutch it goes all the way to the floo I have a surf 1990 and am wondering whether i should be worried bout the clutch! it goes all the way to the floor but thats the only problem, it changes fine, any info/help would be cool |
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Advice re RVR head problem plse oil leak progressively worse-turns out faulty radiator cap,head corner leak.teenage son doesn't know enuf to fix but got a good price for parts, or new engine-also got cost of $800 to straighten/skim head by after hours mechanic.Not sure if new engine... |
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Overheating problem [92 Pulsar GA15(ds)] -Recently did a coolant flush -No water leaking -Fans working -Only had water in system (very murky) Bout to do a another flush with proper coolant flush then refill with coolant. Any suggestions! Bubble perhaps! Thanks. |
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Weird electrical problem I have a 1996 ford taurus that has been blowing tail light fuses when it rains. When the tail light fuse blew, the headlights wouldn't turn off until i replaced the tail light fuse. I had to turn the headlights off by pulling the headlight fuse out or... |
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Truck steering problem I have a 3 year old scania 8x4,since new i have had a promlem with it having a bad kick thru the Steering wheel. I've tried eveything from wheel alignments, wheel balancing, heavy duty shocks, new idler arm's to no avail.Has anyone else had this o... |
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Please be gentle - Motor vehile register problem DP bought a vehicle a few months backand today he received a letter saying: "We have recently received notification that your vehicle registration plate ****** has been sold or disposed of. The motor vehicle register has been updated to confirm that ... |
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Help please with ford revving problem Hi, have recently invested in a delightful 1994 telstar which is revving slightly at lights doesn't happen all the time and has never actually died just wondering if anyone may have an idea what is causing itcheers |
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BMW PROBLEM CAN ANYONE HELP?I CANT GET IN MY CAR! Please don't shout. |
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Help with a Nissan Pulsar problem Hey there, just looking for suggestions before having to shell out for a mechanic. I have a 1997 Nissan Pulsar.Yesterday it started doing this odd 'coughing' type thing where the power would just drop out for a second or two when you pressed the a... |
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Problem with MPV MPV started smoking (white smoke) Out the back, coolant coming out of exhaust pipe and got up to 20 degrees.Turned on the heater to try and get the temp down but the heater is only blowing cold air.There was a ticking inside the engine for about 30sec but... |
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Toyota Hilux fuel problem when going up hill Hi there, I have a Toyota Hilux ute SR5 1998 model. When travelling into an up hill the ute shudders as if their is a flooding or lack of petrol causing the engine to eventually stall. Any ideas ! Fuel pump, filter, spark plugs. Appreciate any help, Cheer... |
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Having a problem with a panelbeater. Long story! but I am having a problem with a panelbeater that my car is being fixed through currently.I was in the middle of a car accident in February.I had damage done to both front and rear. Im going through my insurance to get the car (Misti Legnum VR... |
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Certification problem! I have a van which has a 3-person seat fitted in the back - the seat is rear facing and is mounted right behind the passenger and driver's seats. It was done this way for my son who is in a wheelchair - the problem I have is that it is not certified a... |
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Electrical problem wipers the wipers in my wifes 89 magna wagon have stopped working.I have checked the fuse and its good.I cant see any sign of a wire broken.How do I wire the wiper motor direct from the battery to check thats not the problem.There are 4 wires. |
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Spcegear problem I have noticed in the last couple of days that while driving down the road my engine management light and ignition light flickers a bit. Where do you think I should start looking for the problem Cheers |
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Surgeing problem in nissan hi my nissan primera starts ok the prob is wen its warmed up it surges. the rev counter goes up and down and sounds like the engine is reving up then down.can some1 point me in the right direction |
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Lucas alternator new regulator problem the warning light gets connected to the outer slip ring bush, and the reg also connects to that same bush, the black wire goes to body/ground, your old 3 wire would have connected to the other bush, but that is no longer needed, the other bush just connec... |
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Safari wiper problem 89 Safari 4.2D 24V. Wipers come on by them selves. Int and 1st speed including the rear wiper (fast speed has never worked). Have replaced relays and will be switching out the amp assy up the front tomorrow to see if its that. Also going to see if its the... |
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Honda accord rear lighting problem? ive got a 94 accord and when i turn the park lights on the revese and high stop lght comes on aswell!any ideas |
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Changing gears problem Hi guys, my car (1988 corolla) i having troubles changing gears when i put my foot on the clutch and change it wont seem to go in smoothly, any ideas whats wrong! |
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Overheating problem will be having look at a mates car shortly. radiator has been replaced. car is either a ford telstar or laser about mid '90's. i'm picking the water pump is stuffed. what would be your guesstimate for water pump replacement! TIA |
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88 Hilux Surf starter problem 88 Hilux Surf 2.4T motor / 5L starter New battery Rebuilt shorter fatter battery cables Been good till recent but now the starter often clunks when attempting to start. Sounds like the pinion is hitting the face of the ringgear but every now & then it... |
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Help! Mechanic didn't fix problem re: the bill! So my car died last week, I rang my usual mechanic, they towed it and next day told me it was ready to pick up. $200 bill. So I pick it up and drop into the panel beaters down the road, the damn thing wont start again grrrr, I ring the mechanic back and t... |
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Eg civic trans problem please help hi ive got a 91 eg4 civic d15bwas driving it to day and lost all drive (forward and back) once engine had warmed up was ok cold just taking a long time to find 2nd engine was still running no speedo the hole time auto trans please help |
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VN COMMY PROBLEM Fuel pump or filter! |
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Brake problem Have replaced master cylinder on eg honda civic I bleed the brakes yesterdaytest drove everything worked fine, then got home at 4pm today to go get re-check for wof and the brakes now go to floor when car is running, when pressing hard the brake pedal jus... |
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Mitsubishi RVR Gear box problem have a 1993 2 wheel drive with a sick box, model e-n11w SNUE, engine 4gn3, what other year model gear boxes will fit! aware what lots think of these but perfect for what we need if we can keep it a runner |
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1990 suzuki alto problem starts good,runs well.travel 3k to the shops get back in after 5minute stop and it runs so rough,spits and splutters sometimes comes right after a few k.changed plugs makes no difference,could be carb.though the car is a simple design the carby is so comp... |
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Little problem Have just found that the return pipe for the heat on my 351 cleveland has rusted out whats the best way to fix it! |
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SUBARU ACE CARBY PROBLEM i have a 1991 subaru ace 800cc 4 cylinder with a Nikki fixed jet twin throat carby, my problem is the car idles perfect but has a major flat spot when you accelerate to take off, running along a 50kms it surges but at higher speed it runs sweetly, also wi... |
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What might be the problem ! - Toyota Carib Automatic 96 Toyota Sprinter Carib,This is whats happening : My driveway is a slight slope down to the road. I reverse out onto the road,brake, put car into Drive. When I put pressure on the accelerator, nothing is happening, the car creeps along slowly t... |
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Nissan GA15 airflow meter problem! does any one know what the symptoms are for buggered airflow meter! any suggestions greatfully received cheers. |
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Holden Calais Ignition Problem Help pls, put in new electronic ignition, coil keeps burning out after a couple of days. I can't locate problem. Thanks |
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Transmission problem with honda odyssey 98 recently, I hear grinding noise at around 90-100km/h. noise start when I step off accel. does anyone know price range to fix in east auckland! |
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Electric window problem Grrrr I have a Honda Odyssey that had been trouble free. The other day I put the electric window down on the drivers side and then put it back up but now it just won't work again. The fuse blew so replaced it and it happened again. It replaced the fuse agai... |
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Corolla Speaker fade problem Help appreciated.I have just fitted rear speakers to my sons 1995 Toyota Corolla using all the standard wiring so should be simple however when you try & fade front to rear it simply works like the balance & either right hand or left hand speakers... |
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Hilux surf overheating problem Hey guys have had a hilux surf and was getting quite warm the other day.overflow tank still full of my bright green antifreeze but wont suck back into the radiator.does it sound like blown headgasket>! |
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2002 Mondeo FM problem CD plays fine and MW radio is fine. FM has just stopped working. The stations are displayed but there just ain't sound. Aerial seems fine. Is there a setting I could have accidentally changed! |
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Help. Car stereo installation problem Hi.Got a car stereo for Christmas, but it's considerably smaller in vertical size than the old one.Is there any over the counter insert that could help out!It's a mid 2000s Ford Focus.TIA |
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Are emissions the problem https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1128840_modern-manual-transmissions-have-a-problem |
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Dodge 440 problem running no power,hard to start Since the compression test,which I did wrong, (throttle was open but the choke was closed),, I have come to realise that the carbutetor is flooding bad and has been for quite some time, probably since the carb was rebuilt. I think there was a lot of fuel ... |
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Brake bleeding problem 2013 territory awd Replaced the brake pads front and rear and bleed up Without engine running feels almost good (possible still need another bleed but did that and didn't seem to help soon as i start the engine the pedal goes to the floor. |
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2006 Suzuki Swift - shuddering problem I’ve had this 2006 Suzuki Swift, automatic, jap import, for about a year now. I’m now stuck on how to fix this shuddering problem, so here’s the back story: -About a year ago, I noticed when idling that it would cough/shudder inconsisten |
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Bench grinder problem. partners 6" GMF bench grinder that he has only owned for a mere 50+yrs did a big bang & it's running backwards. I suggested that it is now reversing time & he should be careful standing near it. any other suggestions :) |
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2007 triton wiper problem ok so had the ute sitting under a tree all day yesterday in the heat and it dumped sap all over it. went out last night and went to use wipers and they very briefly stuck before it managed to get them moving. I immediately noticed it has |
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Early 70's car problem with vin number Had the vehicle for the past 5 years and registered and warranted ,took it for wof to AA and they can't find a vin number in the system ! Now they telling me needs revining ! Any suggestions |
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Battery problem We went away for a week, and a front door was left ajar, so battery is flat. I have an unused charger bought from an auto electrical firm (Power Train 7 stage PTC12V12A7SL) but it needs to know what type of battery before starting to charge using a select... |
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Battery problem We went away for a week, and a front door was left ajar, so battery is flat. I have an unused charger bought from an auto electrical firm (Power Train 7 stage PTC12V12A7SL) but it needs to know what type of battery before starting to charge using a select... |
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Garage door opener problem. Have had a garage door opener for about 4 years (was installed before we bought house) and had no issues with it. However over last few months its failed to open with remote (no option on unit itself). If you tried in morning it wouldnt work but in aftern... |
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Windscreen problem With the shorter days now upon us I now seem to more often drive into the setting Sun. My Triumph 2000 had a new windscreen fitted in 2007 following a bad stone-hit. I keep it clean, using rainwater in the washer with windscreen cleaning detergent added, ... |
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Braking problem. Unless I apply the brakes slowly and very gradually, they grab. They even lock up if the road is wet. This has come on slowly over the last couple of months. Before this, they were fine. Any ideas? Discs seem straight a |
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Auto transmission problem I have a 2004 Toyota Corolla. Its done 360k and the trans is probably on its way out. Main issue is when reverse is selected it feels like its binding up and hesitant when reversing. The fluid is dirty, but in forward gears changes up and down are smooth.... |
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Problem with window tints on older cars A friend of my Father has just got her WOF of a 2003 Honda Jazz that has factory window tints, although they are very mild tints. Nothing wrong with car so has a new WOF from the VTNZ testing station, but they have added a caveat electronically to the car... |
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2010 ktm 350cc.Airfilter problem. My Boss just bought a 2010 ktm fourstroke i think its a 350cc. He has had the first 2hr service done new filters oil etc.Then 2hrs more riding and the engines stuffed due to blocked air filter and dirt getting past wearing the rings out.this bike has only... |
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New sort of problem. Had a Chineese imigrant crash into my car while it was parked a couple of weeks ago, and the process of getting the insurance excess waived was one heck of a problem! They left a note at the time admitting liability (had an english speaking friend write i... |
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Nissan Note 2005 gearbox problem We recently bought a Nissan Note 2005 import about 100,000km. It has a problem where the engine runs at too high revs, especially notable if no pressure on the accelerator -can whizz along about 40kph! The mechanic we have taken it to has been trying to g... |
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Trailer lights problem ? Just wondering if anyone can shed any light on my problem. My trailer is one year old and as far as I knew it would fly through a wof. Sorry no brake lights? So I have a voltage indicator and have found the following --- --- Car plug / points all show pow... |
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Problem with motox bike.can any1 help Hi people.I have a drz125 bike.i have recently purchased to take up motox as a hobby.I have ridden a handful of times. My nephew rode it last when I wasn't around. The next time I went to ride it the oil was bone dry and there is no compression in the kic... |
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Ignition problem 2006 Toyota Corolla Left car overnight with the Toyota mechanic for the second time in last twelve months to investigate the metallic shearing sound that occurs on cold start, milliseconds after the normal ignition noise. $$$ later they cannot replicate the sound and on this... |
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Rx7 starting problem Hi, I have a s6 Rx7, runs good during the day But wont start very first thing in morning. Can take 5min to start it in the morning when left out over night,but once its had its very first start of the day even if its for a second it will start up fine aft... |
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Mitsibishi l300 charging problem The battery light comes on OK with the turn of the ignition switch and goes off when the engine starts but he battery voltage stays at about 12.5V. Is there a fuse in the alternator feed and where is it located? Thanks |
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TV problem in an E39 540i Won't select a channel. Used to get TV1, 2 and 3 and one of the shopping channels (? ) Don't use it much only for watching the news in the supermarket park on the way home. Is just comes across all static like aerial is disconnected. Bit scared to ask my ... |
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Problem Nissan Largo 95 automatic 2,4l petrol If I press the accelerator too quickly the engine vibrates for 2-3 seconds, like if it is misfiring. If I press it down slowly there are no problems. I have changed the distributor cap, sparks, leads, lead from coil, all distributors, airflow sensor and c... |
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New tyres problem Had two front tyres fitted last week Bridgestones 215/60 R16 grid 2. But getting vibration in the centre of the steering wheel and road noise above 70 kph is real bad what could it be garage who fitted em said nothing wrong with em. |
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Honda Jazz fuel problem. Daughters car, 2002 Honda Jazz, CVT transmission, 240k. Car is hesitant to start and pick up revs initially. Makes no difference if it is in gear or neutral. I tried it out and when sitting in neutral and pressing the gas pedal it gives the impression tha... |
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Do you think this is an engine mount problem? 2009 Mazda Atenza. There is mild vibration felt in the cabin/seats etc when idling. The thing is though, it goes away when I put it into D. If a bad engine mount, I thought it would be worse after putting it into drive? It's more noticea |
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Help - Problem with Mazda key card. I have a 2006 Mazda Axela, and it runs on one of those credit card style key cards. Recently I've started the car and it's fine, but if I open the door to get out of the car while it's going (ie. to open the front gate), the car starts beeping at me. When... |
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Passat minor problem--'intrade' where are you!. 2007 TDI strange things going on [ok--that'll teach me for buying it]. reverse beepers have been squealing flat stick for a few weeks, like all of them at once & deafening--but today it's ok so fingers crossed. But--the info screen fades away & is just an... |
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WoF problem? Have just bought a Holden Rodeo double cab. Is registered as a wellside, but has had a flat deck fitted since its last WoF. Will this mod need to be certified, and if so how do I go about it. TIA. |
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Subaru steering problem 96 subaru imprezza, neighbours car when turn hard left locks up and makes knocking sound, from right hand side, they have replaced cv axles made no difference,i am wondering if could be the power steering pump, any advice on where to look 1st is apreciate... |
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Tractor electrical problem Bit of an interesting one here. Tractor is a Deutz Farh Agrotron 105 yr 2004 Battery has just been replaced about a month ago after the last one crapped out. Has been starting fine up till now, after running for 20 min |
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1st world problem - car purchase dilema Evening all - Hey I'm in the market for a new car & quite like the Mazda Atenza Hatchback as they seem to tick all my boxes. Based on current listings my budget seems to stretch to a 2006/07 with 50ish k's or a 2008 with 130-140 k's. 2008 model was the re... |
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2001 Mazda b2000 van gearbox problem ? I need help please, 2001 Mazda b2000 van gearbox problem? It was not going through gears, was jammed in 5th gear, so I disconnected gear selector shafts from gearbox and checked them, we're working fine, removed gearbox and replaced 2nd,fitted, now it's t... |
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Mercedes w124 - Windscreen Wiper problem I have a beautiful 230e 1991. The wiper has been stiff for a while and recently decided no more wiping. I was able to get it to keep going sometimes with lots of CRC, but now it says no. Anyone had experience with this? I understand sometimes you can take... |
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Radiator Problem? My husband has just put a new thermostat in my mazda demio as the temperature was slow to come up to where it normally would sit. Then the engine would get a little warm, temperature needle was only slightly higher than usual. He did a radiator flush, put... |
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Overdrive problem, nissan march hi there ive just brought a 2003 nissan march from auckland (i live in palmerston north) and the overdrive light dosent seem to work but it seems to change into top gear ok, is this a problem? |
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Hilux problem hi my 93 hilux tipped over 200000 kms the other day and the tbelt light came on the dash,now ive not long ago done the timingbelt,, so how do i turn off the light? |
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Isuzu Bighorn, 1997, 3.1D, radiator problem. I'm looking at buying a 3.1D Isuzu Bighorn that the seller says has a new radiator because when he was towing his boat over the Lindis Pass it blew a hole in the radiator of the Isuzu. What would have caused this mishap and is there anything to worry abou... |
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Holden sv6 diff problem? Have searched the board but can't find an answer. At low speeds I get a bit of a clunk coming from - I believe - the diff. Mate told me to just stop going slow. lol. Would that signify a diff problem? Is it a big fix? Have looked on a holden message board... |
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Series 1 jaguar boot latch problem The knob turns and springs back but it doesn't operate the latch. Can't go through the back seat as LPG tank is right in the way. Really need it to open as the only gauge for the LPG is on the tank in the boot. I figure we will have to cut a wee hole to g... |
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Dizzy problem? Hi all, have an issue with my 383 chev. I think its the dizzy issue, but my mechanic thinks possibly carbs need balancing. Running crate 383 with tunnel ram, 390 cfm holleys. Starts fine, but when flooring it, starts to stutter and choke itself, has sligh... |
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Drive Train Problem.? I was driving an E46 BMW, and all of a sudden there was an aggressive shuddering at the back of the car. There was also a burning rubber smell, and a loud, but relatively smooth rubbing sound (e.g, not a harsh grinding). Transmission seems fine, handbrake... |
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Electrical problem? I have a toyota isis. If I leave the key in the ignition when stopped for about 36 hours the battery goes flat, but it is fine if I take the key out. The question is, what is "live" just with the key in? |
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2004 mazda demio problem my light has come on it is orange colour , not on speedometer part but other side where battery sign is and oil gauge ca any one tell me what this is and how to fix, thanks. |
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Chainsaw problem Husqvarna 50 saw. I got it for very near nothing as is not going. No compression, I put in a new ring and deglazed the bore then it wouldn't start. Checked spark which is ok, Got fuel, then checked it hadn't stripped the flywheel key. (all good). Still no... |
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Nissan Bluebird - Ignition Start problem Hoping to find some pointers on what could be causing a problem I am having with a Nissan Bluebird sedan (1994 SEL auto model). Every now and again, when I go to start the car, put the key in ignition, turn. but nothing - dead as , the engine doesn't turn... |
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O2 sensor 2005 Subaru outback. Problem Hi there can anyone help or advice please,, I have a 2005 Subaru outback check engine light staying on, scanned and got fault code po131 o2 sensor low voltage bank 1 sensor 1. Removed and replace sensor with aftermaket, light still staying on,, problem no... |
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Toyota Camry problem I have a 1999 Toyota Camry and even so often it misses a beat while driving. Does anyone know what could be causing this? |
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Is this a fuel pump problem? and costs ? Vehicle = 94 Toyota Corona The car won't turn over, everything fires ok but it just won't turn right over. It has the correct fuel in it (Obvious but I still wanted to clear that up before anyone asks), spark plugs are sparking, I thought it may have been... |
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Boat Dashboard new carpet Problem Hi, not sure if in right area but i have a boat question. I'm fitting marine carpet to my dash on my Mclay, how do i work out the internal "curve" so i can cut the carpet correctly. thanks Shane |
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I have a problem and Google is not helping and the husband is getting frustrated. The lever that opens the door to the fuel cap is jammed and won't open the cover. He had pulled bits apart and looks like it's the lever not the actual cover that's the problem. Maybe a stretche... |
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Cold car hard to start,what's the problem? 1997 Nissan avenir 1.8 auto,after gearbox changed in one garage,cannot start and mechanic spay some gas behind air filter,then start. now when engine cold,must spay or start after 3-4 ignite. But if engine warm,then start first ignite. Not electric system... |
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Radiator pipe pressure problem i have a holden commodore and a bmw 318I we have taken out the thermostats because we don't need them, but before doing that and even now the pipes for the radiator have that much pressure in them they are hard to squeeze and are over heating, what is the... |
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Has anyone had this problem before? I'm selling my car, http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=908314697&ed=true the WOF expires at the end of the year. However, for some reason, the WOF expiry date on the ad keeps changing to July 2016? I have no freaking idea why, I just checked ... |
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Insurance paid for bike fix but new problem Eejit didn't give way, bike went down, minor damage to myself and bike. Bike was recovered by my repairer and fixed. Insurance paid. After collecting, I noticed that popping on deceleration had gone from an occasional one (good) to all the time (bad). Put... |
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Miss/ hesatation problem please help ! I have a 96 ford laser with a 1.6 dohc fuel ejected motor it idles good and runs alright until about 3500rmp it kind of cuts out and there's no power and the rpm drops any help cheers |
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Cambelt problem Hi guys, about 2 years ago I bought a 2006 model car (from a registered dealer) at 100,000kms with all servicing complete with paper work. 20,000km and 2 years later the car breaks down. I get it towed to the workshop to find out what happened. The mechan... |
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Seat problem Mitsubishi Outlander So our drivers seat in our 2012 outlander is not moving forward fully. I'm a shorty a need it quite far forward. So hubby had a look and there appears to be a clip that sits in from of the roller which is stopping it from going forward. Does anyone know i... |
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Brake problem hi guys need some help, my rear axle seal on my vw trike started to leak so i replaced it, had oil on my brake shoes and drum so i cleaned this up with brake cleaner ( this is on my right side ) reasembled and adjusted it all up. now its pulling real bad... |
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Could be a problem for ford http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/national/journalist-recounts-the-moment-a-new-ford-everest-suv-catches-fire-on-a-test-drive/story-fnj94ldc-1227632885607 |
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Brake problem Hi guys. Going upto my sisters funeral, at Rewene, we got rear ended at traffic lights in some small place that I can't remember. Anyways we gets out and dont seem to bad. Bumper looked a bit sick, but thats all. We get name, address Rego, etc and went on... |
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Terrano brake problem Just about took out driveway gates this morning when brake pedal went to the floor - whipped handbrake on. Had a master cylinder replaced 18 months ago and about 10 months later brake hose cracked - replaced brake hose and few months after that the master... |
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Strange Pinking Problem - Peugeot 505 GTi The engine is pinking at a steady cruise around 2000 - 2500rpm at a steady speed when the throttle is JUST open a little. If I release the throttle or put my foot down just a tiny bit further the pinking stops immediately. I have tried running 98 octane i... |
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Turbo problem? 3.2L Triton go so had my triton in for a service 2 weeks ago, after the service I drove it around Whangerei for the rest of the day then it seemed to have no power on the way home. but came right when I was nearly home. about an hours drive, but was low on power agai... |
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Transmission problem? Can someone help me please. I have a Isuzu bighorn desiel 4x4. ( dont laugh, I know a ***of a truck) any way today it started shuddering at about 50kms, Not wheels, but i think transmission. I checked the transmission fluid it was clean and non gritty, ( ... |
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Charging problem factory 351 75 falcon. start it up and volt meter reads 14 volts, turn headlights on and voltage quickly drops , to 10 volts after about 5 minutes. what should I look for? it has a new 530 cca battery |
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Victa 2 stroke. stopping problem Hey guys. Stripped carby and found a big leaf in it that was making it run like shit. All back together but can't get the sensors to turn it off. The rubber bung where it goes in is all broken at the end. I'm guessing new one of these and they will sit wh... |
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Toyota gear problem My old petrol hilux is not changing into reverse without it grinding. So to change I need to turn the engine off. Replaced slave cyclinder but still the same. Also there seems to be a screeching sound from underneath. Any ideas? |
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Subaru legacy central lock problem Have a bp legacy wagon, 2004. Central locking doesn't work. Have tried replacing the drivers main switch and no luck. Someone has suggested something a body control module - Yet to try this. It also makes a beeping sound - can't turn it off - it j... |
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Re Nissan Prairie joy problem What sort of things can make a car when it gets hot not be able to be restarted again until the vehicle is cold again. Any ideas anyone please |
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Mazda familia petrol problem ive got a 1999 mazda familia and get hesitation sometimes when accelerating has had mazda co look at it they say no problems. i run it on 91. anyone have same prolem running on 96! |
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Chery & Great Wall - asbestos problem . "It is the case that some of our gaskets have been found to contain a small amount of asbestos, however we have professional advice from an occupational health and safety consultant that there is a negligible risk to drivers or passengers of the vehi... |
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Electrics or fuel problem - brainstormers Racing at Hampton Downs at the weekend. Car running well for most of each lap, but at the long fast 180 degree right handed sweeper, 2/3rd of the way round, accelerating hard in 3rd gear, engine died, then restarted OK after a second or two.Rev counter na... |
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Toyota Hilux Brake Problem my brakes cut out about a month a go. It still has a little bit of brakes but not much! Can push it in about a centimetre or 2. Not mechanically minded need advice. |
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Auto Sparkies - charge light problem Right, Here is the scenario. N14 Pulsar, SR20VE engine. Has a SR16VE engine loom and SR18 (gti Pulsar) charging, sensor loom.From there back is all custom. I have the issue that my charge light isnt going out. Battery voltage with engine running is 15.2v ... |
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Commodore trans problem the trans has just started playing up. it is a vn wagon 3.8 v6. i think it is a th700 or th750 trans in it. drive it gently, it sticks in 1st till red line and same with 2nd and 3rd. but if you give it heaps of right foot it goes as usual. and when you sw... |
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Toyota 2L oil filter problem Have a toyota dyna 150 with a 2L engine and from a cold start it blows off the genuine toyota oil filter. I have replaced the pressure relif valve beside the filter housing but wonder if there is another one hiding somewhere. Any suggestions please |
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RB25det problem. Bit of a long story but here we go motor needed a water pump so i changed the water pump i took the necessary p Bit of a long story but here we go. Motor needed a water pump so I changed the water pump. I took the necessary precautions with the timing belt, marked the cams and crank E.T.C. I threw her all back together and she started perfect after sorting out wate... |
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Holden vx v6 radiotor problem Parked up from short trip to town and went to leave the garage and noticed a bit of a puddle on ground. It was green and quite big is my radiator possibly buggerd! And also its leaking a small puddle of oiltoo. Common problem! Its done 130k just a tad con... |
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Header swap problem. Help please ! Just help mate put some after market headers on my mates integra type r , 1996, is factory headers are now in my car and car runs fine. But now his car don't start. Well it did for like 10 seconds and was struggling to stay on kinda like a lead was mi... |
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VT Commy air con problem Hi,blows cold, but leaks inside sumtimes, cant find any water outlet in bulkhead area, or under car. any1 know the remedy! Thanx |
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Problem with radio/cd in Ford Transit The radio/cd in our Transit is CD6000.Lately while playing either radio or cd it cuts out and the message "phone" shows on the screen.We do not have bluetooth connected in this van and over the 4 years we have had the van we haven't had this... |
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Indicators problem in bighorn Hi guys I have a 93 bighorn, and the left indicators do not work but can hear a fast click click, however the right ones do , but when i turn the hazard indicators on they all work. Any suggestions what it maybe ! thanks |
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Inner CV problem Toyota Corsa The left inner CV on my 1998 Toyota Corsa has been leaking grease from under the clip. Took it to my mechanic, who cleaned it up, said the boot is fine and seems to have been replaced recently (before I bought the car) but he did think the clip was not qu... |
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Toyota Cavalier immobiliser problem Can anyone help please ! My neighbour fitted a new starter motor to his 1996 Toyota Cavalier and because he disconnected the battery it seems the immobiliser activated once he connected it back up. The car turns over fine but absolutely no sign of life. T... |
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Toyota Corona 3S-FE problem Long story short. After first indicators, two break downs with tows, two visits to the mechanic ($445) with assurances at each visit thatthe problem has been remedied.The damn thing began stumbling again today after 7kms travel. We managed to reach our de... |
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98 VT air bag light problem Hi. the other day my air bag light came on and never went away, makes a beeping noise as well, is this a major problem ! where in whangarei can i get this looked at! |
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Nissan Escargo Auto Problem. My escargo used to change gears very promptly and crisply. Recently it holds back dropping into top gear. I have to get up to 52 k.p.h. before it swaps cogs.The changes are still quite smooth. The lower gears do not seem to be affected as much. The fluid ... |
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Major car problem? Was driving home today from being away (2.5 hour drive) and with about an hour to go I noticed every time I braked the radio would cut out for a few seconds and the speedo etc hands/sticks would dip then go back.Get back into town and a high pitch sort of... |
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Long queue to turn left at roundabout? no problem How about simply travelling down the right lane, going around the roundabout and then that long queue of left turning traffic gives way to you! I have witnessed long queue's of left turning traffic at roundabouts many times, but never actually seen an... |
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Bought a car with problem I know it is dumb but I bought a car on TM WITHOUT cehcking it out before bidding.Now after a 10KM drive the " check engine" light comes up and after a computer scan the garage told me the timing chain and tensioner need to be replaced that will... |
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Selling problem cars as is. People aslway ask what's involved in fixing it or how much will it cost. If I had the time and inclination do go to that much effort I would do all that and sell it for more. How can I express this without sounding runde! |
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Car wont start could it be electrical problem? My car wont turn on and the indicators are turning on and the doors are locking and unlocking. i managed to push start it and it went fine but then turned it off again and it wouldnt start. now theres no lights or anything coming up on the dashboard, any ... |
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R20 mistral brake problem ok so its a wet day here in the deep southso i decided to change the front brake pads on my mistral, took the old one out and pushed the plungers back in with a g clamp fitted the new pads , started it up and pushed the brake pedal down and pumped it a co... |
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Unknowingly bought a car with an engine problem Hi Motoring, I recently bought a 1997 Nissan Primera in a private sale. I had it AA checked and test drove it and everything was good. I paid my deposit and arranged to pick the vehicle up the following month as I needed to sell my car first to come up wi... |
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Power steering problem I just put a motor in my silvia sr20de and I have a a leak on my power steering line on steering rack, and needing a new one. The fluid was bubling when their was stuff all fluid in and I topped up and power steering isn't holding any pressure i.e wor... |
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Cheap compressor problem, any ideas.! Ok, have a supercheap air compressor (I know) that has started to fail. I only really use it to pump up the odd tyre or blow out carb jets etc but it is annoying me that it is not working after so little use: Especially as I would like to use it on my new... |
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Fuel pump problem Hi all I have a sr18 Primera 92 model that won't start and I'm pretty sure it's the fuel pump but I can't find it. Could it be in the boot or under the back seat! Any advice on fuel pumps would be good thanks |
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Stihl 021 carb problem I am having an ongoing problem with 021 carb.I purchased saw off TM I took carb to pieces and installed new valve diaphragm . And cleane and blew. Then saw started and I used7 tanks gas and then too much fuel getting through. So took carb apart and blew ... |
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Piaggio zip 50 scooter carb problem I have got a 2012 piaggio zip 50 st scooter that will not go past half throttle, it will bog and die, it idles fine, revs quickly to half throttle I have cleaned out the carburettor and it made no difference, tried adjusting the fuel mixture screw and aga... |
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Vauxhall chevette problem. have got a 1979 vauxhall chevette 1256cc, last 2 days have notice when at idle temp goes way up to red and the blue smoke starts coming out of exhaust, once again at idle, any ideas anyone! |
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1997 mazda 626 ignition leads problem Need to get new plug leads for a mates NZ new 1997 Mazda 626 sporthatch, 4 cyl 2 litre GE. They are apparently a hell of a price new. Wondering if a "normal" set of new plug leads would work, as in the standard leads like older motors used! It h... |
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AU falcon idle problem I recently changed the battery and my car now has idle problems when it is in drive and no pressure is on the throttle. Any ideas why! |
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Mazda b2200 f8 2.2l water presure problem? Hi I have a mazda b2200 f8 2.2l 12 valve soch engine and am having a problem with the water. I have changed the head gasket, inlet gasket and thermostate and still have a problem with the presure build up in the radiator. have a slight leak in the inlet m... |
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Hyundai Lantra 1.8 problem This car seems to chug/pull/miss (not sure how to explain it) after 30 mins of driving. The spark plugs have been changed, oil changed and new fuel filter done. It has been looked at by a mechanic and they could not find anything wrong with it. Does anyon... |
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VN Commodore problem Hey i have a intermitant problem. Car can go for weeks with no probs but then cuts out and is hard to start. Been to auto electrician so much but cant diagnose problem any thoughts! |
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Honda Auto Trans Problem? My 2000 Oydessey (100000km) kind of jumps or clunks as I shift from N to D. It does this about 50 % of the time. Upon inspection of ATF the level was very high and I removed 800ml of fluid (it had a fluid change recently by previous owner). The 'clunk... |
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Cold Start problem Mitsubishi Evo. Hello , just bought a worked evo (96) Problem is it wont start in the morning , get home at lunch time starts first pop. Runs on 98 oct. Any ideas what could be done! Car runs perfect all day , just the cold start. Its like starting an old escort in the m... |
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2 stroke problem 300 cc ktmi take the plug out clean it put it back start it runs for a few seconds then it dies and i cant start it again i do it again and again still the same thing what do you think |
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Battery problem Our Nissan gets used maybe once a week. It starts first time everytime. The other day (after not using it for a week or so) the central locking didn't unlock the other doors. The lights wouldn't come on. Battery I thought. I've had it on charg... |
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Clutch Problem. Yesterday I went to release the clutch pedal on my car and the car only crept forward slowly. The clutch engages fine and putting it into gear is all working as it should, but it's as though the clutch stays half engaged. The clutch pedal is definatel... |
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Car battery problem. Ok here is the saga i have a rav 4 purchased a battery from beaurepaires jan 2010while in tauranga today ca O.K. Here is the saga. I have a Rav 4. Purchased a battery from Beaurepaires Jan 2010.While in Tauranga today, car wouldn't turn over. Rang AA, got it going only to turn it off & not start again. Purchased new battery from AA, great got home. Call... |
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Subaru GT Single Turbo *Trans Problem* Legacy 1991 wagon hasall forward gears (drives in neutral)but wont do reverse also brakes are hard as. Any help would be great. |
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Subaru Legacy RS idle problem Once the car has been warmed up for 5-10 minutes, the idle drops down to about 700rpm, then sometimes the engine starts shaking and then cuts out.It does this about once or twice a week, not every time,It's like the engine is trying to idle too low ca... |
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AU Falcon LPG problem Hi,starts wont stay running. go`s well on petrol but when i change over it dies.any clues! Cheers |
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Izuzu bighorn wandering steering problem hi i have a 97 izuzu bighorn that seems to wander from lock to lock in the steering ,i have had a wheel allignment and still the same ,fitted new tyres and no difference ,i have read on google that the steering box can be adjusted to take the play out but... |
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Strange Starlet problem Its an '85 Starlet with EFI - and is driving me crazy. Symptom is that it gets to 80 k/hr and won't go past that.Slightly shows up in all the gears. At first we changed the fuel filter, no change. Went into the garage and changed plug wires and pr... |
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1995 Nissan Primera Problem Hi, I have a problem when you button off going down a hill or button off due to a car in front has slow down my car deceidsto slow right down with no brakes like a exhaust brakeon truck and trailer units. What I would like to know if anyone knows is there... |
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Toyota Granvia exhaust problem My Granvia has just developed one hell of a noisy rattle which I think mis coming from the catalyic (!) converter. Anyway it's a small mufflery-looking thing between the manifold and the muffler and it sounds like it's dropped its guts. It looks l... |
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Car problem - Help please! My car started cutting out while driving (last 2 days) and having trouble getting it started. It turns over but doesn't do anything then eventually goes. Can't get in to my mechanic until mon/tues and i don't know what to do until then! Could ... |
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Valiant brake light problem brake lights not working on ap valiant, tail lights go, bulbs all good switch by brake pedal seems to be ok. Any one got other suggestions before it gos to the auto electricians thanks. |
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Auto transmission problem Mitsubishi Delica van 1995. Is not changing up properly. Have found that kick down cable is stuck out and won't go back down. Is there any ideas how to free it up and get it working again! If it has to be replaced approx. how much should it cost! Than... |
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Subaru legacy B4. I own a 1999 subaru b4 non turbo it has the hid bulbs in it now my problem is the drivers low beam starting fl I own a 1999 subaru B4 non turbo. It has the HID bulbs in it, now my problem is the drivers low beam starting flickering a few weeks ago when lights were turned on, but it still worked. but then a few days ago it just stopped working. I took the bulb out ... |
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Problem with wrong sized tyres? We were in a big tyre shop the other day and the guy clapped eyes on the tyres on the front of our CRV and said that we had been sold the wrong tyres as they were a different size (slightly bigger) than the ones on the back.He said the car would be using ... |
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Wheel stud problem as i was puting the wheel nuts on my car on of the studs pushd threw the hub n so now the nut spins freely with the sud in the hubhow could i fixd this! |
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Renault Megane-gear problem Renault Megane automatic 1998 done 89,000 K's on the clock, had a cambelt change a week again, because mechanic said I needed to change the cambelt. Initially went in for problem with battery terminals worn out.Car was starting intermitently.No proble... |
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VN V8 Calais problem We have a vn v8 calais that over revs, when driving it only really gets as far as second gear maybe third then the revs go right up and the car loses power, It idles fine and you can rev it fine in park but once you drive it, it loses power though it is f... |
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Fiesta with tyre problem Another yawn in the tire smoke series from Ken Block. http://www.youtube.com/watch!v=LuDN2bCIyus&feature=youtu.be |
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03 Ba Falcon Starting problem 6 cyl Hey Guys, Randomly this morning our BA cranked over fired then died. Did it for about ten mins before it started going. Starts sweet as now. Any ideas what could be causing this. Has done it once before but that was only a few cranks and she started |
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Clutch problem 89 mazda hey all.i have a problem with the clutch in my 89 1800cc van.very stiff when you wiggle gear stick from side to side. takes a big effort [two hands] to get reverse3rd gear has to be double clutch to engagegoing up through gears gong backwards .4th to 3rd ... |
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Holden 308 hot starting problem Hi I have a Ht with a 308 starts fine when cold but sounds like it has a flat battery when you try to start it hot. If you leave it for a few minutes it fires up think it may be starter getting too hot. Any ideas or similar problems other people have had ... |
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1991 Mitsubishi Pajero problem. Any helpers! Hi, i recently purchased this vehicle, and soon after while driving along it started to miss badly and then broke down. It then wouldn't start. On analizing, i saw the coil arcing when trying to start. I bought this part and it went fine except after ... |
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wof problem, factory HID lights got a nissan pressage with factory HID setup, passed a wof 6mths ago just after I bought it, now it has been failed on this wof because of the lights...dont know what to do, will cost about 800 bucks to convert it to inferior halogen setup;;;peed off |
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Quad bike problem! Got a quad bike that is stuck in !st gear. any sugestions before i take it to the bike shop! Cheers |
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Holden Barina Gearshift problem Does anybody know how to set up the Gearshift selector in the correct position on a 2005 Barina. The selector rod came out of the clamp but I`m damnedif I can get it into the correct position to get all gears again. |
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Need help with eyesight problem http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/toyota/auction-479689278.htm Owner spent $40,000 on this thing apparently. I just cant see it :S |
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Nissan Cefiro A32 Electrical Problem? Hi all, we have a 1997 Nissan Cefiro that has a strange problem. The temp gauge started to fluctuate from normal to off the gauge hot, then you could tap the dash and it would drop down to normal again. Now the gauge just slowly goes from cold to off the ... |
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1995 isuzu bighorn 4wd problem i have just perchased a 95 isuzu bighorn 3.1 manual.id does not engauge into 4wd at all the 4wd light on the dash comes on when i start it but not when i engauge the leaver. what could this be! |
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Idle and low rev accel problem I just bought this car very CHEAP with this issue so I dont know the history of the problem coming on. 97' pulsar autech sr20de. Most of the time it doesn't idle properly so I'm thinking it could be the idle air control valve needs a clean out... |
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Nifty Fifty Problem... I just recently bought a nifty fifty. it was going fine for a while then all of a sudden it was losing power. It revs out when the rear wheel off the ground but it seems when im climbing a hill or when its put under strain at all it dies. Any suggestions?... |
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Mitsubishi Diamante 1996 problem Drove my car 30kms last night. Noticed it made a wierd engine noiseas I drove up the drive and it was smoking! Obviously it had overheated. I assumed it was a leaking radiator as all the water was drained out of it. Howeverthis doesn't seem to be the ... |
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Toyota corona problem gidday there i have a problem with my 1.8 injected auto 1989 corona. It will just cut out when driving along. it starts perfectly fine and run sweet will sit there and idle all day but seems to be dying when put under load. does anyone know of this proble... |
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Corolla pinging/knocking problem I have a 90's corolla - silver-top 20 valve 4a-ge auto that pings badly when going up hill in low-ish revs. 200,000k's. I don't think its a bearing as it doesn't have that same distinctive sound, and doesn't have the consistent "c... |
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Problem with supercharged v8 Holden Bought a vy sv8 last week from a dealer. Is supercharged with cam, clutch injectors, air intake and all the other business. Was driving this morning and there was a loud irratically occuring clicking sound.It sounded like suspension mounts clicking in and... |
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AU 'coon park brake dragging (squeeking) problem column change so foot operated park brake, started some time ago & noticed if I put the brake on one click (adjustment was quite loose) it would go away. So when I knew Id be pulling the wheels off I did the rear brake pads but the park brake shoes lo... |
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Clutch problem?. Okay so about a month ago when i reversed out our driveway when i went to put the car into 1st gear there was n Okay, so about a month ago when I reversed out our driveway, when I went to put the car into 1st gear, there was no resistance in the clutch, hubby filled clutch fluid and everything seemed fine. Now today its doing the same thing and it's doing it wh... |
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Ignition barrel problem. Dealer or locksmith? My key(s) will not always turn in ignition barrel. Push in - then solid, no movement at all. Take out, retry indefinitely until at last it turns and starts up. Almost an hour the other day. Please tell me what you guys would do. (I suppose I must tell you... |
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Mazda familia headlight problem my gf haza 1989 familia,a wile ago the high beams would not work they would flash by them selves on and off.now when she has them on low beam they will flash on and off consantly sometimes the indercators will flick aswell.what could this be any ideas! |
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'99 VT calais V6 steering problem steering is starting to get a bit heavy and getting a bit of noise when turning the steering wheel. just wondering what you guys think - could it be pump or rack! would you advise buying new or second hand parts! and my final question is how much are new ... |
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What could be the problem? One of our cars has started playing up, it is automatic and takes a bit to change gears, it can rev up to 4-5k before it changes. Does it sound like the transmission is going! I realize Noone can tell me for sure but an idea of what we might be facing wou... |
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300zx problem hi i have a 1989 z32 300zx and its started leaking quite abit of coolant from the back of the engine im gessing its a heater hose does anybody know whats involved in getting to the heater hoses thanks. |
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Auto gear shift ,starting problem 1990 laser sedan.Recently car starts only after I wiggle the shift lever. Today the thing finally wouldnt start. Anyone know where the switch is for me to examine as I cant see one anywhere. |
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Car audio problem anyone have much experience with car audio! i am trying to put my pioneer headunit into my corolla however i cannot find the power cable from the car. i had the headunit powered straight off the battery as when i took the factory one out i couldnt locate ... |
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'96 Rover 620 sli srs light problem Hey everyone, I have a problem wih srs light being on constantly on my rover. Took the car to the garage, but they couldn't diagnose the problem.Tried the srs light reset procedure, did not help. Im out of ideas. Any help would be muchly appreciated. |
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Ford F150 idle problem Hi there, i have a 2005 F150 4.6L V8 XLT CrewCab,.idle is going up and down 500rpm to 800rpm, when you put your feet on the gas pedal, it stalls,.when you come to abrupt stop,it stalls,.when you reverse,it stalls,.but it runs perfectly in the highway,.alr... |
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1994 Toyota Hiace 2.8 diesel glow plug problem I'm currently working on the above vehicle, but I'm having a problem with having no power to the glow plugs (or the buzz bar). When you turn the ignition 'on', the glow plug light seems to stay on for a long time, and comes on again for a ... |
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'93 Toyota Surf Rear Window Problem Hi.I have a '93 Surf and lately the rear window has been playing up.It's all electric & I can't open the back door until the window is down but lately it just won't go down at all (only about 2 times out of 10 it will do it).It works g... |
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95 FAIRMONT. FUEL PROBLEM ? PUT NEW FUEL PUMP IN, STILL CRANKS OVER AND DOSNT START, PLUGS ARNT WET, BUT SPARK IS GOOD, NOT SURE WITH FUEL INJECTION IF PLUGS SHOULD SHOW FUEL! CAR WAS FINE TILL LEFT FOR TWO DAYS THEN BATTERY WAS FLAT, NEW BATTERY AND STILL NO START UP ! NO OBVIOUS R... |
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Vx commodore stereo problem hi there was wondering if this listing would look the part/fit in my berlina thankshttp://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/holden/other/auction-468210621.htm |
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Subaru central diff problem My 1996 Legacy has been diagnosed with a sick central diff (whatever that is). Replacement is going to be $1000 plus. If I continue to drive it until it completely falls apart, what will happen, as in will the car stop, explode, implode, wheels fly off! J... |
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Alternator or battery problem? so the car has always had an issue with a loose terminal. Today after long drive car cut out in driveway when i was unpacking car. Alarm went off for ages, over 30 minutes which i am assuming drained battery! Anyway. Had a mate come over and the loose ter... |
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Gear Changing Problem Hey bit of an issue with a 97 Subaru Forester Ltd non-turbo, 200k's AUTO. When the car changes up from second to third gear it feels like it's holding in neutral/clutch pressed in (I don't know how auto's work) for a about 2 seconds. So ba... |
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Auto gearbox problem Any advice on this issue would be appreciated. I purchased a 92 960 Volvo off Trademe recently and the main issue with the car is that the radiator had developed a leak, which has let water into the auto trans cooler. The radiator is now fixed. The auto h... |
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Subaru legacy problem Have a legacy b4 2001 twin turbo manual. Cuts out at 100km when going up hill, and stutters abit when going up hill - seems to drive fine on the flat though. Have tried replacing the AFM and no luck. Anything else I should look at! Thanks in advance |
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Help a female out with a car problem please. I tried reversing out of my driveway but reverse didn't work and instead lifted my car really high. So now it's sitting up really high, handbrake was down of course. My car usually beeps when reversing and it didn't beep this time. I went thro... |
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Advise please:fueling problem 3.5hp briggs/ strat Older B&S 3.5hp B&S lawnmower. Choke-omatic. Won't start unless I pour gas into carby, then once going will continue to run easily. Would a loose intake tube be the culprit! It is loose. I have throughly cleaned the carb, diaphragm is OK. The ... |
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GPS / Reversing camera problem I have a wireless reversing camera that I want to use with an unrelated, "GPS vavigator" GPS with an 7 inch screen that does not have an av input. I do not want to use this as a GPS - only a reversing camera. I've been unable to find a wirel... |
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Start-up problem with 95 honda civic - any ideas? hi all, when I go to start the car, it make a really strange noise when the engine tries to turn over and doesn't usually start straight away (the noise sounds quite 'sick' and you need to try a couple of times to get it started). Often when i... |
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Installing a cd player in car problem hi,i'm trying to install an after market sony cd player in a honda ascot. i have haven't had the car long and bought it with a not going factory radio and cd player. the factory unit would light up as going,but could only be heard playing out of t... |
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XR200R HONDA TIMING PROBLEM JUST RERINGED MY XR200R AND NOW WONT GO, NEED TO KNOW HOW TO SET UP TIMING MARKS IN RELATION TO TOP DEAD CENTRE AND HOW TO ADJUST CAM CHAIN |
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Car Insurance Claim Problem - Advice Please About 3 weeks ago, another driver backed into the front of our car whilst we were parked at a shopping centre. The driver left all details and has accepted full liability to insurance company. Claims were lodged by both parties and I was told to go ahead ... |
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BMW Brake Dust problem Hi guys, I own a bmw 330ci and have noticed that it produces a lot more brake dust that other cars. The brake pads on the car are new and genuine. Have found out most bmw's have this problem. What I wanted to know was has anyone replaced the brake pad... |
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Ford Futura .Red "fan" icon light on dashboard.. Can anyone help me with an electrical problem i have a ford futura 19 Can anyone help me with an electrical problem! I have a ford futura (1996 or 7)!.I have a red light showing on the dashboard it is a "fan" icon.Comes on and off while driving.Can anybody tell me what this light is for! would much appreciate your... |
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Car seat and seat belt problem We have a new car seat (newborn to 4 years old) but the seat belt isn??™t long enough to accommodate it.Any ideas on what our best option is for lengthening the seat belt, or where to get a seat belt extension from.Thanks all. |
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Odyssey problem Our 1999 Honda Odyssey seems to have sprung a leak around top of radiator. Looks like a plastic one. Any ideas on cost of fix and replacing anti-freeze, etc! We in Papamoa/Tauranga and not a good time of year! |
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Intercooler problem Holden Colorado Evening all. Recently I've noticed power in my Colorado has been well down. Today I popped the bonnet to take a look and discovered what appears to be an aftermarket modification to the intercooler :http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/47/203560447... |
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Outboard motor throttle problem. My son has a Johnson 25 outboard with steering wheel and remote.When in gear the throttle opens to max.When in neutral the throttle opens minimal.Hence can't give full throttle to start.Any solutions! |
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Electric Windows Problem So my car battery went completely dead the other day, to the point where the lights on the dash wouldn't even come up when you turned the key. Charged the battery and car starts up again. The control panel on the drivers door for the electric windows ... |
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Subaru legacy drivers window problem have an 02 legacy. The drviers windows plays up. If I try to close the window in auto mode, it will go up about 1/3 the way then go back down. If I flick the up swtich in short bursts, I can sometimes get it back up to the top but need to leavesmall gap b... |
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Rb25det problem. Melting spark plugs on 1 5 amp 6 im thinking its the outlet manifold leaking what do use rekon melting spark plugs on 1 5 & 6 im thinking its the outlet manifold leaking! what do use rekon! |
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Hilux Injector Problem Had injectors, seals & fuel pipes replaced today on our 2007 D4D& what a difference! The sound of the steel hammer trying to bash it's way out of the motor has disappeared, should stop me getting funny looks in the morning on the way to work I... |
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Starting Problem Hi there I have a nissan terrano td2.7, Battery good but very sluggish when turning over to start. My thoughts were starter motor problem. Had this identical problem 2 years ago and replaced the starter motor-good for 2 years now same problem - not sure w... |
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96 hiace central locking problem ok guys,my van nz new has had a problem for a while was intermittent for about 6 months,and now last month it has failed totally. from the drivers door dosnt unlock,but locks all doors fine. one of my sliding doors has a broken catch,its unhooked from the... |
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Van Painting problem Hi we have an old van that the paint job and panels are in really poor condition. The paint under the top coat - 9which although it hasnt been brushed on it might as well have been) is badly chipped and there are lots of small dints etc, is there a filler... |
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Mazda Tribute problem,anybody Help? Hi i have a 2002 mazda tribute,today when i started it up it felt like it was kinda missing abit while sitting in park.when i revd it up it started shuddering alot and felt like it was sort of jolting forwards,again not in gear,does any one know what this... |
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Boat motor problem i have a 1996 100hp mercury started it yesterday with 4 wheel drive battery and started and ran perfect then brought new marine battery now it turns over but wont fire and seems to be no spark at spark plugs.any suggestions appreciated as wont be able to ... |
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Problem with Wheel 2003 Toyota Corolla. This is my mums car and having bought another one, she has passed this to me to use to drive up to Auckland. She seems to like hitting the kerb heaps and the damage is apparent on the hubcaps. Recently when braking and coming to a sto... |
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Mitsubishi lancer evo 1 problem my evo 1 the other day was driving fine the all of a sudden it started bogging down as if it was only running on two cylinders. I stop pull over the car revs fine so i drive off car is now ok , 1 minute later it feels as if it is bogging again sounding li... |
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Toyota Hiace power steering problem 1991 Toyota Hiace Engine: 3L (2.8 litre) diesel, manual Chassis: LH123 Mileage: over 500 000kms We had the above vehicle sitting in our yard for nearly a year, until the decision was made to recondition the engine. The engine was out and in pieces for man... |
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SUBARU PROBLEM A neighbor has a Subaru S/Wagon around 97, 2.5 litre, problem is coming to a set of lights or on idle, it just cuts out, stops dead.Starts ok with more throttle.At 100 kph, it starts missing like someone is turning the key on and off.Garage can't find... |
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Advice needed on idle problem! The mrs has a '97 EK civic just standard as 1500 SOHC. Months back it had this issue, it happened at any time could be when it starts or it could run fine then when your in town at the lights at idol later on it will be idling fine then out of no wher... |
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95 Honda Accord Problem Fans in centre of dash do not go havent gone since i bought the car friend said it may be just a fuse have checked all the fuses in the engine but none are blowen in my other cars there has been a fuse box under the steering wheel but in my accord i can f... |
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EB Falcon problem My trip meter on the speedometer dont work. Does anyone know what l can do too sort this out |
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ED falcon clutch problem Today the rubber bit that clips onto the clutch cable and the fork into the bell housing broke and fell off, only replaced it a year ago.I understand that this is a common ford problem. Anyone made something to replace it , thinking of designing something... |
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Mitsubishi Galant Problem, 1992 Mitsi Galant, 2.0 V6, Auto, has an isssue, sometimes wont start, when it does it runs rough and wont rev well, cough and splutters.I got it like this for something to play with, the old owner thought it was stuffed fuel pump.thoughts before i pull it... |
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Auto electrician Tauranga.Solinoid problem Toyota Estima previa petrol 1993. does anyone know of an honest auto ele that I can take car or starter motor into , im in Papamoa. |
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1995 Honda Inspire ignition problem Just wondered if any one could help. My 1995 inspire will now only run if the ignition key is kept all the way turned on to the right. Once you let it go (like normally) the car stops. It also has a on name brand remote immobaliser. That seems to be OK ho... |
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