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Hi Guys,
Im thinking about getting the belts done, after searching through this forum I think ive found all that I need on ebay, is someone able to confirm this is correct or am I missing something...
Hi Guys,
I have just called my local garage who do 4 wheel laser alignment, I asked them if they could check my alignment and they said they can only do tracking as the rear wheels aren't adjustable and for the fronts I would need to get camber bolts. Is this correct?
thanks!
Dave
just an update on this, i replaced my pre-cat sensor with a brand new one about 2 weeks ago and the light has come back on!!!! does this mean it was the post-cat sensor at fault?!
Just wondering if this is a common thing....
At the weekend I had my pre-cat o2 sensor replaced, I was averaging about 33MPG prior to this, this week, doing the same run, im averaging 28MPG!
Does the computer need to 'learn' that a new sensor is in or have I bought a faulty sensor?! Its a...
just a quick update to this!
It seems to be MUCH worse if we have had a lot of rain the night before....
Am I still best to change the TDC sensor???
Oh and ive found out that if I prime the fuel pump about 10 times (on one of these wet days) it seems to start almost first time.
thanks!
Dave
Morning Guys,
Having more issues with the car this morning, it seems to try starting and the battery sounds healthy but just doesn’t get started! I’ve uploaded a video here...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYe7CqFQmHo
The only issue im currently aware of with the car is the engine...
the reading above was what I was getting for a 25 mile journey.
after the journey this is the reading i got when the car was left at idle for about 5 mins...
cheers mate.
just an update - it seems after the car gets warm the 2nd sensor goes a bit crazy, looks like this...
does this mean the cat aint working properly when warm?
thanks!
Dave
Hi Guys,
Im currently getting the following error when I read the fault code off my clio 182...
P0420 Powertrain Catalyst system efficency below threshold (bank 1)
Ive been monitoring the O2 sensors and im not sure if they are functioning correctly.
From what ive read id expect the first...
this happened again this morning!
the only thing that has changed is that instead of putting Waitrose super unleaded I switched to regular petrol from Asda!!!
Hi Guys,
Had a few issues starting the clio this morning, first time this has happened...basically it wouldnt start, the starter motor sounded fine but it just didnt attempt to get going.
I kept trying to start it about 5 times then waited about 30 seconds, after that it started first time...
sorry for being dumb but i think i get it now! lol, is it the space between the bolts which hold the alloy on, such as in this link...?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:5hole_wheel.png
Hi guys, could you tell me exactly how to measure the hub bolt spacing to confirm the car has cup packs? Im going to look at a 182 tomorrow and it doesnt have the rear spoiler or front splitter cup pack but does have anthracite wheels.
From searching...
60mm means you have the cup suspension...