girasol
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read brake shoe collapsed - the whole thing just fell apart and had to be replaced. Garage said it was just a coincidence that it happened right after the service, but only charged for the part, not labour.
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read brake shoe collapsed - the whole thing just fell apart and had to be replaced. Garage said it was just a coincidence that it happened right after the service, but only charged for the part, not labour.
DaRealSpoon
Do not try and bend the spoon...
My 02' reg fiesta has a problem. On long journeys on the motorway my temp guage goes through the roof. Cue, heaters on full blast to draw the heat from the engine... this does bring the guage down but is obviously pretty annoying.
Im not 100% sure, but i think its glugging water alot aswell. Could all this be thermostat???
Also (sorry) keep having my emissions light comin on. Me mechanic mate (before i moved house) checked it all out and said the emmissions levels were actually fine and that it could be my lambda sensor on the way out giving false readings? Does this sound about right? If so is it easy to replace meself. Changed the one on my old corsa so im guessing it cant be too different.
cheers.
Im not 100% sure, but i think its glugging water alot aswell. Could all this be thermostat???
Also (sorry) keep having my emissions light comin on. Me mechanic mate (before i moved house) checked it all out and said the emmissions levels were actually fine and that it could be my lambda sensor on the way out giving false readings? Does this sound about right? If so is it easy to replace meself. Changed the one on my old corsa so im guessing it cant be too different.
cheers.
djbombscare
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If its drinking water for a past time that will probably be why its over heating. Any puddles underneath it when its parked up. And take the oil filler cap off and have a look in there. Is there any sign of mayonaisse stuff ?
It could be a leaking gasket, a hose, a thermostat, a solenoid, rad leak, one of a million things.
Have a look and let us know what you find
It could be a leaking gasket, a hose, a thermostat, a solenoid, rad leak, one of a million things.
Have a look and let us know what you find
Maurice Picarda
Actually, might as well flounce.
My postillion has been struck by lightning. 
djbombscare
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So do you keep horses or translating some obscure phrase
DaRealSpoon
Do not try and bend the spoon...
No puddles. I'll have a look at the other things tomorrow in the daylight and get back.
DaRealSpoon
Do not try and bend the spoon...
No mayyonaise stuff either 
djbombscare
Plays with knives
It’s ok,
No mayo is a good thing. It means it's unlikely there water getting in the oil, which means that it’s all sealed up nicely.
No puddles means, no leaky pipes, radiators or connectors. Which is good too.
So apart from an airlock in the rad, which you can sort out by running the engine with the radiator cap off, get it good and hot with the fan kicking in and fill up the rad to the top. keep it running for a good 15 minutes, if there is an air lock the water level will just drop, so you fill it up with water again. keep doing it until it doesn't happen.
To check the thermostat. Firstly let the engine cool down and then locate it.
In the Fiesta Zetec engines I think you'll find it usually on the righthand side of the engine. (looking from the front). It’s in a housing, on the engine end of a big hose that goes to the top of the radiator.
If you can find that we're laughing
I can’t get a specific photo but the housing will look similar to this
A thermostat looks like this
So if you found it and can get it off. Take it inside give it a bit of a clean and
the drop it in a pan of boiling water. If it does nothing its fooked. If the valve at the top opens up about an inch it’s ok so you can put it back.
They really are cheap about a tenner.
hope that helps
No mayo is a good thing. It means it's unlikely there water getting in the oil, which means that it’s all sealed up nicely.
No puddles means, no leaky pipes, radiators or connectors. Which is good too.
So apart from an airlock in the rad, which you can sort out by running the engine with the radiator cap off, get it good and hot with the fan kicking in and fill up the rad to the top. keep it running for a good 15 minutes, if there is an air lock the water level will just drop, so you fill it up with water again. keep doing it until it doesn't happen.
To check the thermostat. Firstly let the engine cool down and then locate it.
In the Fiesta Zetec engines I think you'll find it usually on the righthand side of the engine. (looking from the front). It’s in a housing, on the engine end of a big hose that goes to the top of the radiator.
If you can find that we're laughing
I can’t get a specific photo but the housing will look similar to this
A thermostat looks like this
So if you found it and can get it off. Take it inside give it a bit of a clean and
the drop it in a pan of boiling water. If it does nothing its fooked. If the valve at the top opens up about an inch it’s ok so you can put it back.
They really are cheap about a tenner.
hope that helps
DaRealSpoon
Do not try and bend the spoon...
cheers!!
will give that a go on me day off(thur)
need a new lamda sensor anyway, so if the thermo is fooked i can get em together.
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will give that a go on me day off(thur)
need a new lamda sensor anyway, so if the thermo is fooked i can get em together.
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rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
my.... keys have broken down
the keys to the car sometimes don't work.
press the button and nothing happens. the lights don't flash and the doors don't unlock
sometimes i wait 5 mins and then they do work
any ideas?
the keys to the car sometimes don't work.
press the button and nothing happens. the lights don't flash and the doors don't unlock
sometimes i wait 5 mins and then they do work
any ideas?
djbombscare
Plays with knives
cheers!!
will give that a go on me day off(thur)
need a new lamda sensor anyway, so if the thermo is fooked i can get em together.
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no worries hope it helps
djbombscare
Plays with knives
the keys to the car sometimes don't work.
press the button and nothing happens. the lights don't flash and the doors don't unlock
sometimes i wait 5 mins and then they do work
any ideas?
Assuineb that you in its range, its probably likely that the batteries in the key are getting duff, or the connector in the keys fooked maybe cos it got wet or something. They can also decode if you keep clicking it out of range of the car or you spend a fair whack of time under power lines. It is very easy to click the key when out of ragne. . .eg sitting down with the keys in a back pocket.
The later problem does in some motors get sorted by using the key in the ignition. It reconnects it and all is ticketty boo again.
Now if its a battery the cars new and still in warranty they should replace it for you in the dealers, however if its old get down halfords. Mostly they use cr2032 batteries I think. and the owners manual for the car will have how to replace them.
So when you get into the key give it a good clean as well to make sure those connections are good.
Hope that helps and if not let me know make model etc and i'll se what I can find.
rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
It's not being out of range. i can be right next to it pressing the button like a madman
but decoding is a possibility
i cant see how i would clean it. it's just a normal saab key like this
but decoding is a possibility
i cant see how i would clean it. it's just a normal saab key like this
deviousmonkey
Haplessness is
The key-fob should be able to be pulled apart (refer to manual as sods law dictates brute force not prevailing), the connectors mentioned would be; Battery: Underneath & one to the side for - & + terminals. Buttons: Underneath the the rubber mount which makes the buttons go 'click'. Lil' bits of moisuture can seep in to cause a week connection.
rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
if I take it part I'll never get it back together , or if I do there'll be a bit left over 
I better take it to the garage to be looked at by a man in overalls.
I better take it to the garage to be looked at by a man in overalls.
djbombscare
Plays with knives
I cant actually see that pic for some reason. I get the little red cross, nevertheless saab keys take apartness.
Should be one of two methods:
If its a SAAB 9-3 it should be a case of
Extract the mechanical key bit by pressing the Saab logo on the back of the key. It comes apart along the curved line between the logo and the keyring loop. I pull the key out by the keyring.
Once key is removed you can see the small rectangular slot into which you twist a screwdriver (or the end of the key). The body of the key splits in half and the battery is revealed
and on the 9-5 there a little hole in the side, Push mini screwdriver into hole and lever off cover to reveal battery. Carfeul you dont ping any tabs off inside the key.
But if its still in warranty.... TAKE IT TO THE DEALERS
And its when it apart that you can give it a good blow out/clean. get all thsoe bits fo fluff gunk and crud out.
Should be one of two methods:
If its a SAAB 9-3 it should be a case of
Extract the mechanical key bit by pressing the Saab logo on the back of the key. It comes apart along the curved line between the logo and the keyring loop. I pull the key out by the keyring.
Once key is removed you can see the small rectangular slot into which you twist a screwdriver (or the end of the key). The body of the key splits in half and the battery is revealed
and on the 9-5 there a little hole in the side, Push mini screwdriver into hole and lever off cover to reveal battery. Carfeul you dont ping any tabs off inside the key.
But if its still in warranty.... TAKE IT TO THE DEALERS
And its when it apart that you can give it a good blow out/clean. get all thsoe bits fo fluff gunk and crud out.
djbombscare
Plays with knives
Oh and afterwards you may have to stand virtually next to it (within 20ft, apparently the range on the kesy is pants and its a saab safety feature) and hit unlock about 7 times for it to recode.
Dya know I think it sounds like yours is decoding.
Do you put your keys in you back pocket and sit on them all day ?
Dya know I think it sounds like yours is decoding.
Do you put your keys in you back pocket and sit on them all day ?
rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
pocket+ keys+ wallet+hands = decoding
My 1903 De Dion Bouton Populaire car is sounding like a bag of nails at the moment. Is it the cold weather do you think or is it time I traded it in for something more modern for my 55 mile round trip to work? It is the 700 cc model. I think I should have invested in the 932 cc model when I first got it because I carry a lot of heavy stuff with me.
What do you suggest as a replacement that will give me the same smooth gear changes and superior ride that I have got used to.
What do you suggest as a replacement that will give me the same smooth gear changes and superior ride that I have got used to.
rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
Get a veyron. It's got a bigger boot than the De Dion
djbombscare
Plays with knives
rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
if i open up the key neither it nor the car will ever work again so it's in the garage next week to be fixed
djbombscare
Plays with knives
Ah you'd be alright if ya did there not a lot you can do to it to feck them up. Mine went in mine for a while and I went to change the battery I foiund it was fulll of fluff, around the connectors After a good blow and it was as good as new.
BUT the point really is is if its still under warranty take it back. It's there for a reason so use it.
BUT the point really is is if its still under warranty take it back. It's there for a reason so use it.
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