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My car has a problem at idle
Hi,
I have a 2004 1.6-litre Skoda Octavia. At idle the car chugs as if it is about to cut out and sometimes acceleration fluctuates. What do you think it is?
Thank you
John Doogue (Carlow)
Jun 2011 Filed under: fault
Why is the close button for my Renault Mégane not working?
My Renault Mégane's 'close' button is not working. Any ideas?
Redmond Noel (Dublin)
Mar 2011 Filed under: fault
How can I open my bonnet if the lever is broken?
The lever for popping the bonnet has broken. Is there an alternative way?
Anthony Griffin (Ballina)
May 2011 Filed under: fault
Opel Astra CD/battery problem
Hi guys.
Do you know anything about a "known" problem with 2005 model Opel Astras whereby the motor in the console mounted CD player stays on when the ignition is off and eventually drains the battery? I know two family members suffering the same problem. Do you know if there is anything that can be done to fix it?
The only option Opel gave is to replace the whole console, but the problem will eventually happen again. Both cars are out of warranty so Opel dealers don't want to know and have only offered to replace the console at huge cost. Any ideas lads?
Love the site by the way.
Tom
Thomas Leonard (Laytown)
May 2011 Filed under: fault
Toyota Camry engine management light woes
My Toyota Camry engine management light is going on/off depending on what brand of petrol I use. What is going on?
Philip Morrin (Navan)
May 2011 Filed under: fault
I have injector problems with my Skoda Octavia.
Hi,
My 2007 Skoda Octavia (a 1.4-litre with 90,000km on the clock) was misfiring badly for a good while before the engine warning light came on. The 'bank 1' oxygen sensor went so we replaced the sensor and the warning light went off. No faults were showing on the diagnostic tool (electrics diagnostics only), but the engine was still misfiring. Unburned fuel was found in cylinder 3, which we eventually got cleaned out.
The coil and spark plugs were testing and found to be firing so it looks like the fuel injector for this cylinder is the problem. I'm going to bring it to a main dealer to try resolve as I think best case is to re-program the injector or worst case, replace it. My question is, how much should this cost to do in best and worst case scenario?
Thanks! Linda
Linda Meehan (Laois)
May 2011 Filed under: fault
How much should changing the crank sensor cost?
I arrived at your site when I was looking for information on crankshaft sensors. I have to have the crankshaft sensor replaced on my SEAT Leon TDI FR. The dealer said the gearbox will have to be removed and that the cost will be around £300. Is this correct and a reasonable cost?
CH Belfast
Colin Harvey (Belfast)
Feb 2011 Filed under: fault
Why is my Skoda Octavia losing power?
Hi, my '05 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI is giving trouble lately. It loses power and even cuts out, but starts up again. I heard they have a wiring loom problem. Could this be the problem?
Danny Duggan (Cork)
Feb 2011 Filed under: fault
How can I fix my rear demister?
I have a 2001 Skoda Octavia. The rear dimister does not clear all of the rear windscreen. Can you offer any advice?
Brian May
Feb 2011 Filed under: fault
Can I bypass my interior heater?
Thanks for the last answer.
Could I take the heating pipes going through the bulkhead off and join them back to back with a bit of copper pipe? Wouldn't this bypass the radiator in the car and to hell with the heater as I think the dashboard has to come out to fit a new heater radiator. Or am I only looking for trouble?
Thanks again
Ruairi Mc Carthy (Mullagh Co Cavan)
Jan 2011 Filed under: fault
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