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Topic: Poor MPG
Jorge

Replies: 126
Views: 22838

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 2:17 pm   Subject: Re: Poor MPG
Think it's the temp sensor dor the dash
Topic: Random none starting
Jorge

Replies: 16
Views: 2541

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:49 pm   Subject: Re: Random none starting
Neal's right

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Topic: Random none starting
Jorge

Replies: 16
Views: 2541

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 2:17 pm   Subject: Re: Random none starting
Should be on the engine flywheel, above the gearbox
Topic: Brake clonk, & clicking noise.
Jorge

Replies: 11
Views: 4096

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 2:28 pm   Subject: Re: Brake clonk, & clicking noise.
When you aplly the brakes, there are pistons (one or two) that move them towards the disc. If they get seized, they can get stuck. To check them, you have to remove the weels, then the calipers withou ...
Topic: Brake clonk, & clicking noise.
Jorge

Replies: 11
Views: 4096

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 1:50 pm   Subject: Re: Brake clonk, & clicking noise.
That's a linguistic barrier, I thought calipers were the drum type... Crying or Very sad

Either way, with flexible brake hoses or not, it looks like when he brakes hard, the guide pistons tend to stuck and the ...
Topic: Brake clonk, & clicking noise.
Jorge

Replies: 11
Views: 4096

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 10:02 am   Subject: Re: Brake clonk, & clicking noise.
Embarassed

I didn't read it correctly...

Well, in that case you should check the litlle pumps (how u call it?) within the rear drum brakes, could have something to do with the clicking...
Topic: Brake clonk, & clicking noise.
Jorge

Replies: 11
Views: 4096

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 6:07 pm   Subject: Re: Brake clonk, & clicking noise.
Confused

For the "clonk", try replacing the flexible brake tubes

For the clicking, make sure the alternator belt isn't getting stripped, if so it may get underneath the distribution belt and brake it ...
Topic: PAS pump
Jorge

Replies: 7
Views: 2828

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 4:35 pm   Subject: Re: PAS pump
Confused

Ok will check and let you know, maybe I need a new pump or direction box

tks again m8
Topic: PAS pump
Jorge

Replies: 7
Views: 2828

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:23 am   Subject: Re: PAS pump
Yes and yes

I think due to wider tyres the assistance is more difficult, thus the question about the pump...

Or should I look for the suspension mounts of the valvers?

Confused Confused Confused
Topic: PAS pump
Jorge

Replies: 7
Views: 2828

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 12:33 pm   Subject: Re: PAS pump
So, I take it they both have same specs?

The reason I'm asking is, since I upgraded the wheels, on more irregular floor, the car seems to have a will of itself...

Confused Embarassed
Topic: PAS pump
Jorge

Replies: 7
Views: 2828

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 7:10 am   Subject: PAS pump
Hi

Any1 knows the difference between the pumps of the power assistance of energyes and valvers?

I need to know if I can switch for a valver (if it is possible) pump, once I changed the tyres siz ...
Topic: Cabby Rear window doesnt work
Jorge

Replies: 17
Views: 2718

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:48 am   Subject: Re: Cabby Rear window doesnt work
I'm lost

Confused

Have you checked for corroded contacts on the plug that goes to the door?

I mean inside the car, just before the loom entering the door ?
Topic: taking dash out of R19 16V ph2
Jorge

Replies: 4
Views: 2130

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2006 5:13 pm   Subject: Re: taking dash out of R19 16V ph2
Confused

If it's like ph2 1.4 energys, there should be at least 4! 2 behind a small cap at mid-height of the dash (more visible when you open the doors), and 2 behind the dash's speakers (you have to re ...
Topic: Poor MPG
Jorge

Replies: 126
Views: 22838

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 11:47 am   Subject: Re: Poor MPG
OK

Embarassed
Topic: Electric windows
Jorge

Replies: 5
Views: 2320

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 11:34 am   Subject: Re: Electric windows
Will do

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Topic: Poor MPG
Jorge

Replies: 126
Views: 22838

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 11:29 am   Subject: Re: Poor MPG
Yes, that's stock plugs. The difference for the bkr6 is the temp, is it? If I put them will it run hotter or cooler? Rolling Eyes

TIA
Topic: Poor MPG
Jorge

Replies: 126
Views: 22838

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 2:29 pm   Subject: Re: Poor MPG
Do they also apply for energys? If so, I'm willing to try them
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Topic: Poor MPG
Jorge

Replies: 126
Views: 22838

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 1:03 am   Subject: Re: Poor MPG
Yes.

When the lambda sensor goes, the ECU will recognize it and adopt a fixed value (I think 0,925 Volt) for its Lambda input. This can cause your symptons, but it could also be the CTS, like Chris ...
Topic: Electric windows
Jorge

Replies: 5
Views: 2320

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 9:46 am   Subject: Re: Electric windows
Ok, so I saw all grounds and everything seems ok.

Any ideas what to do next? A friend told me about adjusting the window's "liners", if you get me, but he's on vacations and unreachable...

:rol ...
Topic: Poor MPG
Jorge

Replies: 126
Views: 22838

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 9:42 am   Subject: Re: Poor MPG
Well, if one is available from a friend's car, you will have the chance to save some.

In fact, if a friend's car is available you could try also the lambda sensor.

Could also be worth cleaning t ...
Topic: Poor MPG
Jorge

Replies: 126
Views: 22838

PostForum: Tech Questions   Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 9:25 am   Subject: Re: Poor MPG
Try borrowing one for troubleshooting purposes
 

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