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by frankaai
Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:23 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Location of breather pipes
Replies: 3
Views: 2539

Re: Location of breather pipes

Is that the breather that goes over the top of of the engine to the turbo? I checked that last night and it didn't seem blocked, I checked the turbo, there was a slight smear of oil in the pipe not much though, I mean the main hose that goes over the face of the turbo, I tried to check the intercool...
by frankaai
Wed Feb 26, 2014 4:31 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Location of breather pipes
Replies: 3
Views: 2539

Location of breather pipes

I am going to attempt to clean my breather pipes tonight can someone please tell me what ones i would need to clean please
by frankaai
Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:15 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: smokey when turbo kicks in 1.9 dci 2005
Replies: 3
Views: 2424

smokey when turbo kicks in 1.9 dci 2005

Hi guys as title says, the car is smokey at high revs, got egr valve cleaned, still same problem, the car vibrates on idle as well, the smoke isnt black, it looks white, plus im getting a burning oil smell too.... any ideas?
by frankaai
Sat Jan 18, 2014 10:01 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Anyone have a how to on blanking the egr valve on dci 1.9
Replies: 15
Views: 8308

Re: Anyone have a how to on blanking the egr valve on dci 1.

i actually serviced the car myself, i used full syn oil, i used pretty good oil as well, i cant rem what it was but i work in the tyre trade and a supplier sold me it, i think it was 5/40 plus i flushed the engine as well, changed all the fllters uncluding the fuel filter, i also used dipetane for a...
by frankaai
Sat Jan 18, 2014 9:53 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Smoke when i accelerate
Replies: 4
Views: 2522

Re: Smoke when i accelerate

thanks, the turbo seems to be pulling ok, im going to get a mechanic to clean the egr valve later as i need to get my electric window sorted and headlight... love these cars... lol i did clean the egr valve myself in my dads part washer but im assuming i didnt clean it properly, if its not the egr v...
by frankaai
Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:02 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Smoke when i accelerate
Replies: 4
Views: 2522

Smoke when i accelerate

there is loads of smoke when i accelerate in each gear, i notice it more at night when someones headlights are shining behind me, but i can notice it during the day as well, could this be egr valve? the engine vibrates quite often on idle as well, if i clean the egr valve the correct way would it he...
by frankaai
Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:00 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Anyone have a how to on blanking the egr valve on dci 1.9
Replies: 15
Views: 8308

Re: Anyone have a how to on blanking the egr valve on dci 1.

i didnt realise there was so many replies to my thread, my engine shakes on idle it comes and goes, all i do is short journeys so im assuming its the egr valve, there is loads of smoke when i accelerate as well in each gear, can someone explain to me how to do the hanging of the string trick you guy...
by frankaai
Sun Dec 15, 2013 6:44 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Hey guys need a radio code any helpers?
Replies: 2
Views: 1979

Re: Hey guys need a radio code any helpers?

Ah your a star thanks the first one worked :)
by frankaai
Sun Dec 15, 2013 1:52 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Hey guys need a radio code any helpers?
Replies: 2
Views: 1979

Hey guys need a radio code any helpers?

Hey i had to disconnect my battery at the weekend, i only have the car a few months, dont have the unlock code, could someone be very kind and help me out :) here are the serial numbers

8200 367 486
RNRD2050062902
RENRDW230-00
FD03 0508 0062602
V833 SECURITY

mine is 1.9 129 bhp 2005

Thank you
by frankaai
Sun Dec 15, 2013 1:47 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Vibrating Cabin and moving gearstick?
Replies: 7
Views: 10010

Re: Vibrating Cabin and moving gearstick?

Hi, 1.5Dci 56 plate. When idle, cold and warm (sometimes it doesnt do it at all) the cabin will vibrate quite violently (bearing in mind I'm used to driving an old Astra diesel which didnt vibrate at all). If I touch the accelerator it goes away. What's this issue? I've read a few things but most p...
by frankaai
Sun Dec 15, 2013 1:42 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: I need a how to on replacing rotary switch / indicator unit
Replies: 4
Views: 6127

Re: I need a how to on replacing rotary switch / indicator u

There was a really good video on youtube but it now showing up as a 'private' video. It is pretty much straight forward though. I'll jot down a quick guide from memory: 1, make sure steering is dead centre and then disconnect the battery. Wait about 45 minutes before the next bit; 2, remove the cow...
by frankaai
Thu Dec 05, 2013 10:12 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: I need a how to on replacing rotary switch / indicator unit
Replies: 4
Views: 6127

Re: I need a how to on replacing rotary switch / indicator u

Ok il give it a go, never goes to plan you know how it is, really appreciate the instructions thanks
by frankaai
Wed Dec 04, 2013 3:43 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: I need a how to on replacing rotary switch / indicator unit
Replies: 4
Views: 6127

I need a how to on replacing rotary switch / indicator unit

Hey guys i bought a second hand indicator unit but i cant seem to find a how to on how to fit it on the site, if anyone is handy at finding this kind of stuff could you do me a favour and send me the link, cheers
by frankaai
Fri Nov 29, 2013 12:00 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Airbag light on and steering wheel clicking when turning
Replies: 7
Views: 7430

Re: Airbag light on and steering wheel clicking when turning

https://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 1176142867

Would this one be suitable it has auto lights and fogs like mine,

Cheers
by frankaai
Thu Nov 28, 2013 10:44 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Airbag light on and steering wheel clicking when turning
Replies: 7
Views: 7430

Re: Airbag light on and steering wheel clicking when turning

Appreciate that, thanks for the advice

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