 |
Author |
Message |
|
|
 Topic: Car wont start but makes loud noises and a beep |
|
|
Gavin28
Replies: 10
Views: 2887
|
 Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 2:36 am Subject: Re: Car wont start but makes loud noises and a beep |
|
|
could be just a flat battery, the noise you describe sounds like a starter motor relay.
And as MrBSI said, more info is needed about the car |
|
|
Topic: what milage are you on? |
|
|
Gavin28
Replies: 93
Views: 16507
|
Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:59 pm Subject: Re: what milage are you on? |
|
|
2002 1.4 8v 114k. Looks like mine is above average for a 206 |
|
|
Topic: wiper blades |
|
|
Gavin28
Replies: 6
Views: 1375
|
Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 7:34 pm Subject: Re: wiper blades |
|
|
I'd stay away from cheap ebay aero wipers, i made that mistake on my old car and a few weeks later had some nice deep scratches on my windscreen. Not tried any others though. |
|
|
Topic: Big probs now!! |
|
|
Gavin28
Replies: 26
Views: 4673
|
Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 5:18 pm Subject: Re: Big probs now!! |
|
|
i would move the ballasts well away from the ECU and check you have good earths from the battery - the earth wires my need upgrading depending on the current your drawing from the electrical system. |
|
|
Topic: Gti 180 feels like its bucking |
|
|
Gavin28
Replies: 16
Views: 3409
|
Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2012 4:32 pm Subject: Re: Gti 180 feels like its bucking |
|
|
i had this in my old 306 diesel - turned out to be engine mounts |
|
|
Topic: Brake line spanner size |
|
|
Gavin28
Replies: 15
Views: 6823
|
Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 3:48 pm Subject: Re: Brake line spanner size |
|
|
a 7/16 is about 11.1mm so wont help but they both usually work
heres a chart i just found http://www.csgnetwork.com/wrenchsizetable.html
Edit: If your replacing the parts anyway just use vice- ... |
|
|
Topic: Dreaded Emissions |
|
|
Gavin28
Replies: 6
Views: 1758
|
Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 3:18 pm Subject: Re: Dreaded Emissions |
|
|
I would fix the exhaust, and take it for an Italian tune-up (rag it!) just before the retest.
But that's just me.  |
|
|
Topic: dangerous brakes |
|
|
Gavin28
Replies: 8
Views: 4714
|
Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 2:07 pm Subject: Re: dangerous brakes |
|
|
 |
|
|
Topic: advice please for a little project |
|
|
Gavin28
Replies: 1
Views: 730
|
Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 10:06 am Subject: Re: advice please for a little project |
|
|
I'm not familiar with the 1.1 i have the 1.4 but definitely do cam belt and tensioners, tappets are easy use your haynes for help with that.
I would also change brake fluid and gearbox oil (double c ... |
|
|
Topic: WHAT TO DO? |
|
|
Gavin28
Replies: 17
Views: 3284
|
Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 4:19 am Subject: Re: WHAT TO DO? |
|
|
If it was me i would probably rebuild it. I rebuilt my mondeo diesel when the cambelt snapped on that. Cost me around £150 for all the parts including new valves etc. It just depends on if you can ge ... |
|
|
Topic: random rev up on its own |
|
|
Gavin28
Replies: 5
Views: 1226
|
Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 4:08 am Subject: Re: random rev up on its own |
|
|
My old ford mondeo diesel used to hate texaco and morrisons fuel (lower mpg and not as responsive) but ran well on shell. Will be interesting to see if you find a difference too. Never tried asda or t ... |
|
|
Topic: dangerous brakes |
|
|
Gavin28
Replies: 8
Views: 4714
|
Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 3:58 am Subject: Re: dangerous brakes |
|
|
I've not done rear shoes on my 206 yet so they may operate differently, but i had the same problem with my mk4 fiesta when the rear auto adjusters wore out. They wound them selves the wrong way and i ... |
|
|
Topic: Pedal spacing |
|
|
Gavin28
Replies: 6
Views: 1586
|
Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 11:18 am Subject: Re: Pedal spacing |
|
|
not really, I just tend to keep my foot away from it  , but I usually hit it when reversing into a parking space for some reason  |
|
|
Topic: Pedal spacing |
|
|
Gavin28
Replies: 6
Views: 1586
|
Forum: 206 Talk Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 11:00 am Subject: Re: Pedal spacing |
|
|
I have the same problem, so its not just you!
Getting used to it now, but everyone who drives it says the same thing.
It could do with a cowling or something. |
|
|
Topic: Weird Central Locking Issue |
|
|
Gavin28
Replies: 10
Views: 1890
|
Forum: 206 Problems Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 4:29 am Subject: Re: Weird Central Locking Issue |
|
|
MrBSI already answered that question, its just a printed circuit board. |
|
|
|
|
Membership:
Latest: 
New Today: 0
New Yesterday: 1
Overall: 17138
Online Now [64]:
Visitors: 63
Members: 0
Staff Online Now:
Page Views:
General
Forums Home
Forum FAQ
Search
