#1: few problems with girlfriends car Author: XSIcheeseman, Location: OrpingtonPosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:31 pm ---- Right my.girlfriends bought a 206 xsi Y reg done 125k
First problem is it really struggles to start
Second one the alarm keeps going off
Third the rear offside wheel is rubbing against the inside of the wheel arch
#2: Re: few problems with girlfriends car Author: leigh_boy, Location: EastbournePosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:35 pm ---- 1 and 2, get a new battery
3.
after market wheels? get them laser aligned as may have been crashed / bad camber
#3: Re: few problems with girlfriends car Author: lisa206, Location: BirminghamPosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:44 pm ---- not sure if you know this but if the alarm keeps going off , you have to push the button in the middle of the car like between the seats , hold for a few seconds then a red light will appear in the middle of dash-where indicator button is. Then lock car . Hope this helps with that :s
#4: Re: few problems with girlfriends car Author: phillspug, Location: LeicestershirePosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:54 pm ---- What size wheels has it got on ? it might be rubbing on the bump that covers the fuel pipe
#5: Re: few problems with girlfriends car Author: XSIcheeseman, Location: OrpingtonPosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:57 pm ---- Yeah I was thinking battery but it looks bloody new there's no signs of it being in there longer than a few months, no they are normal pug alloys .. And I'll try the button cheers
#6: Re: few problems with girlfriends car Author: Rich196, Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 1:01 pm ----
XSIcheeseman wrote:
Right my.girlfriends bought a 206 xsi Y reg done 125k
First problem is it really struggles to start
Check the battery like you did on your golf, if that isnt the problem and the idle is a bit ruff to try cleaning the idle control valve, if the the XSi has one.
Second one the alarm keeps going off
Again could be battery, or more than likely the internal senors are knackerd. There should be a little button by the hand brake to turn them off. Once the ignition if off press and hold the button until the hazard light stays one then, get out and lock the car as normal. If the alarm doesnt go off you know what the problem is.
Third the rear offside wheel is rubbing against the inside of the wheel arch
Get it put on a ramp, or take the wheel off to see whats rubbing, and check for damage. If you cant see anything serious get it put on an alignment machine.
#7: Re: few problems with girlfriends car Author: XSIcheeseman, Location: OrpingtonPosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 1:15 pm ---- The button what does it do? Yeah I'll take the wheel off tomorrow hopefully . I'll check the battery voltage too
#8: Re: few problems with girlfriends car Author: Lecktorious, Location: ScotlandPosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 1:19 pm ----
XSIcheeseman wrote:
Right my.girlfriends bought a 206 xsi Y reg done 125k
First problem is it really struggles to start
Second one the alarm keeps going off
Third the rear offside wheel is rubbing against the inside of the wheel arch
First. Battery
Second. Battery
Third. Negative camber, rebuild time or a reconditioned axle job.
#9: Re: few problems with girlfriends car Author: leigh_boy, Location: EastbournePosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 1:20 pm ---- the button turns on and off the interal 'ultrasonic' sensor
#10: Re: few problems with girlfriends car Author: D4NTP, Location: Not Leeds or its surrounding areas!Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 1:33 pm ---- If a standard rear wheel is rubbing on the arch there is f*** all use in paying for an alignment check! somethings bent or the bearings have collapsed.
#11: Re: few problems with girlfriends car Author: XSIcheeseman, Location: OrpingtonPosted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 2:30 pm ---- Great that's what I was thinking I doubt it's a bearing as it would rumble
I can't believe it we only bought it yesterday
#12: Re: few problems with girlfriends car Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:37 am ----
leigh_boy wrote:
the button turns on and off the interal 'ultrasonic' sensor
Technically the button only turns the ultrasonics OFF
#13: Re: few problems with girlfriends car Author: XSIcheeseman, Location: OrpingtonPosted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 3:15 am ---- Other problem is center console doesn't light up when the lights are turned on , I'm thinking loose wire or does that system have it's own fuse?
#14: Re: few problems with girlfriends car Author: Taff!, Location: Havant nr PortsmouthPosted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 3:46 am ---- Preetty sure it's the same as the main instrument panel.
#15: Re: few problems with girlfriends car Author: XSIcheeseman, Location: OrpingtonPosted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 4:18 am ---- Ok then so it could be a loose wire somewhrre
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