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Ones I can think of for now. Please add any that you can think of.
0. How do I post pictures into my threads?
Please read FAQ::How do I get photos into a post? for one method of achieving this.
1. What's that strange noise coming from the engine as I pull away at about 12mph?
That'll be your brake servo / solenoid doing it's self test for ABS operation. Quite normal.
2. My lights sometimes have condensation in them. Is that normal?
Yes, afraid so. If you've even a hairline crack, then you'll get it. If you haven't, you still might!. Normally comes and goes of it's own accord.
3. My heating is stuck on hot or cold and doesn't change at all.
That'll be your Heater Control Valve (HCV) It controls the coolant into your heater matrix from the engine. It either breaks in the hot or cold position. It's situated behind the bulkhead at the centre back of the engine bay and is a fairly straight forward DIY swap, or a fairly fast garage job that shouldn't cost too much.
4. What are those little rectangular holes for behind the inside of the rear quarter windows?
Put your rear seat belt tang in them when lowering the rear seat upright. That way they'll not get tangled up when you push the upright back again.
5. My rear windscreen wiper / rear screen demister doesn't or intermittently works. How do I fix it?
That'll more than likely be the 4 copper contacts between your tailgate and the body. (just to the right as you open the boot) If they get dirty then they won't conduct the current / voltage required to work them. Clean them up with white spirit or similar. Brasso does a good job too. Use a little vasaline on them for protection.
6. My lights are really dim. Is that normal?
Another one of the "design features" of our little cars. The lights are not the best, but make sure they are clean to get the best from them! Meg's Plastix is great to bring them up a treat. Some better bulbs could help also, such as Halfords Extra bright ones (or similar) be wary of xenon / HID though, as the extra heat could discolour / melt the plastic lenses and may be illegal. See -->Here<--
7. I've heard the cambelt is important to change. What's the intervals as I've heard different ones?
1.7 Every 5 years or 80,000 miles, whatever comes first.
1.6 Every 10 years or 100,000 miles, whatever comes first.
1.4 Every 10 years or 100,000 miles, whatever comes first.
0. How do I post pictures into my threads?
Please read FAQ::How do I get photos into a post? for one method of achieving this.
1. What's that strange noise coming from the engine as I pull away at about 12mph?
That'll be your brake servo / solenoid doing it's self test for ABS operation. Quite normal.
2. My lights sometimes have condensation in them. Is that normal?
Yes, afraid so. If you've even a hairline crack, then you'll get it. If you haven't, you still might!. Normally comes and goes of it's own accord.
3. My heating is stuck on hot or cold and doesn't change at all.
That'll be your Heater Control Valve (HCV) It controls the coolant into your heater matrix from the engine. It either breaks in the hot or cold position. It's situated behind the bulkhead at the centre back of the engine bay and is a fairly straight forward DIY swap, or a fairly fast garage job that shouldn't cost too much.
4. What are those little rectangular holes for behind the inside of the rear quarter windows?
Put your rear seat belt tang in them when lowering the rear seat upright. That way they'll not get tangled up when you push the upright back again.
5. My rear windscreen wiper / rear screen demister doesn't or intermittently works. How do I fix it?
That'll more than likely be the 4 copper contacts between your tailgate and the body. (just to the right as you open the boot) If they get dirty then they won't conduct the current / voltage required to work them. Clean them up with white spirit or similar. Brasso does a good job too. Use a little vasaline on them for protection.
6. My lights are really dim. Is that normal?
Another one of the "design features" of our little cars. The lights are not the best, but make sure they are clean to get the best from them! Meg's Plastix is great to bring them up a treat. Some better bulbs could help also, such as Halfords Extra bright ones (or similar) be wary of xenon / HID though, as the extra heat could discolour / melt the plastic lenses and may be illegal. See -->Here<--
7. I've heard the cambelt is important to change. What's the intervals as I've heard different ones?
1.7 Every 5 years or 80,000 miles, whatever comes first.
1.6 Every 10 years or 100,000 miles, whatever comes first.
1.4 Every 10 years or 100,000 miles, whatever comes first.