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What's causing the vibration in my Volkswagen Transporter?
Hi, I have a problem with my 2004 Volkswagen Transporter T5. It shudders really badly when it reaches about 2,000rpm in all gears. When you accelerate hard it's so bad you cannot drive it (because of the vibration and lack of power). We have checked the air intake sensor, it's not that, and the diagnostics show no faults. We have just changed the long driveshaft and it made no difference. What do we do next?
Thanks Ken, Co. Galway
Ken Maher (Ballygar Co.Galway)
Mar 2014 Filed under: fault
What's the whirring noise in my Ford Focus?
I have a six-year-old Ford Focus C-Max and there's a funny sort of whirring noise when driving. I mentioned it to the garage before I got the car serviced but they said it was nothing when I collected the car after service. My-son-in law reckons it is the bearings in the back left wheel. What do you think?
Thanks, Robbie.
Robert Wise (Dublin)
Feb 2014 Filed under: fault
Will replacing the EGR valve fix my Suzuki SX4?
Hi, I have a Suzuki SX4 1.6 diesel, and I have been told the EGR valve needs to be replaced. It has been cleaned by main dealer but the light has come back on the dash. Is replacing the EGR successful? Quoted approx €600.00.
Sean Moylan (Galway)
Feb 2014 Filed under: fault
Should my Audi A6 be juddering in first?
Hi, I am driving a 2009 Audi A6 with 91,000 miles on the clock and a manual gearbox. It shudders on take off in first gear, mostly after starting in the morning. Any idea what it might be? I have had it to the garage and they tell me its a "feature" of the car. Not convinced!! Can you help? Gearbox oil has been changed.
Jim Hynes (Dublin)
Jan 2014 Filed under: fault
Why is my Ford Focus using so much oil?
My Ford Focus is using oil at an alarming rate with no visible leaks and also no smoke from the exhaust. What could be the problem?
Michael F Carroll (Clonakilty)
Jun 2013 Filed under: fault
Blue smoke and poor running in my Daewoo!
Hi, I have a 2001 Daewoo Lanos with 103,000 miles on the clock and every time when I start it a lot of blue smoke comes out of the exhaust pipe for about four seconds and it runs rough for about two minutes. The smoke also smells like burning. What could be the problem ?
Colin Harris (Tipperary )
May 2013 Filed under: fault
What's wrong with my Saab 9-3?
My Saab 9-3 stops running when I lift my foot off the accelerator. What could be wrong?
Richard Daly (Cork)
Oct 2013 Filed under: fault
Does the older BMW 3 Series have an oil leak issue?
Hi,
I am looking at buying a 2007 BMW 320i Coupé (Manual) or a 2007 BMW 320i SE Coupé (Automatic). Both have 44,000 miles on the clock. My old car, a 2002 BMW 318Ci eventually gave up due to the engine leaking oil constantly. A mechanic friend of mine has advised against buying another 3 Series as he says this oil problem is an ongoing fault with the model. I would be interested in knowing if such is the case?
Thanks,
Denis, Dublin
Denis Hartnett (Dublin)
Aug 2013 Filed under: fault
Does the Mercedes C-Class have a camshaft issue?
Is there a problem with the camshaft in the 2007 C-Class Mercedes-Benz C 180 petrol?
Arthur Ward (Dublin)
Aug 2013 Filed under: fault
What causes suspension clunks in the Renault Laguna?
Our 2005 Renault Laguna recently passed the NCT (first time surpisingly enough for a Renault!). About a month after the NCT the suspension on the rear passenger side started making clunk/rattle noises going over potholes and bumpy roads - what is the main cause of rear suspension noise in Lagunas?
Don Farrell (Cork)
Sep 2013 Filed under: fault
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