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What do I do about the warning light on my Corolla?

Hi, I have a 2004 Toyota Corolla and the engine management light keeps coming on and then going off after a few days. It could be a week or more before it comes on again. I brought it to a mechanic and he said that it was a problem with the oil pressure release valve and he flushed out the system and replaced the oil, but the light still came on. He said that he was onto Toyota and it said it was not a major problem. What do you think?

Gemma Maguire (Dublin)

May 2012 Filed under: fault

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Any known problems in the Ford Fusion?

What problems does the Ford Fusion 1.4 have?

Akai Yao (Dublin)

Jul 2012 Filed under: fault

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Is there an issue with the Kia Sorento's suspension?

Hi, I recently bought the current model Kia Sorento (1,000km on the clock). It's a very nice looking vehicle. I have a similar issue as Ciaran has reported. There is a large bang travelling through the doors when going over road humps.

The clearance between the suspension plate and the rubber dampers is approximately 25- to 30mm. I feel that there is not much room for the suspension to move before touching the dampers hence large bang when hitting road humps. I have reported the matter to Kia Motors and await their reply. In the meantime if anything comes through your way please do inform me. Thanks

Vishwa Reddy (Suva Fiji)

Jun 2012 Filed under: fault

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Does the Opel Zafira have issues with its coil packs?

Have you heard anything about coil packs being faulty for Opel Zafira's 1.6 petrol engines 2005-2011?

Michael Buggy (Templetuohy)

Jun 2012 Filed under: fault

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My Skoda Octavia's engine is cutting out. Why?

My Skoda Octavia is losing power after each gear change. When putting my foot on the accelerator revs go down to below 500rpm and the engine cuts out, and then restarts, but doesn't feel right. What could be wrong?

Mick Doherty (Paisley)

Feb 2012 Filed under: fault

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What's wrong with the engine of my Avensis?

I just bought a 2000 Toyota Avensis off a friend. It has an intermittent problem wih revs going up and down and when it happens the temperature gauge drops all the way down. What could this be?

Debbie King (Dublin)

Apr 2012 Filed under: fault

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What's that whining sound from my car?

Hi there,

When I turn the steering left when driving I can hear a whining sound. It stops when going straight. What do you think it could be?

Sean Larkin (San Roque ,cadiz ,,spain)

Apr 2012 Filed under: fault

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What's the problem with my Skoda Octavia?

Hi, I have a Skoda Octavia that has problems starting. It turns on but has no power until it has warmed up, which takes a couple of minutes. If you try to drive it bunny hopped. Took it to garage where they changed the cold start, but still didnt work. Had an auto electrician on it, no problems detected. Now it wont start at all.

Any ideas?

Anna Harkus (York)

May 2012 Filed under: fault

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What's causing my Skoda Fabia to creak?

I bought a 2004 Skoda Fabia Combi last week. There is a bit of a squeaking from under the body every time you go over a speed bump. What's causing this do you think?

Ian Cryan (Dublin 18)

May 2012 Filed under: fault

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Would an engine check light put you off buying a car?

Hi, please help me! I am planning on buying a 2003 Volkswagen Polo, but it has engine check light on. What could be the reason? Is it ok to buy the car?

Meenesh Sharma (Dublin)

Mar 2012 Filed under: fault

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