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bad starter fixed thanks, yes i`m well pleased that ones sorted.:thumb2: my patients were starting to frey with that problem,:doh stress free for a couple of days again.:clap i`m not sure how to set up post for download section,:confused: i tried the` add download` in download section but it...

bad starting solved thanks to all thats passed on advise and support with my starting problem,:thumb2 my t2 finally gave up and failed to start.:eek: mil light flashed for 20 mins of key turning then stayed on, it turned over but didnt start. i was stranded in work with basic tools, it took...

bad starter its a bosch i can see it on the bell housing cheers Andy.

ive had the starter tested all ok, if i turn the ignition on the mil light either:= stays on and the engine fires up without a hiccup.:thumb2 or the mil light continuously flashes the starter turns over but the engine wont fire,:doh it will turn over until you flatten the battery as if an...

hi iv`e racked the brains of a few people who seems to think its the crank sensor at fault:doh does anyone know where this is fitted as i dont know where to start looking. i realise it is near the crank :nenau

iv`e racked the brains of a few people about my bad starting,iv`e been advised its the crank sensor at fault,:doh does anyone know where this is located, obviously its goyin to be near the crank, but i dont know where to to start looking.

had a key done today £49 lighter by mobile auto electrician / locksmith,:thumb2 all worked great for 2 hours and the flashing light was back:eek: got it booked in for monday.:nenau i did notice when engine running and switched off there was a whirring and a click comming from the injector pump...

bad starting thanks to all for my key advise, if i get a key cut i will have to get a new transponder, if this is the problem i cant see the point in fitting the one from the old key as mentioned, theres a timpsons in town i`m going to pay them a visit after work tommorow. my spare key has`nt...

thanks rick you`ve confirmed what i thought it could be,:doh i will shop around for a spare, i see i can buy a blank on ebay for 15 quid. :thumb2 i can get it cut,:thumb2 but i dont know where to get it programmed.:doh thanks again Andy.

can anyone help ive been puzzled for days with this one, normally when i turn the ignition on lights show on dash glow plugs go out and it starts:thumb2. but lately when dash lights come on the engine check light MIL flashes intermitantly it will turn over but wont start:doh ive turned the...

andy 4x4 anoying rattle thanks for the pics i`ve had the annoying rattle since i bought mt t2 over 3 monthsago.:doh its driving me crackers,:eek the only way i can get rid of it is by turning up the radio.:augie tomorow 1st job is illiminate that bl**dy rattle, top posting, this makes the £10...

brakes thanks for all your replies i will watch it over the next few weeks and see how it go`s thanks again Andy.

i changed the full set of pads,:thumb2 the caliper on the passenger side was free and easy to push the pistons back, there was a sticker on top of the caliper which was unreadable,and the caliper was bright in colour. this lead me to think it was changed fairly recently. :clap the caliper on the...

engine light thanks jim just went and tried what you said, it did`nt make any difference when turning key slowly,:nenau i read the code reading download, i then phoned my mate who`s more technically minded with electronics,:nenau he reacons he nows a mate who has a gizmo called a consat reader...

front o/s caliper binding after fitting new pads, tried freeing it off working the pistons back with tool, then pumping them back.:confused: freed it up but after a couple of days it was binding again, so i bit the bullet and bought a replacement but even though i`m now 75 quid lighter,:doh i...

hi on turning ignition key all dash lights show but the engine light flashes,:eek: when it flashes it turns over but wont start:doh if i turn the key off an on, after several attempts the light stays on and it will start :clap can anyone suggest what could be causing this, also lately the alarm...

andys 4x4 the part in question is known as a relay link rod, it does come as a complete unit with a ball joint on each end. they are expensive, over £200 from the dealer, i bought one off ebay a new pattern part for £85 delivered. it took about 45 mins to change it made loads of difference to...

i had a bargain today, found a guy breaking a 98 t2 se he`d scrapped the body but running gear and suspension was left :thumb2 i bought set of 4- 5 spoke alloys with 3 centercaps, a bosch 70 amp alternator, an air flow meter and a starter motor all for 100 quid,:clap i also own a 1998 t2 se...

andy4x4 3000 rpm judder hi i had similar problem at low revs, it was my caliper sticking after a run feel the front hubs to see if one is hotter than the other the sticking one felt boiling hot. make sure the sliders on the calipers are free, plenty of copperslip grease. my t2 was standing for...

thanks for your reply, would you know have i got to grease the wheel bearing know its been over heated, that seems a bigger job. i drove it this evening, it freewheels alot better no binding from the brake, but i have a whiring noise from the o/s front ,:nenau it could be the cooked brake pads...