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what wud a crankshaft sensor do if it failed on my car?

if the crankshaft sensor fasiled on my car what would the car run like or what fauklts would i expect to see happen or what woould the whole sort of car be like

kilkenny

Car Insurance

I live in London, I am 51 years old, 10 years no claims discount but my premium is still really high. I drive a Vauxhaul Zafira 1.8. I have tried all the comparison sites and they are all putting my...

denis567

AlBags

I haven't seen any postings lately from AlBags. He usually gives good advice on motoring matters. His profile says he was last on AB on 7th February. Hope he is alright.

roizee2009

all new ford focus

Hi All I am considering buying the all new ford focus 1.6 automatic petrol. Can anybody tell me what fuel consumption i could expect to get from this as an average combined figure as the brochures...

top_driver

mass airflow sensor

can anyone tell me if a 2002 e46, any mas from 320 to 330 will fit a 99 323

top_driver

crank shaft sensor

i had my car put on the computer, and it read the crank sensor was faulty, but how come my car is still firing, the chap at the garage was surprised by this aswell

bigal2811

How does one remove the lens from the front fog lights of a Jaguar X-Type?

JonnyBoy12

What is the telephone number for the Diesel Hotline?

Sorry once again if this is the wrong area for this question but it has been bugging me for years. Many many moons ago I heard on the radio that if you saw a smoky lorry or bus then you could phone up...

d9f1c7

89 in a 50 what will I get?

OK I optimistically ticked the box which said I'd like to be considered for a FP but I think I'd be very lucky to get away with that. OK I'm prepared for the brick bats from the motoring evangelist...

tezmand

air in brakes

been on holiday for a week came back got car out of my garage and noticed when i press brake pedal it sounds like air is being pushed out and a small grinding noise i take it i need new brake pads ??

ummmm

Can't find my logbook..

I need to tax my car today. It's MOT'd and insured. Don't want to hang about on phone lines if someone can give me a definite answer. Can I tax it by phone without the reference number?

d9f1c7

What is the bigger cause of accidents and death on the roads?

Speed or bad driving?

Thunderchild

what sort of variation is there in petrol quality between stations ?

Seeing a very wide range of petrol prices make me wonder, do I get what i pay for ? or are some stations giving me a good deal ? Experiences anyone ? is it worth paying another 5p a litre for good...

dickythecook

Another use for WD 40

If you need to get your tyre back on the rim, try this if you are feeling brave. http://tinypic.com/r/351elzd/5...

EvianBaby

Another Day Another Parking Ticket

Do all of the vehicle details have to be correct for the ticket to be valid? This one has the van colour listed as white but it's not. It's silver. Is it an urban myth that the wrong colour...

Andrew1One

Renault Scenic 2001 transmission problems

Hi All, i need an honest opinion about my Renault Scinic 2001 Auto Transmission which is starting to play up on me. Basically what is happening is that it feels that there is a delay in the gear...

porkchop

Starter Car 1.0 -1.10

Any suggestions for a cheap reliable small starter car. I had a Kia Picanto 2004-2006 in mind . What do you think? Thanks....

anthony25

NUMBER PLATE REGISTERED AS BEING EXPORTED??

im looking to purchase a vehicle,after an hpi check all came back ok apart from it says registration registered as being exported??...

neathlat

Foreign licence

Is it possible to buy a car in the UK and be able to tax and insure it on a licence issued in another EC state ?

captainandy

Ka battery

My 2001 Ka's battery has packed up. The user guide says it must be replaced by a lead/calcium battery (marked Ca) ~ that no other type is to be used. But I can't find any lead/calcium ones. What to...

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