Recent content by AJ9939

Ok, thanks mate :) Just doubled checked and: Ignition off = 12.6v. Ignition on (dash lights displayed) = 9.6v. Heater won't come on. Xenons won't even light with ignition off. Sidelights take it from 12.6v to 10.4v. Buzzing from left of the Air Filter housing, and ticking / clicking...

I haven't tried that. So leave the Battery connected as normal, and run a jump lead from the Neg battery terminal to eg: Inlet Manifold ?

I'd be pleased if it was just a Battery. I'm taking it back tmrw and (hopefully) getting a replacement one because it had a 3yr warranty. I guess if it has dead cell(s) then it's well down on cranking amps ? Any ideas on the UCH / ECU if it's not the Battery? Anyone know which fails more often...

Hi, Really need some help please!! I've searched, and done some of the common checks, but Car still won't start. 2003 Clio 172. Was fine yesterday. This morning would not crank over at all. Battery 2 years old. 12.6v with no load. Down to 5v (at one point) whilst cranking it over...

Hi, I've searched but couldn't see the answer, so sorry if it's a commonly asked question. My Alternator has packed up (Clio 172 non Cup) and i'm trying to source a new replacement one. I'm finding options of 75 amp or 110 amp and I don't know which is correct. Is the 75 amp for the Cup (less...

Went to the Supercar day on Sunday and it was fantastic. Much better than I thought it would be. Great roads to get there and pretty cool with Astons, Gallardo's, Ferrari's and GT3's driving in the same convoy. Will definitely be going to the Hot Hatch day.

Ah, I feel a bit stupid now ! :o Yes, I was thinking the lense was the bulb, sorry. Are the Ballasts under the Headlights ? Is a suitable Ballast replacement from Hids direct like the Hella one for £73 ? Or are there any cheaper Ballasts out there ? Thanks for replies and guysy your car...

Evening guys, My drivers Xenon works intermittently. Always comes on, but turns off after a random amount of time driving. I assume it's a wiring or ballast issue ? (Is ignitor is fine becaue it does come on everytime ?). Despite searching on here for ages i'm still unclear on options. The OEM...

I have a slight ticking sound too, but only when the engine is warmed up. From reading dozens of posts on here, mine is almost definately the dephaser pulley. If / when it gets worse, people describe it sounding like a diesel or a tractor. I dont think that would be related to the rev issue...

Update - Took throttle body apart and cleaned it, and took all connectors apart and WD40'd them. Put back together, and so far so good. 3 days of no issues.

Thanks. Did a search before I posted. Came up with anything from a wet throttle body, faulty throttle peddle, possible throttle peddle wiring problem, throttle position sensor etc. We'll check that lot today, but I posted the Q to see if there are any other common faults that can cause this...

Hi, I guess I should have posted this question in this section and not the other one - sorry. A friend of mine is having issues with his Clio 172 53 plate. Wonder if anyone can help please ? Car: Fully warmed up, full tank of fuel, and all fluid levels perfect. Symptoms: Whenever I try to rev...

Hi, A friend of mine is having issues with his Clio 172 53 plate. Wonder if anyone can help please ? Car: Fully warmed up, full tank of fuel, and all fluid levels perfect. Symptoms: Whenever I try to rev the car past around 5,500rpm’ish all power drops. The revs get stuck at about 2500rpm...

Thanks for the replies. I want the JL 10" WO pack, which comes with a sealed non ported box. Would you think thats a major sound disadvantage because it's not ported ? I tried some online calculators but i'm a bit lost tbh. Some of the fields on the calculator aren't even listed in the sub...

Has anyone any experience of JL Subs / Amps ? Am building up modest ICE in my 172 and now want a Sub & Amp. Budget of £200. Looking at the JL 10W0v2 Sub and JL J2 250.1 Amp, but looking for advice please. JL products seem to get good reviews on here and seem above Kenwood, Alpine, JBL etc...