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Hi, i have a generic cheepo fault code reader that i have used on many vehicles before succesfully. However when connecting it to my 197 i get an error of no connection. I know the obd port is getting power because its powering the reader but it just wont connect to the ecu. I also borrowed a...

Had my bumper off to replace a headlight ballast and now the horn doesn't work. I've checked the fuse and it's still fine. I've also taken the bumper off again and removed the horn connecters, cleaned them up and replaced them but still no good. Any ideas? cheers

Hi, my drivers side dipped beam (the xenon one) stopped working today. I took the bumper off and swapped over the bulb from the passengers side to make sure it wasn't that. Still not working. Tried swapping over the bit that attaches onto the back of the bulb (sorry don't know the name of this...

Hi guys I've got a 2000 x phase 1 172 which has taken a likeing to cutting out when the revs drop to idle speed. I got some advice on hear previously and everyone suggested it was the icv so I've fitted a brand new one and it still happens. It seams to do it more when the car is hot. Once it...

Hi guys I've got a problem with my 2000 Clio 172 phase 1 cutting out at junctions and I believe thus is cause by a dirty or faulty idle control valve. I want to take a look at mine to see what condition it's in but I've no idea what or where I'm looking for. Does anybody have any pics of this in...

Hi guys, I previously had a Clio 172 and loved it so I've just bought another. I had a bit of a problem with it though. When it's warmed up it can sometimes cut out when pulling up to a junction or such other times that the engine would normally drop to tickover revs. It starts again no bother...

my engine management light came on a few days ago, the car has bn driving fine with no mishaps. it occasionally brings on the serv light and airbag light 2 but only 4 a few mins. the problem is that im trading the car in and dont want any hassles so wondered íf there was some way 2 turn it...

Jumped into the car today and when i went to pull away i knoticed a light on the dash. it looks like a heartbeat on a monitor. i thought ill give it a minute to see if it clears and carried on driving. thats when i realised that the bugger wouldnt rev. its ok under very light acceleration but...

i have the radio code for my stock head unit but i cant get it in. the display comes up CODE but when i hit any button, including on the steering wheel stalk, nothing happens except a beep. am i doing something wrong? cheers;)

hi guys, my headlight washers have stopped working. when you pull the lever to wash them the windows get washed but no the lights. the drivers side has no liquid at all coming out of it and the passangers side swells of liquid but doesnt shoot it like it should. the liquid then spends...

hi guys, i am new on here so if ive put this in the wrong place then im sorry. i am going to look at an 03 plate 172 tomorrow and just wanted to see if there was any bad points about them that i should look out for? also it seam to be going very cheap (the guy says he's just been banned so...