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    Car broken into - No signs of forced entry

    I went to my car this morning and found the front driver door ajar. Funny, I thought maybe I forgot to close it. I opened the door and found the contents of the glove box, door pockets and all cubby holes etc on the floor. The only thing they seem to have taken is some aftershave which I used...
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    CTDi sudden loss of power on motorway

    Hi all, My car has recently started loosing power all of a sudden. I was on the motorway yesterday and and lost power, it went from 70 to 60 and when I put my foot down it continued to drop!!! I put the hazards on and managed to get off at the next junction by which time I was almost down to...
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    Diesel Fuel Filter Stuck?

    Hi guys, I tried to change my ff today, been getting the glow plug light flashing and car going into limp mode. I had'nt changed the ff since i've had it so had a go after reading the diys. Managed to access it no probs, got the left hand side bolt off and the two ob the side. The ff just...
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    Uncomfortable seats

    I have a 04 sport. I love the drive of the thing but i find the seats so uncomfortable, i'm considering selling up. The seats are the sport half leather non heated ones. How do others on here find them? I'm 6 foot tall and a bit fat (16-17 stones) i dont fit right well in my seat and my long...
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    Handbrake light on

    hi guys, on my way into work this morning the handbrake light came on whilst driving. i've checked all fluids and the pads have plenty of life in them yet. Does anyone know what the issue could be? thanks
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    Locking the car whilst the engine us running

    As the winter is coming up and cold weather is going to cause a lot of ice on the windscreen, i wondered if it was possible to start the car in the morning and lock it with the spare key to let it warm up whilst i'm doing breakfast? I tried this week and couldn't get the spare key to lock it...
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    Brake caliper retainer spring/clip

    Right chaps need urgent help, Did my brakes last weekend by using the diy thread. Was very straight forward and helpful. Just noticed the caliper retainer spring thingy (no idea what you actually call it) was loose on one end and popped out when i touched it. What does this thing do and is it...
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    Oily deposits in air pipe near inlet manifold

    Hi all, I'm getting sick of blue smoke on startup and the oil consumption. The car drives fine but the oil smell and smoke is starting to become embarrasing. I asked the question here a while ago and had not much repsonse. I came accross a similar issue on a ctdi civic and asked on the...
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    Manifold and Timing Chain Warranty Repair

    Hi all, I've just got my car back this week after having the timing chain and manifold sorted by Hepworth Honda in Huddersfield. I noticed straight away that the car starts up much better almost instantly whereas before it did take a second of cranking. So I am pleased on that front. The car...
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    Heavy clutch?

    Right guys another niggle. My clutch feels too heavy. In fact the left side of my back has been hurting and i initially thought it was something else. But on my way home from work i get stuck on huddersfield road dewsbury ( for those who know) and i am in constant stop start at snails pace. My...
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    CDTI Oil Consumption

    Hi, I've noticed my car consumes oil. Not a problem really as I keep it topped up but from the last time I topped up till now it appears my honda uses oil at a rate of half a litre per thousand miles. Is this normal? What do other people round here get if any oil consumption?
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    Accord 04 CDTi starting problems

    Hi all, Bought my first accord yesterday and absoloutly loving it. However the car is slow/hesitant to start in the morning or after its been warm. As I was driving it home, i pulled into a filling staion for some diesel. When I tried to start it up again it took about 4 seconds of the engine...
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