emmafwa

I bought my 1999 1.4s ibiza about a month ago. Firstly I noticed a fault with the stereo, as it wouldnt stay off so I started to take the fuse out overnight as it was draining the battery. Now the unit has been sent off as apparently it is a common fault, so now I have now stereo heater controls etc. But there is something still draining the battery overnight, although as soon as I jump start it then turn it off immediatly it starts with no problems or hesitation. Has anyone else come accross this? Any reply will be very much apriciated. Thanks Emma

Would it still flicker with a brand new battery straight away if its the altenator????? Just asking :D

Its definately not loose because I triple checked when I put the new one on. And there is no worn wires showin on the clamps. :( Thanks so far

My battery light started flickering, on tuesday and I promised myself to look at it on the weekend. Lastnight I put petrol in and when I tried to start her up again there was nothing there. A friend came with some jump leads and she started first time, but only travelled 200 yards before she completely died again. I put a new battery in but the light is still flickering????? when its just idleing the light doesnt come on, but the more pressure I put on the throttle the more it flickers and it doesnt seem to matter if I have the stereo lights heater etc on or not !!! :? Anyone with any suggestions what is wrong ?? Any help will be great Cheers Emma :)

No not yet, just keeping an eye on the water level atm. It is on the list of things to do when I get a free min :lol: Emma

Ok then does a golf or any other fit a rado???? It is weldable but it would have to be quite a large patch, and someone tells me that the welds dont last that long anyway .......................... or am I been taken for a woman that know jack again :lol:

Fill it to the top ? ........................................... Whilse the engine is running???? Is it ok unless the engine gets to warm??

:( Im sure my C is trying to bankrupt me this month, 2 new tyres, back box, road tax and now this. Is there anyway of testing that it could be the sensor before I buy one???

My warning light wont stop flashing :mad: And before anyone says anything, yes there is water in it :lol: Will it just be the sensor thats gone?? 1993 2ltr 16vl Thanks for any help Emma

Ive got a crack were the pipe comes out of the back box its unweldable and at the moment Ive only got a price from Kwik Fit £147. :( Has anyone got suggestions where else I could get one from, as Ive got someone that could fit it for me. Any help will be very much appriciated. :D Emma

Its been cutting out since I bought it last August, since then Ive replaced all the standard things, all filters, spark plugs etc. But over the last couple of months the bunny hops have started ............................ and I have let someone else drive her just incase, and its definately not my driving. I will give it a clean and see how I get on. Do I just use carb cleaner or is there somthing spacific? Thank guys Emma

93 2ltr 16vlv Im not not sure about the sensor part, but it is getting worse. Its not very responsive and it tends to bunny hop when my foot is in a certain place. Not very good for street cred :lol:

After seeing many people with similar problems to me (cutting out bunny hops etc) Ive pin pointed it to the TB. I just got a quote off my main dealer......... £885 + vat :pale: Is it worth getting these second hand? Or is there anything else I can do? Any help will be very much appriciated :wink: Emma

Sent you a PM. Is Anglesey too far?

I could do with someone to get my active spoiler working, its been irritating me for the last year and have had many attempts to do it myself but still no joy. :(

I was just about to post a topic on this. :lol: I have a 16v and mine cuts out when I put my foot on the clutch doesnt seem to matter if the engine is hot or cold, although it doesnt do it everytime, and always starts first time. Some people have suggested that it could be the idle valve or something to do with the throttle? :? I will keep my eye on this to see if anyone has any answers. Emma

:lol: :roll:

Ok being honest I have done it myself from time to time, but another thing that well amazes me is people sending text messages while driving :nono: . And dont even get me started on chavs and chavettes, the neons and souns systems are usually worth more than the car itself. :lol:

Recently I've seen a large number of people on the phone whilst driving and I was wondering if the police are still bothering and if anyone had been caught from the site?

Agree with the smart car - hideous One thats always tickled my fancy is the ford mustang GT

Class, made me giggle !!!

Will try that as soon as I get the rado back, and let you know how I get on. Thanks again Emma

Cheers fella!

If its the fuse would it still work with the switch? I did check the fuse about eight months ago when I atempted to fiddle with ti again to try and get it working and it was fine.

Ive taped off the end with insulation tape, it doesnt still earth then does it?