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Lack of power in 1st gear and when towing

There seems to be a great lack of power when pulling off in 1st gear and when it comes to hills and steep slopes, there does not seem to be enough revs building up to pull off. The cat has been changed and a new fuel filter.

2.8 td Isuzu engine
Posted: Aug 7, 2009
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No fuel ,at fuel pump

hello,there is power now to fuel pump,but there is no fuel getting from pump to engine,if i put a live to one of the wires that go into the pump via a black box on the pump it will allow fuel to go through once only,there are three wires go...

1996 2.8tdi
Posted: Jul 26, 2009
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Bleeping

My car bleeps when I turn the ignition on. Does anyone know what it could be.

2004 2.0 olympus tdi
Posted: Jun 22, 2009
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Blown engine?

Just bought a 2.3 diesel Frontera which sadly expired on the journey home. Seller has done a bunk so I am after some advice on what may have happened. Car ran at about 3/4 on the temp gauge. Was a bit sluggish but not smokey (apart from a ...

1993 2.3 turbo diesel
Posted: May 27, 2009
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No power to fuel pump solinoide

hi i broke down,the aa said the fuel filter housing was leaking and there was no power to the fuel pump solinoide,i have replaced the fuel filter housing and bleed the pipes,i have notice that the horn on the steering wheel has stopped wor...

1996 2.8 tdi
Posted: May 22, 2009
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Engine management light coming on

2000
Posted: Apr 8, 2009
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Power loss/turbo cut out

when 65mph is reached the managment lght comes on and there is a loss of power/ turbo cuts out. If the engine is turned off and straight back on everything resets. The turbo seems to work fine at lower speed. She has been on a diagnostic...

2000 2.2 DTI 16v
Posted: Mar 6, 2009
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Heater Blows hot then when temp rises it blows cold

14/01/09 Hi I came across your site and i hope you can help. I own a 2,2i Petrol 2000 Vauxhall Frontera. It has covered 68k full history. Never towed anything. A few months ago the engine management light came on then went off. I ...

2000 2.2 i Limited Petrol Manual
Posted: Jan 14, 2009
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High Revs On First Start

On the first start of the day, or if the cars cool after starting the rev counter shows 2500 rpm and will hold this for a couple of minutes and after about 5 mins will decrease and settle itself down to the regular idle of 700-800 rpm. ...

1999 2.2i Sport
Posted: Sep 19, 2008
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Heating

I know nothing about these cars and just brought this one! There is no heat coming into the car at all, fans are working and engine is hot, any suggestions on where to start looking? If you could give me an Idea on where to look too that wo...

1998 1998 Sports
Posted: Feb 19, 2008
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Bad starting

has problem starting,thought it was pump no,then poss drain back of fuel no,new glow plugs,battery good,car whirrs over puffs out smoke(unburnt fuel)wont start,if we put the booster start it starts ok,could it be electrical??

1997 diesel
Posted: Oct 24, 2007
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