Harpo

See the posting further down http://www.ffoc.co.uk/modules.php?name= ... c&t=171473 Andy Bryant is your man to ask as he has installed one so should have an idea of the removal. Me? I haven't a clue!

..........not sure if the stereo was still on board though! Imagine the size of the EGR valve

The only positive thing I can see is that you went to Liverpool and didn't have it nicked!........although it sounds like that might have helped. :wink: Seriously, it seems you have been given loads of excuses and remedies but the problems persist. If you have only had it less than a month then the garage should be embarrassed and exchange it but if only it was that simple. Usually once they have your money they don't want to know. The worrying thing is (like the EGR problems) that these things happen, without ANY warning or hint of a problem, on the Motorway. I am glad you are safe and

I use an FM Transmitter for my ipod with the standard 6000 Head Unit I picked it up in Netto of all places for £6.99. There are loads comparable on ebay The clarity does for me.

Apologies on everyone's behalf for the lack of replies. I think it must be as we have seen the EGR problem so many times! I am not surprised that you are getting no joy from a call centre, it is easy to fob people off down the phone. Back to the problem at hand, from what you have said, I reckon your best bet would be to refer back to that visit you made to the Dealer before your warranty ran out. For all the EGR posts, I have never heard anybody mention a throttle housing before. Since your replacement in November 2005 there is allegedly a "newly modified EGR valve" (since about 12 mont

I've always hated jacking the car up since one collapsed on me years ago.(Not actually on me but collapsed nonetheless) I have got a trolley jack but I'm too scared to use that as well :oops: although I would like to take the wheels off once in a while for a proper clean. Could anyone confirm, perhaps with a photo, exactly where is the best / safest place for the trolley jack?

Thanks for all the comments / advice. To be honest my rears weren't as bad as the fronts but the guy showed me the "wear bars"?? to demonstrate and I pretended to know what they were! I would have got a bit more out of the rears but thought I may as well do the lot altogether. It always feels like you are getting ripped off or it is dead money spent as you don't see anything for it but in hindsight anything that helps with the safety of you and others is the main thing. Cheers

Was dismayed today to learn that all my original (on from new) Continental tyres needed replacing on my 2.0tdci ghia as they are all worn to the legal limit. :x I have only done just under 14,000 "routine" miles. I only went in for a £10 puncture repair and came out £250 down the pan I opted for the cheapest available at £60 per corner, especially if the top of the range are only going to last that long! Oh! and the tracking was out by a massive amount too just to add to the fun. I remember my old focus stayed on the originals for well over 30,000 miles. Is heavy tyre wear a sy

The 2.0 tdci has the same mirror. I have never noticed a light on it and have just been out to have a look out of curiosity. :o As long as it works as it should, as does mine, I'm sure all is ok.

Thanks Barry.......without the know how to access the pump myself I can only really take their word for it in good faith. Logically, if the pump had gone altogether then I can only assume that it still wouldn't be working now. Whatever remedy they have come up with has done the trick but for how long remains to be seen. With previous EGR valve troubles I have no doubt that other suspect parts are lurking elsewhere. At least the washers are minor in comparison........but still no less irritating. I'll post again if they go on the blink.

Had the car into the Dealers today to investigate the problem and they diagnosed a blocked filter. They apparently stripped and cleaned it and in fairness it is working like new now. Nevertheless, I have only had the car less than 18 months so why did it become blocked in the first place? Should I just expect it to block again in the same space of time? I only use "standard" screen washer fluid (whatever standard is). Of course, the blocked filter is not under warranty so maybe it would have been better if the pump had gone. Ah well, you can't have everything in one week......good ol

Over the last few weeks I have noticed the windscreen washer jets getting lower and lower on the windscreen as if their power is getting less and less. Yesterday, there was just a half hearted squirt which didn't even make the windscreen and the rear washer has gone the same way. The sound of the washer motor / pump can still be heard which sounds normal and the washer resevoir is full. Would anybody know of a similar problem or a simple solution to this or does it sound like I need a new pump? Am I right in thinking that the pump / washer resevoir is somewhere behind the wheel arch an

Hello John When I was looking for a C-Max in late 2005 I wanted an Ultima (I think I liked the wheels!!) but only saw very few for sale, mainly on ebay for some reason. I haven't seen any on sale anywhere since. To be honest I think they are just a glorified ghia and you can pick up ghias with the extra bits if you want them. I have heard others on here recommend Matlock Ford http://www.matlockford.co.uk/ in Derbyshire and they sometimes have a selection of C-Max's loaded with extras. There is one on there now, almost new, not far away from your budget. I guess it depends what extras

I have a 2.0 TDCI Ghia (55 reg) Of the top of my head I think the business of Fords having to program for the immobiliser has happened over the last few years so it would probably cover your year too but don't take that as gospel. If you do get a key the best way to find out would be having a go yourself by following the instructions in the owners manual. However, you might see that the instructions in there only really relate to the locking and unlocking of the car. It's one of those familiar dilemas where you think you could probably get away with not having a second key then by sods law

I have bought a key off ebay in the past without any problem. All you are usually getting is a remote fob and an uncut blank key at a fraction of the price from Fords. You don't need to supply any details about your car. However, the catch is that you can have the key cut yourself and program the remote to open the doors but Fords now have to get involved to program it to get past the immobiliser. I now have a key which will open and shut the car but won't start it. It is a "third" key so I am not too bothered at the moment. Next time I have a service I may try and slip the matter in as a