Its fixed !!!!!!!!!!!! Many thanks to everyone for your help. MP3 file of crying children available to anyone contemplating phoning their stealer for the EKA code

Yep, got all me lefts and rights sorted in me head, haven't actually done it yet as i want the battery charged so if it does work I can start it and get it our for a run asap.

Always, always, always have a crying child to hand or tape record one at some point in order to melt the heart of the parts manager. I've got me codes (EKA and Radio) so I'm off to twist and turn for a bit.

I'll give my local dealer a try, I'll get one of the kids to cry in the background to see if that helps. Should I get the code, where do i find instructions on what to do next. Cheers All

I'm afraid I don't have manuals, and although I've often seen the EKA term on here, I've no idea what that is. Obviously i can't get to a dealer, is there anything else I can do.

Used car Saturday, all was fine. Went to start car last night to move it - nothing, battery kaput. Had the thing on charge all night, plenty of kick in it this morning, but when I put the key in I get messages - windows not set, rhf window not set, sunroof not set, engine disabled - also, the...

Had almost the very same on my old Classic and it turned out to be the alternator. The turning to the right lock thing was associated with loose belts and the powers steering tugging hard on the system at low revs. A guy in an idependent suggested the fix and changed the alternator, problem was...

I posted earlier regarding water getting into the n/s passengers footwell on my 4.6 HSE. My first thought was 'o' rings or matrix as there was a smell of coolant. Turns out it wasn't, however, these had failed some years before and the fresh moisture had simply released the residual coolant...

Posted earlier about blocked Hevac air intake/pollen filters and how there was a load of cack in the duct going down from the pollen filter. After a lot of jiggin and pokerin trying to get stuff out, something has dislodged and made itsd way into the n/s blower which is making an ungodly...

Found some plastic stuff that's supposed to be used to keep leaves out of gutters. I unscrewed the bottom of the plastic shroud and shoved like sh~t untuil at least the openings is covered and should prevent larger debris. All i need to do now is excavate down from the pollen filter...

Quotes in many of todays papers. Thank fook it's coming down! I knew I voted for these tossers for sommat.

I posted earlier regarding water pooling in the nsf footwell, believing (wrongly) at the time that it was possibly an 'o' ring/matrix problem. It is clear now that it is simply a leak issue. Today I removed the n/s pollen filter to find it soaking wet and completely clogged, not only with...

I know they're trying to be helpful, but sometimes these 'generalists' aren't aware of every tweak and change in spec for each and every model. If anyone else had issues with replacement screens for this model year that I should be aware of, I would be grateful for the nod.

Just reported a 7" crack to my insurance on my Sept 96 4.6 HSE (great as now I will have a heated screen that clears the whole screen). Problem is that the numptys at the windscreen centre haven't stopped calling and asking all manner of questions ie reg, VIN etc. Is there a problem with...

If I wasn't simply reversing from a parking bay when it happens I could understand your point. Sometimes it will cut in at snails pace. All said, if anyone can explain the mechanics that accompany the sounds I would be grateful

I would me most grateful if someone could find the time to explain the actual mechanics of the traction control. When mine operates it is accompanied by a click and what can only be described as a comedy spring/rattle noise. I entertained several people with all the racket in the icy...

Like all these things it comes down to personal preference. I bought mine with guards on, decided to take them off, ended up with unsightly holes, tried naff looking sealing grommets, two weeks later smashed n/s headlamp. IMO, if you have 'em, keep 'em, otherwise you'll be looking at the bloody...

Take this conman to the Small Claims Court, check out their website, do it yourself online, cost something like £50 tops. He'll get served the papers in less than a week, and if between now and then you've sorted it out, simply withdraw the action. If not, it just reinforces the idea that you...

I've thought of the screen, I've also had a good look around to make sure there aren't any unexpected holes or missing plugs in the floorplan - nothing. I'm only talking a small damp patch, not a puddle but as I say, the unmistakeable whiff of coolant is what is bothering me. Everything...

Right, I've had the carpets out, and the dampness is concentrated in a small area in the left hand side footwell, just a few inches ahead of the door. The car is parked on level ground and the running temp is normal. There is nothing in the drivers footwell and no trace of anything leaking...