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The heater fan on my 02 TD5 is not working. The fuse is ok. I searched online for advice & found this...

Last autumn the oil cooler started leaking & had to be replaced. The connecting pipes didn't lock properly & fluid was lost - this occurred 3 times before they were successfully fitted. Recently the gearbox has become sluggish to change up & requiring higher revs before going in to top. It also...

Yesterday I moved my D2 about 100 yards then stopped & switched the engine off & removed the ignition key. There was a continuous loud buzzing coming from the direction of the gearbox which only stopped when the battery earth lead was removed. It recurred as soon as the bty lead was replaced...

Just recently my O2 TD5 has started making intermittent warning bongs. sometimes coinciding with the radio turning off. The battery at rest is ~ 12.3 volts. ~This drops to 12v when theignition is switched on & the fuel pump is charging. The voltage shown by a cigar lighter port plugin varies...

My 02 TD5 has been losing about 100ml/month until recently when it increased very substantially. Warning was given by a float switch I fitted in the header tank soon after I bought the car 21/2 years ago. During this recent cold weather the car does not warm up properly, even when set to full...

02 TD5 auto after overheating problem caused by oil loss from the cooler. It now does only 30 max up a moderate hill, whilst empty, so the 'box will have to be repaired or replaced. I'm told there are additives which will briefly extend its life. Suggestions & comments please.

my 02 TD5 developed front axle leaks both sides. So far only the rh seal has been replaced, but it still leaks. Should the tophat shaped collar that fits inside the axle oil-seal be fixed to the half-shaft? The one on my car is loose & can be easily removed. If it should be fixed, suggestions as...

My mechanic & I are running out of ideas. Problem began with a clattering/rattling noise that built up over about 10 miles with some loss of power so car was recovered by breakdown truck. Tickover not as quiet as it should be, & rough. Some vibration noticeable. Noise increases dramatically when...

Have had ignition warning light come on 2 or 3 times recently, about 20 - 30 minutes after starting. It was going on & off for spells of 2 - 5 minutes, then yesterday after several on- off periods it stayed on for the remaining 20 minutes of the journey. Today, whilst cold, the light went out...

Recently had engine oil pressure light come on so I rapidly stopped & had car recovered. A new pressure sensor was fitted but the warning light stayed on so the car was stopped within 5 seconds. The pressure switch was removed & the engine turned over briefly - no oil came out of the port...

2001 TD5 Early Jan had to replace o/s antirollbar link - perished rubbers. Fitted a British Parts Stevenage replacement. A week ago I noticed a fluid leak from the flexible part of the pipe supplying o/s ACE ram & found the top of the a-r link had come out of its socket & allowed the a-r ram...

Recently bought a 2000 TD5 with 119k. Shortly after, it overheated - blown bleed hose.(bodged by previous owner) Garage discovered & replaced fuel pump which had failed at the same time. A week later it started losing power when towing - garage identified & freed sticking wastegate. A week after...

Recently bought a 2000 TD5 with 119k. Shortly after, it overheated - blown bleed hose.(bodged by previous owner) Garage discovered & replaced fuel pump which had failed at the same time. A week later it started losing power when towing - garage identified & freed sticking wastegate. A week...