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  1. johnx14

    What's this called

    Thanks for the reply. I shall head to the tube.
  2. johnx14

    What's this called

    My Leon mk1 fr won't start. 5yrs ago when it happened there was a wee lever as I call It, just needed lubed as it was stuck, the mechanic said. So when it happened again this week? I sprayed wd40 on it and it worked. It's if stood at front of Car, top left of engine bay, like a wee arm that...
  3. johnx14

    HELP!!!! Alarm siren keeps going off all the time

    currently my alarm sounds suddenly when driving. when i start her up, within a few seconds i hear the door locks going, b4 moving off, the door led flashes, then 15 seconds later the alarm sounds and indicators flash. also sitting in the drive the cars flashes indicators, locks lock and unlock...
  4. johnx14

    What did you and your MK2 do today?

    My Mates mk2 blew its engine today whilst cruising along on the daily commute. he heard a bang, clunk and pulled over, oil all over the road. mechanics had a quick look and said there was a big hole in the bottomof engine and that the engine had blown up..... he's wondering is this common or a...
  5. johnx14

    Cambelt Change

    same here, aug 05 car, 72k miles and not changed yet.
  6. johnx14

    Alarm Problem

    THANKS LEE69, I had been trying to take the wrong panel off,ffs! I got the correct one off there and saw no leaks during using rear washer or signs of any leaks. used self almagating tape to seal joints whilst I had the cover off, thank you. Think I'll have a look at the drivers door lock...
  7. johnx14

    Alarm Problem

    is it the panel of the lid that lifts up into the air, or the left hand side panel that is beside the boot? just seen a thread and it was the boot left side panel, where I have been forcing off the panel that has the hand grips for pulling the boot down..... still not got it off and have...
  8. johnx14

    Alarm Problem

    ok thanks lee69.
  9. johnx14

    Alarm Problem

    thanks lee69, although im a bit slow, whats the scuttle? and will the siren look like a bugle horn or a motorbike horn.... I've more experience working on my fireblade than my car.
  10. johnx14

    Alarm Problem

    just run out and checked it, yes rear washer jet and wiper working ok. door courtesy light works as well , and the beep noise if you leave the lights on. read those other two elsewhere. i started her up and all seemed ok, no sound of the door locking or led flashing, so its an intermittant...
  11. johnx14

    Alarm Problem

    ok ta. just checked boot lock area, no sign of dampness. still wondering tho, is there a way to turn the alarm system off no it will not work in the meantime?
  12. johnx14

    Alarm Problem

    did you see any signs of a leak to check that? is it all in the area behind the wiper (ie in the part of the boot lid that lifts up?) i seen in the mk2 forum there is an alarm fuse, but there isnt one listed for my mk1 leon. I dont look forward to driving into, and out of work tomorrow!
  13. johnx14

    Alarm Problem

    how can I disconnect the anti theft alarm? I dont see any fuses for it in the fuse panel. its sounding when i drive. whilst Im researching the issue, how can I disable it, or cut the 'speaker' when i get in and start the car, the drivers door locks, and red led flashes on the door ( before...
  14. johnx14

    any one tow with a lowered fr?

    i tow with a standard FR mk1. £250 fitted near dundonald, co down.
  15. johnx14

    what have you done to your car today ?

    bought booster cables, then got recovery lorry to take it to the garage, duff starter motor the man says!
  16. johnx14

    what have you done to your car today ?

    tied up the exhaust after the rotten hangar broke!
  17. johnx14

    Does yer exhaust hang low, can you swing it too and fro?

    tonite i just checked my exhaust to see what the noise was that ive been hearing for the last two weeks, and its the exhaust. the rear hanger has rusted thru and it hanging downing and moving side to side etc. Ive got down, examined it, and used 3 cable ties to secure it. cheap fix temporarily...
  18. johnx14

    window regulator problem

    i used the guide to replace my drivers regulator today, it took me 8 hours but then I am slow! its now succesfully working, HooRay! a few pointers for others that will DIY it. pic 33 of the guide shows a yellow arrow at the doorlock module harness, the release point of mine (leon mk1) was about...
  19. johnx14

    what have you done to your car today ?

    just finished the drivers window regulator replacement, but whey hey i now have a working window again after 3 months without!
  20. johnx14

    drivers window fault

    yes thats the noise ok
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