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    Heater not working on speed 4

    Hi, Got in the car last night and noticed the heater isn't working on speed 4, having searched on here it points to the connector block to the resister melting? Speeds 1-3 work. I have the manual heater controls I'm not electrically minded so can I just buy a new wiring loom and and replace...
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    Centre console bulb

    Hi, noticed last night that one of the bulbs in the centre cosole has gone. How do i replace this? Is removing the stereo the best way? Can't really see how else to do it. Thanks in advance
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    Exhaust heatshield

    Hi, Does someone have or can they take a picture of the exhaust heatshield next to the manifold looking down from the engine bay please? Thanks in advance!
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    Noisey exhaust

    My exhaust has recently become quite noisey. I was thinking it was the centre silencer and so considered a scorpion resonated system. However listened under the car this morning and it seems the sound is coming from further up infront of the cat. Whats this likely to be? flexi pipe or manifold...
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    Slow wipers

    Hi, My front wipers have suddenly gone slow. Few weeks back I cleaned out the drain holes behind the wipers, they werent too bad and i sprayed some greese onto the moving parts. Then last week i fixed my indicator stalk as flashing the lights was temperamental and when putting the plastic...
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    Can't decide which exhaust

    I know there are loads of threads about exhausts but i cant decide which.... its between Miltek and Scorpion cat back. Both resonated versions. Basically my standard exhaust is starting to make funny noises, think maybe the baffles have gone in the middle silencer, so i need to replace it soon...
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    Engine mount locations

    Hi, Where are the engline mount locations on the 197? I'm asking as i get a rattle/grumble noise from passenger side wheel area when going over bumps and when pulling away at the biting point of the clutch. If i go round a roundabout i think it stops. During the service the garage couldnt see...
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    Knocking/grumbling noise

    Hi, I've got an ongoing knocking/grumbling noise coming from the passenger front wheel area. When going over bumps i get the noise. Initially thought it was suspension related but its been looked at on a ramp, with the track rod end replaced which has helped but the noise is still there and the...
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    Knocking noise....help!

    My 2008 197 has developed a knocking/creaking noise coming from the front passenger side wheel similar to the noise my old fiesta made when the suspension bushes needed replacing. It's more noticable at slow speed over bumpy/rough road services. It's had the track rod end, lower ball joint and...
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    Knocking over bumps

    Hi guys! Over the last couple of weeks i've been getting a knocking noise from the passenger front wheel area when driving along. It's when i go over bumps but isn't over every bump. I originally thought it might be exhaust being loose or something but not sure now. I also get a...
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    Rattle

    I've got a 2008 clio 197, and i'm getting a hollow rattle type noise when going over bumps at slow speed. It doesnt happen when i go over everybump so not sure if its suspension or exhaust. It seems to come from the passenger side more but it could just be an illuision. What you guys reckon it...
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    Hit a badger

    Coming home the other night i hit a badger than ran across the road. It ran infront of me so i braked and went behind it but it decided to turn back into my path. There was a big bang, i checked the car and the bumper is fine but i looked underneath and the undertray is cracked and the bit...
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    Airbag light on

    My airbag light came on last thursday, it started by flicking on and off every few mins but now its just constantly on I've heard it could be the connections under the seat? The cars booked in for service and mot next tuesday so could just wait till then but thought if i could fix it...
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    Interior fan/heater noise

    My heater/interior fan makes an annoying ticking noise, its more noticeable on speed 1 or 2 as its quieter Anyone had a similar problem and fixed it? Was thinking of asking the dealer to look at it when it has a service in a few months Any help is welcome
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    Lift off throttle knock/clunk

    First thing in the morning when the engine is cold and i lift off the throttle i heard clunk/knock coming from the behind the pedals? More noticeable in 1st/2nd/3rd gears i guess as theres more engine breaking? Anyone else had a similar problem? you find out what it was? Any help is welcome
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    Help! Car wont lock

    Got home tonight and tried to lock the car but it wouldnt lock. The problem is that it thinks the boot is still open (shows on the dashboard) so when you lock it it unlocks straight away. However the boot wont open, i hear it trying to open when i press the boot button when it stays shut...
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    c-pillar trim removal

    Can the cream coloured trim on the c-pillar be removed? (i think its the c-pillar, basically where the rear seat belt comes from) It has an airbag badge on it so bit worried about trying to remove it. Im asking as i have an annoying rattle or vibration coming from behind the panel i think...
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    Squeek/rattle

    My 197 has developed the most annoying squeek/rattle from the left side of the boot area. It sounds like its from inside the car, and happens above 10mph when going over small and large bumps. I've tightened the boot latch as it used to knock. I've removed all the trim on the boot and around...
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    Clutch pedal notch

    I've noticed recently, and more so yesterday when i did a long journey, that when i press the clutch pedal in that i feel a notch/knock through the pedal. Its not everytime and it only seems to be when the engine is on. It's starting to get a bit annoying, anyone else had a similar issue...
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    Rear speaker fitting

    I've got some rear speakers since my Clio didn't have any. One question is how do I know which wire to connect to the positive and negative terminals on the speaker. The Clio has a purple and a grey wire, or does it not matter? Also am I right in thinking you have to cut one of the...