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Managed to sort the fault on the parking sensors (had 4 red dots lit on the rear panel all the time ) , after testing the ones on the car and a spare set with a muti meter for resistance i chose four that had the closest readings When installed i still had a fault so tested each one on the car by placing an object in front of a sensor one at a time, with the ignition on and engine not running select reverse- then switch off -start the engine turn on the radio -select reverse -the music paused for a few seconds and the lights on the rear panel quickly went from amber to red dots then stayed red again , moved on to the next one and repeated above procedure - then on to the next , when i came to the last one the red lights remained on and the radio did not silence so removed that sensor and replaced it with another with the closest reading and it worked as it should and reset the parking assist service signal that kept flashing up Hope this info helps others as it took me a long time to find answers to this problem Thanks Dave

My tailgate is not working. Its like the catch is not releasing. I changed the struts and the control module and it worked tried a few times it opened and closed from the fob came to use it the next day and it stopped working again. the parking sensors i tested all ok but still did not work so changed all for a second hand set. Did not work at first until i moved my caravan then they started to Work. Disconected the caravan and they worked tested a few times by reversing up to a object all working fine. Tried the next day they stopped working again. Do i have to have codes read and reset i have tried disconecting battery but that does not work

The tailgate on my 2005 GV wont open from the fob, if i release the tailgate with the door catch then press the fob the tailgate will lift automatic Its as if the door catch is not releasing on the fob (it releases from the catch ok ) , i have replaced the struts and also replaced the control module with a second hand one although unsure of condition of used unit I have ordered another used control module that was working when removed so will give that one a try , if that does not work i am wondering if there is a break in the wiring Ay advise welcome Regards Dave

You can replace this sensor without disconnecting anything , i did mine on normal car ramps you can reach over abs unit disconnect the plug remove single screw and pull the old unit out I got a new replacement from ebay , its bit of a fiddly job just got to get yourself in the correct position Regards Dave

My aux heater is now operating in the warm weather until engine reaches running temp , it only used to come on in the winter when the outside temp dropped I assume that there is a faulty sender unit , i have replaced the outside temp sensor that sits in middle of opening in the front bumper but that made no difference Any advise welcome Regards Dave

I have seen these units on ebay USA but not sure if they are compatible with UK discs

Hi as title i am looking for a cd/dvd player changer , the one what takes 6 discs with the 3 x inputs on right hand side

I cannot fix the problem with Pacifica DVD changer so looking for replacement unit , there are a few for sale on USA ebay and some i Eastern Europe , not sure if these are compatable with UK format , any suggestions Regards Dave

A bit late with reply as been very busy, Not sure If pump timing is critical as its just high pressure pump , but when I did my belt and water pump I had a few attempts to get the pump marks to line up , in the end I clamped the belt to cam pulleys with wooden clothes pegs removed the idler near pump so I could turn pump a tooth just past marker , and put idler back on, then when I set belt tension all lined up When I first stripped it all down I checked markings and pump was 1 tooth out but car ran fine I too struggled with water pump bolts but found it best to put the bolt in pipe bracket and pump first , line up and screw in part way before other 4 bolts TBH the whole job was a pig so many bolts difficult to get to

My 2005 GV has developed this problem with parking sensors , 4 red lights display says parking assist service I took out the sensors from the bumper and tested them with multi meter all read between 5.6 and 5.7 with 200K setting on multi meter, all pins are clean as are the plugs , no sign of damage on wiring Tried disconnecting the battery with lights switched on and doors open for about 20 minuets - still the same , just wondering if it could be the control module , does anybody know the location ? Just wondering if it is located under the coolant tank , I did have problems with overheating so a lot of coolant used to get spewed around that area Regards Dave

The power steering rack has started loosing fluid out of the drivers side boot I fitted some new after market ones that are crap but if I am correct they should not fill with fluid anyway I am sure the seals have gone in the rack as it lost all the fluid overnight , it looks like the rack is a pain to do and I might have to remove the cross member to drop it out Not sure whether to buy a seal kit or used rack Any advise welcome Thanks Dave

Not done many miles since fitting new PS belt and now got problems with pump/steering not sure if tight belt has made pump run hot or if its just coincidental that I am having trouble now The first time it happened I turned the steering side to side to purge the system of air , this worked for a few days but the problem came back I have read that the filter in the reservoir can block and starve the pump of oil, going to strip and investigate the problem

I watched the same one, I have looked on mine and cannot see adjustment fitted new belts when I did the cam belt so just put the new P/S belt on the crank pulley when putting back on I have P/S issues now so might have to change the pump now , will let you know how I get on

The electrics on these cars are so odd, now its mot`d and driving it the mirror adjustment and folding function are now working fine , the only thing to start working again is the tail gate

Hi I have just had the same issues, started car from cold , no smoke but in a few minuets steam/water out of the exhaust Suspected head gasket failure but turned out to be a bad cylinder liner, read my post on repair, mines all done now and running fine