Recent content by Tricati

Current classic has a K-Series 1.8VVC engine installed with all standard Rover ECU & loom. When purchased the car was always difficult to start off the key but always bumped ok, when hot it just wouldn't start off the key. Same autospark that sorted out my other problem in my Citroen had my...

Cheers mate. This car was purchased as a stop gap replacement for a car I had written off & have enjoyed the experience so much that I can't find a reason to sell on. Looking very likely this will stay in my ownership for the foreseeable future. Willie.

Local garage cocked up my electronic speedo sensor wire when looking at hydraulic suspension problem then denied all knowledge but said they'd "have a look". Got car back, still no speedo so off to local autospark who found a broken sensor wire which he repaired restoring my speedo. Knew I...

Mot time again, Vitara passed with advisories on front tyre wear (new tyres now fitted) & outer skin failing on exhaust back box (will have to fall off before I'll change that). Since purchase I've not been happy with the pressure on clutch pedal & this year decided to investigate. Had to be...

Look at any recent feedback on the Antara & it gets a reaaly good writeup now that it has the 2.2 Diesel option. The SE model is the one with higher spec, mines was an ex demo with 1900 miles on it & I persuaded the dealer to sell it as the 3 months demo period was just up. The leather interior...

Bought a Vauxhall Antara 2.2 SE 4x4 in March, one I would highly rate for doing exactly what it says on the tin, fantastic engine returning 28mpg around town. Still have my 03 Vitara 5 door 2.0 ltr Diesel which has become my "work hack" now.

I've traded my very low mileage 59 plate red VXR Racing for a 2.2 Antara. Why, because I've now got myself a Labrador & it suits my needs better. Loved the VXR for what it was but wasn't an everyday car I could use for work so had to go. Still got a Vauxhall though!!

Temperature sensor & the engine management relay replaced & all seems fine thus far. I use the Vitara for work (I have to supply own vehicle) & will be pressed back into service for rest of week until I break off for Chistmas & New Year this Friday :lol:

Sorted & back in use, required the temperature sensor & an engine management relay, happy days once more :lol:

New heat sensor & immobiliser relay appear to have solved the problem, will see how it performs over next few days :lol:

New heat sensor & immobiliser relay appear to have sorted the problems, will see how it performs over next few days :lol:

Just bought a Grand Vitara & found a couple of electrical glitches regarding starting & temperature control, have posted issues on the Suzuki forum but perhaps this was the more suitable one. Auto electrician tested car & found the temp sensor giving random & erratic readings causing issues...

Hi, just bought a 2.0Ltr Diesel "03 plate Vitara with electrical problems. Eratic temperatures confusing the ECU re cold/warm starting & bringing the rad fan on at random, new sensor on order. Car would fire then stop once key released, the immobiliser relay likely at fault & not always...

Cheers all, will have to check both cars out side by side over weekend (nothing special on that I can think of!) regarding the heater & connecting hoses. Although my car, a 09 2.0Ltr Turbo VXR Racing model, does heat up & blow warm air it's about a third as powerful fan at same setting as the...

My partners "59 reg SRi has a fantastic heater, quick to reach temperature & the fan settings seem to be blowing twice as hard & hot as my VXR. Anybody enlighten me as to any known differences between the 2 models & their heaters?