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Thanks for that job done pretty easy once I got to the top mount

I am told that my rear shocks need replacing 03 406 estate, I have the shocks, can anyone explain how I access the top nut I can't work out how to get to the top of the wheel arch.

Thanks for the reply I think an abs sensor is reasonably cheap so good idea to try plugging one to try first

2003 406 estate abs light is on diagnostics say open circuit nearside rear. It cam on after I replaced the alternator and lifted the ecu out of the way. The sensor in the hub is clean and the notched ring is good. The garage pulled open a connector underneath at the rear and that looked good. Diagno...

Hi I recently aquired a 406 HDI executive estate, the car had not been used for many months and when I went to view it it had to be started with jump leads, once running it would not charge the battery and there was a electrical burning smell which appeared to be coming from the alternator. Now I ha...

Hi I recently aquired a 406 HDI executive estate, both key fobs were held together with selotape!!. I have bought replacement key fobs changed the blades, transponders and circuit boards over and fitted new button batteries but both fobs will not operate the central locking. there is a click from th...

OK Thanks guys worries over

Hi I have a 2003 2.0 hdi Estate and have just bought a 2001 2.0 hdi exec Estate
Reverse on my 2003 is over to the left and on the 2001 it's over to the right and down is this normal?

Hi yes I think the leather is costed with something (as well as dirt in my case)
I have just bought the car and whilst the leather generally is not too bad it has a dirty drivers seat.
Also looking for tips on removing the smoke smell from previous owners and cleaning headliner if possible

I have the cream leather interior what's the best method of cleaning and best products please.

Thanks for the reply central locking from the drivers door key seems to have sorted itself out now, for a while anyway. Will try the blade removal method mentioned assume it's just a matter of pushing it into the replacement fob.

Hi I have 2 things I need help with if I'm on the right forum Car is 2003 406 estate 1 central locking packed up from the key fob a long time ago but I could lock everything from the drivers door with the key. Today using the key only locks the drivers door so I am having to lock all the other doors...

Nice one Ginger Magic forgot I have had similar issues in the past, yes changed the drivers side bottom wishbone this noise seems like its the passenger side so will check it out.

thanks for being on the ball unlike me!!!!

I have recently noticed a clunk under braking at very low speed, if the car is just rolling and brakes are applied there is a clunk from somewhere at the front, I have recently replaced the drop links so don't think they are at fault, also there is an occasional clunk through the steering when going...

Thank you all for your helpful replies it seems I would not be too disappointed should I find a good 2.2 exec, I have a little concern regarding the Eolys fluid I wasn't aware that this additive is a requirement. I suppose I dont really need another car as I dont really have any intention of retirin...