alhambra

ive done a search for a buying guide but cant find anything.im after the 1.9 tdi pd engine one.2000 plus can anyone let me know what to look out for cheers

hiya.first i will apologise as i only visit this forum when i have a problem.and i never reply to anyones posts but that is because i know naff all about cars :D hoping someone will be able to help as our alhambra has been dead for 3 weeks now and im stuck in a tiny village with 3 kids going...

Hi, My Alhambra (TDI 115 HP) suddenly stopped going into gear or driving at any rate. When it is put into gear and the clutch released there is a grinding noise but no power is transmitted to the wheels, I am thinking it is either a gearbox or clutch issue any ideas? JD:(

Would appreciate any help in directing me to a solution. It starts fine from cold but it will turn over for 10-15 seconds when it is hot, and then fire. Subsequently, fuel smell is lingering in the cabin for upto 1 hour. This was not a gradual problem, it happenned overnight since it was...

can any1 let me know how to get the clocks out of my alhambra?:help:

Hi, Hope someone can help point me in the correct direction. I have a Seat Alhambra 1.9 tdi ( 2005 ) model. The car has developed a serious of electrical faults which have presented themselves as follows. Each fault has come on a few day / weeks from the last fault : 1) Firstly the...

Hi, I've got a W reg Alhambra (1999?) and want to upgrade the tape/radio to a cd player.Is there an ISO cable that just straight converts everything to standard? I've been havign problems and some suto electric people have told me the remote stalk cable cant be converted and has engine...

hi all i have a 1.9tdi 115bhp alhambra which recently had a new turbo fitted i have added cat cleaner 2 fill ups ago to clean exhaust system after turbo dumped oil down exhaust now only when the engine is warm car has white smoke when excellerating do i need to replace the cat or could...

I have a seat alhambra 2001 1.9 tdi It sometimes looses power and drives like a 1.0 fiesta(mostlu when towing caravan). I have replaced 2 air flow meters( bosch) and problem not solved, have had it plugged in air flow problem is still coming up even though they have been replaced. At wits end

Hi, I have a 1.9 tdi - 130 bhp Alhambra. Have done a search and got confused.... can you help. 1) Other then chip tuning is there anything else people suggest to increase the power / refinement / fuel economy of the engine ? ( better air filter ?? / exhaust manifolds ?? ) 2) Are the...

This is a intermitten problem. Car will turn over but will not fire. Got towed to garage and was told battery. 3 days later does it again. Garage have had it on a machine but nothing showed up. Sometimes If I wait 5 mins or so it will start. This has been a on going problem for a while...

On starting from cold there is a noise that sounds like an exhaust "rasp" from the front end. Took it to the exhaust man, but by then the system was warmed up, and no leaks were found. The same thing happens continually - but I've stopped going to the exhaust man !! What else might it be ...

I am having great difficulty, and indeed incuring a great deal of expense, sourcing new tyres for my Seat Alhambra 2004. It would seem that only one manufacturer makes them - Bridgestone - and because they are classed as commercial ones, they are that little more expensive. Does anyone...

I recently posted about the spare wheel winching mechanism which has failed on my 04 alhambra. knowing the Ford Galaxy, VW sharan and the Seat Alhmbra are similar cars I investigated indiviual prices for the winding mechanism I am astonished by the difference in cost. a VW part is about...

Help... a recently used tyre company kindly informed me the winding mechanism is stuffed! Obvious do not want to pay the £150+ price tag to get the thing replaced. Does anyone have any suggestions? also is this common? is this the tyre companies fault of is this 'one of those...

Hi all We're considering buying an Alhambra (or similar), our first MPV. I wonder what you think of this car's price. I think it's pretty good considering: 2003 Black - TDi PD SE (130bhp? it has 17" alloys), 42000 miles full service history, from Seat main dealer comes with 1 year warranty...

hi, My Alhambra's Aux heater is not working properly. It gives cold air for a long time bafore it warms up. I was told , its thermostat need to be replaced. Can anybody tell me where its thermostat is located. My car is 1.9TD, year 2000. X-Reg new shape. thanks

Hi First post so Hi guys :) I have a 2002 Alhambra, 1.9TDI I am having an issue with the indicators, the driver side (right) is sticking, not pysically but electrically. the passanger side is flashing once and then won't flash again. The hazzards work on the right side but not on the...

Help! I have a 52 plate alhambra 1.9tdi. Yesterday i got an ABS warning kight come on, the indicators have failed, the heated seats have failed and the air con has failed. Has anyone had this happen? Any advice would be well appreciated. mark:confused:

When I was looking at us becoming REVO agents I came up against a bit of resistance from my father-in-law David, he owns the business and his opinion was that there wasn't the demand for engine re-mapping. However, I arranged a site visit by REVO, they explained the benefits in terms of economy...