I've now seen through the oil fill that the rockers aren't moving when turning over the engine so it looks like it's the cambelt. Last changed 11 months ago / approx 14,000km so it was the last thing I was expecting! :angry2:​

Thanks for following up on this. However I've no idea what sniff is :confused:

Yesterday's cut-out was the first time this has happened. No prior warning signs , lack of power or anything. Got a towed home and haven't been able to start it since then. The engine check light is behaving normally, the fuel pump buzzing (as usual) but the engine just turns over on the...

You're right. First problem is now solved. I've just had the cover offer the solenoid pin mechanism and all it needs is a gentle flick to release the key. The temptation is to unplug the solenoid itself but I'm reluctant to mess about with the ignition circuit given the other problem. The...

Hi, Since yesterday the ignition key no longer goes to position '0'. Auto box in P, transfer engaged. I can hear the inhibitor click when pressing the brake pedal and I can run through the gears OK. Does anyone know what controls the barrel and prevents the key going no further back than...

You might be lucky and have enough thread left to simply flip the stud and put it back the other way round + threadlock. The thread should go back well beyond the length of the stud. Fixed mine last year - still good ! Good luck