My Clio turns its lights on when parked?

Renault clio dynamique 2006 - when parked up with engine off, doors locked, lights firmly off ect, will sometimes turn on the front side lights automatically after a few minutes, meaning that it will...

Engine wont turn over

I have a Vauxhall Corsa Combo 1.7 diesel and I got in it the other day but nothing turned over. It was working OK the day before so I thought it was the starter motor, so I replaced it yet it still won't...

Dashboard information vanished on my Scenic

My wife's 54 plate Renault Scenic with nearly 90 thousand miles on the clock (or was!) has suddenly lost all information on the dashboard - speedometer, fuel gauge - everything. Our local garage has...

How do electric cars keep occupants warm in winter?

We hear a lot these days about the merits, or otherwise, of electric cars. One question I've never heard answered is: how do the occupants keep warm in wintry conditions? If power from the batteries is...

Fiesta won't crank

Just had a 2008 Ford Fiesta brought in with no engine start. Battery was 9 volts, replaced battery, checked Diagnostics for any codes - only low battery faults found, still won't crank with key. Key locks...

Battery drains very quickly

For 2 years now, the battery has drained over the weekend, garages have said need a new battery. Still doing it despite battery only a year old. RAC confirm the battery is charging and sound, as is the...

Battery charging advice

Assuming I connect the charger correctly, is it safe to charge the battery in my Honda Civic without removing it from the vehicle? I have a modern CTEK charger which is supposed to be safe to leave on...

Alfa Romeo electrical issues

The rear doors on my Alfa Romeo 147 will not shut and not catch. They will not enagage - the doors just flap open. It has had an electrical issue recently, could that be linked?

Repairing a faulty Focus instrument cluster

A while ago my wife's Ford Focus 1.8TDCI 2004 started having the battery light come on when restarting. It happened a few times over a period of months. Now it is coming on every time when starting from...

Window wiring on an old Rover

Could you tell me which wires to connect to a battery in order to run the window up and down on a Rover 825. It was easy on my earlier car because there were only 2 wires going to the motor, but the 825...