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The electrics on my Zafira were playing up. The lights stayed on with no display on the dash. Started OK but now when I turn the key nothing at all works apart from the radio. I'm not a mechanic but would...
The electric windows don't work on my Renault Megane. All other electrics work fine.
I have owned my 03 Berlingo HDi from new, now done 125000 miles. The horn works with the ignition off perfectly, but will not work with the ignition on! Clearly an MOT failure but my garage - an independent...
I am very curious about an electrical fault which affects my Insignia. When I pass a particular spot on the M1, the temperature gauge goes to zero, and the dashboard displays the message "air con not working...
The fault seems to be triggered by the extreme cold weather but has lasted longer this year. The car randomly locks/unlocks when the ignition is on. The lights also randomly flash but this is now occurring...
My left hand indicator keeps coming on randomly and is getting pretty anoying. Can anyone help or have they experienced this problem before. I drive a Vauxhall Vivaro.
My daughter owns a Peugeot 307 and it gets through light bulbs like they are going out of style. Headlights, rear lights etc. I know other owners with the same problem but it is not restricted to this...
A relative recently had to call a rescue service to start her car. She was told that jump starting, either the car to be started or the car used to start would damage computers and electronics featuring...
I left my City Rover on the drive for 3 days and the battery is now dead. Had an auto electrician look at it and he can't find the fault. Also happened last year when I went on holiday and didn't use...
Why does the electronic park brake make a screaming noise and stick on?