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• Citroen Xantia (1993 - 2000) - M reg 1.9 diesel - Strange electrical problem 30 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Got an M reg 1.9 diesel auto.Started car yesterday . Possibly whilst touching the sunroof button I heard a 'pop' through the speakers,and the battery light came on.Turned engine off ,re started,no battery light,sunroof not working,and neither is the speedo. Checked fuse no11 and is fine. Started
• Nissan - Locked out of an Almera 27 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  A friend of mine has Nissan Almera, which has no manual key, only a remote key fob. There is not even a key hole in the door. Before going to New Zealand recently for 7 weeks, she disconnected the battery so that it would not discharge whilst she is away. She opened the bonnet, locked the door
• Battery for 1957 Ford Anglia 100E 3 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Does anyone out there happen to have a battery catalogue modern or old (e.g. an old Lucas catalogue possibly from the '60s or '70s)? I need to find the battery code for a 1957 Ford Anglia 100E that I've just purchased (NOT to be confused with later, reverse window Harry Potter type). Or maybe
• Self-charging batteries 27 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  The New Scientist edition of 25 March has an article about a new development of self charging batteries. The device uses bar magnets with the ends covered by an almost frictionless magnetic goo, sliding in a tube. About the centre of the tube is a generator coil. The tube is rocked from side
• Socket stuck on battery clamp - Ford Focus 19 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Edit: Tried to copy and paste photo but did not work.   Hopefully you can visualise from the description..
• Will motorbike charger work on a car battery? 14 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  It's all I have! Output is 1.25A.  I don't mind if it works slowly, I can leave overnight.
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  Is is possible to buy a back-up battery for an electric car? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  With a petrol/diesel car you can carry a can of fuel for emergencies - what's the equivalent for an EV? I have seen ZipCharge units in the USA, but they...
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  Why doesn't my BMW's Efficient Dynamics system work for short journeys? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The AutoStop/Start on my 2009 BMW 120 M Sport stopped operating on a journey from Bromley, Kent to Cornwall. On return from holiday, 500 miles later, I...
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  Can I keep a hybrid car for 10 years? 14 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a new Kia Niro hybrid for when I retire this year and probably keep it for about 10 years. Would it be viable to keep it that...
• Car solar panel battery conditioners / chargers 15 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  I've been thinking about buying a portable solar panel car battery charger, given my car mostly sits around for long periods and the cost (fitted) of car batteries is now around the £150 - £200  mark, especially as my car seems to go through batteries around every 4-5 years
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  How can I re-programme a key for my car? 19 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  The remote functions on one of my keys for a 2005 Nissan X-Trail does not work. I have replaced the battery. It may be the circuit board is faulty or that...
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  Is a Honda CTX700 a good used buy? 25 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen a 2016 Honda CTX700 for sale. This bike has 2000 miles and was just traded in, so it is mint condition. Any cons on this?
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  What should I do if I leave my car parked up for several months over the winter? 18 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I go away for a couple of months around Christmas time and will be leaving my 2013 Volkswagen Golf on the driveway. Is it good practice to disconnect the...
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  Is Unipart still going and what about the lifetime guarantee on its batteries? 5 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Unipart Samson lifetime guarantee battery many years ago for my 3.5-litre Rover. I have had a few free replacements since then. I now need another...
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  Are jump starters that plug into cigarette lighters any good? 20 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Do you have an opinion on battery jump starter/chargers that plug into the cigarette lighter? Are they okay or best avoided?
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  Advice on buying a used Lexus? 21 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at a 2008 Lexus RX400h with 72000 miles from a Lexus dealer. I assume the hybrid battery and motor will need to be replaced. Could this be...
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  Large garage repair bill - should I pay? 12 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  About two weeks ago my car went into the garage for what they thought was a flat battery. A recovery man had attempted to jump start it and this had apparently...
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  intermittent starter problem 7 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  i have problems with ignition switching car on ok but not engaging starter on first turn of key , will engage on second or third attempt. This only happens...
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  Flat battery on Volkswagen Polo - what's the cause? 10 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a new Volkswagen Polo in 2010 and two years later the car failed to start on my drive and was taken by the dealer for tests. The car was returned...
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  Battery maintenance on used cars? 17 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am going away for 3 months. My CR-Z will be indoors and my BMW outdoors. I am receiving conflicting advice - never use a trickle charger on the CR-Z....