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• Rover 600 Keyfobs 23 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  key fobs otherwise they cannot program them! However they would gladly sell a key fob to me for £60 each and they would charge £60 to reprogram my keys and fobs. £180 seems like a lot of money as they couldn't guarantee that this would work, as they told me that I may also need a new ECU! The car
• Cold start problems on Laguna 2-litre 1 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  My father has a problem with cold starting on his Laguna estate, 2-litre 1996. It has been in the local Renault dealer for 4 weeks, and they have been singularly incapable of finding any faults. They have replaced the cat with no improvement, so put the old one back on. Ditto ECU. Ditto idle
• Diesel wins! 27 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  264 ft lbs .... variable turbine geometry, larger injectors, pump and intercooler. Also reprogrammed ECU.<" 200 bhp and 264 ft lbs in a Caddy Van? I want one .... now please!
• FAILED EMISSIONS 11 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  and then it seems to right itself. I have taken it to a Bosch specialist who plugged it into the computer for a couple of hours and said it might be an internal fuel leak he also said that the ECU would let him go so far in to its programme and then kick him out. Anyone out there with any suggestions I would
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  Is this poor Fiat Engineering - or just bad luck? 27 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My wife bought a Fiat Panda Cross in Dec 2014 on a PCP. By Aug 2015, the rear differential was leaking oil and needed replacing. Over the period of the...
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  My Porsche Boxster 918 was stolen and recovered the same day - so why won't my insurer return it to me? 21 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 981 Porsche Boxster was stolen and recovered the same day (15 August 2017). I'm still waiting to get it back from the insurance company. The ECU was...
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  Can I get a remap to improve the fuel economy of my Kia Cee'd? 9 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Based on your advice and all you've written, I bought a Kia C'eed estate auto 1.6 diesel (no DPF) with 37,000 miles on the clock from a Kia dealer this...
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  Is there a known problem with the Peugeot 5008 electronic handbrake? 28 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 Peugeot 5008 automatic that was stored for three months over the winter. I took it for its first drive of the year yesterday, but as I was...
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  Is an extended warranty a worthwhile investment on a three year old car? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a 2012 BMW 320i with around 28,000 mileage. I have been offered an 18-month warranty with Safe and Sound mechanical breakdown insurance...
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  Can I reject my faulty X-Trail? 29 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Nissan X-Trail last month. After a week there was a system fault and the car would not switch off. I took the car back and the dealer said...
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  Ford Focus battery problems 14 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I just changed my alternator because it wasn't charging my battery. The problem is my battery light is still on, check battery showing healthy 12.5v it...
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  Central locking and electric window issues 21 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a few issues regarding the electrics in my SEAT Leon Cupra 2003. I have had it for a year now. When I purchased it the rear passenger central locking...
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  Yeti automatic doesn't engage at low speeds 27 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven many different autos for over 20 years, but can't master control of my Skoda Yeti. When wanting to pull away, I gently depress the accelerator,...
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  Increasing oil levels - what's the fault? 14 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The oil level in my 2009 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel is increasing and I have to change the oil every two weeks to save the engine. The coolant level doesn't...
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  Why won't my Daewoo Matiz start? 28 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm at my wits end with my 2003 Daewoo Matiz. I bought the car with an alternator problem, which I fixed and the car started fine. However, after five...
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  Do you have any idea what is causing an engine fault on my Renault Scenic? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Renault Scenic 1.9 DCi recently cut out when being driven out of the local supermarket car park. It could not be re-started and the AA was summoned....
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  My Yaris is consuming oil 13 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Wonder if you can give me some advice on my Yaris 1.4 D4D oil consumption. It has just had its second consumption test and has used 1.4L of oil in just...
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  Economic auto with boot space for a pram £2000-£3000 budget! 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Looking for a new motor for my wife, bought her a 2003 Fiesta Semi Auto 9 months ago and the TCU and ECU have gone on it and so we've had to get rid of...
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  Does the MkVII Volkswagen Golf DSG automatic still suffer from hesitation under acceleration? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In 2006 when I lived in Spain I bought a Mark V Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI with DSG gearbox. I liked the car very much although the engine was rather noisy...
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  Ford Focus engine management problem 26 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Sudden illumination of all panel warning lights. Loss of forward motion. Engine still running/idling but not responding to accelerator pedal. Odometer...