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  Can I reverse the emissions fix by disconnecting the battery? 19 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My SEAT had the "fix", which has ruined the performance and fuel consumption and will likely lead to EGR failure in the future. Can I reset it by disconnecting...
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  Will the battery go flat if I stow away my MG GS for a month? 22 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Will my MG GS be okay being stowed away for a month or will the battery go flat and will I lose the radio code?
• Ford Fiesta Saloon - Maintaining battery. When left unused 4 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  I have a new fiesta titanium which may be left unattended for a month or so. Last time I did this the battery was flat on my return. (No surprise says the aa man, modern cars consume current even when ignition is off) I have a 1.5 watt solar panel battery charger and am thinking of plugging
• 2014 Golf GT Mark 7 Petrol and 2009 Fiat 500 Diesel - Battery when left for 5 weeks 9 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Hello, we're probably going to have to leave both cars unused for about 5 weeks, and I'm after some advice about the batteries. Firstly, for that length of time is trickle charging really necessary or advised? Secondly, a solar panel in the car would be the most convenient solution
• Ford Fiesta - Buying - noticed a few things on test drive 6 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  Test drove an '06 Fiesta today, 40k miles, 1.2 engine. Would appreciate more knowledgable opionion than mine... BATTERY When I arrived, dealer mentioned having to charge the battery before bringing the car out the front. Should I be looking to deduct
• Any - Battery and Alternator Management Systems 30 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  My son has owned his 58 plate BMW 123d Coupe since 2009. Purchased S/H from the local BMW dealer with a full service history. The car has been serviced by BMW in line with the recommended schedules but is now exhibiting 'problems with the electrics'. BMW checked the battery/alternator management
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  What's causing mu car to screech at start up? 22 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Nissan X-Trail makes an awful screeching noise when it starts up, yet rights itself once I get moving. Can you tell me what’s going on?
• Peugeot 308 - Jump start: Negative terminal is not reachable 11 May 2013 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have two Peugeots, 308 and 307. 307's battery is drained due to forgotten headlight. So I am aiming to run it by jump starting from 308. However, the problem is, the negative terminal of the 308's battery is not reachable. I can reach it by removing the red thing on top
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  How should I change the battery on a modern car? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please provide me with appropriate advice and guidance on what precautions are advised and methodology applied when replacing the battery on modern...
• Peugeot 106 - Trouble starting after charging up battery 23 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, this is my first post here and wondering if anyone could help me. I am pretty dumb when it comes to cars. I have a Peugeot 106 XL (petrol) 1996 which has been in my garage unused for about 3 weeks and had a flat battery. I put it on charge overnight and when I went to start it today
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  How do 'green' electric cars generate heat for their occupants? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Another aspect of heating battery driven cars (apart from battery capacity mentioned in your column) is that it is energy that would have to be generated...
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 98 1.25 locked out after battery change. 24 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  tried to put battery in after recently changing whole engine gearbox and clutch. had to jump it because it was dead but when i connected the leads the battery sparked into life and locked my car... heres the bad bit, not knowing it would do this,,, (i dont know a lot about cars) i left my keys
• 12v supply to trailer via caravan socket 30 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  My Ifor Williams electric tipper works off a 12 volt battery contained within the trailer that needs to be charged up periodically. Never having had a caravan or even bothered with the 2nd socket on any car could someone please tell me what I would need to do to be able to charge this from
• Yaris remote locking 23 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  angles. I checked the battery which was a bit low (3V) but have tried two different new batteries (GP and Rayovac) with no real improvement. Any ideas? Does the car have a separate aerial for the remote, or does it use the radio aerial? Might it just be the cold weather? Does it need a 'special' battery
• Introducing Toyota's new pedal car 7 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  http://tinyurl.com/y6f6j9 Pedal it around town to recharge the batteries, then switch to battery power out on the open road. Can't see it catching on somehow.
• Chevrolet Epica - Dud Battery 7 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  master techie, booked the car in for diagnostic checks (under warranty) After a while told battery failed, will order replacement chevrolet 100amp battery, then the bad news, not available till monday, as 2 day delivery, can,t promise it will be there for sat am. disappointed, but went to my local
• Alternator Problems?? 26 Jun 2002 (Forum)
  became available on the Felica 1.3), which included a second hand alternator, I came against an electrical problem which is not my pet subject. Symptom as below: Start engine, battery charge light on dash is dim, rev engine, light get brighter. 1. check Voltage over battery with engine off = 12v 2
• Ruined battery ? 12 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  her going, but the 10 min drive back from the long term parking wasn't enough to charge the battery sufficiently to provide enough juice for a re-start once I got home (despite the engine being fairly warm). The next day I got another jump start and decided to go for a 45 min drive to get the battery
• 2003 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec auto - Which numbers on a battery are important? 17 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  My car has the original battery a silver calcium Motorcraft Superstart, I am goinng to charge it tomorrow but if I need to replace it have been looking online and do not seem to be able to match all the specifications listed below. I can find a 50Ah or a 60Ah, would 60Ah be too much
• Ford Maverick - Maverick Batt Light Stays On After New Alternator 13 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  Ford maverick 2002 xlt had new alternator fitted and battery light comes on after 30 seconds, diagnostic shows no blocked codes but alternator fault so garage fitted another new alternator, after 30 seconds battery light comes on!. Battery tested ok charging ok, wiring check ok again points