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• Alfa Romeo 156 (1998 - 2005) - 03 1.9 Battery 156 19 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Can you help or advise me on this. I had a flat battery on my alfa 156 which looks like has had it. I have managed to replace with another. My problem is now I have power but no ignition. When I turn the key to MAR There is also a lot of ticking going on. When I hit ignition the engine does
• Renault - Master campervan - 1987 2.0 di electrical problem 30 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  First of all it is a renault master that i have (camper van) and the problem is that recently i have the red battery light coming on for quite a while----i toured scotland last year and it was on for most of the trip. i fitted a new battery, fan belt, and a new alternator but it still comes
• Hyundai Accent (2000 - 2006) - (00-06) Maintenance questions 13 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all I wonder if you would be to help me with the following questions: 1. DO I have to reset the car alarm or anything when I replace the car battery? 2. How often does the battery need to be changed? 3. Are there different types of coolants? 4. I have not changed the gearbox and brake
• Key problems on '00 BMW 7 Series 20 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  My father in law has just been charged over a hundred pounds for a new key for his BMW. The problem was the gradual inability of the key to lock/unlock the car remotely, which to me pointed to a new battery. The dealer simply ordered him a new key. I managed to get the old one apart just before
• MR2 remote key fob 25 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  I have a '97 MR2 mk2, one of the key fobs has lost synchronisation with the car, (battery is still good). Does anyone know the sequence of removing the battery / pressing buttons required to resynchronise ? Cheers Dan
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  Why does the battery on my Alfa Romeo 159 TI discharge after two weeks without use? 8 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Last year I purchased an Alfa Romeo 159 TI from new. I was travelling 50 miles to and from work each day. Initially the car was near perfect and I certainly...
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  Does a Kia Sportage Hybrid use the engine to charge the battery? 23 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have just been told by a Kia mechanic at our local Kia dealer that my Sportage GT line S self charging HEV only ever is powered by the electric motor...
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  What's the difference between self-charging and plug-in hybrids? 1 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What is the difference between a self charge hybrid and a plug in hybrid and which one would you recommend
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  Why are EV servicing costs so high? 14 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Just had my 2019 Renault Zoe serviced. Taken aback to be told it needs a routine 12V battery change and brake fluid replacement. Battery is £140 and brake...
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  I only do around 1000 miles a year - would a hybrid suit my needs? 21 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My current car is a BMW 320i, bought new in 2014 and has 12,800 miles on the clock. Would my usage suit a hybrid or would the battery be a problem with...
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  Should we buy an electric vehicle outright? 1 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking at the MG ZS EV to replace our 2014 Nissan X-Trail. We're not keen on paying interest on a lease when we could afford to buy outright and...
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  Does rapid charging damage electric vehicles? 30 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Does the rapid charging of electric cars have any significant detrimental effects, i.e. shortening the battery's life?
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  Why am I getting less mpg than expected in my Toyota Auris Hybrid? 24 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 Toyota Auris Hybrid and the electric engine appears to have a very short range. On the indicator of battery power you can never get it fully...
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  Plug-in hybrid engine reliability 19 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Over some 35+ years of car ownership I have repeatedly been warned of the dangers of buying old low mileage cars, due to the likelihood that the engine...
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  What caused my Lexus CT200H's battery to discharge in three weeks? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am the owner of a Lexus CT200h, which is just over one year old and has 11,000 miles on the clock. Over Christmas I left my car parked locked and secure...
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  Golf battery discharging when stood - why? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Golf GT that is less than two years old. On two separate occasions, several weeks apart, it has been completely dead on Monday morning after being...
• Any - Lithium battery fires in tunnels 12 Jul 2022 (Forum)
  I am seeing various reports on how fires in electric cars are difficult to extinguish and have to be left to burn themselves out.  Are electric cars...
• toyota avensos 2002 1997cc - no ignition 30 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  no ignition when turning key, Battery fully charged and duplicate key tried. ,Battery terminals tight, suspect main fuse|relay but do not know which fuse or relay, any advice appreciated..
• Any - My battery is 'flat' ? 16 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  Anyone have any idea as to how this expression came about ? 'Empty' or 'low' is understandable but why 'flat' ? Google is not very forthcoming on this...
• ford focus zetec climate 1.6 - Are the Yuasa Ybx3000 Or Ybx3075 batteries good?? 28 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Hello, I was just wonderin whether the Yuasa ybx3000 or ybx3075 are any good and especially if you would recomend them for a focus