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  Can you jump start hybrids? 1 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Comments on the site say hybrids can't be jump-started. I've just bought a new Jazz Hybrid & asked the Honda dealer about this. Was told Jazz Hybrids...
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  Struggling to start my Terrano 18 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am having problem starting,it sounds like dull click as though battery low, then second attempt starts ok. In last 2 days it has got worse, sometimes...
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 02 battery light flickers for a couple of seconds 18 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Hi Everyone i have a bmw 3 series 318i reg 2002 and have had a few problems with it in the last 3-4 months. i cover 30miles each way to work and on each journey usually when accelerating independent of whether its in a low or high gear the battery light flickers on for a split second accompanied
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  Where's the cigarette lighter fuse in my Peugeot 407? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 407 and the cigarette lighter doesn't work, so I can't use my sat nav or phone charger. I've looked in my manual but I can't find which...
• Chrysler Voyager (2001 - 2004) - 01 2.5 Electrical problems and Battery Failure 26 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  My Grand Voyager is having electrical problems meaning that the windscreen wipers and heating system does not work. This has been intermittent for several months, but not noticeable till the winter. Engine has been slow to start for last couple of winters, and now really bad. Battery failure
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2001 1.6 what is causing the battery drain 19 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  I've an annoying problem with my Focus, and I'd be amazed if it hasn't occurred many times before. Whenever I leave the car for more than about 2 weeks, the battery drains to such an extent that I have to jump start it. The battery is only about 4 months old, and I've had this tested and it's fine
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2003 1.8 tdci Battery light flickering on and off 6 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hi All, My 53 reg focus has just started playing up and looking for some help. Once started the battery light is off but after about 10 seconds it starts illuminating and going on and off or stays permently on. If it comes on and off and i put the interier light on this will flash on and off
• Vauxhall Astra H Sporthatch (2005 - ) - 06 1.6 Weak battery at start on cold mornings. 4 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Hello, This morning a very cold night we had the astra was outside like it usually is the car was a bit hestitent to start. I have noticed this over the last 2 weeks with it been cold, I ran the car to the supermarket & back then left it for 3 hrs and tested the battery, the voltage was at 11.93v
• Mercedes Benz SL W107 (1971 - 1989) - 89 3.0 - battery not charging 29 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  plugged in, meaning the battery ( about 3 years old ) is always topped up. Lately though, the charger doesn't go into the ' charge complete ' cycle showing a green light, whenever I check, it's always ' on charge ' and not enough juice is stored to crank the engine. On the contrary, the alarm starts
• Audi 80 Mk II (1991-1995) - 93 2.0 Rad fan draining battery 11 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Following on from my sluggish battery thread I have found the possible cause for this. On saturday morning I stopped car after a drive and the engine was not near 70c but rad fan was on. Didnt think much of this so came out to car after 2 or 3 hours and battery was flat as a very flat thing
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.6 Power Steering fault 18 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  the steering has completely failed and has given me a constant battery light on the dashboard, a funny thing is that when this happened i turned on the fans which made the battery light go off and let the power steering work again for about 2 minutes now it doesnt work at all. The indicator on the battery
• mondeo battery warning light stays on 6 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Firstly hi and be gentle as its a first post. Right ive just bought a 03 mondeo tdci 115bhp and at first everything was ok. Yesterday driving home the battery warning light came on and now comes on about 30 seconds after the car is started. I had the battery and alternator checked at a garage
• Citroen AX battery warning light? 18 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  A friend recently purchased a J reg 5 door citroen AX tzx 1.4 for £300 with only 66k on the clock. Alternator died, so he has had fitted a new alternator and battery by his brother. Since then the battery warning light stays on all the time - but the car has been used everyday without fault
• Baffling problem with Yamaha scooter 12 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  plates have been cleaned. However, as the scooter stands outside in freezing conditions, the judder reappears as bad as before. The clutch as far as I am aware is a dry clutch. I was wondering if anyone might know how I can tackle this problem. Another question: are gel bike batteries better than
• Cars with 36 volt batteries 1 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  I recently read an article in Professional Motor Mechanic written by Keith Rudd of Exide Technologies that the cars of the future will require 36 volt batteries and 42 volt electrical systems. He talks of cars requiring between 12 and 14 kW, electrically powered oil and water pumps, electrically
• Halfords car batteries. 27 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Although I'm fortunate ehough to have access to a car spares wholesaler, I inherited a Halfords 063 battery. When it showed signs of failure I went to Halfords without a receipt and smiled nicely and asked politely. They checked the code on it and said that is was less than 3 years old therefore
• Lexus LS400 (1990 - 2000) - 1995 4 litre flat battery 26 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  Have got flat battery.Immobiliser has engaged and I have never had remote key fob for it.What can I do to start car ?
• Honda CBR600F - charging problems? 26 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  the battery seemed a little sluggish turning the engine over, but it fired up and ran OK, and we put it down to the bike having been sitting around. I only did a couple of miles on the test ride - no problem at all. Did the deal, signed the paperwork and went to ride off. Noticed the battery was still
• Can you recommend an emergency battery pack 13 Dec 2022 (Forum)
  . It was going dark and I saw a flash and a spark, as he connected the wrong terminals and didn’t use the cars earth point on the chassis . Both cars still going at the moment. But can you recommend a small battery pack to carry in the boot ?  
• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 18-05-2019 Part 1 17 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  Dear lord, HJ once again propogating the myth against EVs. Please tell us the exact, full and verified circumstances of this Leaf owner who was quoted over 7 grand for a replacement battery because as far as Im aware, Nissan along with other EV manufacturers warrants replacement of the drive