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  Why do hybrids do a very small distance on just electric power compared to electric cars? 25 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  A 24Kw Nissan Leaf will do about 95 miles. Why does the 32Kw Hyundai Ioniq only do a very small distance on electric power only?
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  Ford C-Max - "Limited EPB" warning light 18 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Ford C-Max 1.6 diesel. For the past two week, the car has started displaying a message on start up. The message says “Limited EPB” but goes away...
• Ford Mondeo - Alternator failed, charging circuit 19 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  I have a 1997 Mondeo estate that has been off the road for a couple of years. I'm planning to get it road worthy again, barring any expensive problems being found. It runs well and should be going again shortly. The battery had been charged occasionally, but apparently not regularly
• Audi 80 Mk II (1991-1995) - 2.0E 93L - Battery running flat 26 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  All, PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN FIXED, I AM JUST OFFERING ADVICE Over the last few weeks I was waking up to a sluggish battery, and yesterday morning it wouldnt even start. After jumping it and running for an hour I noticed that the fan was on all the way. I then discoved that the fan
• Rover 214SLi 1994 -Electrics problem 12 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  , as the battery wasn't charging, and upon inspection, one of the bushes/brushes was snapped. Also something had scored a groove into the plastic casing of the old regulator....but it could not be identified what caused this. For the last 18 months the battery light on the dashboard has glowed dimly while
• Replacing (recharging) Battery VW Polo?? 31 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  hope someone will know something about this. Ok so i have read all the posts here,(this relates to the Archieves) but can i ask about a VW Polo 1997 1.6L Auto,does anyone know about the results if changing its battery,i know that the Radio will have to be reset,but what about the rest of the memory
• Rover Metro 1993 - Alarm 6 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  How can I deactivate the alarm system? Owned car 3 mths. Advised by previous owner alarm not working. Recently charged battery and reinstalled, alarm activated car immobilised. Replaced batteries in alarm fob, which I had hoped would deactivate system. Any suggestions welcomed.
• Nissan Micra - Nissan Micra Immobiliser Problem 16 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  My 52 reg 1.0 Micra is refusing to start after the battery went flat, I charged up the battery but the red immob light is just flasing at me. Any ideas as to how to get it going as my missus is not impressed at being stuck inside! Thanks
• Peugeot 307 SW (2002 - 2008) - 04 1.6 central locking problem 28 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  My central locking won't work, either by the remote or by the key in the lock, i can't gain access, all the doors are locked and neither the car battery or the remote battery are dead. HELP PLEASE.
• Rover 100 (1995 - 1998) - 1995 1.1 Security Fob 4 May 2008 (Forum)
  I have recently bought a Rover Kensington which ran fine but now their appears to be a problem with the security fob as the ignition cct is dead. I have replaced the battery in the fob and the battery in the car is fine. Any suggestions as to solving the problem? Phil
• Rover 100 ECUs 3 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  I've been told that Rover ECUs loose their settings when you disconnect the battery. Does anyone know if this is true and if so can the ECU learn its settings again, or do I need to have it re-programmed? (I need to disconnect the battery for safety reasons when I change the fuel filter)
• Polo electrical problem 24 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  I have a 97 Polo and had to change the battery. After connecting to new one the car fires on starting but as the key returns to the normal position the car cuts out. When the ignition is turned on the code flashes up in the odo window which looks like 1 n 01. All was fine until the battery
• 1995 Rover 418 immobiliser/alarm problem 24 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  A friend left the lights on and flattened the battery this morning.Now I can\'t get the key fob to de-activate the immobiliser/alarm.I don\'t believe in coincidence but i haven\'t had a chance to eliminate the possibility of a dead battery in the key fob,your thoughs appreciated
• carina remote wont work 27 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  just bought a carina and the remote will unlock the doors but will not lock them any ideas could it be the battery? both remotes are the same i opened one up and there is a big battert and a small one i am assuming the small one is a back up do u have to be quivk in changing the battery or doesnt
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  How often should a trickle charger be used on a car that's only used once weekly? 8 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I only use my car once a week. How often should I be charging the battery?
• Nissan Mica 2004 XS - Nissan Micra Dead Battery Help 23 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  Hi All My wife recently bought a Nissan Micra (2004) as a run around car just to use for city driving.. The Battery of the car is not the greatest, as we noticed after not driving it for 5-6 days, it needed a jump start. We again did not drive the car for a 5-6 days as we were away
• Peugeot 306 1.6 Automatic Yr 2000 - Problems starting 20 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  I went to start my car the other day and it went WAHH WU then nothing more, as if the battery were flat. I was in a hurry so I asked my neighbour to give me a jump start, exactly the same WAHH WU as before, after half an hour of trying to jump start the car using another car and another set
• Vauxhall Astra - Garage / insurance advice 16 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  malfunctioned and a loud banging noise could be heard when slowing down/applying breaks on the short journey home. The car was towed away a few days later as the battery had burnt out and without the battery being charged or replaced and the car being tested a repair estimate was submitted and approved
• Chrysler Grand Voyager - Replaced battery and now alarm wont switch off and 4 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  . My 2002 Grand Voyager has been stood for a good few weeks over the Christmas and New Year period and i recently went start her up and take her for a drive but the battery was so flat there wasn't even a faint light on anywhere
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  Is there a fault with my Audi A4's start-stop system? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I believe I have a problem with my Audi A4 Avant B8's start-stop system. Whatever I do, including switching everything including radio, lights and climate...