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UK bans any use of mobile phones while driving 18 Oct 2020 (Forum)
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/oct/17/uk-bans-any-use-of-mobile-phones-while-driving I hold the phone in my hands whilst driving. I do use the phone for sat nav and sometimes for music (and occasionally internet radio). In my car, there is a place I keep it, but it is n't -
VW Eos TDI Sport 2.0l 2010 - Eos Bluetooth Issue 1 Apr 2019 (Forum)
I cant connect to the bluetooth. I have a RCD 310 radio and Bluetooth is selected 'on'. In the MFD Menu there is no option for 'phone'. I have tried clicking the factory resets in the MFD menu. I've read about having to unpair the existing phone and people saying you need to connect -
Peugeot 308 SW - Battery completely dead 12 Jan 2019 (Forum)
I think I know the answer to this question already but it's always good to ask. My car is a ten year old 308sw diesel. Unlocked my car with the remote, got in, turned the ignition - one click and - not even a flicker of power. No interior light, no radio, definitely no engine turn. My -
Ford Fiesta 2003 - Speedometer fault 26 Nov 2018 (Forum)
Hi, My 2003 petrol fiesta NON ABS model has a problem where the speedometer flicks between the actual speed and the far end of the guage e.g. at 70 MPH it will constantly flick all over between 70 and 140 mph! This also effects the auto volume on the radio. I'm -
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter - Is this oil leak a problem? 17 Aug 2018 (Forum)
Hello All, We're looking to purchase a Mercedes Sprinter and have seen one which we're interested in. After a thorough inspection yesterday we've picked up on a few issues - back door catch broken off, side door doesn't lock, radio screen isn't working and what looks like some leaking oil -
VW Golf VR6 - Claim against Halfords for breaking my Car 22 Feb 2017 (Forum)
Not for publication Hello, In Aug 2016 Halfords tried to fit a new radio into my Golf and burnt out the live feed wire, resulting in significant damage to the wiring loom, rendering my car undriveable and uneconomical to repair. I'm currently in discussions with them over -
LDV Maxus - What a dreadful van 20 Oct 2016 (Forum)
the place. Mirrors are rubbish, engine is noisy, radio is like an old transistor thing, it's like been put in the driving seat of a Mk1 Transit but without the presitigious badge. I have absolutely nothing positive to say about this van at all. Bring back my lovely Transporter asap PLEASE!!!! -
Focus ST3 2015 - Ford Sync2 Infotaiment 11 May 2016 (Forum)
Had no problems with this car until I got in it today. Loud hiss coming from dash like high pressure gas escaping, like opening a gas cylinder wide open. Goes off with the volume knob and is across all radio stations as well as DAB and FM channels. Any one on here have the same car and experienced -
C200 Kompressor 3 dr manual coupe 20,000 miles - Mercedes antenna repair 2 Mar 2016 (Forum)
My central locking and radio mal-functioned. Car is 8 years old. Mercedes tell me antenna has malfunctioned and only way to check is to remove (and probably replace) rear windscreen at over £800 plus VAT. Have already paid over £90 for diagnostic and key battery -
Ford focus or Suzuki Ignis - Which do I get rid of? 26 Aug 2015 (Forum)
, radio/cd not working, paintwork on the bonnet very faded. The focus is mine, the ignis is my wifes, I am not bothered as whichever one we keep will be the wifes. Thanks in advance. -
Mitsubishi Colt 5-door DiD Diesel 2006 - Variable brilliance of Digital Dash Display 15 Jun 2015 (Forum)
I have a 2006 Diesel DiD CZ2 automated manual Colt. Over the last few months the digital dashboard display (radio, temperature, mpg info etc) has been getting progressively dimmer. Sometimes full brilliance, then nothing, back to half brilliance, then barely visible, full -
Polo, Fiesta, Fabia or 3cyl Hyundai i20 iMarch '15 - optimum new car, for 5000 city miles per annum 5 Feb 2015 (Forum)
With a 1.2TSI (Vw/SAkoda) or a Ford 1.0 Ecoboost or Hyundais new yet to be introduced 1.0 3 cyl. Or indeed perhaps a Toyota Yaris 1.333 petrol All in nominally SE spec, with no metallic paint minimal extras, but a full size spare wheel and steering wheel controls for radio -
Rover 25 lpg 2003 model 1.6 - Car battery advice 4 Jul 2014 (Forum)
I will only be using my car on the weekends as I have to work far away. Shall I disconnect my negative terminal on my battery each week or leave the car as it is without disconnecting any terminals.I recently put a new battery in the car. The radio has been taken out. The clock resets itself -
Peugeot 308 - Pump noise @ rear when filled up fuel tank 3 Sep 2013 (Forum)
and there are no warning lights etc - any ideas? Performance is fine. Any advice as to what the part might be (yes I am female;)!!!) is it expensive? Shall I ignore it until it becomes a more frequent issue? Turn the radio up? Thanks in advance:) -
Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - (96-00)2.5 V6 Ghia - Instrument Lights not working 12 Jun 2012 (Forum)
Any advice for this one?! The instrument lights went out very suddenly this evening, that is the dashboard lighting and all the lighting for the radio, auto gearbox selection etc.... I've looked up the fuses and decided it was Fuse 31, 7.5 amps. Changed the fuse, even though it looked fine -
mondeo 2.2 titanium x - mk4 mondeo airbag module 21 May 2012 (Forum)
it as a cab so doors always opening. If i can find it the electrician i use reckons he can rewire it. He wont know where it is cos his speciality is meters radios c.c.tv etc. GREATFULL for any help i can get xxxx -
'P' Reg Renault Laguna 2ltr Automatic - Dead Fuel Gauge - 'P' Reg Renault Laguna 2ltr Auto 4 Sep 2011 (Forum)
'P' Reg Renault Laguna (2ltr Automatic) - Leaving work in heavy rain, switched on lights, fan and radio, central locking working fine, wipers, internal and external lights all fine... after about a hundred yards the fuel gauge dropped to 'nil' even though I have about half a tank on board. I -
Honda FR-V - Battery charging/losing charge 2 Mar 2011 (Forum)
Hi all. I am having a problem with my Honda FRV 1.7SE. If I park up and turn off the engine I cannot use radio/lights/fan or anything 'battery powered' as the battery seems to lose charge very quickly (I'm talking a matter of seconds) and the car won't start. If I use jump leads the engine fires -
Peugeot 206 - 206 issues 15 Nov 2010 (Forum)
I have a 2003 1.1 206, this morning I started the car to warm up, the fans were on with the radio, everything was fine until I tried to wash the screen, as soon as I tried the car cut out. Now the only thing that works is the starter, the key fob wont work, lights, hazards, dash warning lights -
Peugeot 306 XSI L Reg 26 Sep 2010 (Forum)
is permanently on - on the top left of the radio -which indicates the alarm/immobiliser is on. I suspect that the immobiliser has been activated by the battery going flat as an anti-tamper device. My key fob can open and close the door but the alarm light will not go out. I have tried putting the key