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  • Renault Scenic Petrol loss of electrics 13 Jun 2007 (Forum)
    console housing only). Have done usual checks as to battery cables/battery connections/alternator connections etc and they also seem fine. Am flummoxed !!!!
  • Vectra Alternator 25 Apr 2007 (Forum)
    put on the last clamp and the horn on the vectra sounded. I pulled all the cables and reconnected more carefully (not sure if I had them on wrong as I didn't check them as I pulled them). The fuses are all fine, the Vectra starts okay but cuts out when the jump lead is removed. The battery does
  • Audi A4 How Much Is It Worth? 15 Apr 2007 (Forum)
    specialist 6 Months Tax, 12 Months Mot 18 inch RS4 Wheels, New Tyres All Round CD Player Blue/purple metalic paint grey cloth interior good condition, no marks stains, i don't smoke Work Done In Last 6 months New brake pads front and rear All tyres replaced new coolant temperature sensor new battery new
  • VW Polo 1994 cutting out problem 10 Feb 2007 (Forum)
    to the problem before is that sometimes it might not start at all, and it needs a jump start, and when it ticks over the battery sounds like its going to die. Although I haven't had the last part of the problem for a little while ( I did change the alternator as the break down man told me too) Maybe i'm having
  • Audi A4 Avant - water leak in cabin 22 Jan 2006 (Forum)
    the drains under the battery and behind the servo unit - the battery drain was clogged with mud and on clearing some water came out. Spent the day drying the car out with a portable heater and a dehumidifier. However, it rained overnight and the rear seat is damp again - seems to be spreading from the edge
  • Fiesta 1100 starting problems 19 Aug 2005 (Forum)
    I bought a J reg Fiesta 1100 for my daughter to run around in a couple of years ago and it has been virtually trouble free. However she started her new job after finishing university on tuesday and wednesday morning it wouldnt start - grrr. The battery was flat, new 18 months ago but the car stands
  • Peugeot 205 XS Won't Start 15 May 2003 (Forum)
    cleared (the problem was that the car would stall/judder at low revs, but still worked fine at higher revs resulting in a jerky ride to say the least). After changing the carb I took the car for a test drive. I had already noticed that the battery (alternator) light was coming on dimly at low revs
  • Focus recall in US 5 Nov 2002 (Forum)
    number of cases, lead to separation of the ball joint, Ford said in a statement on Monday. It said the other concern involved Focus vehicles with Zetec engines in which potential problems with the placement of a battery cable could result in smoke, wire melting or under-hood fires. END QUOTE
  • MG HS - Stop/Start Engine 15 Apr 2020 (Forum)
    Our new car has a stop/start facility, something we've never had before. From what I've read, most people seem to say that unless the battery is at 100% this can be more trouble than it's worth. Is this true? Also, would the constant stopping and restarting of the engine not put
  • Fiesta 2002 LX - Ford Fiesta 2002 LX Radio Code 10 May 2017 (Forum)
    Hello, I recently had the battery changed on my 2002 LX, however it caused the radio to reset. I managed to get the serial number after a few hours of messing around, would anyone be able to provide the number to get the radio working again? Serial is M144566 Thanks
  • Ford Fiesta - 4500 RDS Eon Radio Code M005058 11 May 2016 (Forum)
    Good Morning! Was wandering if anyone could help me out? Had to detach the battery on my wife's Fiesta and we don't have the radio code logged anywhere. It's a RDS 4500 EON and the serial code is M005058. Many thanks in advance as she's giving me ear ache about it! Richard
  • ford focus 2007 1.6TDCI - radio code needed urgent v series number V019246 25 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    HI I NEED A RADIO CODE FOR ford focus 2007 1.6TDCI v series number V019246  I HAVE CHANGE THE BATTERY AND DONT HAVE THE MANUAL FOR THIS.   PLEASE HELP THANK YOU MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS msislam@hotmail.co.uk  
  • ldv convoy - Ignition problem 25 Jun 2015 (Forum)
    are working fine...the battery is not flat. can anyone put forward any suggestions please?
  • ford focus - hi am looking for a code to unlock my radeo 20 Mar 2015 (Forum)
    hi could any one help with my radeo code I took out my battery and have reset the code and now cand get it as I have lost my owners manuel,I have the code off the back of my radeo it is m175777.thanks guys
  • mazda rx8 - doesnt turn over 19 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    just had my car in for body work and they took off the battery terminal now i have it back but i only get a single click when i try to start it ,all the lights on the dash come on but wont turn over ..i checked the terminal and tightened them but still nothing !! starter was fine before any
  • Ford Focus 1.6 2006 - Radio Security code needed 8 Sep 2014 (Forum)
    Recently had my clutch replaced on my ford focus 1.6 2006 but needed my security code for my 6000cd serial number M153577 after the battery was reconnected but can't find code anywhere in my paperwork.Please can someone help me out with the correct code I need please...!!
  • ford fiesta mk6 2002 - Radi Code Info please 30 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    Hi I need a radio code for my 2002 ford fiesta mk6. The serial number is M007723. I have just bought this vehicle and the previous owner had to disconnect battery and now the radio is asking for a code. Many thanks in advance to whoever can help me out. Thanks
  • Ford Fiesta - Ford Fiesta 4500 RDS Radio Code 2 Jul 2014 (Forum)
    Hello, I have a slightly upset girlfriend who had a battery replaced at KF recently and now her radio isn't working, it keeps asking for the pin number which is not in the manual anywhere. The car is an 04 Ford Fiesta and the radio serial number is M215933. Any help
  • Ford Fusion 2 - Ford Fusion 2 - 4500 car radio locked 13 Mar 2014 (Forum)
    Hi, I've had my Fusion 2 for nearly 2 years now and had to replace the battery today. Of course now I need the key code for my radio which I don't have. The serial number is M065656. All help gratefully received !! Danny
  • ford escort 1.8 td '98 - escort 1.8 td electrical problem 6 Dec 2013 (Forum)
    hi,  i,ve just replaced my steering column switches for the lights and wipers and forgot to pull the battery negative lead, now without the ignition on my indicators work and the heater fan works, but it blows fuses for the wipers and another 20 amp on number
 

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