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• New alternator? 10 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Recieved this query from a friend about a mate of his - what do you guys think? Is the price fair etc? Thanks... Took a friend to the garage today because her car was playing up and they said her alternator was dicky. Apparently it wasn\'t charging the battery correctly and if she carried on like
• It's a General ? (2005 Honda Accord 2.4 L Type-S) - Data on Lifetime of Enhanced Flooded Batteries 10 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  Subject which wouldn't fit: Any actual data on lifetime of Enhanced Flooded Batteries (EFBs) in Standard (not Stop-Start) Cars? Pardon the intrusion from across the pond, but EFBs are just starting to be retailed in the US. And this forum was recommended. The EFBs tout
• Mokka E - Range Anxiety 10 Apr 2022 (Forum)
  Since taking delivery in September I've been doing longer trips.  Getting more familiar with its capabilities.  This weekend I did 145 miles virtually all on  M ways.  Got home with 19pct battery.   That means the 200m range (  which is like manufacturers mpg
• Peugeot 308 SW 2.00 Hdi - Peugeot 308 2.0 HDi Cutting out for over 6 months 19 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  flattens the battery trying to start it took and charged overnight refitted then started then yesterday it would not start so towed it home again charged battery then started again. So far I have unplugged the 3 plugs on the fuse box all connectios nice and bright have checked all the fuses for tightness
• Is it safe to use a jump starter on all cars ? 26 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  I have recently been thinking about buying a battery jump starter. I do not want one with an internal battery. Whilst I will probably never need to use it on my own cars I do not doubt the opportunity to use it on colleagues cars will arise. I do not expect any of my colleagues would
• Chrysler PT Cruiser - PT Curiser acting as though it has no power 24 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  the battery had gone as it did the same thing it did when I got the battery replaced earlier in the year, the power died, the dashboard lights didn't work and it won't start
• Nissan Primera 1.8 SE Petrol (2003) - Won't start - battery or alternator...or other? 20 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  for about 18 miles last night with no problems, but apart from that it's not been used much over the past few weeks as the weather has been more suitable for my Vespa. It's the original battery in the car so at ten years old it's probably due a change, but are there likely to be any other causes
• Ford Galaxy 06 plate TDi Diesel 2lt - Ford Galaxy won't start 22 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  starting 2. Replacing the battery 3. Using both keys in case the main key fob was defective. 4. Removed the +flying lead from the battery and earthed flying leads to chassis to remove any static or logic stuck in the ECU 5. Tried locking the doors and unlocking them. 6
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 96 1760 Auto will not start 28 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Ahoy ! Have the 306 Auto that turns but does not start. Clues, new starter fitted due naff battery with loose connections by previous owner. New battery fitted. No spark Code inserted, red light on steering wheel spoke goes out, fuel pump whizzes for a second. Red light on key pad stays red
• Renault Megane II (2002 - 2008) - 03 1.9 Dead dashboard 18 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  . Only after I start the car does the lights come on and the rev counter starts to work. My trip meter and radio is also reset and I have to enter my radio code everytime I start the car. Is there another battery which powers the vehicle electronics when it is switched off as the main battery is okay
• Renault Kangoo Combi (1999 - 2004) - 1999 1.9 d starter motor? 18 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  how do i check if my starter motor is any good before i buy a new 1can i check it leaving it on the car, or if not taking it off ? what it is, --- i have fitted a new diesel pump and ive had trouble starting it again, turning the engine over the battery went flat i jumped it with jump leads
• VW Polo key fob 19 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I just had to pick up a colleague from a supermaket car park after she went into town and got somebody in a car spares shop to change the battery in her remote key fob (the old one was still working, unsure why changed). He just popped it out (not sure of size but looked like half a AAA battery
• Peug 306 diesel eng turns wont start 5 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  the battery has worn down and we have to jump the battery in the mornings. I have taken it to a garage and they haven't found anything, not sure they actually knew where to start looking. It seems that the diesel is having a problem getting to the carburetor, we are also now having to pump the diesel through
• Ford Focus TDCi poor starting 2 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  sound as when warm but either turns then stops or turns and when it does start, sounds really rattly for a second then smooth out. When the car is running it's fine, no power issues or odd sounds and fuel economy is spot on. I would normally assume the battery was at fault in this situation but I have
• Mondeo II major electrical outage. 4 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  not work. A little while later all is fine and working. 12.65V on battery terminals and on the engine block. The battery terminals look spotless but not greased. I will disconnect both terminals, clean them with fine emery paper, reconnect and grease em. I do not know how old the battery
• Vx Corsa alternator volts 9 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  I am servicing a friends Vauxhall Combo Van. It is a 1.7 diesel (non turbo) Isuzu engine. When checking the charging circuit operation I found the following: If I connect a voltmeter to the battery and then start the engine, the running no load voltage is 13.2 volts. After about 2 minutes (I
• TD Escort Battery Warning Light 8 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  First off thanks to everyone for helping out with the 205 problem i also have. My Car (1994 escort 1.8td) has had a problem for a good few months now whereby on long journeys after about an hour the battery warning light would start to glow. it wouldn't come on full strength but would glow
• URGENT - Renault Remote 16 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  My friend bought a S reg Laguna from a motor warehouse late last year. One of his remote blippers has gone on the blink. Apparently it worked when he got the car but a few months later it didn't. He tried replacing the battery but to no avail. Wanting to get this sorted it out he rang up our
• Vauxhall Zafira A - Loss of instruments, charging suspect 1 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  2004 Petrol 2.2l Design 16valve 1. Flat battery after driving couple of weeks back.Later when testing: Suspect alternator as with all lights, aircon, radio, fan, voltage at battery reduced to about 12.7V on 2000 revs. Didn't try driving, but then dove to work etc 14miles (spare
• vectra c 1.9 cdti 2004 z19dth - vectra c 1.9 cdti sri (not starting) 28 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  Hi all ive got a vectra c 1.9 cdti for the past few days its been stugling to start or starting straight away,well its been somthing like this one time it will start first turn the next it will turn over for 3-4 seconds and itl sound as if the battery is going flat then if i turn the key back