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  • Volvo C30 1.6 petrol - Car starting but no electrics 6 Nov 2019 (Forum)
    Hi, A fault with the normally reliable c30. It started but no electrical power, lights, indicators not working. Driven back home, then started it again with same key and all appears okay. Do I have a faulty ignition lock or failing relay somewhere? Car battery is original 8.5 yrs old. Thanks
  • Ford Focus 2006 - Radio Code for Ford Focus Stereo 6000CD M151936 1 Dec 2018 (Forum)
    I recently changed my battery and it now appears that the radio has been locked, I've looked through all the documents associated with the vehicle and I can't seem to locate the code. Would someone be able to salvage the code for my radio (model number: M151936) please! Thank you!
  • BMW 3 Series Touring - Electrical fault? 18 Aug 2018 (Forum)
    Looking for some help please. The cigarette lighter blew on our car, it went to a garage for Mot and we asked them to change a fuse. When we had the car back the passenger window will not work and neither does the central locking (battery has been changed), any ideas what it could possibly
  • Regenerative compression braking 9 Aug 2018 (Forum)
    Why don't manufacturers fit an air tank (Like those found on HGVs for the brakes - standard industry tech) and use the 'wasted' compression strokes as a brake to fill the tank, and use the compressed air like a small battery for stop-start traffic? The engine could still run and power A.C
  • Citroen C2 1.4 HDi - Remote Central Locking 12 Jan 2018 (Forum)
    My wife's Citroen C2 suddenly won't lock via the remote fobs. Batteries checked in both and fine. Tried doing the re-set which we found on the web no joy, fuse OK. Anything else you can suggest before yet another mortgage to take it to Citroen? Any ideas most welcome. Thanks
  • Vauxhall Omega - Warning beep coming from rear light cavity 26 Dec 2017 (Forum)
    Just changed the battery and straight away there was a high pitched beep coming from somewhere in the passenger side light cavity at the rear. Nothing to do with ignition as this beep is continuous and happens even whether they ignition is on or not. It's a bit annoying and quite useless on its
  • Toyota Avensis 2.2td d cat - starting problems 13 Nov 2017 (Forum)
    problems starting replaced glow plug relay glow plugs fuel filter and battery will start if jumped from another car but after it's been for a run struggles to start again no lights on dash feels like I'm running out if ideas sometimes takes up to 12 goes to start it and sometimes won't start
  • Ford Fiesta style - Radio code 14 Apr 2017 (Forum)
    Hi, when my wife's car was in for its MOT last week they had to change the battery as it was leaking. Obviously this kicked the radio out which now requests a 4 digit code. It has a 6000 CD radio in it with the serial number V012696. Just wondering if anyone would know the code as my wife has
  • corsa b 1.2 1993 - engine cutting out 23 Feb 2017 (Forum)
    alternator and battery both ok  
  • Ford Fiesta Saloon - Ford Fiesta Car Radio Unlock Code 4 Feb 2017 (Forum)
    Hi, I know its been asked many times but my Fiesta is showing locked on the screen, permanently. It won't even allow me to enter a code. The serial number is M178498 - is there any way of getting back so i can enter a code? Disconnect battery? thanks in advance, Mick
  • Ford Focus - code for sony cd radio in 2005 ford focus car 23 Sep 2016 (Forum)
    Sorry, same ol' same ol' ... Irecently bought a 2nd hand ford focus.  The previous owner didn't have the code for the car radio.  I had to change the battery and now can't get the radio to work.  Any ideas how to find the code without having to pay bucket loads for it?
  • Peugeot Expert Tepee - Knocking sound continues when engine off key out 4 Feb 2016 (Forum)
    Got home tonight and there is a rhythmical knock which doesn't stop when I turn the engine off and take the key out. Help. Only solution I found was to disconnect battery. Swiss Van so allert in German which I can't read. Help!
  • Ford Fiesta Saloon - Radio code for 4500 RDS e.o.n 18 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    Please can someone help me my boyfriend charged my battery the other day we started it once was charged and it was fine but later on in the day it wouldn't start, we managed to get it going with some easy start spray but now my radio is asking for a code- my seriel number for my radio is M143344
  • Ford Mondeo - Ford Mondeo - mondeo radio 3 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    Help anyone! I changed battery of my ford mondeo and have no idea what the code is as I bought the car 3rd hand a few years ago. I tried removing the radio so
  • Ford Fiesta - Radio code for Ford Fiesta 2000 model 19 Sep 2015 (Forum)
    Hi. Ive been reading some posts regarding this and people have got codes by giving these details M105324 RDS 6000 I believe it is. My battery run out and I've used the code on the Audio guide but for some reason it doesn't work. If someone can help me out that would be a massive help. Thank you
  • Fiat 500 2008 - Precautions Re Airbag When removing front seat 12 Jul 2015 (Forum)
    Hi need to remove front drivers seat and try and find out why back rest tilt is becomming increasingly difficult to operate ie becoming stiffer.  There is an air bag in the bolster, what is the correct procedure to isolate, is it as simple a disconnecting the battery.  Advice most
  • renault master 2005 - Renault master will only charge at 12.5 volts????? 30 Jun 2015 (Forum)
    Hi, having problems with my 2005 master van , will only charge at 12.5 volts??? had new battery, had new alternator still sits at 12.5 volts, does the exciter wire for the alternator go through the BCM or is it just an ignition feed via the instrument cluster? pulling my hair out now!!
  • Ford Focus Saloon - Radio seriel number and code for it??? 19 Jun 2015 (Forum)
    Hi my car is fitted with a cd6000 and after some work and the battery being disconnected my radio won't work. I've rang the dealer who gave me the code but its incorrect. The stereo is fitted so how do I get the seriel number and code for it. Any help in this matter is very much appreciated
  • ford focus titanium 55 reg - radio code needed 7 Apr 2015 (Forum)
    Hi, I've just bought a second hand car, I had a problem with the immobiliser and the battery was switch off. When I came to switch the radio on and needed a code which I can't find anywhere! Can anyone supply the code? Info on the unit - M021230 C307
  • fiesta finesse serial number of radio M013363 - code needed for fiesta radio 26 Mar 2015 (Forum)
    My mum has had her 2004 fiesta in for repairs, which included removing the battery. The radio now needs to have a code... shes paniked as the garage said itll be 50 pound to find the code   Any help wouod be much apreaciated  radio is 4500 Rdse -0-N thnaks 
 

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