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• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 94 1.9 Engine will not turn over 21 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hi All, My battery recently went flat on my Peugeot 306. It is a relatively new battery so I took it out and charged it. I have put it back in but now when I try to start the car the engine won't turn over. I've tried disconnection and reconnecting the alarm system (under the rear seat behind
• Citroen C3 (2002 - 2009) - 02 1.4 Poor start and clocks resetting 5 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Recently I have had some issues at start up. (02 model 26k miles) I turn the key and I get a response as if the battery is flat. The clock etc then reset to zero. Turn the key a second time and the car starts as normal but this time the child lock buttons are illuminated and the esp fails to work
• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 01 1.1 rev counter problem 3 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  we have a 1.1 independance. Today, we had to jump the car as battery was flat. I have yet to check to see if voltage across the battery picks up when above idling, but the rev counter has also stopped working at same time. Can the faults be connected as i have heard the rev counter is run off
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2002 2.0tddi - alternator problem 24 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  my battery went dead so i bought a recon alternator i put it on it turned over with a bit of help i tested the battery and it was chargeing ok then it said alternator faulty over chargeing after about 5 mins the car died and a bad smell came from the alternator now it wont charge is there a relay
• Renault Laguna II (2001 - 2007) - 2001 1.9 DCi - Non Start 2 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I got a Laguna 1.9 DCI estate on Y reg, it was stood for about 6 months and the battery went flat. I replaced the battery and the car does not start? It turns over fine but does not fire. I put in some more diesel but still no joy. Is there sort of glow plugs or spart plugs that can get damp
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 2001 1.9 pip key/ Fob re conect to car alarm 11 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hi i have a Peugoet 309 1.9 diesel T reg. the battery in the key fob went dead and i accidenytly set off the alarm when i unlocked the car i have replaced the battery but the pip key no longer turns the alarm on and off or unlocks the doors how do i reset the pip key? HELP?????? please
• Jump start box 19 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Maplin currently have an 'Emergency Jumpstart and 12V Power Supply' unit (essentially a 12V 17Ah battery in a box) for £20, and since it also contains a compressor, thus removing the annoying part where you have to trail the lead around the car from the lighter socket, I wondered if it was worth
• Polo-not starting 5 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I have a V reg Polo which wouldn't start this morning. At first I thought it was the battery as have had problems with it before and tried to jump start it but to no effect. Also I noticed the electric front windows, clock, mileometer and central locking are working so decided it can't
• peugout 307 immobiliser 28 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have a peugot 307 xsi on a "51" plate . I have just replaced the battery and cannot get this bloomin thing started . It is turning over but not firing ! The transponder key does not work now and I have to lock doors manually . On the dash there is a flashing red light on the "key" button
• Key fob programming and batts! VW Passat 19 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  At the end of a shift 0100 hours discovered that my remote key fob for VW Passat 51 reg stopped functioning! Can still get into the car using the actual key,so could get home! Suspect that the batteries have run out. Does anyone know a good site to obtain these batteries online? The other key
• 1999 Passat - Plenum Drain Holes 5 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  had a good look with a torch - I haven't removed the battery but I can't see any evidence of drain holes in either corner are they under the battery ? Thanks in advance
• Seat 1.4 (P) - Not starting !! 28 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Seat Cordoba 1.4 (P reg 54k miles) will not start if left for a day or so. When I attach the charger to the battery it goes straight to fully charged and after a while it will start while still connected. I can use it that day but the following morning or later that day (when parked while at work
• Pug 106 keypad problem 5 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Just bought a pug 106 from the auction- got it home and can not find the keypad number or any instructions for the keypad. The car starts fine- the remote locking had a dead battery and i changed the battery- remote now works and car still starts without problem, but i will have a problem
• Airbag Light Flashing on. Ford Fiesta. 1 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, i have a Ford Fiesta 1.1 M Reg car. I recently changed the steering rack, when i drove the car next, i noticed the airbag light was flashing on the dash. I needed to have the tracking done, so wilst i was at the garage i asked about the airbag, the guy told me to take the battery off
• Xantia alarm 30 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Xantia diy muppet is back. Got glow plugs to change. Step 1 disconnect battery -ve lead. The alarm goes off. I can't shut it off, the key fob does nothing, the central locking still works, turning the key in the lock works but nothing shuts the god**mn alarm off. Reconnecting the battery just
• disabling ABS 16 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  Hi I'm getting an almost permanent judder from the brakes on my bora sport. How can i temporarily disconnect the ABS to see if that's the problem ? (the handbook suggests there are 4 fuses on the battery of which one is ABS motor realy and one is ABS main realy, but doesn't help you identify
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  Why is there a smell of rotten eggs from our car? 3 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We have a petrol Jaguar F-Pace and on occasions, we notice the smell of rotten eggs. Do you have any ideas what this may be and how best to get it resolved?...
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  Ford Fiesta broken down with battery issue 13 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a brand new Ford Fiesta in August 2014. The car stopped working in December and the AA identified an issue with the battery. The car was checked...
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  What trickle charger would you recommend? 22 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Which trickle charger would you recommend for use on an Hyundai I30?
• Audi A3, 1.6l, 2010 - Audi A3 doesn't start sometimes 21 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  Hello everyone, Hope you light the light.. I got my Audi A3 in April 2022, the guy before was driving 80miles/day 4-5x/week. Since I bought it it was ok. I don't drive long miles, locally, short trips around. And one day it didn't start. The guy helped me with battery