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  • Saxo dashboard lights 5 Jan 2004 (Forum)
    Does anyone know how to replace the bulbs in the ventilation control panel and fan control on my 1998 Saxo VTR. I have taken out the radio but still cannot get to the bulbs. Thanks in anticipation. Bob McC.
  • Vectra noise 6 Mar 2003 (Forum)
    ,98 2L CDX 97K gen mileage took the car for a spin at the weekend & unusally had the radio off !! noticed that when accelerating in third a whining/tufbo noise which disappears on changing to fourth wondering if it was time for gearbox oil change with an additive ???
  • Salvage Squad 30 Jan 2002 (Forum)
    Enjoyed it tonight, but why replace the original magneto ignition system with modern electronics? There must be plenty of scrappers out there. I restore old radios, and every effort is made to keep the innards original, modern components being used only as a last resort.
  • Ford cannot fix the DAB on my Mondeo 21 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Ford Mondeo Ghia 59 Plate with a Sony radio with DAB. I bought it second-hand at 18 months old. Having never had DAB before, or cared, it was...
  • Honda CRV problems - what can I do? 16 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I recently purchased a Honda CRV to replace my Peugeot 3008 upon your recommendation. I have had it a week and am now suffering from buyer's regret......
  • How much does the use of features like air con affect the range of an EV? 28 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
    We are considering an EV and can install a charging point at home but public charging points are few and far between in our area. The manufacturers give...
  • Why won't my Mazda 6 connect to my iPod? 15 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a new Mazda 6 in 2014 and have had constant problems with the connectivity between my iPod and the factory fitted infotainment system. I have...
  • The HPF module in my Mercedes-Benz has gone missing - any ideas? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2006 Mercedes-Benz C320 CDI, an exceptional vehicle in my opinion. It is fitted with a Harman Kardon Logic-7 radio and also an HFP Module to connect...
  • What caused my Lexus CT200H's battery to discharge in three weeks? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am the owner of a Lexus CT200h, which is just over one year old and has 11,000 miles on the clock. Over Christmas I left my car parked locked and secure...
  • Does the Dacia Duster offer good value for money? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    The Dacia Duster base model, priced at £8995, seems to be very good value for money. Given all the positives including Renault technology, low insurance,...
  • Nissan Almera - Handsfree in car - where is wiring typically? 2 Jun 2010 (Forum)
    The ongoing problem with my car audio - low sound volume on the audio player/radio. This is a bit long - if you want to cut to the chase see bold paragraph by the %%% a few paras below. No fewer than 5 specialist repairers told me the unit itself
  • Audi A4 - Changing batteries 27 Aug 2015 (Forum)
    What is the best way to change over a battery? Understand you must use a bridging battery to save the radio code obviously. But does the Central computer reset to factory settings if you don't bridge and is this not a bad thing anyway?
  • Ford Fiesta - Ford Fiesta 4500 RDS unlock code needed please 12 Mar 2014 (Forum)
    Please could anyone tell me the code which I need for my radio, the serial number is M277546   Many thanks
  • Ford Fiesta - Ford Fiesta 4500 RDS unlock code needed please 11 Mar 2014 (Forum)
    Please could anyone tell me the code which I need for my radio, the serial number is M277546   Many thanks
  • Lotus Elan - Battery polarity change 10 May 2011 (Forum)
    I wnat to change the polarity of my 1968 Lotus Elan from positive to negative earth I have't a radio and I am changing from Dynamo to Alternator will any other items need to be changed?
  • Costly write off? Bugatti Veyron 30 Jun 2007 (Forum)
    Just heard a snipett on the radio stating that an £800k Bugatti Veyron has been involved in an accident in Chertsey. Could this be the UK's most expensive ever write off ? Wouldn't fancy being the insurers of this one :)
  • New toll m'way? (m6 toll extension) 25 Jul 2004 (Forum)
    BBC radio news just been reporting that there may be a new toll motorway between Manchester and Birmingham, an extension of the M6 toll. Nowt on the website yet, but apprently a ministerial statement is due tomorrow.
  • Why don't the electrics in my car work? 16 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a 2004 Ford Fiesta, but the air con, radio, 12v socket and heater electrics don't work. Is there something that may be preventing them from working...
  • Whats wrong with my Skoda Fabia 1.4? 17 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My car wouldn't start after travelling 5 miles, changed the battery. Then today on the motorway, Power steering light came on as well as alternator light,...
  • zafira 2004 gas petrol duel fuel - zafira 2004 wont start 23 Nov 2014 (Forum)
    flashes even though my wife put £10 in on friday and done about 6 miles since. My initial thought was the battery but the head lights seem bright and the electric windows go up and down with no loss of speed. If i try and turn the radio on it is asking for the radio code
 

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