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• Honda Civic - Car won’t start 3 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  Hi everyone. My car was working earlier today and then I stopped for some errands. When I got back to it, it wouldn’t start. I’m in Manchester and it’s been heavy rain all day. Could it be this? The radio, windows etc were working so battery isn’t totally dead. Ignition was turning over too. I
• Citroen Berlingo 750 LX HDI - Immobiliser help please 19 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Bought a 2011 citroen berlingo van 7 yrs ago and recently battery would not hold charge. Took it to garage for new one to be fitted now it wont start. Apparently disconnecting the battery can sometimes cause the immobiliser which I did not even know existed to kick in. How can this be rectified
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  Why isn't my keyfob working to unlock my car? 11 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Why can the driver’s door of my car only be locked/unlocked with the key inserted?
• FIAT Punto 1.3 multi jet - Glow plug 22 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  I have a 06 punto. 1.3 multi jet engine. A few weeks ago my glow plugs lights came on which I left this then meant my battery was drained first thing in the morning and car wouldn’t start. I replaced the glow plugs and the battery. My glow plug light still stayed on and it still hard to start
• Mondeo 2.0 TDCi - Ford Mondeo cutting out 25 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a 2002 Mondeo 2.0TDCi which cuts out once or twice, when cold, within the first few hundred metres The only lights that come up are battery & oil I can then immediately re-start it and it runs fine So far I have put fuel
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  Citroen Xsara Picasso will not start 29 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen Xsara Picasso will not start. All I get when I turn the key is a clicking noise and the internal lights flash. Can you help?
• 306 - alternator 17-20v 24 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  hi everyone. this maybe a silly question but i would rather be sure before buying another alternator. i went to start my car today and it struggled, i tested the battery with multimeter and the battery was 14 v at rest which was odd, i then started the car and it was charging at 17
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  Ford Focus: Remote Locking Doesn't Work. What Now? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Focus 2003 remote will lock car but will not unlock car, key in lock works OK. Do you think it's the remote battery?
• Do you own a Hybrid? 19 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  . If anyone has some experience of a hybrid and has some advice or warnings about batteries, spares and servicing costs I'd be grateful for a response? Must be honest the replacement cost and life of the batteries is what bothers me most. Thanks.                
• peugeot 306 xsi 1999 - 306 xsi non starter 11 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  had a flat battery this morning its be on its way out so invested in a new one after work fitted but the car will not start just turns over and over and i have no idea where to start i did use jump leads to get it running this morning and it started straight away since fitting
• Toyota Avensis (2003 - 2008) - 03 1.8 key fob programming 2 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  My remote key fob suddenly stopped locking the doors, the light on the fob still worked so the battery should have been fine. I changed the battery anyway but still can't get it to lock the doors. I have searched on the site and found a solution you gave for a 98 Avensis, but that doesn't seem
• mazda323F GXi 1.5 y regn - buying second hand mazda 26 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  my son is considering buying a second hand mazda it has done 39000 miles - looks in good condition - when would the cam belt need to be replaced. It has electric windows - sun roof A/C etc.  But the battery was run down the guy in garage wasn't sure why - checked the battery
• ford galaxy - problems starting ford galaxy 18 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  I am having problems starting my Ford Galaxy. It starts great first time with jump cables and runs ok. As soon as you turn the engine off and try and restart it turns over a little bit but doesn't restart. There is no battery light lit so it appears the alternator is ok and I have cleaned all
• User friendly Citroëns - what next? 22 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  The (quality OE Varta) battery in my C5 V6 has finally given up the ghost after 8 years of service - well not given up but the starter seems more sluggish than usual. I ordered a Bosch S4 to replace it, just tackled the job expecting to run out of light - 5 minutes later the car was spinning
• Mitsubishi L200 - Mitsubishi L200 8 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  I have a 2005 L200.  12 months ago it suffered catastrophic alternator failure which also made light work in ruining the battery.  The RAC were great and they got all the parts and bits and it was fixed with new alternator and battery.  Almost exactly 12 months later, and after
• Audi A3 + S3 (2003 - 2008) - 04 2.0tdi Cooling fan 7 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  I have an A3 2.0 tdi. The cooling fanstays unless I disconnect the battery, I have disconnected what I believe to be the cooling sensor (between battery box and engine), but the fan just keeps going. I believe there must be a relay some where that operates the fan and would be grateful to know
• Renault Clio Versailles 1.2 1995 (N) - Zigzag warning light help please 9 May 2010 (Forum)
  Recently bought a Clio and have replaced battery and alternator but it packed in yesterday and is showing a Zig zag warning light. The immobiliser seems to be working okay but there is no power now. Engine not even attempting to turn over. Have tightened up all the parts including
• Vectra key fob how to program please 29 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  Hi guys got a Vectra V6 with a chipped key, got car and immobiliser worked with one key but not with other key,it had no battery in so got a couple of new batteries and put them into both keys ( what a mistake ) now neither key works the immobilser ,but still works the ignition, tried the re
• Lidl Motoring 9 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  We have been posting in the backroom recently about Winter tyres & Battery charging. Just thought those who are interested Lidl are having a bit of a motoring week starting from Thursday 14th Jan. I notice on the brochure you can by a wheel stand at a resonable £4.99p great for putting your winter
• Mazda 626 (1997 - 1999) - '99 battery problem and lumpy tickover 8 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Hi I left my car at Eastmidlands Airport for 2 weeks and it wouldnt start when I returned frfom holiday. THe AA restarted it for me and told me it needed...