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T reg ford mondeo - locking system/central locking 23 Nov 2013 (Forum)
Hi I have a T reg ford mondeo. I replaced the battery in the key for the central locking, the central locking did not work properly occasionaly it would lock then not, now I have to lock the drivers side door first the lock all other doors by the passenger side. Can anyone give me some -
Hormann Promatic - Powered opening garage door question please. 13 Aug 2013 (Forum)
Hello. Given the wide reach of this webite and forum, could I please ask ---- Does anyone here have fitted on their garage door or have any experience of, the Hormann Promatic AKKU ( Battery operated ) operating system ? I am considering one of these or something -
Citroen Xsara 1998 hatch back - speedometer 10 Jul 2013 (Forum)
today i found this website and being a lady driver was really abit worried about taking my car to the garage here was the problem FLAT BATTERY ON MY DEISAL 1.9 SPEEDOMETOER STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND BREAK CABLES WERE LOOSE FOUND THIS SITE AND DID EVERY THING MYSELF 15MINUTES -
nissan primera 1.8 petrol 05 - loss of memory on radio 18 Jun 2013 (Forum)
I turned off my sat nav whilst engine was off When i tured sat nav back on the radio has lost the restore to new stations. Also after a long run battery reads 12.7 but after 1 hour this is down to 12.2 Ihave checked removing all fuses but cannot find discharge. I gather american cars do this -
ford focus - radio code 2 Apr 2013 (Forum)
Please please please help. I have recently changed the battery on my 2004 Ford focus and tried to put the four digit code in to my radio that is in my hand book but it fails to recognise it so I removed the radio to discover the radio is from 2009 and is obviously not original radio -
Ford Mondeo - Radio 3 Mar 2013 (Forum)
Battery replaced. Radio calling for code. 4 digit code (3195) entered using key 1 x 3, key 2 x 1, Key 3 x 9 etc, 3195 displayed, pressed * button...nothing happened...what am I doing wrong. The instructions I followed came from the handbook as did the radio code. Had -
Mk V Golf - Passenger Door Wont Lock 28 Feb 2013 (Forum)
Hi All, Got a little problem with my mk5 golf. Recently when using the fob to lock the doors, the passenger door hasn't locked. Couple of weeks later and it wont lock at all, be it with the fob or just using the key. I tried my other fob just in case it was a problem with the battery -
2010 Peugeot 407 SW Diesel - Slow Crank?? 5 Dec 2012 (Forum)
No not the poster although those that know me might think so!! Car is approaching 3 years old and with the cold weather the crank is quite slow to the point that I am thinking about replacing the battery, but they last longer than that don't they? Which makes me think it could be charging -
Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 twin registered 2006 - Car will not start 4 Jun 2012 (Forum)
. Is a battery fault, earth fault or ecu fault? Regards: Scottyboy: -
Zarfira 1800 petrol 2000(x) - Starting Problems 6 Apr 2012 (Forum)
On the odd occasion would have problems restart engine if only run for short time. It now refuses to start after moving vehicle short distance. Turns over but also note intruments (speedo and rev counter) bottom out while cranking engine. No eng lights - battery voltage 13.5 static -
Renault Modus 1.5dci - Power Steering Problem 12 Mar 2012 (Forum)
Got a "steering fault" message on the Modus today. Power steering no longer operational. Scanner code comes up with "106" which is an ECU fault apparantly. I've checked all fuses and they are fine. I've also disconnected the battery to see if that resets anything overnight. Any thoughts -
any - stop/start technology 19 Feb 2012 (Forum)
picture the scenario,friday evening rush hour,motorway tailback, serious stop start traffic for in excess of an hour,how does a vehicle with stop/start cope with the constant re-starting of the engine,without the battery becoming drained,thus rendering your car immobile in the middle lane -
Nissan Almera Tino - Window Fault 30 Dec 2011 (Forum)
Elect windows wont work, both stopped at the same time as i was lowering both of them , (Blown fue) ? ckecked the 10A fuse inside the car and the 30A fuse in engine bay both OK. hard wired from battery to drivers door window switch, everything working fine. are ther any other fuses circuit -
1.7 cdti astravan 2004 - poor starting after a run 5 Aug 2011 (Forum)
Although when cold my astravan will start ,after a run it will only start after 30-40 secs cranking which cant be good for the starter or battery. I have added a fuel sytem cleaner and changed the crank sensor to no avail. Its as if it needs to self bleed but not to bad on initial start up. any -
Ford Fusion 1.4 automatic 2007 - fails to start intermitently 30 Jun 2011 (Forum)
Normally to start the car the transmission must be in neutral and the footbrake pressed. Occasionally 3 times in the last 12 months turning the key does nothing even though the dash indicates neutral is selected. My work around is to disconnect a battery terminal for a few seconds -
Lexus 400h - Tow Bar 1 Jun 2011 (Forum)
Has any one fitted a tow bar to a Lexus 400h. I always understood that because of the drive motors and battery it was not possible to do this but my Lexus dealer tells me that it is possible to do. Has any one fitted one and what did it cost, what is the 400h like to tow with as I have -
BMW 5 Series 2003 - BMW 5 series starting issues 9 Apr 2011 (Forum)
I have a friend with a BMW 5 series 2003 diesel. It has issues starting whereby if it is left to cool down, it takes some churning to allow it to start. The battery and starter motor are both in order, and I am wondering what might be causing this and the steps I should engage in trying -
Renault Clio 1 Petrol (1991 - 1998) - 98 1.6 Immobilizer Problem 20 Mar 2011 (Forum)
Hi, Hope someone can help? My clio has decided not to respond to the remote. I have changed the battery in the remote and tried the second key. Nothing, no response whatsoever. Its as if its switched frequency. I can get in the car with key, but cant start due to immobiliser. Any suggestions -
mondeo mk3 51 plate - alarm malfunction 8 Mar 2011 (Forum)
hi, does anyone know how to stop the alarm on my mk3 mondeo. problem started after car battery change. now every time i open the door the alarm sounds and the indicators flash. problem is, i only have one key which does not have buttons. i can still drive the car but cant stop the alarm. any -
Peugot 206 - Clutch won't disengage 18 Jan 2011 (Forum)
Hi all I have a 1.1 litre peugeot 206 and had it parked off road for 5 weeks while on holiday. i've gotten back and my starter motor and battery were working, but my clutch was very stiff. While I can change the gears, the clutch won't pull out all the way and I cannot pull off. Any