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• MG ZR - locked out and desparate 9 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  My son has an VGC   MG ZR that has a blown head gasket. That's the easy part. He can't afford to repair it as he's emigrating soon so wants to sell it for spares to get as much for it as he can.    The car is in his car park but now has a flat battery and the only
• Mazda 626 (1997 - 1999) - 98 2.0 Reprogramming remote key fob 29 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  My new car came with a remote central locking key fob but it isnt working. I have tried a new battery but still doesnt work. I think it will need reprogramming. The car comes with 3 keys and a little metal tag with a number on, is assume this is for immobiliser? Any ideas how I could get
• peugeot 306 1999 - car alarm 12 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  My car started playing up yesturday, the alarm kept going off for no reason! then this morning the car turns over but it wont start, i'm asuming that the immobiliser has kicked in as the key fob now doesnt work and i have changed the fob battery(just in case) the dash lights all come
• Ford Maverick 2003 - No power to radio & central locking 27 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, just changed a faulty headlight bulb ( now working ok) but have since had no power to radio or central locking. Any clues ? Door works with key, all doors centrally lock from drivers door switch inside, fuses apparently ok, battery fitted ok, all other electrics ok, not sure where
• x reg vw 1.6 s - alarm key fob 5 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  My key fob failed.New battery no go. Checked with vw dealer £75 fob + £75 "coding". i.e. £150 min. Checked on line and vw do not release code but friend works at nissan and it takes no more than 3mins. to re-code a nissan! Is there any way of doing
• Citreon picasso - Electrical problem 15 May 2010 (Forum)
  Hey all, I have a big issue with my picasso the battery terminals touched the bodywork and sparked now I dont have any power the central locking does not work when I put the key in the dash and turn it i get nothing but I have checked with a test light some fuses on  in the engine bay
• Porsche 924S - Simple, if you know the answer 24 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  My friend has a porsche 924S which will not start on the key. The engine  turns, battery ok,  it will start by pushing or towing. as such it is a useless car. The original suppliers, porsche main dealers, have no solution. The control box has been returned for checking
• Starting a car in -12c temperature 12 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Well not quiet, I have been starting my car every few days and its turning over in less than a second. Pretty amazing considering the battery and coil pack are from 1999. My question is if I started tomorrow after a -12c freeze am I likely to cause damage if any of the coolant has frozen? I am
• Daewoo Lanos (1997 - 2002 ) - 98 1.4 car stereo codes 4 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  hi room, sooner or later the battery will have to come off ( or be disconnected) and i was wondering if it will effect my car stereo/cd player? its nothing fancy , its a JVC unit model KDG311 theres no mention in the operators handbook, but i dont have any info on the installation , i wondered
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 03 1.9 Car Stalling 24 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Hi I recently had my alternator replaced on my 3 series as was getting battery light flashing on and the engine shunting, with the car actually stalling when driving in a few instances. I was told by the garage this was a common fault so they replaced this however, the problem still persists. Any
• Volkswagen Polo III (1994 - 1999) - 99 1.6 auto - ABS light is on. 14 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  hi my polo 1.6 automatic 1999 abs light came on i already changed the 2 front sencer code test shows 001 abs pump faulty any idea what need to do battery terminal looks bit rusty in fuses {subject header changed to give brief details of question being asked}
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - 04 1.7CDTi alternator problem 10 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  hi ive a astra van 1.7 cdti 2004.was running fine today ,parked up or 5 mins ,then set off a minute later battery light come on and no power steering ,ive had van for 2 months and the last owner said it was a new alternator ,any ideas ,would a alternator off a 1.7 dti fit ?
• Peugeot 405 Diesel (1988 - 1996) - 96 1.9 electric fan won't stop. 25 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  Help! can anyone tell me how to stop the drivers side (there are two), fan. Its on even when I take the key out the ignition. I've had to disconnect the battery. Tried the bitron sensor. Could it be one of the relays? There sods to take off. Please help I need my car back.
• Chrysler Voyager (2004 - 2008) - 2005 2.8 Problem resetting clock 6 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Very embarassing ! I had a radio wiring problem that was fixed recently, but after the battery was reconnected the clock was 5 hours out ( I bought the car 3 months ago and am still waiting for the manual / handbook). I've tried all combinations of buttons to try to set the time correctly without
• Volkswagen Passat (1997 - 2000) - 00 1.9 How do I re-program my key ? 12 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, I've just brought a 2000 B5 Volkswagan Passat which has two key, But the one the keys needs reprograming to start the car. It will unlock/lock it fine but i can't find the information to program it to start the car as the last owner changed a battery in it. Many thanks.
• Rover 200 (1995 - 1999) - 97 1.4 Car won't stop running... 18 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  I recently changed both the alternator and starter motor on my Rover 214i and now my car won't stop running, even when I take the key out of the ignition or take the battery off. The only thing that turns the car off is switching the headlights on. Any suggestions as to what might be the problem
• Rover 25 (1999 - 2005) - 99 1.6 Rover radio R770 3 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Hello! dont know if anyone may be able to help... the girlfriends rover battery has been replaced and (suprise!!!) the radio code has been lost!! I have looked online but the prices they where asking are more than the entire car is worth!! anyone know where-and if i can get the code for free
• FIAT Doblo (2001 - ) - 2004 1.9 jtd. Non starter after charging flat batt 25 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Hi guys looking for some help with this one, i have fiat doblo 1.9 jtd and after the battery went flat and i changed it it wont start, also the remote doesnt work now and also only have blue key will this matter any ideas please would be appreciated
• General Q - Where to dispose of a used oil filter? 14 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  A question for the DIY oil changers here. Where do you dispose of the old filter? I've always thrown mine in the household waste bin, although I think I may now be breaking a law. Down at the Household Waste Recycling Centre (Tip) there's somewhere for the oil, batteries & tyres, but I've never
• Citroen Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) - 01 2.0 central locking 30 May 2008 (Forum)
  i have a gremlin in my taxi i,m sure start engine central locking locks all by itself turn engine off c/locking unlocks by itself could be driving along central locking either locks or unlocks tried the disconnecting the battery still no difference any ideas on how to get rid of this gremlin?