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  Radio code needed for Ford Transit 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have 2009 Ford Transit. I changed the battery yesterday and radio is now asking for a new code. Any idea how I can get this? I don't have the radio book...
• 207 HDi - non start 30 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  problem but isolated the problem I then physically  inspect the comple wiring harnness-notice that engine wiring harness that runs under the battery was corroded by battery acid. Icut and repair that portion and test again -car started . Thanks for your assistance Kind
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  Citroen C5 won't start 9 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen C5 1.8 petrol will not start. I pulled up last night and it then refused to start. This is the first time I’ve had any issues with it, what’s...
• Ford Transit 2003 diesel - Won't start 22 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, My ford transit run out of fuel and I have since topped up with 4 jerry cans of fuel and I still cannot get the van to start. I have cranked open all the injectors and fuel is comming through. I tried to start after this and still no joy. The battery ended up running flat with me trying
• 1997 Vauxhall Astra f mk3 1.6 16v Arctic Automatic - Will i have to have the ecu reset 9 Apr 2011 (Forum)
    I will need to replace the 12 volt Car Battery soon. With doing just this simple task as changing the car battery Will i need to have the ECU Reset on my Car
• Mazda 6 '55 plate diesel - Starting problems with key 23 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  that maybe the battery needed changing in the plip but it seems to unlock the car at quite a distance, so i think the battery is ok. Anyone out there have any idea what it could be? Thanks Robin the Technician  
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  Closed door policy 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  How can I reduce the cost of recalibrating my keyfob, which locks the car but will not open it? The battery is new. The main Mazda dealer, who is 30 miles...
• Rover 45 (1999 - 2005) - 99 1.6 alarm going off 23 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  to drive it again the battery is flat. I replaced the battery yesterday and this morning the alarm started going off again. Any advice or suggestions will be gratefully received.
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 01 2.0hdi alternator issue 24 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  When driving home yesterday in wet weather, my battery light illuminated, and a 'battery charge fault' came up on my central LCD display. Along with this, a grinding metal noise was coming from under the bonnet. I opened this and the sound appeared to be eminating from the alternator. After around
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 1999 1.2 (petrol) running very rough 26 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I thought the battery in FiL's Corsa (1999) had died when no electrics worked. Used jump leads to start it from my Mazda 323TD and it fired up first time. However, engine management light in the Corsa lit up and the engine is now revving up and down of its own accord and kangaroos trying to drive
• Kangoo Radio Code Reset 17 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Help please? Just bought a 98 /S Kangoo van with a Blaupunkt radio cassette fitted. Not sure what model it is, but it preset buttons in a block on right and does have the remote paddles on the steering column. It worked rather well until I inadvertantly disconnected the battery thanks
• Golf mk2 GTD rev counter problems 16 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  My 1991 Golf Mk2 GTD (1600cc Turbo Diesel) has rev counter, when I accelerate the counter drops to Zero, and will not go over 5ooo which is the tick over, regardless of what I do, the other day the battery was flat although the car is used every day. No warning lights were illuminated on the dash
• Citroen C3 1.4 Petrol 23 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  would not work, air bag light and headlight indicator on. I disconnected the battery and waited a few minutes to allow the computer to reset. Connected the battery back up and it seems to have cured the problem. Will see how it goes but if anyone has an idea as to what the fault is, I shall be grateful
• Saxo VTR Scorpion alarm - wont stop 13 May 2004 (Forum)
  hi just got a vtr privately, it was ok at 1st but now i cant stop the alarm unless i disconnect the battery, also theres a little red switch inside the car which says on/off, ive no idea what the switch is for but ive tryed it in both possisions and still it wont shut off. it started when i
• Passat Electrics failure 25 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  in the bulkhead below the battery but have since removed the battery and checked the drainage which seems clear. There are no other signs of problems. Please could anybody advise what could have caused the electrics to fail and secondly where is the CCM located and is it a straght forward replacement for a new
• minis 21 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  does anyone have any idea why my mini runs on when i turn the ignition off? it doesn't do it every time but it does puzzle me.also my battery (which is brand new) often goes flat, the alaernator has been rewound etc.. pumping out 14 volts but when i test the connection to the starter solenoid
• Luton airport car park fire 4 Nov 2023 (Forum)
  Do we know what caused this-car battery?
• Review: Nextbase 512GW dash cam 4 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  How long does the internal battery last and is it easy to replace ?
• BMW M3 convertible 8 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Does anyone know of any battery problems with this vehicle, leading to fire and eventual destruction?
• Hybrid or all electric 13 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  Just read a post on a Facebook motoring page showing a quote handed to a Mercedes E class hybrid owner in Malaysia for a replacement battery pack which equates to just under £23,000! This is why fully electric cars plummet in value and hybrids, even the very robust Prius and Auris tend to fall