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  • jag xf 2.0 diesel 12 plate - Jag xf intermittent starter 7 Aug 2021 (Forum)
    Car in excellent condition BUT Owner gets in car first thing in morning press start - nothing perhaps "ignition on" comes up . then gives key to wife starts first time. Wife gets in car first thing in morning always starts first time. WEIRD ! Any ideas! Key fob battery has been renewed
  • Vauxhall Insignia 2011. - Stabilitrak warning light 14 Mar 2021 (Forum)
    Hi, I washed my car today main body, wheel arches etc. Up until i washed the car the car was running fine. Now the car won`t start even though i replaced the battery a couple of weeks ago. There is a warning light coming up on the dashboard saying Stabilitrak. What
  • 09 relay van - Citroen relay, no ign lights, no turn over 27 Aug 2020 (Forum)
    Out of the blue no ignition lights, no start! Battery good, All fuses good, power to all none ignition consumers (inside light, hazards etc) If I give a live feed to the red/black wire on ignition switch I get ign lights and can start the engine! I am only getting 8ish volts at the red/black ign
  • MINI One - 11.9V should be enough to start a car? 16 May 2020 (Forum)
    Heya - my Mini One no longer starts, it just makes a clicking noise on turning the key. I was hoping that it's just a dead battery - it is 10 years old after all - but testing with a multimeter shows it's still at 11.9V.  That's a little low, but that should be enough to get the car
  • Peugeot 106 MK1 1.5 1995 - Clutch cable adjustable? 23 Dec 2019 (Forum)
    Morning all. Done clutches on the 106 in past but can't remember if cable is adjustable or not. End nearest clutch (under battery) has a threaded end section.  Clutch is very flat to floor in car but clutch is not old, approx 3-4 years and low miles. Can't assess
  • Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 17-08-2019 19 Aug 2019 (Forum)
    I agree with your advice that SP should consider an older Toyota Yaris, but do not overlook the Daihatsu Sirion which is a Yaris with a different body. I ran a 4 speed torque converter automatic Sirion from new in 2009 to 2016. It was utterly reliable and still had the original battery and exhaust
  • Honest John’s Motoring Agony Column 17-03-2018 Part 2 20 Mar 2018 (Forum)
    they will keep extending the battery warrenty for up to 10 years and with unlimited mileage.
  • Ford Fiesta - Radio Code 24 Jul 2017 (Forum)
    Hi, I recently had a problem with my car and had to disconnect the battery but it has reset the radio and I have to put in a code. I found some codes on here in an earlier topic but none of them have worked. I'm reluctant to pay or enter my card details into a radio code website
  • FIAT Punto Duological transmission problem - Duological Transmission Problem 14 Jun 2017 (Forum)
    I have a Fiat Punto 2010 with duological transmission. Resently car stopped in traffic light and stalled. Remained in 2nd gear and wond start nor move. All the time stuck in 2nd speed. (gear). Did remove the battery and reconnect but no positive result. When disconnecting the solenoids
  • Audi A4 2007 - Radio resets when turning over 18 Apr 2017 (Forum)
    this.   The battery is pretty new (18 months old). Is there something I should be looking at for other causes?
  • KIA Venga - Kia Venga occasional starting problem 8 Mar 2017 (Forum)
    Hello, Had my kia venga for almost a year now,its be faultless apart from one issue;-On 4 separate occasions i have struggled to start it,this happened in both cold and warm weather.Initially i thought it was my starter motor or battery but after having my mechanic check it he said
  • Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate - Lithium compact jump starters 17 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    for which ones WILL start a dead battery up for a diesel engine 2.2 litre, thanks , Brian.
  • Ford focus 1.6 zetec 2003 - Problem starting 7 Nov 2015 (Forum)
    battery in the key fob causing problems with the immobilser or should I be looking for something else?
  • Ford Focus Diesel Estate 1.8 Endura Di - Crankshaft Sensor Location 3 Apr 2015 (Forum)
    Hi all... Parked up my Focus yesterday ...went back to it an hour later and she will turn over but will not start up? We have changed the glow plugs... The battery is fine .... There is diesel coming out of the injectors.... We have read that we may need to change the Crankshaft Sensor but where
  • Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 DTI SWB - Central Digital Display not working 23 Dec 2014 (Forum)
    Hi. Wonder if if you can help please? I've just bought a second-hand Vivaro. Tried to put the code in to unlock the radio (Battery had been disconnected by previous owner) but the central digital display (for clock/radio/outside temperature) is not working. Is there a seperate fuse
  • 2001 ford galaxy 2.3 - Heater problem 19 Dec 2014 (Forum)
    Hello I have a  problem with my 2001 galaxy 2.3 heater controls.....The fan is working but seems to be stuck on cold also the air-con is not working and the buttons do not light up and also it only blows onto the windscreen. I have tried the battery disconnect / reset
  • Ford Mondeo MK2 - Hot Starting Problem 15 Oct 2014 (Forum)
    recently, HT leads are in good condition and battery tests show it fine and healthy. Engine is the 1.8 Petrol Zetec-e    Not sure what to look for next?
  • Nissan Almera Tino - Electric windows and sunroof have stopped working 8 May 2014 (Forum)
    Help, my electric windows and sunroof have stopped working.  The 10 A fuse in the fuse box in the car and the 30A fuse in the engine bay are good.  Wiring from battery to switch proves motors and switches are all OK.  There is a "circuit breaker (item 74) in the haynes manual
  • Vauxhall Astra 1.6 petrol - Fuel not registering 24 Apr 2014 (Forum)
    to disconnect the battery, wait and while, then connect it up again.  What should he do?  I said he may have to take it to a Vauxhall dealer for diagnostics. Thanks in advance.
  • Vauxhall Zafira1.8 Sri 2010 - Faults 2 Feb 2014 (Forum)
    Hi I hope you guys can help sleepless nights scared of whats goin to happin next My zafira dashboard lights staying on traction control,abs flashing,car with spanner staying on battery light flashes Petrol gauge not workin Rev counter not workin comes on and of Mph not workin The other day
 

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