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• Audi A4 Avant 2004 1.9TDI - Diisplay Errors: Date, Time & Outside Temp 9 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  ):     Car wasn’t used for 6 weeks – engine run at 2,000 rpm every 4-5 days to keep battery charged, except one period where it had to be left for 8 days. Car always started, battery sometimes sluggish, but not excessively so (it's never been a great battery
• Ford Transit 2.5 Diesel - Has my transit lost its memory 19 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  My 1996 2.5 diesel transit won’t start after removing the battery 6 months ago and putting the van in storage
• 1995 toyota celica convertible 2.0GT Auto - Celica Charge and Catalyst lights suddenly on 12 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  . There is the charge (battery symbol) and also "toaster" style symbol (catalyst ??) both on at once. Tried disconnecting/reconnecting the battery to clear ECU but they remain. Tried disconnecting battery with engine running and it dies - does this mean the alternator is dead ? Why would that cause the catalyst light
• Electric cars 13 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  batteries for it. The author doesn't quote the range; he only says that with extra batteries and motors it could do 250 miles on one charge.  I do over 75 miles a day so it'd be absurd for me to buy a car like this to have it conk out on me halfway home.  Carrying extra batteries is fine
• renaut grande espace - renaut espace electrical nightmare 26 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  Took car to local reputable garage (not renaut) as having problem getting into gear. Problem was master cylinder leaking whcih they fixed. They then said once fixed car wouldn't start. changed the battery still didn;t work. Got autoelectricain in who said may be started motor - replaced. Next
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  Can I install a new cigarette lighter socket in my Peugeot 306? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 306's cigarette lighter does not work. All the fuses are okay as the dashboard lights and the cigarette light works, and these are all on the...
• Toyota Previa 2.4i 16v 2001 - Toyota Previa No Spark from Coil 2 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Hi all I have a Toyota Previa II 2.4i 16v 1991  which was running very ragged after 15 mins (or when warmed up). I was advised to get hold of a new coil and No. 1 HT lead, which I duly did and also I added a new battery. I fitted the battery first and then found that I couldn't get
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 01 1.6 Lumpy running then EML. 8 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  with lights on). I checked the battery voltage, 14.85V, engine running. The alternator was hot, after only a 5 mile journey. This morning I've checked battery OC voltage 12.5V and SG, cells 1-5 12.70, 6 12.50 (still the orignal battery). Took plugs out seemed OK other than white centre insulator (running too
• Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - 01 1.2 Starting Problem. Immobiliser? 22 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, My Renault Clio has rather suddenly decided to stop working and it seems to be or I guess it to be an immobiliser problem. At first I thought it was because it was winter it just didn't want to know and needed a new battery as it turns over and then gives up after a couple of seconds. So I
• Mazda MX5 (1989 - 1998) - 1989 1.6 How to remove the alarm/immobiliser? 14 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  the car at all, even if we just reconnect the battery the alarm goes off. What happened was that the alarm went off and would not respond to the fob, so I disconnected the battery to shut the thing up. Now if I reconnect the battery the alarm sounds So currently the vehicle is on our drive
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 01 1.8 Electrics gone haywire 19 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  covered by Green Flag and they came out. Hooked up battery booster and engine started straight away however when he asked me to check lights and put heater on full blast as soon as turned lights on the engine cut out. His diagnosis was probably new battery needed or worst still a new alternator
• Peugeot 306 - dead and now keys faulty 27 May 2007 (Forum)
  Hi I have an N reg Peugeot 306 which I haven't been using very much due to changing job and being able to walk to work. After the terrible rain at the weekend I tried to turn it over on Monday - dead! My neighbour kindly offered to charge the battery which he did but explained it wasn't holding
• Possible starter motor problem:Volvo S40 28 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  to switch my car on once filling up 'air in my tyres and the car wasnt starting. all of the lights in the the dashboard were lighting up as usual and when turning the ignition, there was a ticking sound but no effort of the enging rolling over. now, i assumed that the battery was at fault and even tried
• Citreon AX 1.4 diesel - won't start 15 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  The problem I'm having is that you switch the ignition on and all the lights come on but when the yellow light goes out and you turn the key again to start the car its dead, the engine doesn't even turn over there's just a click. the radio, lights etc still work and the battery isn't flat
• K11 micra: flooded engine or flat batt'y 8 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  drain the battery. I suspected a flat battery and called out Green Flag. A local garage recovery vehicle turned up and got it starting in less than 5 mins. Turned out it was a flooded engine. Something I have easily fixed before a couple of times just by putting my foot to the floor and cranking
• Polo Alarm Problems 27 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  I've got a P Reg VW Polo 1.6CL Saloon and recently when I have gone out to the car the alarm fob has not been able to disable the alarm/unlock the car. The battery has been tested and is good - tested under load to make sure. The light on the fob does still come on when I press the button though
• VW Golf 1.9 130bhp - Rough Start 29 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  this then puts the EML and flashing glow plug light on the dash 'emissions workshop' fault code says p0321 engine speed sensor intermittent Have changed the crankshaft sensor but no different tested a battery from another car that is working good, again no different 096
• Corsa Excite 2014 - Vauxhall Corsa abs problems in cold 23 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  other things but said this was just what happened with modern electronics and maybe it needed a new battery. The battery is fully charged and the problem still exists, yesterday it was 2C and it wouldn't start. I'm furious, I paid £6000 for this car and I am effectively stranded miles from a bus
• Honda Accord 7th gen - Where to find an elec power source (for accessory) 26 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  I've purchased an aftermarket device to fit to my car and the installation instructions are a bit thin/non-existent. Apparently, I'm meant to wire the red cable to the battery (at least that's the symbol it shows it gets connected to) ? This accessory sits inside the driver's door
• ICE mode on HEV 29 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  The HEVs typically have EV mode [uses motor if battery has enough charge] or auto mode [where car decides combination of ICE and EV modes]. But HEVs usually don't have dedicated ICE only mode where user decides whether to use EV mode or not. Why is that? Having said that, I