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• Peugeot 307 "Comm 2000" aka indicator 22 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  and most annoying is the indicator switch has flopped, it needs replacing as clicker has gone, I spoke to Peugeot they said I have to buy this whole unit called a comm. 2000, which is both stalks and radio arm, seems like a silly gimmick to me, I spoke to a breakers they quoted £90 which sounds like a big
• Battery problem - 1999 Astra 14 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  in the process, and each time the radio has displayed 'safe' and refused to go on (after RTFM I've entered the code and got it to work, but have to do this each time I start the engine). The information display also tells me it's 00.00 on 01.01.1997! The first time I thought the battery was simply a bit flat
• Possible starter motor problem:Volvo S40 28 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  iv got a volvo S40 year 1996 1.8l (manual) and had a little bit of a problem recently. i switched my car on and drove it to the local petrol pump, car turned on first time with no problems, once at the pertol pump, i turned my car off but the radio was playing for around 5 minutes. went
• Laminated glass - safety v. security 28 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Just been listening to a piece on the radio about car crime (which has apparently fallen by 30%) in the last 10 years IIRC. Anyway one of the experts was claiming that laminated glass is a highly effective (if more expensive by about 4 times) security measure which could/should be adopted more
• 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
• Mercedes 230E steering lock/leads 29 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  by using a positive power source from the radio supply, and connecting to one of the leads going into the back of the steering wheel lock. When the car is running, this is energized ie. positive, and with the other positive lead gives 2 positives so the light will not work. When switched off, we have
• Corsa Electrical Problem? 9 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  the radiator up with water & tried to start the car. I turned the key and got absolutely no response - didn't even try to fire up. The radio wouldn't work & when I tried the central locking it only lifted the drivers side catch. Left it a couple more days & my husband tried to jump start it. Agian we got
• Vauhall CDR 500 Mobile Phone Wiring 29 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  looks as professionally installed as I can get it - it will save me £250 if I can get it to work, and Vauhall dealers don't want to know unless I pay them to install one of their own cradles....pffft!! Apparently the CDR 500 needs a switched 12v supply to swap between radio/cd and the phone
• Cheap E-Sure 14 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  can Michael Winner claim to be insured by them when they esplicitly exclude people in that line of employment? Try answering YES to the clause regarding "performer or presenter in films, TV, radio, music or other performing arts" and a quote is declined.
• Peugeot spare key 25 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  , alarm and immobilizer remotely from the key fob. I have not been given any codes for the key, radio etc. How do I get these codes because I assume that if I have to disconnect the battery for any reason I will need the codes. 3)Because I only have one key I need to get a second one but I am concerned
• New fiesta? decision time 17 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  back than 0% finance offer). The cars on offer have all the extras that he doesnt want or need! Alloys to damage, A/C to confuse so wont use (hence mtce liability), radio that he wont understand, electric widows to fail....... The hassle of trade sales or other supermarket site etc is just to great
• gadgets as advertised! 14 Sep 2023 (Forum)
  and conforms to all legal requirements. I don't know how networks protect their contents from non subscribers, but I am sure they try. There was a case quite some years ago. A chap in the Scottish Highlands, an ex military radio boffin built a receiver which could get just about any signal he
• Why am I paying for other people's pollution? 5 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  radio on Friday.   [Guardian] As motorists we are being pressured into buying more eco friendly cars. Shipping and Aviation seem to escape the regulations on climate change.  How can it be eco-friendly to ship goods 5000 miles from France to China for processing
• Honda Jazz III 2012 - Upgrading Infotainment 5 Dec 2020 (Forum)
    I have a Honda Jazz III 2012 CVT. Great car, but as its a 2012 it lacks a lot of modern niceties... No Integrated GPS (I have a Garmin Dash mounted), No Rear-Parking Cam or radar, Obsolete factory radio w/CD player and I really wish I had Apple Carplay on it. I am
• Changing the clocks 28 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  says that there must be an 8% reduction in Spring when the clocks go forward, but I have never heard them say so (I wonder why?). Computers, modern central heating timers, radio controlled clocks and watches adjust automatically, so it is a simpler change now than in 1971. Claiming
• Toyota Yaris 2015 1.3 - Problem with my car 1 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  to indicate what it is on the dash. I then turned the ignition key and the display screen almost looked like it had reset screen. Radio channels etc all wiped. It had some kind of timer on the screen so I waited until it had finished and thankfully it started with a bit of a struggle. I’ve been starting
• Dashcams, Bless them! - Car Accident 10 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  So, silly season continues with little ones to amuse me. Parked in supermarket car park  front to back parking spaces no separation. I drove in facing forwards, stopped, handbrake on. decide to listen to end of song on radio so didn't switch off.  Car reversed
• SEAT Toledo - Strange Electrical Problem 1.6 TDI 11 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  this morning, even the radio was cutting out which hasn't happened before. Thanks.
• VW Polo - Car reliability 30 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  refused to let me in. Fortunately I was a mile from home, so went to fetch the spare key, which worked. I swapped the battery, no joy. On two occasions the car applied emergency braking for no apparent reason, both times on a bend. It was frightening. On 3 or 4 occasions the radio has refused to turn off
• KIA Rio - Lead to apply for finance on a car that was sold 28 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, after a bit of advice. I called into my local Kia garage on sunday thinking about possibly getting a smaller car than my current vehicle. The salesman came over agreed a budget and i outlined the specs i required (handsfree, aircon, dab radio etc). Came up with a good deal