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• NissanAlmera - audio equipment 23 May 2001 (Forum)
  Hello ! I have just bought a Nissan Almera, and want to change the rather poor Radio, however unlike other cars it seems to be built into the dashboard, ie, there is a flange on the dashboard which seems to make it impossible to remove the old unit. Does anyone out there know how to whip the old
• Any - Landrover 8 Nov 2022 (Forum)
  Heard a interesting piece on the radio today, presenter was talking to the editor of Autocar, he said customers buying a new landrover/ rangerover are being asked to sign a document before handover "stopping" them selling the car to anyone except a LR dealer within the first 6 months
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class - faulty lcd display 16 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  I am having a problem with the lcd display when using radio or sat nav: it goes off then back on again which keeps happening throughout the journey some more than others ! i have tried to repeat fault by tapping it ,and can't see anything obvious ? the type of unit is the one that when turned
• Ford Focus Zetec 2003 - Speedometer flickering 19 May 2016 (Forum)
  I was wondering what might cause the speedometer needle to flicker. It is fine 99.9% of the time but, occasionally/randomly, it will flicker noticeably for a few seconds before settling back down. When it does occur, the radio has, on an odd occasion 'surged' too. (The battery was changed
• Things you don't see anymore... 29 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Policemen directing traffic (unless there's been an accident). Rusty cars. People rushing to the petrol-station after the budget speech to beat 6pm deadline. Weekly reports of people you know's cars being broken into and the radio-cassette player being stolen. You
• Hyundai Getz 1300 2004 - Won't start no sound 9 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  My car will not start, when I turn the key it makes no noise at all, no clicking etc. Electrics are working, lights radio, heater fan etc but it won't start. No warnings given its worked fine up till now. It did have starter motor and ring gear replaced about 9 months ago but all has worked well
• Research into stopping cars by microwaves 18 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  The New Scientist magazine has an article in issue 2947 about the EU and the UK authorities funding research into devices for use by the police and military to stop speeding vehicle by firing radio pulses at them.  They are cognisant of the difficulties that motorist would have
• Nissan Primera P12 - 2003 - CD player problem following battery change 12 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Hello, After changing the battery everything in the car is working fine, bar the CD player. When I try to eject the disc it just makes a clicking sound as if the mechanism is trying to push the disc out, but it stays in. The radio is working, and the current CD
• BMW 1 Series (2012) - Lost settings in thunderstorm 15 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  Following a brief but strong thunderstorm (domestic electrical supply disrupted briefly) my (garaged metal door significant?) car lost its selected settings for indicator repeat, auto door lock & radio tuning pre-sets. Is this unusual? Does it indicate a lack of ESD protection? Incidentally after
• BP Olympic Medalions 25 May 2012 (Forum)
  incentive? They are advertising like mad on comercial radio right now. I can't decide if that's desparation or they are onto a winner with these medalions. What do you think.      
• ford focus 1.8 mp3 - flat battery 4 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  I garaged my focus for a few weeks and when I went to start it I wouldn't. when I turned the key the small red light above the radio flashed. I assumed this was the immobilizer. After another couple on months I went to start it and now the battery is completedly fllat. and not even a glimmer
• Citroen Xsara - Dashboard Stopped Working 1 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  The dashboard on my 2003 Xsara has stopped working whilst I was checking the fuel sendor unit due it not reading.  Does anybody know if this is supported by a fuse and where it is located before I start stripping the dashboard out? The Radio & Information panel illuminate
• Citroen Xsara Picasso - Electrical nightmares 9 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  A friend of mine has a 2003 Citroen Xsara Picasso with crazy electrics.  Wipers turn on and off at any time Radio does not work. Indicators often flash once when headlights are switched on Random warning messages on electronic display such as 'water low' when
• Peugeot 306 xltd 1997 - keypad immobiliser 1 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Came to start my 1997 306 xltd with only a key pad immobiliser this morning and well its dont start.Punched in the code and soon as i typed 1st number both the green and red light stayed on.The lights radio etc still work.Some ticking noice starts(sounds like a flasher unit) and the head
• Citroen Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010) - aux socket? 30 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, my dad has a 57 Reg Picasso 1.6hdi desire. Does anyone know if the radio has any form of ipod/mp3/aux socket? Thinking of maybe getting him an ipod and USB turntable (on offer from Lidl this Thursday) but not sure if his car has any connections? If not could go down the FM modulator thingy
• Anatomy of a Car Crash 4 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  http://tinyurl.com/nstj37 The above is a link to a BBC Radio 4 documentary which tells the story of a fatal road accident and subsequent court case in the words of those who survived. The half hour programme won a Sony award, and while I can't say it's very cheerful, I found it compelling
• 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
• New Tax Disc 16 May 2009 (Forum)
  I know that this has come up in previous threads but I'm not sure if a definite answer was posted. I have just renewed my taxed disc online (this is about 2 weeks early), is it legal to display this disc before the old one has run out? If not, then with all of the online/radio/TV encouragement
• Skoda Fabia (2000 - 2007) - 00 1.4 engine judders after a short time. 19 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I have just recently bought a skoda fabia W reg. And everytime i take it out after a short time on the road it starts to judder and the rev counter goes up and down on its own until i eventually come to a stop??? also the radio display comes on but no sound distributes into the car?? please help.
• Honda Civic Hybrid UK (2006 - ) - Creaking from dash 2 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Have just bought a 2006 hybrid. Love it, and am getting about 53mpg. Only problem is a persistent creaking/rattle from the dashboard area, especially when cold. Seems to be coming from the area around the radio/heater controls - these creak when pressed hard. Does anyone have any ideas how