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• Renault Scenic - Starting problems with 02 renault scienic. 24 May 2011 (Forum)
  Hi I have a 1.6 petrol renault megan scenic 02, It has suddenly developed a intimitent starting fault. When you turn the key all of the electrics turn on however nothing from under the bonnet as if the battery is dead or the starter motor is jammed. Battery is absolutely fine and jump starting
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  Key needs reprogramming 6 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a VW Golf 51 plate. The central locking has stopped working but works maually with the key. I have replaced both batteries in the key fobs and the...
• Morris Mini 1963 - Ignition Light not working 28 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  I have changed my mini from a dynamo to an alternator, following the instructions carefully. I did this (partly) because when I connected the car up to a battery charger to test the lights etc (the car has been off the road for two years) smoke started coming from the dynamo and the ignition light
• Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd - Jeep Won't start 27 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  For the last couple of days, our 97 Jeep Grand Cherokee won't start. Struggles to unlock and switch off immobiliser and when turning the ignition, faint dash lights come on, it won't turn over and then dead - as iff I have a flat battery. Jumps starts with no problems from our other car
• Toyota Corolla d4d 2.0L 2003 - Struggling to cold start..Concern ?? 21 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Hi Have noticed in this cold weather Car is getting harder to start. Recently serviced,new battery Jan 2009. Has been taking 4-5 attempts in this extreme weather. I know last night was Very Cold, at least -10..possibly -15 where I live in the sticks in a bit of frost hollow
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  Citroen Xsara Picasso speedo 3 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our car is Citroen Xsara Picasso 2003 model. The speedo has stopped working and we wondered if it could be a fuse. The battery has been disconnected and...
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  Jaguar X-Type won't start 8 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've an 06 Jag diesel which won't start. TRYS it little best and fires but cuts out after a second or maybe two. Constant trying brings up the flashing...
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  astra disel 2lt w reg 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am having problems starting my car when it is cold in the mornings, it takes several attempts before it will turn over. My pre heating light some times...
• Peugeot 405 Diesel - Ticking noise 6 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  My M reg Pug estate has recently developed a ticking noise that is coming from under the near side front wing. It appears to be related to battery voltage and is loudest when the engine is running. It goes quiete with the key out but can actually still be heard with a screwdriver, at least
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  Can you recommend an adaptor for a 12v tyre inflator? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a mains adaptor for a 12v tyre inflator in order to avoid draining my car battery in winter. Can you recommend one?
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 02 2.1 Standard Clarion CD Player 16 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, Yesterday I replaced the battery on our Pug. It was the original so no complaints there. As a matter of course i put jump leads from another car onto the leads and replaced the battery without problems. The car has a standard Clarion CD player and I'm unsure if it is a coded system like most
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.8T Idle problem 14 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  My Golf has an intermittent idling problem - error code throttle lower limit not attained p1565. Some days its absolutely fine but others it often cuts out.Wednesday last week it cut out in traffic and wouldnt restart at all, I tried a few times but it was like I flattened the battery trying
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 95 1.6 immobiliser fault 2 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  makes it ok to start it. i tried to start it today and when im pressing the botton but the engine light has not come on, ive tried changing the battery in the fob and ive disconnected the battery for a hour and still no joy the immobiliser looks to be a factory fitted one no pirate cutting or odd
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 99 2.0 Blown fuse affecting ignition light and cl 10 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  ?) and it blows within a few seconds of turning the ignition on (until it blows, the ignition light comes on before starting, as expected). Is the car safe to drive, subject to lack of rear wipers, clock etc that are apparently controlled by this fuse, or will the car be running off the battery and not charging
• Vauxhall Vectra B facelift (1999 - 2002) - 99 2.0 How to test cam sensor? 13 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  hi, i'm getting zero volts readings from my cam sensor with ignition on. i have a brown/green, grey/red and grey/black wire, and a screening shield. ive tested all variations of the wires but im getting no reading. i also put the black multimeter probe on negative battery and tried positive probe
• Peugeot Boxer (2000 - 2007) - 1999 2.5 non starter 5 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Approaching a junction, my 1999 Boxer sputtered and died. Tried restarting and engine turned over fast a couple of times and then nothing at all, completely dead. Towed home, recharged battery, and still no response from starter. Battery is fine, checked main earth cable from gearbox to wing
• Crackdown on 'souped-up pedicabs' 5 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  on Thursday evening. Police said about 80% of London's 1,000 pedicabs have been illegally adapted to run partially on car batteries, allowing them to reach speeds of 20mph. End quote. Ok, I can see these things are dangerous, but if they're 'death traps' presumably even the battery-less ones can't
• Jump start packs 1 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  batteries inside with a very limited capacity and life. I suppose you get what you pay for. If you want to jump start a car with a portable power source, use a proper battery.
• Renault Megane Coupe + Cabrio (1999 - 2003) - 2002 1.6 none starter 4 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  was jumped started and went forn a long drive as the mechanic said it was the battery but this did not work.I had to get a new battery fitted which seemed to solve the problem.. but it has started to do it again after 3weeks. Can anyone suggest what the problem could be? it is a megane coupe sports 2oo2 50 k
• Audi A3 + S3 (2001 - 2003) - 03 1.8T EPC warning light after jump start 26 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I have an Audi A3 1.8T 03 which has been largely trouble free. It had a fault with the factory-sit radio which was draining the battery so I had that fixed under extended warranty but 2 weeks later the battery went flat so i had the AA jump start it and now the radio is completely dead (sure