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• Tyre pressure sensors.The new dpf /dmf ? 17 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  I have read that all cars registered after 2014 have tyre pressure sensors. I have also read that these sensors have a life expectancy of 5 - 7 years due to the internal battery not being replaceable.  I could only find one price for replacement sensors in a quick search
• Toyota Avensis Parking brake 22 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  Hi There anyone got any expereince of Eletric parking brake on Toyota Avensis. Took a Tourer for a test drive and the brake did not activate on a downhill when i released the clutch. Also on flat. I must admit the battery was totally dead and needed jumping to get going. Jumping
• ford fous tdci 2006 - help 10 Nov 2015 (Forum)
   I recently put the battery the wrong way on a ford focus tdci 2006 .. 2l .when I noticed my alternator was not working anymore so I replaced the altonator its now charging but still the charging light is still on I've tested if its charging and it is 2ndly it no has an engine check light
• Rover 45 (1999 - 2005) - 2002 1.6 Starter Motor 12 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Hi all Have had a new battery fitted and new alternator but the car would not start today. I gave the starter motor a prod and hey presto it started so I'm guessing their lies the problem. How easy is it to take the starter motor out of a Rover 45 and is it best to replace it with one from
• Audi A4 Avant 1.9 tdi - unable to start my Audi 8 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  i am having issues with my Audi, put key in to start vehicle, turn key and the car /key symbol on dash keeps flashing, and does not go out, engine starts for a few seconds and then cuts out, and the hazard flashers come on and the only way to stop them is to take a battery lead off
• Peugeot 307 - Fault 9 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  and reset the dpf but noted that the glow plugs stay on and do not switch off. Car is permanently in limp mode and smokes like hell. Tried to disconnect the battery to reboot the system but to no avail. Garage says they will have to remap the software and will cost about 400 is there a cheaper alternative.   
• Citroen C2 (2003 - ) - yr 2003 - VTR - semi automatic gearbox Problems 20 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  My son has a 2003 C2 VTR (semi-automatic gearbox). It has developed an odd problem where it jams in 5th gear and hence cannot be driven. To recover it is necessary to disconnect the battery, short out the positive connector (apparantly to reset the management system) and then reconnect. The gearbox
• Buying a used Jag XF Standards Slipping -Part 2 4 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  .. 15 miles later Battery warning light on... Noticed hole drilled into centre of one of the switches.. Reversing sensors working intermittently..   Car being collected monday
• Ford Focus 2001 - Starter problem 7 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  a no go :-(  All the engine lights, radio etc work, but it's just not starting.   I thought it was the starter motor, but iI've been googling and believe it could slso be the battery so now I'm all confused :-(
• MG ZR - engine 4 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  Hi       I left my car standing for about two weeks without starting it.   When  come to start it the battery
• Opel astra 2006 1.6 - Start problemand noise from the exhaust 24 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  Hi Honest john Please help i have an opel Astra 2006 1.6 and recently it started giving me problems when i start the engine and i thought it was the battery and i replaced it and for two weeks everything was fine,now it started again and i took it to the work shoop they told me i used
• renault megane 1.9dci cabriolet - Check injection warning light 2 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  if anybody knows where this is actually located in the engine block, I think its to the RHS near the battery.    Would it mean all the stuff around that area has to be removed to get to it?   Any help would be most welcome Thanks in advance
• Ford Fiesta - Radio code for 04 reg fiesta please 23 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  Hi :) I'm a newbie here & since my battery died about 8 months ago I've had no radio. I've tried finding my manuals etc but since we moved house I can't find them. I have to listen to my children singing everywhere I go! Please can someone help me with my code? Or tell me a safe place online
• Ford Mondeo Mk3 - Starter Motor problem 12 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  . Is it a faulty starter or something else?   I have checked the battery and its reading 13.5volts and about 11.2 when cranking. when the car does start its reading 14.5volts
• Nissan Micra - Install Crankshaft Pulley 7 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  until the crankshaft bolt can screw on and then use an impact drive ( Electric - Using car battery ) to screw the bolt on which in effect will force the pulley onto the crankshaft or would that be too forceful an possiblet damage the screw threads ? Grateful of any advice !! Thanks
• Nissan Micra - Installing crankshaft Pulley 4 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  until the crankshaft bolt can screw on and then use an impact drive ( Electric - Using car battery ) to screw the bolt on which in effect will force the pulley onto the crankshaft or would that be too forceful an possiblet damage the screw threads ? Grateful of any advice !! Thanks
• Peugeot 307 SW 2 lt turbo diesel - Car will not start 17 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  my peugeot 307sw 2lt turbo diesil will not start? was working fine no warning lights, parked it up went out next day turns over fine but does not start. so i have put new battery in nothing checked fuel lines all pumping diesil up to injectors and now i am stuck. only thing i did do the day before
• Rover 25 il - Rover 25 Opening With The Key If Remote Fob US 28 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Hi a friend of mine tried to use his remote fob but it won't open the car (nb he's over 200 miles away so the info I'm getting is via txt's). Sounds like the battery for the fob needs replacing. Surely he should be able to open the car with the ignition or door lock key? Is this likely
• Chrysler Voyager (1997 - 2001) - 97 3300 car won't start 24 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, can anyone give me any ideas what the problem could be, our grand voyager is completely dead. The fob will not open the car and when you try to start it nothing happens. the immobiliser light on the dashboard is not illuminated, we initially thought the battery may be dead but have tried jump
• Peugeot 306 XND - Where to start ? 18 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  as the old ones would have perished by now New battery   Well this is all if i can get it to start initially Anything else I should look out for or think about doing? Cheers