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• Peugeot 205 diesel - Peugeot 205 not started for 12 months, potential p 2 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  history.....been stood now for over a year, hence declared sorn'.   I appreciate the battery might be flat but are there any other potentially more serious problems? (Engine not started for over a year
• Toyota Avensis 1.8 auto 2003 - Remote central locking 13 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  and PROBLEM REMAINS. All interior light bulbs are OK. All fuses are OK.New battery in key fob. I can centrally lock all doors with key and the car functions correctly in all other respects. Can you suggest a solution to the problem?
• Skoda Fabia 1.2 (56 reg) - Engine ECU software 13 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Wed 13/01/2011. had parked car went back 2hrs later no start dead, clock showing zero like wise trip milage zero but main mileage still showing 18500 . Push start got car going.  Had same problem 20 months ago, suspect battery but this tested by Skoda overnight all ok. Was told
• Renault Megane II 2003 - Renault megane II weird central locking fault 29 May 2010 (Forum)
  This is a strange one. The remote central locking on my wifes car works every time for her but only once in a blue moon for me. The dash says replace card battery but thats brand new so i know thats not at fault. I'll be standing next to her pressing the key card button with nothing happening
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 2.0 How to clear fault code 26 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hello there. Recently the ABS light came on my dash, I had it diagnosed and the problem was with one of the rear sensors which had become damaged, I replaced the sensor but the ABS warning light has stayed on. I have already tried disconnecting the battery overnight, to no avail. Does anyone know
• Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - 02 2.2 Oil seepage on exclusive SE 2.2 HDI. diesel 22 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Hi I've just bought this C5 exclusive SE 2.2 HDI. with AC Have found a slight oil seepage from a small cooler / radiator next to the main radiator on the nearside front, betwixt radiator and battery, size approx 6 - 7 inches wide, same depth as radiator. A large hose goes to it and from it. What
• Vauxhall Tigra (1994 - 2000) - 00 1.4 Car Wont Start 9 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  but that didn't work it sounds similar to the battery being flat so i tried jumpleads but that didnt work, any ideas on what it could be. i would be gratefull for any help.
• Vauxhall Astra H (2004 - 2009) - 05 1.8 Climate Control System Problem 28 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  The original problem was that the heater/aircon fan continued running after the engine was switched off, eventually flattening the battery. The garage's (Vauxhall dealer) reponse was to replace the air conditioning control unit. This did not cure the problem and introduced a new fault
• Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 2006,1600vvt , unable to find sidelight fuse 5 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Hi problem with 2006 1.6 renault scenic- while checking contacts for rear brake-sidelight i shorted the connections, fuse has blown for sidelights (n\s) and i can`t find a fuse - the glovebox fuses are ok and the box under the bonnet next to the battery all seem to be BIG fuses. Does anyone know
• SEAT Toledo II (1999 - 2004) - 99 1.9 Testing Air Con compressor? 22 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  to it from battery (with engine OFF) but couldn't detect any noise of internal clutch engaging. Or would this ONLY occur when engine running? ta Kester
• MG - 71 1.8 Correct way to use a trickle charger? 17 May 2009 (Forum)
  a charger as every time I want to use the car the battery is dead and have to jump start it. I cannot get answers to this question and want to make sure I do not damage anything when using this charger.
• Volkswagen Polo III (2000 - 2002) - 2001 1.0l 71,400 miles. EPC light is on 30 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, The EPC light has flashed up on my polo. I have done a bit of research but i want to be as sure as can be.. Yesterday, I noticed a brake light was out so i checked the other lights too but left them on accidentally, so i had to jump start the car because the battery was dead. This worked ok
• Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 95 1.8 Driver won't rev past 4.5k rpm 19 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Anybody got any ideas??? Under load I can not rev the engine beyond about 4500rpm... I have recently changed the battery and spark plugs. The HT leads aren't too old, neither is the coil. I thought about adjusting the timing but the dizzy body seems to have fused itself to the block.... If anyone
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.8 Unlocking Focus bonnet 18 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I know I'm stupid but I wonder if anyone could help me. I have managed to shut the key to my Focus in the bonnet (resting on the battery) and it is the only key that I have so I can't open the bonnet to retrieve it. Is there a way to open the bonnet without a key? I'm really kicking myself, just
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 98 1.2 engine management light flashing 9 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  battery type and i only have the 1one key. could you let me know what i should do next to get it going again.
• Rover 75 (1999 - 2005) - 02 1998 car starts and runs but cuts out 2 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  just hope some can help my mums car has developed a fault,where it starts and drives till a EP message is displayed and cuts out,the car has just oil and filter changes but the problem is still there,when the car cuts it wont even turn over even though the battery still has charge,the car has also
• Vauxhall Astra F (1991 - 1998) - 92 Water leaking into the footwells. 1 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  and windscreen but i cannot see any obvious place. This also causes something to short within the car and the battery to go dead. It's very confusing!!! Any suggestions?? Thanks slt
• Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - Broken alarm 12 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Hi there I am having problems with my Saxo alarm. Its a 2000/W registration Saxo and the alarm has set itself and the fob will not turn off the alarm. The only way I have made it stop is to disconnect the battery which is a problem as I can?t drive the car. Does anyone have any ideas of how I can
• Peugeot 405 Diesel (1988 - 1996) - 1993 1.9 Alarm Problem 11 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all, My problem is that the alarm will not switch off, the blip works fine with new batteries and locks/unlocks the doors, the flashing led remains on, hence when you unlock doors the horn sounds and will not switch off, unless you turn ignition on, but the immobiliser is still on so i cannot
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 2.0 Door mirror glass replacement 18 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  not understand - starting with "disconnect the battery") I was charged £3 plus vat - at a good London independant Ford outfit. So if you need the job done it can be done quickly, easily and cheaply. Good luck