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  Will stop/start cause engine damage? 1 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if stop/start systems are bad for engine life? I’ve been told they contribute to the early failure of turbos and I can’t imagine that the...
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  Unexplained engine noise on Nissan Juke - what's the cause? 2 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Nissan Juke has started making a had a noise from the engine on start-up. It sounds like a slipping belt or could it be the turbo? I always let the...
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  Lost Ford Fiesta radio code 5 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The battery died on my Ford Fiesta and the radio been reset, asking for the code. It is a 3000 traffic, but I can't find a radio serial number. Can you...
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  Lost Ford radio code - what can I do? 18 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Please help. After replacing the battery in my 52 reg Ford Fiesta I need the code for my radio.
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  My Movano is immolbilised 2 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Movano that won't start. The red immobiliser light won't go out,
• Peugoeot 306 sxi 1.6 r reg - Puzzle 18 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  the injector breather valve and let it run for about 20 mins. Idleing fine but the same problem. Any push on the gas pedal it just cuts out. Update. Disconnected battery and left for 10 mins. Started engine back up and now it seem if its not running on all cylinders. Update. Have checked sensors and sprayed
• Ford C-MAX 1.6 petrol 2008 - Flashing indicators when ignition off! 22 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  not work. The only way to stop the flashing indicators when parked though is to disconnect the battery. If left overnight, and the battery reconnected, the problem usually clears, and may not reappear for several months.. But this latest time it has stayed in fault. The electrics are obviuosly getting
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  Hybrid cars and air-con 26 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering the purchase of a small hybrid car. Under electric motor only driving conditions, if I select the heater or air conditioning on, am I...
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  Whining Micra on start up 22 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  On starting ignition there is a whine - started very recently and has just got worse. It dies away very quickly the car drives and steers OK, but the engine...
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  Mondeo won't lock 12 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Mondeo but the central locking won't lock when using the fob, yet it works fine with the key. By this I mean if u use the fob it just unlocks...
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  Buying a car that's stood for a long time 21 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A local dealer has had a 2003 Hyundai Coupe 2.7 V6 on his forecourt for at least 12 months. It has done less than 30,000 miles, and in that time it has...
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  206 indicator won't go off 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a T reg Peugeot 206. The left indicators, front, side and back, are staying on all the time, even when the battery is disconnected. Mechanic has...
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  Disruptive Alarm on a Zafira 15 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 53-Plate Vauxhall and every night the alarm goes off at 3am. Why is that? I have disconnected the battery, but it's too much hassle if you need...
• Peugeot 306 P reg - electrics problem 13 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  I went to start my 306 D, P Reg, this morning and when I turned the ignition key I got nothing. Initially thought the battery had gone flat, however a number of the electrical items worked such as lights, fans, indicators central locking etc, but windows, igntion did not. Tried
• Ford Everest - Using a Solar Trickle Charger in the OBD Socket 25 May 2011 (Forum)
  I live between Malaysia and the UK. I have just bought a Ford Everest in Malaysia, and I am worried about the battery when leaving the car standing for 3-4 months. I have found a solar trickle battery charger in the UK
• MG TF - MG TF Engine Warning Light On 22 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  temperatures for the whole journey. The car is driving fine and not misfiring etc. I rechecked all the levels the next morning and looked for anything obvious and could not find anything. I also disconnected the battery (for about 30 seconds) to try and reset the system but only succeeded
• Nissan Note (2006 - ) - Locked out of car 11 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  We weren't going to use the Note today and it's been standing since Friday. Needing to get something out, I confidently pinged the key at it...nowt happened. few more pings and I went and got the other key. Nothing again ! ' Car battery flat ' thought I....first frost. Not to worry, I'll open
• Citroen Synergie (1995 - 2002) - 01 2.0 Remote key fob not working 9 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Our car had a new key with integrated (2 button) fob provided and coded by a Citroen dealer approx 18 months ago as the original was lost. The fob has recently stopped working and I fear I may have dropped a clanger by taking the battery out of the fob overnight to take with me as a sample
• 12 volts really 14 volts? - Just a query. 17 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  When ever I have tested an alternator the output has always read about 14-15v and I remember my dads Lada always used to read 16v (the bulbs were always blowing on it) now either my meter must be well out or cars must run on more than 12v. Why is this? I realise the battery is a 12v DC battery so
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 01 1.6 ECU lamp -how do you clear it? 9 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a peugeot 306 2001, 1.6 meridian. The other day I put new battery in, took it for a spin but the positive terminal was loose so it brought up the ECU light as it juddered for a few moments. I reconnected pos terminal and car runs no problem I've tried disconnecting battery for 10 mins