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• honda civic - I just had my 2015 Honda civic detailed and it won 18 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  of blinking. The EPS! error code showed up on the screen and then it turned off. I moved the steeling wheel back to it's normal position but I'm getting the same error code and results. Do I have a battery issue or is this a code problem that will need to be serviced?
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 04 1.6 revving up and down when idle then stalls 27 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  of lights........... the engine does not do this when cold and the idle revs are higher, problem starts when engine is hot....... plugs, airfilter, battery and oil have all been changed...... Anyone any ideas
• "Help flash" - rooftop beacon for car breakdowns 15 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  . Drivers now have the option to use this on a single carriage road (statistically the most dangerous ones) instead of getting out to place a warning triangle 50 metres fore and aft. (Triangles are still required if a car is broken down near a bend, though.) 2 and a half hours' battery life; can
• Extended warranty, urgent help 2 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  but the quote was about 30% more expensive. Spoke with both lots of sales both were equally good. No diagnosis charges. I know that tyres, brakes were and tear not included nor are light bulbs or battery and exhaust but everything else I can think of is.   Searching Google I noted
• Vauxhall Ampera - About servicing and it give any problems 13 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  Hi all Live in Ireland  and some of these coming in second hand .very cheap compared to original price when first came out in UK.what I was told by dealer who's selling that the petrol 1.4 engine can be serviced by local mechanic but if any issues with electric generator or battery
• Mini service 24 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  . No 'when would you like it back if we can do it', or even a softer response.  Don't think they realise who the customer is. Same dealer wanted £50 to charge a battery overnight to check a start/stop fault when we ran one. Not going into a Mini dealer was the best part of selling ours
• Volvo XC90 - Car not starting on test drive 27 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  before I took it for a 15 minutes drive. Ride was good and when we got back I switched the engine off and tried starting the car but it won't start again. This makes me think there is more wrong than just dead battery. I am total novice when it comes to cars so thanks in advance
• SAAB 9-3 Convertible petrol Aero automatic - Car does not start after use . 23 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  the car for about two hours it will immediately start again. I have replaced the battery recently and the car can drive as it should for weeks only for the problem to reoccur. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Alan.
• Citroen C3 - Trouble starting and resetting date/time 1 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  I have just purchased a second hand Citroen C3, 5dr VTR+ 61 plate and I am now experiencing problems when I start it.  It's almost as if it momentarily disconnects from the battery, and it then starts, but my time and date have reset and my windscreen wipers go up and down just for one
• Citroen Picasso - Poor running 2.0 hdi 9 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  I replaced the alternator on a friend's 2.0l hdi Picasso. A simple job I thought it also needed a battery as the had been run very low. It started perfectly after replacment and they drove away. The next day they call saying it won' start. I go to investigate and they are nearly correct
• ford fiesta 1.4 tdci - ford fiesta 6000CD radio code 26 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  hi...can anyone please help?? Ive bought my daughter a ford fiesta 1.4 tdci ready for when she passes her test and sorn it as ive stored it on a friends farm. Unfortunately it had a duff battery which ive replaced but ive now got no radio as its asking for the code. My local ford dealer wants
• Ford Fiesta (MK6) - Losing power and power steering 26 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  Righto. I have a 1.6l Diesel Ford Fiesta MK6 (2006). Couple times now I've had the power steering give out, ABS, handbrake, speedo all flickering on and off. Battery is a bit low at 11.5v. When driving at the minute there's a sort of whining/squealing sound which you only hear at idle
• Honda Civic - Boot Locked 19 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  and open/close drivers door lock a couple of times. (do hear locking clicks when i start engine though). Can now open boot with engine running, but not if engine and keys are not in ignition. Heard it could be Acutator !!! also heard that if you open boot... disconnect battery then re-connect
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 98 1.6 Flickering Lights 20 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  , braking, cornering etc. The lights never go out they only flicker. The drive belt on the alternator is tight enough and the battery seems to be ok. The car was off the road and unused for a few months before I got it and the previous owner had not experienced this problem. I would appreciate any
• Citroen xsara 2L Diesel - Non starter 19 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  This car will get a lump hammer through it very soon Start car from cold, no problem 30 minute run, nice and hot, switch off, restart after 1 min, no problem Try and restart after 10 mins, no chance, cars turns over, battery good, but won't start Try and restart after
• 2002/3 Hyundai Getz 1.3i - Hyundai Getz Starting Issues 25 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  it. I've measured the battery and it reports 12.4v volts and I can hear the relay clicking
• Astra van sportive - Dashboard air bag warning light 12 May 2016 (Forum)
  connection under the passenger seat I tried disconnecting the battery and removing the plug under the seat but it's very awkward and I could not get the plug to disconnect , after pushing the red connector I thought it should come apart . Do I have to do anything else . Any advice would be appreciated Thanks
• Renault Kangoo - Wiring diagram 31 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Can anyone help with information as to where I will find a wiring diagram foor my 2005 1.9 Diesel 4x4 Kangoo Trekka? I bought the car last year just MOT.d, horn not working garage bust as lost MOT testing!! I have removed the horn and tested, cleaned connections, hot wire from battery
• C200 Kompressor 3 dr manual coupe 20,000 miles - Mercedes antenna repair 2 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  My central locking and radio mal-functioned.  Car is 8 years old.  Mercedes tell me antenna has malfunctioned and only way to check is to remove (and probably replace) rear windscreen at over £800 plus VAT.  Have already paid over £90 for diagnostic and key battery
• Installing a voltmeter 28 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  A voltmeter to show the general state of the battery and the charging system seems like something worth having.  Not something you might want to mess about with on a newer car but useful on an older vehicle for 'health monitoring' to spot problems early. There are 3-digit voltmeters