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  Mondeo broken down 4 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Two days ago my 2005 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Ghia X broke down. The battery light came on while driving for a few seconds and also the ABS light for a bit. I thought...
• Daewoo Matiz (1998 - 2004) - 00 800 Jumped timing belt? 24 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  10,000 miles only, serviced every year. After not using the car for about ten days it wouldn't start so I called the AA - they diagnosed a faulty battery (only one year old) and started the car so I could take it back to Quick Fit under guarantee. After about one mile the engine died as I slowed
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  How do PHEVs heat the interior? 23 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Do modern PHEVs use the ICE motor to heat the cabin?
• 1993 Peugeot 306 - Radio Code Locked Out after too many tries 24 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  Hello, This forum has been very useful for me when trying to find how to fix problems with my peugeot, thank you for the help. I have a problem which has been mentioned before but i cannot seem to fix. I changed battery in 1993 306 and the radio reset asking for a code, i randomly
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  Why won't my car start? 7 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My 2010 Nissan Juke will not start. The keyfob works but the ignition doesn't work at all. When pushing start button as usual, it just doesn't start. What...
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  Are there any tips for keeping our cars running when they're in storage under lockdown? 24 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We aren't using our cars regularly, following Gov restrictions. Are there any tips regarding tyres, batteries etc?
• 2000 X Ford Fiesta 1242cc 16v Zetec - Idle speed problem 21 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  it.  It turned over fine (almost new battery) but showed little interest in firing. I left the car for about 90 minutes but could not restart it, so disconnected the battery for a few minutes to see if that would help.  After several attempts, the car eventually fired but the idle speed gradually
• Citroen C4 2011 - Numerous faults with car 4 months after purchase 10 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  Hi All, Looking for some advice. Back in December last year I bought the above vehicle on HP. Shortly after the battery turned out to be faulty, messaged the dealer about it, no response. Just after Christmas the waterpump needed replacing as it was leaking coolant rather quickly. Just
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  What would be the best PHEV or EV with enough boot space for two dogs? 8 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What would be the best PHEV or EV with enough boot space for two dogs and with 4WD for snow in winter?
• 2005 Nissan Micra automatic - How can I get into my Micra? 24 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  How can I get into the driver's door or bonnet of a 2005 (K12) Nissan Micra automatic? Its battery has been removed for charging and its nearside is close to a house wall. I can move the bonnet safety catch with a screwdriver but as far as I can tell it will not release
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  Why is my Skoda Octavia having trouble starting? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI and it won't start. If it does, it starts and is lumpy for a short bit then dies, does not get over 1000rpm. The fuel...
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  Golf GTI instrument lights fading 8 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Volkswagen Golf GTI (1996 model) I've noticed that the instrument lights are fading. I don't think the battery is to blame, but I have read that...
• MK5 Golf - 1.9 tdi sounds really rough start from cold 13 May 2016 (Forum)
  , so I let it sit for a few mins once the person had left.  I then went to rev it and it sounded normal again, I took it out for a spin and just drove like it normally did. The car has been sitting in my garage for a few days so I put it down to the battery being weak, but just got
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  Mazda 2 remote locking problems 23 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The remote locking on my 2011 Mazda 2 is acting up and I have to press the key several times to lock and to unlock the car. The battery for one of the...
• Ford fiesta 1.3 1998 5 speed - Ford manual gear box 3 vertical mounting bolts 17 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  Hello I have just bought a ford fiesta 1998 and I am very happy with it but I discovered under the boney just under the battery on top of the small part of the gear box I can see three bolt holes where I believe the top of the gearbox mounts to the engine bay and where these three holes
• clio dci - Clio 1.5 dci wierd starting problem 30 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  different batteries on the car but the same results???????  i have had a loud squeal from (i think) the alternator on start up which subsides after a few minutes,i suspect its coming from the alternator...(pulley??)  i keep thinking ...replace the alternator......replace the battery
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  Citroen Xsara won't start 2 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen Xsara won't start. When I turn the key I just hear a click noise and no start after. However, sometimes it will go when I pump the throttle....
• zafira 2004 gas petrol duel fuel - zafira 2004 wont start 23 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  hi i bought a zafira about a month ago. Today it wont start. the engine is not trying to tick over. when u turn the key there is nothing apart from the time display going out. The dashboard lights which remain on are the oil, battery, handbrake and engine light and the petrol light
• Ford Focus MK1 - Ford Focus MK1 cutting out 3 Nov 2014 (Forum)
    battery   output is low. (Brand new
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  Why does my Megane blow its 80 Amp fuses? 5 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have 2004 Renault Megane and the 80 Amp fuse that's connected to the positive terminal of the battery keeps blowing. Any idea why?