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• Peugeot 306 xsi r reg - Problems with starting 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.
• VW Sharan '55'reg 130 se - vw remote locking 14 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  Hi all, got a problem, the remote stopped working on the wifes sharan the other day so when I got home from work I changed the battery in the fob for her thinking this was easy and would no doubt get me a few brownie points. That bit was easy but now thw remote is not talking to the car
• Peugeot 206 1.1 - Airbag light on and speedo not moving 25 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  changed. The coil pack and battery were checked over. I have been driving it now for two weeks and the Airbag light is now permanently on and it beeps when I apply the handbrake. The speedometer now no longer moves from zero. Any ideas what is wrong and is it safe to drive?
• Ford Focus Saloon - X Reg - Sudden loss of power in low gear 17 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  as if not.  Battery warning light flashes on momentarily, as if stalling, but when you lift off the gas, it immediately picks up and all is OK again. Not sure if an electrical problem, leads, misfire or what?? ... Bit scary though when you are timing it to flow into other traffic. Any ideas
• Ford Focus Estate 1.8tdi 1999 diesel - Installing a split relay system 26 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  wire on starter motor, this is a earth when not cranking). Also I need to find "Ignition Positive (ON)" and where is a good earth for my leasure battery (installed at the back of my estate car?). Thankyou, regards Joe condronj@sky.com
• Volvo 440/460 1.6i LE (1996) - Horn not working, (but was OK last week!). 17 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  some trouble with the old Volvo. Horn stopped working suddenly. Fuses OK and Horn OK, (connected to battery and was very loud!). Wiring seems OK but will need to check continuity at weekend Could it be the centre push switch on the steering wheel? If so
• 2000 vauxhall vectra 2.0 cdx - vauxhall vectra mass air flow meter problem 4 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  to the maf and to my suprise it only returned a reading of 7.38 volts, if i put one end of the volt meter to live on the maf connector and the other to earth on the battery i get a full 12 volt reading is 7.38 volts using the live and earth on the connector normal   regards melvyn    
• VW Polo Mk4 - Warning Lights 27 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  I hope someone out there can help me. Last week I left my lights on over night, and of course had a flat battery in the morning - RAC fixed it no problem, but the air bag light came on straight after I started up. Today after filling up with fuel, the engine managment light
• VW Golf 1.9 TDI DSG - Difficut to start 18 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  times to more than 10.There is no pattern. it was worse durung the very cold weather, but the problem is also happeing now. The battery has been tested and is fine, the local garage had it yesterday and said that two glow plugs came up on the dignostics, so they replaced them, still
• Kawasaki ZX12R - Wrong generator? 27 May 2011 (Forum)
  Due to a mishap and without comprehensive insurance I have rebuilt my Kawasaki bike ZX12R Model A1. It's now running beautifully BUT the battery is not charging.  It holds a charge and will jump start.  A lot of the parts I bought were 2nd hand, but I could not get
• Toyota Avensis - car been sitting a dealer since last July 2 May 2011 (Forum)
  Hi all - I'm interested in a car that is at a local dealer - it is good value - but the only downside is that it is has been sitting on the forecourt since last July. Would you be worried about this? It needs a new battery which I have figured into the price and am going to get
• Ford Escort Sport 1989 (mk4) - Bonnet release broken - Now how do I get it open!? 20 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  the bonnet. Any Ideas as to how on earth I might be able to get my bonnet open!? I can't even drive the car to the garage as the battery is disconnected as I dont drive it very often, Any helpful advice would be much appreciated.
• peugeot 406 LX DT deisel estate - help non starter 31 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Hi i desperately need some ideas, my usually very reliable peugeot 406 hasnt been starting since the last lot of snow. I have had the glow plugs changed and still no luck. It will bump start and jump start eventualy, the battery has also been checked and that is ok too. the last
• 02 Vectra sri dti - wont start 28 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Hi all new here, Got a problem with my vectra it was running fine and now it wont start i have a full tank of diesel and  battery ok.I have checked for fuel to injectors. When i try to start it, it just turns over but then tries to fire but just wont catch. i have had the rac
• Vauxhall Vectra B facelift - new key? 6 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  please can you help me. i recently bought a 99 vectra sri with a broken key fob( battery compartment missing). so i have to open and close with the key.this makes the alarm go off everytime .i have been in touch with vauxhall and they want nearly 100.00 pounds to supply,and reprogramme fob (i
• peugeot 306 - peugeot 306 hdi (2000) front airbags deployed 23 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  will not turn over on the key, i have located the front impact sensor with red cap found to the rear of the battery tray, and pressed it to reset, but still no joy,  i assume i will have to replace airbags before i can get engine running ? any info regarding this matter would be greatly appreciated
• Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 98 2.0 Sri - engine won't start - clicking noise 30 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  i got into the car this morning,turned the key. car wouldnt start. when i turn the key all im getting is like a continous clicking noise. is it possible that the starter motor could have frozen in this terrible weather we have got. i dont want to try to srtart it just incase the battery dies out
• Ford Fiesta ECU update? - Ford ECU Software 26 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  and that their readers/computers will update the ECU software? Although there is nothing apparent wrong with the car and no codes show on my reader, would it be beneficial to get any ford codes read and ECU updated? I' also told that disconnecting the battery for 10mins ‘resets’ the ECU and it then relearns all
• Hyundai Accent (1994 - 1999) - P reg 1.3 - Headlights won't switch off 17 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  but still the headlights stay on. The owner reported a burning smell under the bonnet but I couldn't smell anything. The main lights fuse has been removed to prevent the battery going flat overnight. Anyone got any ideas? Thanks
• Peugeot 206cc - Refund from a main dealer ? 30 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  .  In the end I told them what needed doing (after my own research on the internet) which solved the problem ! Why did they not diagnose the battery in the first place ? I feel totally despondent now and feel conned good n proper, also are they legally obliged to provide