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  • Ford Mondeo - Mondeo Stereo Code Help 30 Sep 2013 (Forum)
    Can anyone help me with my radio code for my Ford Mondeo, I replaced the battery and now the stereo seems to be locked out. My serial number is M174320. Any help would be greatly apprcieted!
  • Ford Fiesta - Ford fiesta 1.25 Radio code 15 Aug 2013 (Forum)
    I have just replaced the battery for my Ford fiesta 1.25 zetec. Now the radio is prompting me for a code. The serial number of my radio is M053678. Any help will be highly appreciated. Thanks.
  • avensis vermont 2002 - toyota avensis key repair 6 May 2013 (Forum)
    My key fob had just about given up when I sent it to keyfobrepair.co.uk. They repaired it including new battery and returned it within 24 hrs. What great service and all for £18.
  • Vauxhall Astra G Diesel 1.7CDTi Van 2004 - Alternator and power steering failure 28 Apr 2013 (Forum)
    The battery warning light stays iluminated when the engine is running and there is no power assisted steering are the problems linked ? and how easy/costly is the repair?
  • ford focus 1.8tdci - non starter 7 Sep 2012 (Forum)
    HI   Help needed, Car wont start charged battery, changed starter motor, started three times when I changed the starter motor, yesterday but wouldnt start again this morning.   Any help please. Thanks  cherle
  • Renault Scenic 1.4 Fidji 2003 - Starting hiccups 18 Aug 2012 (Forum)
    Hi HJ, occasionally when I turn the key to start the car, I get a hestitation almost as though the car battery is flat, try again and it fires up straight away - any ideas? 
  • Vauxhall Signum - navtec70 built in sat nav 29 May 2011 (Forum)
    i have recently had a new alternator and battery fitted and since then my built in sat nav will no longer work .Says (initialising) but gets no further .Any ideas ?Have also tried ejecting disc but will not eject !
  • Renault Scenic-2004 - Electronic Hand break reset 18 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    We had to pull the override handle under the floor in our 2004 Renault Megane Grand scenic, The battery had flattened and we had to push start it. How can I reset this? Thanks Ray  
  • BMW 520i - BMW central locking 13 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    I've recently had a problem with my rearstat which resulted in my battery going flat. I've had the rearstat replaced but now I can't open the car with my key fob. Does anyone know what the solution is please?
  • Volkswagen Golf II - Hot not start 17 May 2010 (Forum)
    I have a Golf 1.2 Mk2 starts cold, Does not start hot; no click, no starter motor, do have electrics Have replaced: battery starter motor solenoid which exhausts my knowledge - cannyone help
  • Peugeot Partner Combi - central locking 5 May 2010 (Forum)
    Hi The locks on the front of my van will not respond to the key  fob!! only the rear door. Have changed batteries in fob but still no response, Also when i lock the front with the key the passenger door dose not lock. Welcome any advice
  • Chrysler Voyager (1997 - 2001) - 97 2.0 How to programme key fobs 17 Dec 2009 (Forum)
    Hi. Does anyone know how to re-programme a key fob. I had to change the battery but it does not work. If anyone can help that would be great.
  • Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 1998 1.8td remote key 5 May 2009 (Forum)
    hi, the car came with the remote door unlocking fob not working, i have replaced the batteries and still no good. does it need re coding and if so how please
  • Renault - Master 04 2.5 - alternater dci120 18 Dec 2008 (Forum)
    Van started fine monday morning but battery light stayed on,Checked and it isnt charging.Have ordered an alternater, but while awaiting arrival has anyone come across anything else on this system which could have failed?
  • Mazda 626 (2000 - 2002) - 2000 2.0D Blown Headlight Bulbs and 27volts 4 Dec 2008 (Forum)
    Before I blow £250+, am I right in thinking that if the battery's showing 27v and the headlights have popped then the voltage regulator's knackered and the alternator needs replacing?
  • Ford Cougar (1998 - 2000) - 1999 2.5 intermittent engine hesitation 5 Aug 2008 (Forum)
    Since changing battery the car has developed a low rev hesistation useally between 2nd and 3rd.Changed plugs and leads-no difference. Anybody got any ideas please.Thanks.
  • Starting with starting handle 16 Jun 2008 (Forum)
    My poor neglected Landy SIII diesel is finally getting to the top of my "things to sort out" list. The battery is as flat as a duck's instep so I thought I'd try to get it going on the starting handle. I know where to put the handle - then what?
  • Hyundai Coupe (1996 - 2002) - 1998 2.0 16v SE - Intermittent misfire 10 Feb 2008 (Forum)
    On a couple of occasions when on the motorway i get a misfire and flat spot. I have recently disconnected the battery and wondered if it could be related {year/engine edited in}
  • vauxhall corsa 1.7d(not chargin) 1 Jul 2007 (Forum)
    hi iv got a corsa 1.7 diesel iv been havin problams with it not chargin iv put a brand new battery on it and also a new recondition alternator and it still wont hold its charge what is my problam any ideas,thankx messa.
 

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