Refine by channel:  Forum (5029)    Ask HJ (1477)    News (437)    Article (123)    productReview (113)    FAQs (7)    Good Garages (4)  

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

• peugeot 306xldt - remote keyfob problem 8 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have just purchased a 1995 306 xldt. The key fob(plip) does not work, i have tried changing the battery, and also re programing. Does anyone have any good ideas. Thanks :)
• Renault clio key not working 25 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, This is my first post. My key fob isnt working, I've bought a new battery but that's made no difference. Any advice what to do next - I read about reprograaming but don't really know how to do that. Thanks
• ford mondeo 8 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  where can i get the code for my radio serial number deleted . i unfastened the battery when i was fitting an alarm and forgot about the radio. I'm sure you didn't mean to post your serial number for the whole of the world to see - so I've removed it - DD
• Omega Saloon 3 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  This car has been parked up for 2 months. Battery is flat and I am not able to open the car. I am told that if I insert the key in the door-lock and lift the handle turning the key clockwise will unlock the door. It doesn't ! Anybody know how to open the car please ?
• x reg astra wont start 30 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  My house mate x reg astra will not start we can hear the starter motor turning, and the battery is not dead but the engine does not turn over any suggestions please help -- Temporarily not a student, where did the time go???
• alternator light & MOT test 14 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  My alternator light come on faintly now and then at certain revs, can it fail the MOT for this? It's been doing this for nealy a year and I've never had a flat battery yet so must still charging enough. Had a look on www.motuk.co.uk but no luck.
• Use of inverter... 3 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  I've borrower an inverter to take camping, to re-charge the video recorder battery, tooth-brushes, etc. It *could* be used to power a 240v inspection lamp, but I've a few doubts about doing this in an environment which may be damp. Could a "power breaker" (RCD) be usefully used with this equipment?
• Primera central locking 17 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I think the batteries in my central locking fob for my 98 primera have ran out. I have looked for replacements with no successs yet. ( sure they will be on ebay somewhere ). Once i get them is there anything i need to be aware of when replacing them??
• Rover 218 radio 8 May 2004 (Forum)
  Having problems bringing a Rover 218 (M reg) radio back to life after the battery was disconnected. Have tried following guidelines in the rover handbook, which suggested a "C" should be displayed but it was totally blank. Have also tried leaving it on for long journeys - any ideas?
• Peugeot 206 Power Failure 19 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Hello - Anyone out there know of any issues with the 2002 (52) Registered 206 1.1 L 3door Style series? HAving issues with failing power in battery, with no warning and complete drainage.............. Garage blaming me...........AA man is questioning their judgement. Cheers!
• astra 17td cold starting 13 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  i have a 96n astra 1.7td that is hard to start when cold it has the vauxhall engine fitted, i have had new glow plugs and a new battery fitted and it still wont start when its hot no problem any ideas.
• Pug 306 Remote Keys going flat 16 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  All, My g/friends remote keys for her 306 will flatten within a week of changing the batteries on both of her keys. anyone heard of this problem? Are main dealers the only choice if we want a replacement? cheers, Dave.
• Land/Rover Discovery 27 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Can anybody help please my remote will only work some times i have had a new battery fitted but still it wont work all the time can anybody tell me were i can get the chip checked out please
• 
  Ford C-Max electric parking brake problem 31 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Three weeks ago I went over a speed bump and the battery warning light came on and a warning 'Limited EPB' appeared on the console. I took the car, a 2004...
• Ford Kuga Phev - Ford Kuga 22 plate Recall 31 May 2024 (Forum)
  After quite a long saga and over a year since the original Recall notice was issued for my Ford Kuga 22 plate PHEV, the dealership took the car in last week to have the fire safety recall work completed in the form of a software update and also replaced the faulty 12 volt battery with a new AGM
• MG sets benchmark on affordable family EV (again) 29 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  for the smaller battery model (around £2k cheaper than the MG5) with a WLTP range of 218 miles. An extra £2.5k gets you the bigger battery with a 281 mile range and still comes out nearly £800 less than the cheapest Corsa-e!.  What Car certainly seem to like it, bar some iffy
• Components ICE verses Electric 12 Jan 2022 (Forum)
  I got to wondering what components are missing on your EV. Radiator//hoses/water pump/car heater/auxiliary drive belts  Drive shafts Alternator/Air filter/oil filter/coil packs/spark plugs/all sensors that monitor the engine/battery/Throttle body
• Efficiency of Electric Cars 14 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  I have just read  Andrew English's review of the Volvo XC40 in today's Daily Telegraph. He commented on a measurement I am unused to - Efficiency.   In an electric car measure by Range in miles (WLTP) divided by battery rated capacity in KWH.. For the XC40
• Peugeot 308 - Gearbox issue 10 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  . The repairman also suspected that the problem would be because of one of the linkages. We disassembled the tray below the engine compartment, battery, battery tray and some other hoses in the engine bay. We realized that the linkages were in place and they are just fine. The repairman couldn't find any problem
• 
  Is it possible to buy a warranty on an old car? 26 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Where can I get a warranty for a 2006 Lexus RX400h? Most companies seem to have a 12-year cut off for cover.