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• 30,000 gallons of Water to put out Tesla S Fire 26 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  questions regarding Teslas  "autopilot" and autonomous cars in general AND lithium batteries in cars.
• 2010 Vauxhall astra 1.7 cdti - 2010 astra BCM issues? Remote locking doesn't wor 6 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  Hi al I have a 2010 Vauxhall Astra, 1.7 cdti I am aware that it has a BCM from a different Astra which has been changed over at some point in its history. The remote central locking from the key doesn’t work. Our local Timpsons say the battery sends a signal to the car
• any - Electric 11 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  -family-cars-are-cheaper-to-own-than-petrol-and-diesel-models-lower-maintenance-and-charging-costs-mean-they-are-132-a-month-less-expensive-in-the-long-run-says-study/ar-BB19Mxg4?ocid=msedgntp  I noticed in this report they did not include the cost of having to replace the battery pack
• 2007 Renault Scenic - Removing the alarm sounder on a Scenic 1 May 2020 (Forum)
  regular garage is closed. I have charged the battery and taken the car a spin on a couple of occasions, everything else is fine. It's just this bloomin alarm! He lives in a good area and doesn't really need a car alarm. Can we simply remove the sounder? If so can someone explain to a stupid
• Nissan Leaf - Used Nissan Leaf Owners Advice 22 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  Are there any owners who can recommend a used model based on the below?  I've seen some ranging from £6k but understand it is an old battery model so therefore lower range. If I buy direct from a garage they will fit the home charge for free but the models start from approx
• MR2 - Storing 7 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  looking for another, yet reluctant to spend a lot on one as I can build a car port for a couple of hundred pounds.  Also I bought it a trickle charger but wonder if I should take the battery off the car because damp and electricity don't get along I am told, anyone with experience or views
• Ford Fusion - Radio Code success :) 21 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  Firstly my grateful thank's to those who patiently provide radio codes. Fitted new battery to my Ford Fusion 1.4 & lost radio, no code in manual so asked my friend Google who sent me here. Found the code generator and followed the instructions re hold 1 & 6
• Which of these used cars would you choose? 27 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  months including new thermostat, fuel injector,battery, cross climate tyres and a full service Ford Fiesta, 1.25 L petrol, manual, 2010 Zetec (£1400) 100,000 miles, not serviced at all for four years, as far as I know, had no faults or repairs done for two years
• Ford Fiesta 2000 W 1.25 Zetec 16v - Won't start 3 May 2019 (Forum)
  .  The battery is good and is charged regularly.  I have noticed that on turning the key to the second position, the fuel pump does not run to pressurise as it usually did and think this is probably significant (fuel pump fuse is OK). The fuel level is low, I put another 1-2 litres in just in case
• Peugeot 508 - peugeot 508 2012 2.2l starting failure 30 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  any errors. The towing service checked the battery and then the car went crazy - showed all imaginable errors (from tires to brake system). It looked something like electronic short-circuit. Even the psrking brake didn't turn off for like 10 tries.    Did anyone
• Vauxhall Vectra C - Vauxhall vectra - Vectra Sri cdti 14 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  Hi got a 2007 Vauxhall Vectra Sri cdti 16 valve and I have noticed it using more diesel than it should the computer says 36.7 and that's on a run off about 20 miles , went out to it and started and battery light stayed on although it's had rectifier in alternator , I switched off and started
• Vw golf bluemotion tsi 1.4 2013 - Car been off road idle for approx 1 year 4 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  Hi all, I’ve got a 2013 golf that’s been sitting off road and hasn’t been started in approx 1 year. I’ve had a couple of people tell me that it will be fine just to jump start the car and see what happens and I’ve had a couple tell me that I should drain oil and fuel and install new battery
• Vauxhall Corsa C - Corsa C remove starter motor, easy? 23 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  Corsa C, 06 Reg old shape 1.2 petrol. Starter motor is screeching sometimes when cold. This morning its frosty and it just wont engage and just screeches. Battery is a bit old but I've jumped it and makes no difference - still makes that horrible racket! I've put car on axle
• Renault Symbol 1.6 L - Renault Symbol 1.6 not cranking when hot 15 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  : - Replaced battery - Replaced starter and cabling - Installed heat protection on starter - Swapped around relays in the engine bay Suspect: Some sensor inhibiting cranking? Even if hot and will no start, the fan seems not to be running either, until once today
• Nissan leaf range anxiety 16 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  a few long journeys each year of over 200 miles each way. The thought of having to plan these trips to include several stops to charge would put me off. Also battery life and their replacement cost is something else else which needs to be included in the overall cost of running. How much
• Ford Fiesta Finesse 1998 1.3 - Ford Fiesta Starting Problems 31 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  to it and try again it will not start, fiddled with the door locks and ignition and of it goes again, turned off and removed keys locked car. Unlocked car wont start again,battery good,when it wont start there is no noise from the starter etc. leave it alone and try again later and it will start
• FIAT Panda - Asb light on dashboard. 29 May 2016 (Forum)
  and it went off but came on again after a few miles. So iv tried to disconnect the battery left it over night and connect it again then started the car and let it run for more then 5 mins. But still the light comes on after a few miles. There no other faults coming up so any ideas what the problem might
• Mini Cooper S JCW kit,2007,Turbo charge,6 speed,As - valuation 10 May 2016 (Forum)
  Reluntantly I must part with my Mini Cooper S, JCW kit, 2007, Chilli pack, Astro Black,6 speed, Turbo charge, 22000 genuine miles. Off road SORN, in storage for 2 years, wrapped in blankets,battery disconnected. Unable to ship to my new location.  Last time checked only needed
• Ford Mondeo Edge 2008 - No Display and jammed CD -Sony 6CD Generation 2 1 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  disconnecting the battery. So now I can't input a code (even if I had one!) as I don't have a display. 1. Is there a replacement bulb or light for the panel display to get it working again? Is this available and is it straightforward to replace? 2. If a CD is jammed, is it easy to sort
• VW 1.9 TDi PD - Hard to start cold 17 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  My 1.9 Tdi mk5 is developed a problem where I noticed it is hard to start from cold. I fitted a new battery which has helped, but it has still not cured the problem. The only way I can start it is by putting my foot on the accerlator whilst turning it over?? I had a previous problem