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• peugeot 306 meridian 1.4 petrol - peugeot 306 problem 21 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  hi, my pug 306 cut out just after starting (i think the earth wire on the battery came loose and lost connection) but when i put it back on all the ignition lights stay on without the key in. The car does start but it has to be stalled to cut it out. I had a friend take a look and says the starter
• peugeot partner - injection pump knock 7 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  managment light comes on  along with the horrid knock then  ill push a little harder on the rev's  and the battery light comes on  and the handbrake light but the knock stops . when i ease off the hbrake light goes off and battery light goes off  and it starts knocking further
• 2002 Toyota Rav4 diesel - Multiple dashboard warning lights on at once 8 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Hi first post! Today after a short 1.5 hr stop I started the car to find 3 dash warning lights lit up (where before there were none (and never have been)):- the battery discharge light, the low oil level light and the fuel filter light. I limped home (3 miles in dark - all seemed fine
• HJ's Nissan Leaf "how far can you go" review. 17 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  similar “how far can we go on a gallon of fuel” test enraged me - the "Pious" set off with fully-charged batteries + a gallon of fuel - that test was simply unfair, the energy in the "Piouses" batteries didn't come from nowhere - it cost fuel to put it there! Rant over - I'll go
• Fiat Spyder 2L - Starting after 12 months non use 4 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  in the past,  about once every 12 months.  It is fitted with a Bosch injection system that appears to be single point?  Easy start allows it to fire  up (probably on the ether) and then will sputter on 1/2 cylinders when cranking, but not run.  The battery is remarkably lively
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 99 1.2 Car didn't start - causes? 21 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Had trouble starting my car this morning, I had not driven it for well over a week because I have been ill, my dad drove it once last week. I started it this morning and it wouldn't start, it just sounded very weak. I then noticed a bit later it didn't sound any weaker so concluded the battery
• New Chinese electric car 400km range 21 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  but the battery. The E6 is roomy with space for five passengers and a good-sized boot. The battery tucks under the back seat. It needs 7-8 hours with a domestic plug to charge the car but BYD - it stands for Build Your Dreams - says a specially developed fast charging point with a lead the diameter of a fire
• Nissan Micra (1983 - 1992) - 90 988 starting problems 19 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  arm, and leads which have made it sound a little less "rough" when it does start, but doesn't actually help with the problem. Yesterday I charged the battery fully (as I thought that I had been trying to start it so much I don't want to completely deaden the battery) and this mornign it did try
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.8 Problems 22 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  and pads New Drums and rear Brakes New Rear Wheel Bearings New Starter Motor Comlete wash out and fresh anti freeze solution Oil change with genuine ford oil and the problem still persists. have i missed something, should i be looking at getting at ecu reprogrammed, should i look at the battery
• Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - 01 1.0 door mirror glass loose & indicator trouble 1 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  indicating left the flasher goes at double speed (this is usual as a warning that something is wrong isn't it?). I did a forum search and someone mentioned dodgy relays, or that disconnecting the battery for ten minutes can sometimes fix the problem. I have tried the battery disconnection but it had
• Ford Cougar (1998 - 2000) - 99 2.5 v6 intermittent low rev engine hesistation 29 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  osciliate together and the locking mechanism could be heard clickingin the doors.On several occasions the time clock had to be reset indicating the battery was loosing charge.Anyway one morning the battery packed in so replaced it.The rev counter and speedo have behaved since changing the battery.The
• DIY-Proof Cars 14 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  I've just given up trying to change the oil on my Fiat Multiwagon, having discovered that my new Halfords wrench for removing the drain plug wont't fit (this has nine heads and 'fits most cars'). I've also found that it is impossible to replace any of the front bulbs myself, as the battery blocks
• Is it worth buying?? 24 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  as the battery was dead, however the interior is not too bad considering. Exterior is really covered in moss etc but appears to just need a good clean. I reckon I'm going to need new tyres, belts,suspension bushes, oil, filter, plugs, battery brakes, gearbox oil, maybe a new cat and whatever else!!! Probably
• Renault Espace 22 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Hi. I have a '96 Renault Espace 2.0 petrol injection. A few weeks ago the car suffered a massive electrical failure which has been traced to an alternator over charge of the battery. Most lights that were on at the time blew plus a few fuses. The fuses, battery and alternator have been changed
• Citroen Xsara Starting problems 31 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  line and back before engine started) and then when it did fire the engine imediatly died. Managed to get going by giving it some throttle and reving it. Went in for sercice. Asked to check Battery and Alternator and told all OK. Fine since but has been parked up all week with the cold weather
• Ford Focus Idle Problem?? 22 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  , and this condition is occasionally encountered on the road ie. stop/start town driving. I would appreciate any help, as i feel the dealer is guessing? Will it help by disconnecting the battery to make the ECU re learn its sensors? If so, what do i need to do to put the ECU in \'learn\' mode? How long does
• Remotes on used cars 31 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  not accept "oh, must just need new batteries" - swop the batteries from the good remote and try again. If it still does not work, insist on a replacement being obtained or negotiate a price reduction (then use it to buy a replacement). With many cars nowadays, if you find yourself without a working remote
• Ford mondeo - radio code 9 Nov 2024 (Forum)
  Can I get a radio code just from my reg had new battery fitted today now stereo needs code ford mondeo  VF06BXG it is original sony stereo or do I need to go to local main dealer any help appreciated
• Nissan Leaf - Deals? 20 Aug 2024 (Forum)
  Recently brand new unregistered 40 kWh Leafs were being advertised for £14,995. I’m interested in a 59 KWh Leaf and I’m wondering if there might be some similar deals on the larger battery Leaf soon.  There are some knowledgeable folk on here close to the trade, could
• Nissan Micra 29 Jan 2022 (Forum)
  Global presentation this morning from Nissan of the next Micra. Which, to no great surprise, will be electric. A little nugget of information was that they expect battery prices to fall by 65% by 2028, making them cheaper than ICE’s. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/nissan-confirms-all