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• Ford Focus2003 - Electrical power loss when turning key 29 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  The car has been running fine for the last 6 months since I bought it, however for the last month it has been randomly losing electrical power.  The car has power & seems fine but when you turn the ignition the power shuts off like a dead battery.  The battery has been checked
• renault clio 1.5 dci 2007 - fuel system fault 16 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  this, especially as the car is beginning to play up in other ways now, such as displaying "flat battery" symptoms when the battery is fully charged and tests out perfectly.I have been alarmed to hear of others with the same problem who have been faced with repair costs of thousands. Surely, these vehicles should
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  Fiat 500 - start/stop system doesn't work 13 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new Fiat 500 with stop/start, but the system refuses to work. It has been back to the garage numerous times because the stop/start does not apply...
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  My Focus key has lost its coding 24 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Focus key fob stopped working. It opens doors manually via the central locking and starts the car fine, though. We replaced the battery - still...
• Ford Fiesta 1.3 (1995) - Power Failure in Ford Fiesta 9 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Hi I recently broke down due to power failure in the car. The AA mechanic suspected the brushes in my alternator had gone. I have had a brand new alternator and battery fitted. Last night whilst driving home, the car started to show signs of power failure again. My wiper blades slowed
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  Car won't start sometimes and is full of condensation. 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Have left the car only twice for 7 & 5 days and it failed to start both times , been checked out by Volkswagon who can't identify any problem. Also have...
• Chrysler Grand Voyager - is it ecu 15 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  hi all...   just bought a 3.3 petrol v6 87 ... on arrival the battery was flat????  so my pal pulled his car up ...and during the banter whilst connecting the leads..they were connected the wrong way around... fro about 30 sec or so...and melted them.. now
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  Land Rover key fobs - what do you suggest? 14 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have wLand Rover Freelander (97 plate) key fobs. One has ceased working and the second is looking iffy. The main dealer insists they need 'reprogramming'...
• MK3 Mondeo TDCI 115 - Misfire on start up 28 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Hi.My 03 Mondeo TDCI 115 has started to missfire and run very rough when starting from cold. Upon starting which it does fine on the first turn of the key, the battery light stays on for a second or so, while this is lit the engine will not respond to the accelerator what so ever. Once
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  Tucked away 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Prius series three and we will be away for about four weeks. I am concerned about the battery holding up for that period of time as I do know...
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  How can I flush the fuel from my Morgan 4/4 after storing it for nine months? 27 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  After fitting a new battery, my little Morgan 4/4 started ok after hibernation. But it's not running sweetly and I put it down to tired petrol; 3/4 full...
• Ford Fiesta - Is this an Alternator problem?... 17 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  My girlfriends just bought a second hand Fiesta (1.4, 52 plate) and just recently the Battery indicator has started coming on when we first start it up in the morning.  It quite often takes 2 turns of the key to start up the engine (the first attempt just lights up all the dash
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  Focus alternator? 4 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 2006 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi has just started making a whining/howling sound coming from the alternator area. When I started the car this morning (first...
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  I can't open my BMW 523's door with the key or remote - any ideas? 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 523 E39, a stunning car. Unfortunately I'm unable to open the driver's door using my key or remote. I have checked all the fuses and the relays...
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  Where can I get a replacement key for my Mercedes-Benz C-Class? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has an electronic key which also doubles as a remote control for the central locking. One day it suddenly refused to work,...
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  Can I get my Smart Car's radio cassette player unlocked cheaply? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Smart car had a new battery. The Grundig radio cassette locked out. I thought it would be no problem to get the code from an internet site (have done...
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 01 1.0 NATS alarm system: switching it off 13 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  of the Air Con switch. Is this the alarm? Won't the flashing light drain the battery eventually? 2) I am not a fan of alarm systems and don't need to use one. If I use normal manual key lock entry, is the alarm system not activated? If not, how do I switch NATS off? 3) Compared to my previous car, a 1995
• Rover 75 (1999 - 2005) - (99-05) 2.0 Diesel engine cut-out 23 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  The engine of my 2.0 CDT cut out last January on a French motorway. The emergency engineer managed to restart it only after disconnecting and reconnecting the battery. He had poured extra diesel into the tank without success in restarting. The car then drove without any problems for about 8000
• Mondeo diesel start problem 26 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  on and off 3-5 times before I try and start). I've just change the glow plugs as i've said. The car will turn over fine but wont catch. This morning I tried so much I drained the battery. I put jump leads on it from the mrs car and after two attemps...yippee, its alive!! I'd like to know what you guy
• SatNav Gets cheaper 25 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  TFT * 256MB SD Card (UK and Ireland maps) * Destinator 3 Software * Integrated GPS receiver * Dimensions: 120 (L) x 72 (W) x max. 20 (H) mm * Weight: 165 g * Built-in microphone and speaker3.5 mm stereo earphone jack * Rechargeable 1000 mAh Li-ion battery 8-hour battery