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• Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI - Starting problem. 9 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  it still wouldn't turn over even tried another battery but nothing. Hopefully someone can help. Rich.
• Volvo s60 2.4 D5 - Hot starting problem Volvo S60 2.4 D5 4 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  and he managed to get it started but only after about 2 hours later. Drove it home about 7 miles, tries to start it again and it just turned over until the battery started to go flat. Left it for another couple of hours, hooked it up to jump start it and it eventually started again, let it run for 10
• Ford Mondeo - 1999 Mondeo estate mk ii sudden starter failure 8 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  1999 S reg estate, 103000 miles. after 2.5 utterly trouble free years, sudden no go. Whirring sound from starter (not a click) and engine will not fire. Battery seems fine (lights good etc). did move it around the driveway the other day (last time it was moved) which I've never
• Citroen C8 - Citroen C8 Cutting out and juddering 2 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  , and it seems to be when i switch up to 3rd gear from 2nd.  In 2nd gear the revs aren't going higher than 3000, but when it does cut out, i have to disconnect the battery and reconnect, and then it starts again after about 1 minute.  I set of and the revs are normal, i change up to 2nd and the revs
• Reanault Megane Scenic II - Keyless entry for my Megane Scenic (54 Plate) 6 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  ) but it wouldn't work.  I also tried using my wifes key. In the end I used the emergency key, set the alrm off and woke the neighbours up. What do people think? This is the first time this has happened, do we think this has something to do with the cold? I'm pretty sure the batteries
• volvo 940 se turbo - Volvo 940 beyond repair? 4 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Hello. I'm looking for some advice here. My volvo 940 went in for it's MOT 2 weeks ago and passed. 2 weeks later and car wouldn't start so called the AA out. Firstly battery is dead and needs a new one. Noticed ABS pump leak, needs a new one. Even though i had filled up the oil prior to MOT
• Volvo V70 - Volvo V70 Different codes and warnings 5 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  came on with reduced performance light.Max 3500 RPM. Also the engine service warning comes on and sometimes the alarm service warning comes on. I have replaced the battery aswell. This is costing a fortune in parts and code readings. The car is driving fine. The other warning is engine temp is high
• Ford Focus 2004 1.8 TDCI - Not starting - Tone from Dashboard 2 May 2012 (Forum)
  My focus is not starting. Have changed Battery and Starter Motor to eliminate from scenario. After starter Motor was changed, car started on the button. Over the next 2-3 weeks it has gradually got worse. I turn the key and nothing happens except the electrical system kicks in i.e
• Ford Focus - Rough idle on petrol focus 18 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  temperature. There are no engine warning lights that light up. Further info: Checked air filter and it is moderately clean. Oil change is not due. Battery is showing as 12.6v on the multi-meter before starting up car so that and the alternator is fine. Spark plugs changed recently
• Vauxhall Movano - Immobiliser stick or key not registering 3 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  immobiliser & the spare key doesn't register tried several combinations with key fob but still can't get it to work, does anyone know how to code my spare key to disarm immobiliser also tried disconnecting the battery for short periods of time & still no luck, or is there any way to over ride the immobiliser
• Citroen Xsara 2.0 HDi - 2000 Citroen Xsara 2.0 HDi won't start please help 20 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  My Citroen Xsara had been running fine even up until last night. Today it just won't start, brand new battery 3 weeks ago. Turns over but just won't fire, getting diesel upto the injectors. Even with easystart it tries to fire but won't run. AA been out and left scratching their head. Maybe
• Nissan Micra - Both Keys Failed 23 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  on the passenger side. The ignition failed to start (the dashboard showed the airbag off light and at some stage the battery light showed). I tried to jump start with no avail, and the fuses are all in tact. As the spare key does not work I am unable to open all the doors which it says is required to go through
• toyota corolla verso D4D T180 2.2 - get you home mode 8 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, first time on site.A question for a toyota electronic guy perhaps. This vehicle is 2006 and when accelerating up hill deceided to go into get home mode, after displaying three lights on the dash. 1.engine 2. traction control and 3. stability control. The AA man arrived, the battery
• peugeot 306 hdi - peugeot 306 hdi (2000) front airbags deployed 24 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  will not turn over on the key, i have located the front impact sensor with red cap found to the rear of the battery tray, and pressed it to reset, but still no joy,  i assume i will have to replace airbags before i can get engine running ? does anyone know if there are other asociated parts i may have
• Mini Cooper - Mini Cooper Remote Key. 17 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, my key no longer opens the door via the remote, I now have to unlock the car manually. I assumed the key was not charging in the ignition because I only do short drives and a 20-30 mile long drive once a week. During Xmas, I had a dead car battery so changed it over. This hasn't rectified
• Mondeo Zetec TDCi 130 6 Speed - Ford Mondeo 2.0TDCi Reliability 23 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  the air filter, and done all underbonnet checks to make sure its ready for winter such as greasing the battery terminals, checking all wiring is secure etc.. However I felt put off a bit when I read some of the comments on this site stating that the TDCi engine is totally unreliable, I now feel
• Nissan Almera (2000 - 2006) - 00 1.5 Front NS door won't unlock 6 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  checked the main car battery, and the remote RCL works perfectly on all other doors.) Thank you.
• Lexus RX300sel 2003 2nd edition - SAT NAV TOUCH SCREEN 29 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  distanced travelled etc;) alter screen brightness etc; some climate controls not responding and so on. Most other commands work ie: reverse assistance functions fine, all electrics ok, lights & horn ok. Had suggestions to disconnect battery, reboot disc in rear etc; but I am not happy to attempt until
• Peugeot 406 2.0 HDi 2001 x reg - I found an unconnected plug in my engine bay 29 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  followed the cable which was almost tucked under the battery box. It then merged with some more cabling which in turn disappears into the front wing. I could find no obvious place where it could reach and plug in to. The car doesn't appear to be suffering as a result so could it be where
• Volvo S40/V40 (1996 - 2004) - 2001 1.8 engine won't start. Clicking noise heard. 8 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  to clean that up. Eventually had to go out at 8pm and the car wouldnt start. Dash board comes on but faintly lit. Try to turn it over and it click....only way to describe it is like a kids toy mahcine gun clicking noise. Tried it 3 times and then left it. Would this just be the battery? Any help