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• Ford Focus TDCI 2002 - ford focus wont go into learning mode to programme 12 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, Can anybody please help. I have a 2002 ford focus 1800 TDCI. My fob wont work. I replaced the battery & got the fob tested, all ok & the key starts
• Peugout 306 LX Auto W reg - 2000 - Peugout 306 LX Auto W reg - 2000 - Faulty Speedo 8 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  wasn't getting any data and thus reverted to "guess" mode. An annoyance but still drivable. Left car at airport for a week which must thave finished off the battery so had to get new one fitted and lo and behold since then the speedo problem has gone. The problem must have been voltage
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol - SRS components 28 May 2011 (Forum)
  detection switches ? I'm hoping I'll hear that there's something under the seat whose connections may have become dislodged. Thanks all.............ebt (I'm quite familiar with the need to disconnect the battery for a good period of time before touching the system, thanks).    
• Early 2003 Fiat Ducato 2.3JTD - Emission Control Warning light 12 May 2011 (Forum)
  I own a 2003 Fiat Ducato based motorhome with a 2.3JTD engine (not the new style).   A couple of months ago the engine battery failed
• Citroen Xsara - Odd electrical issue on a Citroen Xsara 14 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  and the indicator lights stopped working. I drove straight to the garage I normally use and let the car with them. All he could spot was a loose connection to the battery which he tightened and all was well. This was 3 weeks ago and not another occorance of the proble until last night when it happened again
• Ford Mondeo III 1.8LX - Mondeo engine dies whenever I try to drive away 28 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Hi folks. I need some hints regarding a problem with my mum's Mondeo. It was left sitting for around 4-5 months. It's a 2000 Mk3 1.8LX that's done about 100k miles. The battery was completely flat but the engine jump started quite easily. It seems to run fine, for a good 15mins or so
• Peugeot 306 - Help with poor fuel economy on 306 hdi 16 Mar 2011 (Forum)
   took my car in for a diagnostic and had a new battery, MAF sensor and fuel pressure regulator. The car feels better than ever to drive, nice and smooth and feel like some of the power is back. However, i usually got around 600-650 from a tank so I averaged 45mpg
• Vauxhall Vectra 2001 (Y) DTI SRI 2.2 Diesel - EGR valve 5 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  , and the car picks up, as if the turbo kicks in. This is the only time this happens, but happens at every junction. I have had the system tested and they have stated it's the EGR valve. I have replaced the valve and still the same. Now they are saying its the vacum, two little black boxes near the battery
• Chrysler Voyager SD 2.4 - car bloked due to alarm set 30 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  or two days it responding just to show me uo the yellow light again, after it, again, the car in not reponding when I try to run it again (the key is an original one), we also tried to disconnect and connect the battery. An specialist checked all fuses, at the dashboard and other parts mentioned
• Peugeot 307 2.0 HDI - Loss of power, no real acceleration 24 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  Hi I'm new to this and as my names suggests a bit of a car biff, but not totally.  I have a 02 plate 307 2.0l HDI.  I've just had the alternator belt and battery replaced and a subsequent software reset aswell at a Peugeot dealer.  Car has been fine since Monday when I got it back
• Peugeot HDi 02 cold start problems 5 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  the battery wasn't properly charged and introduced me to, "easy start" spray. A squirt of that in the air intake as i started the car and the engine came alive. But ever since the problem has not gone, i need to constantly use easy start!) Asked around further and was told it would be the glow plugs. Changed
• Vauxhall Vectra B 1.9cdti 2007 - Intermittent starting - alternator? 11 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  operation. Once failed to start due to flat battery - 7V according to RAC technician. This was 30 minutes after a 5 mile journey. Started OK with jump leads; RAC said alternator was charging OK. My dad did
• Ford Mondeo - HELP - central locking on my Mondeo 20 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  noises and keeps opening.  It can take 5 or 6 attempts to lock it from the inside.  The key opens all the doors remotely.  When you try and lock it remotely it does make a slight whirring noise like its trying to do something.  There is a new battery in the key
• Mondeo 2006, Duratec Engine, 2.0 Liter Petrol - Engine Cutting Out / Stuttering Intermittently 10 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  I have a 2006 Mondeo, Duratec Engine (2.0 Liter) and the engine has been cutting out every now and then while driving. Sometimes it would stutter all of a sudden, the rev needle would go up and down and sometimes the battery light would come as if the car has lost power then it would go
• 2004 Toyota Prius - Buying 1 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  the battery warranty would have been worn off in another 2 years. Whether any one would buy the car in a reasonable price 3. Are you guys could recommend me any other car with similar fuel economy and specs please. Thank you drsonurajini      
• Renault Clio II - Starting problem 1 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  1149cc 16v Expression 2002. The car is not often used has not been started in at least 4 months. It's been garaged with the doors unlocked. Battery was fully charged before attempting to start it. When you turn the ign on you can hear the fuel pump run for around 5
• BMW 1 Series Coupe E82 - Clutch Failure 11 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  to totally shut down after several attempts the door decided to open. Once out I called the Fire Brigade who then disconneted the battery due to possible electrical fault? I had to wait in the pouring rain for over an hour for a recovery vehicle to collect the car because it would not lock
• Electric Cars 1 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  OK, another thread says nothing is happening here, so I started a thread on Electric cars since there's a lot of buzz in the motoring press about them at the moment. My view is that battery electric vehicles do have a bright future as a niche product - small urban electric cars and vans
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 00 1.4 Non Starter - Urgent help needed 4 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  thought. Following morning car refused to start again. AA called and replaced battery and multi function relay. All system was checked ie. fuel injectors, fuses etc..... still will not start. The momentum there but just doesn't seem to have the spark to do so. Booked in to a local garage tomorrow
• Rover 200 (1995 - 1999) - 95 1.4 engine starts but cuts out after 1 second 8 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  I have a 95 oldshape rover 214 sli, i recently removed the battery to charge it, but when i replaced it the immobiliser activated and i don't have the fob. I have tried the door key code many thousands of times but it does not work, so i bought a second hand ecu, immobiliser and key fob. I think