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• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 1995 diesel - Need a spare Immobiliser deactivator 13 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I've recently purchased a Peugeot 106 Diesel (year of 1995). It has a Peugeot immobiliser fitted that is deactivated via a small button (similar to a watch battery) being pushed against a pad beside the ignition switch. Unfortunately I only have one of these buttons and would like to get
• Renault Clio II (1998 - 2001) - starting problems 3 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  the battery, once it does start it seems ok and seems to start ok if the engine is still warm each time you try to start it, if it starts it seems to last a fraction longer before it cuts out CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP AS MY WIFE HAS ONLY JUST GOT THIS CAR 2 WEEKS AGO AND THE FAULT HAS JUST OCCURED THANK YOU
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 98 XUD TD will not start 15 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  . Removed pump and fuel stop solenoid. Connected up solenoid and put ignition on, it does not move. Replaced solenoid (came with second hand pump) but still will not start. Battery had gone flat before put new pump on, so recharged, will this cause any problems? Have heard so many contrasting stories
• BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - 523i Automatic - Gear stick stuck in Park. 9 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  do?? I tried to disconnect the battery for a while but it remained the same... Thanks... Shouting amended in subject line
• KIA Pride (1991 - 2000) - slow clock 10 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  also noticed the fuel level gauge reads substantially lower for the first few minutes of each journey, again leading me to suspect low voltage. I keep meaning to put a voltmeter across the battery, but it's one of those things I need to do after the car hasn't been used for a few days, just before I go
• Renault Reliability - A true tale 14 May 2007 (Forum)
  housing - changed by me - £28 1 x battery £39 1 sticking rear seat belt, dismantled and cleaned by me - £FOC 4 x mots = 4 x passed flying colours Its provided 7 years of reliable, economical, comfortable, and sometimes fun motoring and still looks fresh and stylish. I have no doubts it will provide its
• Rover 200, completely dead wont start 5 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  hi really at a loss with my 214 now (1997 P reg). Its been sat in my garage for 3 months and two weeks ago tried to get it to go but it wouldnt. Turned the key and nothing. Replaced the battery and was no better. Green flag came out and diagnosed starter motor. Today I have replaced the starter
• Nissan Micra - disposing of? 12 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  work, the car is in fairly good condition. The tyres were on for less that a year and the battery was only four months old. Does anyone have any ideas about the best way of disposing of it and getting some money back? Any help is appreciated. Thank you.
• Honda Accord immobiliser? 9 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  and restarting seems to cure), but more frequently when starting- the car will start then cut out; takes a few goes to start properly. Basically, I'm suspecting the immobiliser. Trouble is, it there's a transponder in the key, it's not obvious how to change the battery (just a key with a rubber top bit
• polo wont start 21 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  as the single point injection unit. after there theres nothing at all. could it be the 's.p.i' or something to do with the 'e.c.u'? or could it be the battery? i would be very thankfull if any one could help or advise me on this matter as my legs are realy hurting from having to walk everywhere. thankyou.
• Mercedes C/CLK Liquid crystal display 15 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  display that shows how far to go until re-fuelling but this is virtually blank all the time. Is there an easy fix or is it a dash out 10 hour job to replace a £5 part? nb the battery was duff, and I have replaced it, would this affect the display? everything else is fine ps there should be a light
• Clio 2002 Starting Problem 20 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  , then it seems to run fine till it happens again. This seems to be an intermitant fault. The car has had a Battery check and also checks on the Starter Motor, it also had a full service last week so the spark plugs etc are all fine. Can anyone help or advise me we what to do? Renault want to charge £85.00
• Passat V6 strange starting issue help? 30 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hi I have a 98 Passat V6 Syncro and it has a strange random starting issue? The car runs great with no issues or fault codes stored etc but every now and again when I come to start it it fires OK but then cuts out and struggles to start i.e. turns over very slowly and queitly (Like a flat Battery
• By bye, Barchetta 10 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  A sad day in Castello Barchetta. After 2 years of fault-free service, bar the replacement of the (original) battery, the Barchetta has been sold. There was just now way I could safely get Mrs B and BabyBarchetta in safely, as the cot kept flying off the boot rack at 60 mph, no matter how much
• Mk4 Astra 1.7TD Van 6 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  ) and he restarts it, the turbo sometimes works but then the light comes back on and power is gone again. When the light is on, he cannot hear the turbo whistle. He tried to reset the ECU (I asume it has one because of the engine management light) by leaving the battery unconnected for a while. This did
• Farewell, faithful friend 30 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  the following: car is a 318iSE Touring bought 4 years ago with 134,000 miles, now at 179,000 miles. It has not missed a beat, been serviced at the village garage (thorough, honest abd reasonbly-priced), only unscheduled part was a new battery 2 years ago. Still got the same exhaust! 6 new tyres. Overall mpg
• pug 306 hdi non starter 11 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  but that did nothing. He has now gone on 2 wks hols so has brought it back, it will start now but i have a battery on the floor with 2 leads direct onto the fuel pump, to connect when i need to move the car.there is no feed from the ignition to the fuel pump, neither the mechanic or myself have a wiring
• £700 to find a fault 21 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  My brother in law tried to jump start a 1999 Mazda 323 auto recently after is daughter left the interior light on and flattened the battery. It refused to start. Being a naive sort of fellow he got it to a Mazda main dealer, asked them if they knew what could be wrong. "Leave it with us
• Hotrocks 14 May 2006 (Forum)
  with the potential to supply Australia's electricity for 100yrs. The rock formations we are targeting are not everywhere in the world but it does give us some options for the future as long as battery technology keeps improving. Project is being run by a company called Geodynamics, check out their site it's all good
• Heavy bill! 10 May 2006 (Forum)
  that apparently need doing are: Cam cover gasket = £42 New battery = £65 Something (?rubber boots??) on driveshaft = £255 Distributor = £427 Water pump & Cam belt = £311 These prices include parts, labour and VAT. I?m told that the highest priority items are the first 3 items, with the remaining 2 being less