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• If you're going to test-drive an EV or PHEV.... 16 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  225xe available (most dealers don't), and as I like to start a short-list a year or so in advance I arranged a test-drive - only to find that it wouldn't run on electric power.  Battery low, according to the screen. I've generally been lucky with car salespeople in the past: this one
• Citroen Picasso Xsara..2.6 HDI 2006. 151k - airbag warning 15 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  and disconnecting the battery to no avail. I replaced the coms unit and airbag squib some weeks before hand, the slipring started making a squeeking noise shortly before failure, I removed and refitted the slipring unit and squeek gone but airbag lights persist. About a day later an ABS warning ligth
• immobilize immobilizer? (Car won't start... blinki 24 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  . I've tried the following: - disconnect the battery and touch the leads together for 20 seconds - open all doors (hood and trunk), close them all, reactivate the alarm - try several keys (I have three keys that have been "paired" to this car) - insert key in door lock, turn to left
• 08 mondeo - Mondeo mk 4 1.8tdci won't start . Now starts ! 8 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  reading  this, battery  . Starter. heater plugs , relay . Pipework, filter bleeding. 
• ford focus diesel tdci - focus help 25 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  know is very experienced and trustworthy ran another diagnostic this time dpf, power steering, battery and alternator codes have came up, he has check these faults and they are all fine, he seems to think this could be a software problem or a wiring issue, i told him i did not want to spent hundreds
• Bmw e46 316 2004 model - Automatic Gearbox Issue - Gear Monitoring 4 and 5 11 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  only done 75000. I have searched online was followed advice about trying new battery, cleaning maf sensor and  checking connections but to no avail. There is no other codes being stored. The gearbox is a sealed system and cant check level on it. I have spoke to several mechanics and they just
• Porsche Boxster Sport 2008 - Bafflement 15 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  and reversed off the drive. The dash then read "check reversing lights" Went for a short drive. Got back and went through the same ignition off/spoiler up and brake lights on. Disconnected the battery and reconnected it  the same problems. Tried the roof motor and it wouldn't operate. Any ideas you
• Focus 1.6 zetec auto - 2006 Ford Focus Not Always Start(?) 15 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  battery/alternator or starter motor. Has anyonr else experianced the same issue as me? To confirm its a Focus 1.6 zetec automatic 2006 model. And its only done 87k miles. Any ideas or anything to help me would be appreciated. Thanks
• Vauxhall Omega 2002 2.6 v6 24v cdx auto - central locking problem 16 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  still engages i get in the car and it starts but the door is locked ive tried resynchronised key procedure sometimes it works sometimes not. keys (both) still work in manual mode i recently had a new battery fitted on one key  but the problem exists on both keys when usin the remote mode, one other
• Clio 1.2 RL No fuel or Spark 29 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  Having seen the success shared by many of previous "posters" I hope that someone can help me with my Clio starting problem. I have a 1.2 RL 1994 Clio with single point injection. It has been laid up for 2 years and has been started every couple of months. Recently after charging the battery
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 03 2.0 Engine Stopping/Cutting out at random 28 May 2016 (Forum)
  I really need some help here. My 318 has suddenly developed a big problem. When driving whether it be morning/night, engine from cold or after its warmed up, in any gear on any day will just cut out whilst on the move or at standstill. Before it goes i get a beep, then the battery light comes
• Nissan Leaf Ford Modeo Lexus IS250 - 12k second hand commuter under 6k£ 20 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, first time posting here. I find the site super informative, I read regularly since 2009. Recently I changed jobs and my comute went up to 60 miles per day - say 12000 miles per year. Can a Leaf do 12kmiles per year if I buy it with a 50kmiles old battery? After the AZ debacle
• vectra 2002 1.8 16v ecotec - car cut out whilst driving, wont start, no crank 6 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  Disconnected battery and left overnight
• Ford Fiesta - Stiff clutch pedal, recently bought 18 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  2011 1.4 TDCi, bought in Dec '15, very resistant clutch pedal didn't seem too bad in test drive for my 82yr old Mum. Now after 3 weeks urban traffic, she needs pain killers for agony in foot. Have to go back to dealer (again, after battery failure within 3 days) to convince them to repair
• Ford Galaxy (2006 - ) - 2005 1.9TD Fuse box burning out 21 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  Hello backroomers, I've have a recurring problem with my Galaxy and would appreciate some feedback. I am now on the 4th fuse box unit, it's the one beside the battery and it's the same terminal that melts each time where the lead runs in from the alternator. Ford replaced the first one
• Vauxhall Vectra (1.8 i 16v LS 5dr) - Where is the transponder chip? 9 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  press. Key 2 doesn't work. Padlock icon on dashboard. Led lights flash on button press. Now, I thought I might have dropped the transponder chip when I was changing battery in Key 2. I looked at the key barrel but could not find anything looking like a transponder chip. I
• Ford Mondeo - Starting Problem/Traction control problem 15 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  We have a 1.8 tdci 2007 Mondeo, it's just had a full service and just passed it's Mot but a few days after it wouldn't start in the morning even tho the battery was fine, we managed to get it started and brought it back to Ford who said there wasn't any faults showing and it was starting every
• x type 2005 2 litre sports diesel - Fix or Sell xtype 2005. New to forum 27 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  Hi there, I have an xtype 2 litre sport. Nice car, I have had it since 2006 and service it each year at a garage. It began cutting out under load and will restart. Also occasionally after a short journey it won't turn over although my battery has tested as good. A local garage has offered
• mk 5 golf gti petrol - dsg gear lever 12 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  . Tried disconnecting the battery to see if the dash display would correct itself but NO Car is driving normal in drive and paddleshift is working but display is showing all positions at once and does not change. Engine management light is also on and off intermittant I removed the gear
• Volkswagen Polo 1.4 FSi 53 Reg - Vw Polo 1.4 FSi cutting out/idling problem 14 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Hello, had this car about 7-8 months now. 2 months ago it started cutting out when when coming to a stop at a junction, the only dash light that would come on was the battery light. Sometimes you could rescue the car by giving it some revs, sometimes now.    Got