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• vw golf 1.3 - mk2 golf not sparking 13 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  and it runs the battery out after a few times and also ther is no spark any ideas wat it cud be and how to fix it as need it to get it to work and dot have any money for new car help needed urgently
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 2000 2.0 - Keeps Cutting Out When Warm 8 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  we have a 2000 golf cabriolet colour concept which when warm keeps cutting out. The rev counter drops to zero, the oil light flashes then the battery light flashes and car dies. You have to stop the car, key out and then re start it but as engine gets warmer it cuts out more frequently. Read
• Volkswagen Golf IV PD 130 2003 - swapping the ECU to stop lumpy cold idel 7 May 2010 (Forum)
  special equipment to re-program keys or any thing once the battery has been disconnected? Are their any tips on the best way to do this with out damaging any thing? And where is the ECU located on the cars? Thank you in advance for any help.
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 03 1.8 Unstable Idle when slowing 17 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  and now the car is nearly stalling with the battery light coming on. I have scanned the ECU for but there are none registered. The car is also often a pain to start normally when been standing overnight the car will start then the rev's just drop off to 0 causing a stall. I was wondering if anyone
• Vauxhall Astra F (1991 - 1998) - 98 1.7 td overheating 2 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  then i noticed that i dont think the fan is operating. Using some wire i connected it directly to the battery and it still spins so i know the motor on it is fine. I have since changed the thermostat and the coolant temp switch but it still gets hot when left sitting and i think the fan still isnt
• Rover 45 (1999 - 2005) - 01 2.0 shorted wire - now no 'constant live' 1 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  open lights and the buzzer that goes off when i leave the door open with the lights on. today ive gone out and the battery is dead - im presuming ive either a) knackered the alternator or b) have a short somewhere which is causing the whole lot. i have checked all my interior fuses and the fuses
• Ford Galaxy (1995 - 2006) - 98 2.0 immobiliser 28 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  my galaxy has also had probs starting and garage seem to think its an immobiliser problem, I'm not so sure. had probs starting for about a month most days 1st time others not at all, plenty of battery but doesnt seem to catch/ignite. got it serviced to see if that sorted it worked for a week
• Peugeot 406 (1996 - 1998) - 98 3.0 Alarm gone mad? Indicators flickering 18 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  on and the indicators flicker like mad (can hear a relay clicking away in glove box I think). Starting / stopping engine, locking / unlocking doors with keyfob seems to have no effect. The only thing I've found that cures it is either disconnecting and reconnecting the battery (which stops it temporarily) or pulling
• FIAT Punto II (1999 - 2006) - 03 1.2 Power Steering problem 1 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  happened again only this time the warning light never came on. After switching the engine off and back on again, the power steering was working again. Does anyone have any idea what this is linked to (if anything)? I've seen suggestions it's possibly linked to a low battery function or overloading
• Renault Clio 1 Diesel (1991 - 1998) - 94 1.9 heater plug light 22 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  and it fired up and run lumpy at first but smooth itself out as it warmed up it had been ticking over for around 10 to 15 mins when it just cut out and since that the glow plug light now doesnt illuminate i only get battery ,oil pressure and temp warning light . also fuel stop solonoid doesnt click when
• Peugeot 307 SW (2002 - 2008) - 02 2.0 Electric window problem 25 May 2009 (Forum)
  a similar problem and if so how did you resolve it? Would it clear if I disconnected the battery for a couple of seconds or would this create other problems? Any advice would be helpful Thanks Allan
• Audi A4 (1995 - 2000) - 98 1.6 Alarm problems 2 May 2009 (Forum)
  battery. the alarm goes off for about 30 seconds then stops, the indicators continue to flash, I tried pushing the internal de-activator button, but that didn't do anything. anyone please, any help or ideas?
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 97 1.9D Turns over but fails to start 7 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  to injector pump and battery is fully charged, fuel is getting to cylinders as when it does start there is an environmentally damaging cloud out the back end initially. Engine is definately free to turn and will do on attempting to start - it sounds as if it wants to fire but won't. I have run 100 miles
• Citroen Xsara (1997 - 2004) - Citroen Speedo 2 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  this 'temporary' problem? in case it comes back...... I had to take the battery off to recharge, when it was very cold. could be relevant?? maybe something in engine management s/ware reset? AGS.
• Chrysler Voyager (1997 - 2001) - 2001 3.3 le cruise control and horn 28 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  , thirdly my air bag light is on but i didnt notice if this was at the same time i lost my horn etc. fourthly the little red light which i assume is something to do with alarm is on all the time. fifhtly my radiator fan came on permanantly which drained the battery so i had to remove the fuse when i
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 98 1.8d very poor starter......tried everything!!! 21 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  of smoke and chugging, once started it will start and run fine all day if not left for too long. I have read other similar posts and replies on here and have tried everything (I think), new glow plugs, glow plug relay and all cabling checked and ok, new battery, new starter motor, new fuel filter housing
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 04 2.0d Charging Circuit 1 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  My C-max is behaving rather strangely. The alternator warning light comes on when you switch the ignition on & goes off when the engine is running (i.e. just what it should do) but checking it more thoroughly with a voltmete in the cigar socket, the battery voltage gradually drops over several
• Peugeot 206 hatchback (1998 - 2006) - 00 2.0 A question of volts 6 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  supplied exchange unit he supplied. We now have a constant 14.4 volts and the idling is perfect and light output stable BUT I still see 25v AC at the battery? Any thoughts?
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2001 2.0 TDCi non-starting when cold 2 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  getting very cold). Seeing as it happened so many times this morning, I was able to check the warning lights, and apart from oil, handbrake and battery (obviously all on until engine starts and car is moving), the fuel light (it has more than half a tank at present) was the only other light. So then any
• Ford StreetKa (2003 - ) - 2005 1.6 Electrical/Warning Light Problem 23 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  /Battery warning light came on while driving and stayed on. We tried turning all non-essential electrics off but to no avail. I also noticed that the headlights, on dipped beam, seem to get dim/bright as you rev the accelerator. I'm not sure if all of these are linked (possibly alternator not providing