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Chevrolet Kalos 2007 1400 - Chevrolet Kalos - Loss of Power When Cold? 8 Feb 2017 (Forum)
and runs without any problems. It can then be left for a few hours and no problem. Next day if its cold again same problem. Also before it loses power it starts to shudder. The engine light goes out on its own after a few days. The battery is fine and it had a fuel filter -
Focus or any - Android head unit / Incar dash radio 7 Sep 2016 (Forum)
and look pretty decent. The only thing I'm sceptical about is the quality (cheap Chinese made) and any effect on the cars battery and/or wiring -
Vauxhall Astra 2002 1.6 - Electric Power steering not working 18 Jun 2016 (Forum)
as and when it wants. I've had a second hand pump put in to replace the old knackered looking one. It was bought on ebay and a ' guaranteed' working item. A new battery was put in and alternator has been checked along with the relays and fuse box. There are no warning lights on the dashboard -
2009 diesel peugeot 207 5 door hatchback - Peugeot 207 diesel won't start 11 Apr 2016 (Forum)
over ( seems to be a light click / ticking? In passenger compartment) the battery is good, fully charged and no current drop) I've checked fuses ( think it's the 2x 10 amp in fuse box in engine compartment, in fact checked all fuses and they seem ok with AVO meter!) It's done this before and on one -
BMW E91 330d - BMW E91 NON C.A fob not working. Diversity antenna 28 Aug 2015 (Forum)
My 55 plate 330d touring, E91, has NON comfort access key fobs. Neither unlock/lock doors, but both start the engine. I have replaced the battery in one of them, not easy as they are not meant to be replaced as they should charge while in ignition. It is now emitting a good signal when i checked -
Ford Fiesta finesse 52reg - Fiesta starting problem 14 Jun 2015 (Forum)
but just won't kick over! I've checked fuses battery etc and all seem ok but I've no idea why it won't start even thought it was fine all day! I'm really stuck and need help! The immobiliser light goes off but when I turn the ignition key and try to start it the fuel gauge and lights seem to flash -
VW golf mk5 gt tdi dsg 170bhp 57 plate engine BMN - EGR fault 3 Jun 2015 (Forum)
Hi I have a issue with the egr first the the battery went flat since then the warning light came on fault code PO404 which will clear, I got a second hand egr replacement which was tested and worked but still the same issue i have read so many posts on the subject -
Ford Fiesta Van 1.4 TDCI 2004 - EAC Fail 16 Apr 2015 (Forum)
Hello My van went into EAC fail last September & in january I put into ford for them to diagnose The problem which they come back with 1, abs pump / module failure, along with 2, fuel Temp sensor...3, Near side front wheel sensor... 4, glow plug fault codes 5, low battery output , after -
Fiat Punto - Heater blower doesn't work 4 Dec 2014 (Forum)
connectors connected directly to a 12v car battery!! I've read lots of posts saying that it could be the resistance pack but i'm sure it isn't cos there is power coming through the resistor (as stated above), i've also checked all the connectors of the resistance block, the back of the heater -
Ford Fiesta " T " Reg with air con - Fluid Leak from Air Vent in Footwell 25 Nov 2014 (Forum)
to be turned down and the intrusion of water into the footwell. Look forward to hearing from anyone concerning this matter. Also during the replacement of the coolant valve, disconnected battery and my radio requires the code to be input, serial number M045774 -
Peugeot 308 - How do I stand? 5 Nov 2014 (Forum)
before replacing, battery full of charge, car started & ran for about 20 mins the pettered out,the car will now, not start I was told there was no pressure to the Injector line, I towed the car to a local Diesel Doctor, after a week due to people off for hols I ran him yesterday to be told -
BMW 5 Series E39 - Won't start when hot 29 Aug 2014 (Forum)
over with the ignition on. Ok, no big deal I hear you say, what new? The big difference is that there was no power to the pump(cause is suspected ECU not sending message to power the pump). He put a 12 volt feed from the battery to the pump and pow she fired up!! He tested this 30 times -
citroen xsara Picasso - starting problems 25 Mar 2014 (Forum)
that.then key snaped so had another cut and taped chip to it was working fine bought new battery as altenator didnt charge it. Now problem is car wont start. it was taking ages to turn over now it is only turning now and then but not starting. I had it started this morning but now no joy at all. have read -
Ford Mondeo Mk2 Verona (X) - Continuous power feed for stereo 14 Oct 2013 (Forum)
disconnect the battery before fitting the new stereo... Thanks in advance! (This info will be useful for me too when I get a new stereo for mine!!) -
peugeot 106 1.1 1997 - Drying after wet test 19 Sep 2013 (Forum)
bit in the pic http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m147/liammcl_2006/liammcl_2006001/31082013031.jpg ) The pipe from the carb, going pass the left of the battery to the warm air intake, always seems open... ie there is a constanmt vacuum pulling the flap http://i103.photobucket.com -
Peugeot 205 - Peugeot 205 1.8D poor cold starting 31 Jul 2013 (Forum)
My 205 is struggling on cold starts at the moment- they have been getting progressively worse and now the cold has arrived here in Hythe, Kent, it really isn't pleasing. Having replaced and checked plugs a while ago myself and checked obvious things like battery, I started to wonder -
Mercedes-Benz C-Class W202 - Fancy car showrooms rant 28 Jul 2013 (Forum)
Had to visit a Mercedes showroom this week to get new batteries for remote key fob. £9!!! Apparently a new key fob is over £200 which seems mouthwateringly expensive too. The showroom I visited was glitzy in the extreme, in a prime business park location and as a customer -
Vauxhall Vectra 2.6 v6 cdx 2002 - Climate control dept. 16 May 2013 (Forum)
it may not be connected i have noticed that the radio says SAFE on the screen when u turn it on implying the battery has been disconnected at some point. Should also point out before anyone is kind enough to reply that i am a car novice so please could i respectfully ask that you reply -
Ford Mondeo 1.8 Edge 125 - Flywheel & Starter 1 May 2013 (Forum)
to the frosty weather and a low battery. I also noticed a few times where I have went to change gear and it seemed like it was sticking but on second attempt worked fine. Not sure if these are be related. Does anyone have any ideas what could be the problem? I have been told that it could -
Ford Grand C-MAX - Poor / non-starting but no fault codes 9 Feb 2013 (Forum)
buttons (4 arrows and the OK button) and a message "Interior Scan Yes No". This happens from cold but not from warm. Starting from warm, the Interior scan message does not appear. But it does appear when the engine is switched off. 2. Did not start at all. Dash and battery ok. Simply no response. Called