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• mini one clubman'59 plate - mini one clubman '59 will not start at all 3 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  was immobilised. The key was turning on the radio and some of the dashboard, but not all the dashboard. Absolutely no response from the engine  The garage came round and thought maybe low battery, so changed that, then changed it back. Immobilised and local garage not able to tow. Local mini services says
• Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 auto - voyager starting problem 3 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  again till eventually it started. It was very random in terms of when it used to do it, it could go minutes, hours or a day with out a problem or it could do it all the time. I have changed the battery to a fancy gel one, two starter motors, crank and cam shaft sensors, new fuel filter and primer part
• Ford Focus - Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI starting issues 12 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  it into a local garage, they said the fuel injector seals were burst which was the source of the burning smell also. Replaced these, done a service, replaced the battery and it seemed fine for a while.  Every now and then the car now takes 5 or 6 seconds to fire up. Same as before, turning over
• 2007 Chrysler Voyager 2.8 crd Automatic. - Automatic gearbox appears stuck in a low gear. 4 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  that could give any help in where to start and the route to follow to identify the issue and resolve it. Any constructive information welcomed. PS. Battery voltage and ignition run voltage have also been suggested should be checked out
• Peugeot 206 2.0 HDI 90 - Can a replacement starter with less teeth work? 15 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  everyone. With the cold weather we have been having my car has been struggling to start, particularly with slow cranking. My first instinct was the glow plugs, as when it is warmer it starts fine albeit still turns slow compared to most cars. I then changed the battery and the cranking was still
• Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 petrol 2001 - slow cranking 27 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  it. It only struggles in the morning when the engine is cold say 10c or below. i thought it might be the battery so i got a new heavy duty one for the picasso but the problem remains. Today the temp was below zero and it would not start at all, it cranked over extremly slowly, so slowly i would
• For Mondeo 2010 Titanium X - Water Ingress corroded the wiring loom 25 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  ' warning and then 'Immobiliser Active' message.  I took out a Ford warranty when I bought it.  The car was taken to my local ford dealer - not where I bought it from and they said its water ingress into the wiring loom and it's corroded part of the loom that connects to the battery - anyhow its
• Citroen C3 1.4 Auto 2002. KFV Engine - BSI Dead / ECU Replace 7 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, I Bought a Citroen C3 2002 1.4 with head gasket failure. The battery wasn't too clever when I bought it but during my time of repair it went flat. Fixed all the headgasket problem, went to start it, and it turns over but won't fire up. I believe the reason
• Honda CR-V 2.2 Diesel 2007 EX - Quoted a helluva lotta money to replace alternator 4 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  .  Is this right? Seems excessive doesn't it? I think they identified the correct problem as a couple of days ago, the car battery did seem to run out, but i eventually started and is working ok, but the sound is most distressing. Honda say its on its way out and can
• Vauxhall Vectra C - vauxhall vectra 2005 2.2 petrol (starting problems 10 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  other car, it started fine when i went down there. then came back out and went to start and it just clicks once and all the dash lights go off then back on. so i thought it could be battery so i put a jump pack on but nothing just the sameing. so i bump started it and it started fine but when you put
• Peugeot 206 SW 2.0 Hdi 2004 - Horn randomly sounding when parked up 20 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  and it stopped. I left the car unlocked but a few hours later it did the same thing again so I disconnected the battery overnight. The car starts and drives normally and the horn hasn't sounded when I've been driving. Yesterday morning it was parked outside work for about 2 hours before it went off. I've now
• Fiat Punto 1.2 8v 2002 plate - Fiat Punto MIL lamp wont go out 14 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  pack connector wasn’t pushed fully home. When the engine is warm I can get the light to go out and stay out if I start the car without throttle. If it’s cold or you touch the accelerator starting the lamp comes on and stays on. Forums seem to suggest anything from ECU to battery, to leads
• 2001 1.9dci megane scenic - heating resistor 11 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  with it :~( ) Bought a second had fan that worked (12v battery test) and got a second hand resistor from ebay looks identical but..... the replacement resistor came
• Nissan Primera P12 - Nissan Primera P12 1.8 (2003) cold start dilemma 18 Dec 2013 (Forum)
    Hi folks, I'm hoping someone can help with a nightmare I've been having with my Nissan Primera P12 Petrol 1.8 car since the weather turned cold. The battery is fine and the engine actually turns
• Vauxhall Astravan 2003, 1.7 dti envoy - Struggling to start 8 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  worse!) 2> fuel pump ecu 3> fuel pump Ive just shelled out a few hundred quid for the injectors. The battery is sound, the starter motor seems to be sound, Ive recently serviced the car changing oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter etc. Any ideas what else
• Skoda Fabia - 02 Fabia Brake Lights & Other Electrics 29 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  lights were on.  They went off when the car was started, moved 3 feet, and stopped and all seemed ok for the rest of the day.  The next morning the battery was completely and utterly flat - no alarm, central locking, radio, even the clock had reset. 3) As well as the above, for some time
• Ford fiesta W reg - Fiesta won't restart after running. 2 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  . Battery - checked and seems ok. Tried starting car during *won't start* time using jump leads to check. Still wouldn't start Can anyone suggest anything?    Many thanks for your time,   Morsey
• Lexus RX 450h - Official mpg figures 23 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  are claiming 44.8 mpg for the RX450h and I foolishly had expected to achieve a figure of at least 39 mpg.  In practice, with extremely carefull driving, the best I could obtain was 34mpg. Lexus firstly tried to reset the electronics and then replaced the battery, but with no improvement
• Renault Scenic - scenic temp gauge fault bad earth possibly 3 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  the alternator bearing changed and auxillery belt. I have tested the current on battery and what the alternator is sending to the bbattery and all are normal. The temp gauge is the only one playing up if anyone can help with suggestions for where it could be earthed or possible other solutions I would be graeful
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 1.8tdci engine/DMF problems 10 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  won't start. As soon as i turn the key the glow plug light flashes, car turns over but won't start. In the past 4 months i have had a dual mass flywheel and clutch replaced(£900), battery, and glow plugs also been done. Had a diagnostic check done by ford and another done by an independent garage