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• Thoughts of a car I viewed today 26 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  (Moved from Technical Matters to Discussion) I viewed a Toyota carina e 2.0 executive (k reg) for sale today. It has 110,000 miles with a part service history. The oil is an ok colour (i.e. dark brown but not yet black). It costs £400 and has had a new radiator, alternator and battery
• Peugeot spare key 25 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  , alarm and immobilizer remotely from the key fob. I have not been given any codes for the key, radio etc. How do I get these codes because I assume that if I have to disconnect the battery for any reason I will need the codes. 3)Because I only have one key I need to get a second one but I am concerned
• Starting Problems on Golf 3 16v 31 May 2003 (Forum)
  but after a while the battery runs dead. I came back to it this afternoon (nice hot day) and it burst into life with no problem! Frustrating! I've sent it to 2 garges where they did diagnostics but found nothing - one replaced the vacuum hose to no avail, the other couldn't think of anything so cleaned
• Top tip 21 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  of road (so I couldn't push start it myself), nobody else around and the engine wouldn't turn over because the battery, which probably was not in its prime of life, had been flattened. I fitted another belt I had floating around in the back, jacked up a rear wheel, put the car in gear and placed my
• VW info and mk2 Polo Electrics 30 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  with a temporary direct feed from the battery via a 30A fuse direct to the fuse box, but I would like to do the job properly tomorrow, or I wont get a birthday present). If the fault clears itself, the reverse power feed may mean you cannot kill the ignition! Thanks
• The Auto Taser 22 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Anyone know where I can get spare remotes for one of these? THe US supplier seems to have gone out of business. For those of you who don't know, the Auto Taser is an anti-theft device that clamps across the steering wheel. It contains a stun gun system powered by 3 PP3 batteries. It fits across
• Starting Motor engaging whilst driving 27 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  engaged whilst engine was running. The first occasion the ignition switch and well as the starter motor was replaced. Last week I had a second "experience". On this occasion the starter motor had blown the battery. so this too along with the starter motor had to be replaced. The ignition switch was found
• Hyundai Ioniq EV - First 1500 all electric miles 9 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  as we don't have to carry anything tall, it actually works as a large boot. The general drive is so, so smooth. No gear changes, no engine noise, no fuss. Just put your foot down and go. On the EV side, from a 38kwh battery, we see 180-200 miles from a full charge, getting over 5 miles/kwh
• Skoda rapid - 2 years / 20k miles in a Rapid (HB) 29 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  .     My only "breakdown" was entirely self inflicted - I left the lights on all day last year and completely flattened the battery. I then realised it is not possible to open the bonnet when the battery is flat, necessitating my only call to Skoda assist during my ownership. The bonnet release
• Renault Clio E-tech hybrid - Impressions after the first 1000 miles 21 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  that the maximum distance the car will travel in EV mode is under 2 miles. The 1.2kW traction battery is charged when decelerating or braking, there is no facility to plug into the mains. In spite of this, nearly half of the first 1000 miles has been covered in EV mode. The data log reads Total distance
• Isuzu D-Max - "Check System" message, keyfob failure 5 Dec 2023 (Forum)
  central display, radio, etc, saying it was related to radio warming, but that has not worked.  Same occurs with both key fobs and no indication of low battery.  This occurred later the same day that I damaged the towbar socket, letting in water.  Three other faults also occurred the same
• Audi A3 Sportback - Car occasionally decides it doesn't want to start! 21 Jul 2023 (Forum)
  it and had to bump it. Battery and alternator are fine. My Dad didn't think it was the starter but the person who helped me bump it last time said they think it could be the starter sticking ??‍?? It went to the garage for a mot a while ago and was fine before however there wasnt a great amount
• Choosing an SUV for long drives? 28 Jun 2023 (Forum)
  choice for motorway travel. Several dealers have told me petrol hybrid is the way to go, but I don’t see how they can maintain their top efficiency for long drives, as the battery surely has to deplete eventually. I am not sure what the petrol+electric mode is called in order to do further research
• Off to Spain this summer? A couple of reminders. 22 Jun 2023 (Forum)
  banned" action is unfortunately shown as a pale grey image that isn't always clear. Warning triangles (two for Spanish registered vehicles, otherwise one) are gradually being replaced by a much safer "Help Flash" battery-powered magnetic roof beacon, which you can pick up for about €20
• Berlingo Multispace / Ford B or Grand C Max? - I need help choosing next vehicle 7 Jan 2022 (Forum)
  and wanted sliding doors, economy reliability etc. Unfortunately,  I broke my ankle 20 days ago badly 3 bones and have a long recovery ahead before I can drive again. It's been advised I get an automatic car going forward.  So since I've had the Berlingo 2 batteries  have been replaced
• Mini cooper 2002 - Mini sometimes won't turn over 23 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  A few month ago I drove to the paper shop ,when I came out the car wouldn't start, all the lights came on yet nothing on the last bit of the turn, no noise , nothing.. I'd replaced the battery a few month before so I knew it wasn't that. I rang a friend and he said it's sounds like the starter
• Hyundia Sante Fe SE 2015 Decemeber 14k miles one - TPMS and 4 wheel tracking, 2 questions 18 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  Hello I have the above car, 2 questions please. The warning light came on the tpms a couple of weeks ago and now two more. I will phone the car makers re warranty but doubt if the tpms is included as it appears the battery have run out. But you think they are covered as low
• Ford Focus 1.6 tdci 2007 - Engine Systems Fault 28 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  , a premium rate number, first person said it was under the battery but only thing there was an engine mount, had to phone again and this time was told, after what seemed like ages, it was relay 12 in the engine fusebox, strange as the relay I got from the ford dealer doesn't look anything like the R12
• Ford Focus Estate 2007 TDI 1.8L - How do I keep rodents out of engine compartment 12 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  Recently I had an electrical problem which was diagnosed as rodents having got in behind the battery compartment and chewed some wiring. (I assume this happened a few monts ago when it was cold and it only recently manifested itself). Luckily it was repairable and did NOT require a new loom
• Electric scooter 24 May 2019 (Forum)
  the city using bus lanes, avoiding congestion charges and cutting out queues, all without buying petrol or paying for road tax. Powered by an onboard battery that's recharged via the mains, it boasts a range of up to 40 miles with a top speed of 30mph and it the claim is that it only costs 8 pence