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• SEAT Toledo - Strange Electrical Problem 1.6 TDI 11 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  Hi, for the past few weeks, my car has developed a strange power issue which I can't figure out. The car is serviced annually, currently has around 55k on the clock  and had a new battery around 6 months ago as the old one simply gave up and refused to charge. The problem
• Any electric car or plug in hybrid - Electric or Hybrid cars - no electrical specs? 1 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  is a meaningless figure on its own unless you are also told that it used 1500 kWh of electricity during the same time, and how much did that cost? I want to see more details about the voltage and size of the battery, motor power, electrical control refinements etc.  Motoring journalists need to learn
• VW Polo - Car reliability 30 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  refused to let me in. Fortunately I was a mile from home, so went to fetch the spare key, which worked. I swapped the battery, no joy. On two occasions the car applied emergency braking for no apparent reason, both times on a bend. It was frightening. On 3 or 4 occasions the radio has refused to turn off
• Chrysler Voyager (2004 - 2008) - 05 2.8 audio system 3 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  Hi there, I have just bought a grand voyager (uk spec) 2.8crd lx and the radio does not work, the unit powers up but no sound comes out of the speakers (infinity system). I have located the amplifier and checked power supply i have 2x permanent 12v feeds, 2x battery negative and 1x ignition switch
• Developments 20 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  the other features are taken from battery electric or hybrid vehicles.    A local manufacturer has announced the production of an HGV tractor unit that can travel about 1,200 km between fill-ups. The electric motor is very much suited to vehicle use.   Electric motors have very
• Peugeot 307 SW - 1.6 petrol - won't start 22 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  in ignition when driver's door opened. I believe this indicates the immobiliser still recognises the key. fuses seem to be OK battery seems to be OK but I've put it on to charge just in case The problem seems to be no fuel getting to engine or no ignition. No idea what it could
• Pug 307 2.0l 110bhp "01 - Hdi 2.0l not starting air in fuel lines 14 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  . also a side note for the past week i have been driving to school with no alt just swapping batteries. I have now put a new alt in but due to this problem i cant drive her anywhere unfortunately. I cant spot anywhere under bonnet where theres any leaks tomorrow i will be spraying fairy liquid
• SEAT Ibiza SC - paid holding fee for mis-advertised car 28 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  . the car wouldn't even start as the battery was flat. The interior was damaged and scratched. The windows were electric and wouldn't even go back up. Under the bonnet, all reservoir's i.e. the coolant was overfilled. Didn't even take it for a test drive as I dared to think what the engine
• SEAT Leon SC - Non-starting Seat Leon S 03 1.6 16v 1 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  won't work, then finally shoots up to about 1k revs and goes. I have given up on working the issue out, so passed it to my mechanic who is also bemused as to what is causing it. Sparks, coil and ht leads are all OK. New alternator and battery has been fitted.  O2 sensor and ECU maybe faulty
• SEAT Leon Cupra - Ignition wiring repair lasted 1 month 23 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  annoyed enough to have a look at the starter solenoid myself (I've changed a battery before..and I'm handy with a soldering iron..). The car can actually be started by holding the spade connector against the broken terminal. Any suggestions welcome.
• Fiat Panda - Is £225 diagnostic fee for my 2008 Fiat Panda ok? 24 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  My 2008 Fiat Panda (25k mileage) wouldn't start, although battery was okay. Green flag man thought it was crankshaft sensor. Took it to Halfords, Sydenham who said they couldn't connect it to their computer so thought something was wrong with the ECU. They told me i needed to talk it to a fiat
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2002 - 2007) - May 06 Diesel 143 - misfire at 1250 revs 26 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  years! Last but not least I did try disconnecting battery all that happened was I got some practice at resetting eletric windows easy enough though! Thanks in anticipation vulcan7
• i30 Diesel 1600 Automatic - My Hyundai i30 Diesel Automatic, Problems 6 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  mark. The dash has had to be replaced. The drivers door, would not open, sorted by dealer. Offside  headlights not working ( new wiring loom replaced by dealer.) Front brake check ( mine OK) Rear brake light switch (replaced) New battery after two years
• Mondeo 2.0tdci engine starts no throt 7 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  with Diesel or having parked for 2 hours the engine starts but the throttle will not work for perhaps 5 or 10 mins. (the longest time was 15 mins. During this "delay" time the engine is ticking over but at lower revs and the engine warning light and the battery light stay on. As soon as they go out the engine
• Vauxhall Signum 2006 1.9 cdti 120 - Seized engine after clutch failure? 31 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  this, and carried on running without problem (with the exception of screeching clutch failure!). Then switched engine off AA attending, they put it in gear and tried to start it, the car stalled. He then tried to do the same again and could hear clicking noises - his suggestion is that the battery had gone
• Citroen Xsara Picasso - Dash warning drivers door is open and not locking 16 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  is constant, also with the courtesy lights - I have turnt these off to not drain the battery-  Also not sure if this is linked but I have recently noticed that the hazard light in the centre of the dashboard has recently started flashing when I turn the engine off. Also another thing, could
• Nissan Leaf - New Nissan Leaf for £18K - A Great deal 21 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  without paying a penalty. Offer runs to the 31st March. I may go the full 2 year term on this deal as I want to see how EV battery technology improves - don't want to be left with old technology! I think this deal is partly due to Nissan clearing 2012 Japanese imported stock prior
• peugeot 307 hdi 2.0 136 - Peugeot 307 - surging 16 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  .  Two weeks ago lost all power from turbo, no boost and got antipolution warning and eml on dashboard,i tired disconnecting the air flow sensor and still no change, took it to the local peugeot garage who told me it needed a new egr valve and battery.. ok fair enough
• Focus C-max - Ford Focus almost stalling when slowing 6 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  of an unstable idle.  After setting off it seems ok until I hit some lights or corner, slow down and as I approach a stop or slow turning speed the engine rattles like it wants to stall and sometimes the oil light flickers , sometimes the battery light flickers. It hasnt come to a complete stall yet
• Skoda Octavia 1.9tdi ambiente estate 02 reg - Central locking problems 22 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  as the remote function has never really worked, despite batteries in the keys being replaced etc. Today, the windows came down and the key got COMPLETELY stuck. With a bit of wriggling, the key came free but the lock failed to operate and the key just now moves around in the lock i.e. it turns