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• Peugeot 306 Engine problems 25 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  and take a couple of attempts to start again. I've changed the HT leads and had new battery, I'm starting to think it might be the alternator as it seems to be whirring a bit. Any ideas and costs? Sorry about the lengthy post, just want some advice so I can weigh up my options. Keep up the good work
• Ford Focus 1.6 lx - Car on driveway since Sept 21 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  been starting it up every few days as advised by a friend to keep the battery working, however as it has been without tax or insurance I have not moved the car. As it is now more than obvious that my niece will not be taking the car off my hands anytime soon, I have resolved myself to cut my losses
• Ford Focus 2000 TDDI - Ford Focus starting problems 1 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  to a local garage, where it is at present. The truck driver decided to "bump start" the car and it burst into life as if nothing was wrong!. All the garage mechanic has done at present is test the battery that's OK, the immobiliser light appears to be functioning as it always has. Anyone have any ideas cos
• VW Golf Mk 5 - Non-start 8 May 2011 (Forum)
  of gobbledygook info which doesn't clear. The output test functions correctly. Remote locking still works fine, dash has no system 2 immo identifier at all and just simply reads Engine Fault, Workshop. I've checked fuses in side of dash and next to battery. There is a clicking noise (similar
• BMW X5 - compensation 19 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  In 2007 we bought a BMW X5 from a local car dealer we were friends with. Not long after we had it, things started going wrong, battery, electrics, catch on boot, etc......this soon lead to major things like, gas suspension, drives, fuel pumps etc. After investigation we discovered it had been
• Nissan Almera Tino (petrol) 2003 auto - Reluctant to start - starter motor sounded odd 21 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Car not been used for 4 days. Jumped in, turned key, sounded normal for 2 secs and seemed to start then dash lights came on/stalled. Turned key again, lively battery turned over starter motor again but this time the starter motor sounded what I can only describe as wheezy and not the same
• Ford Focus 06 Zetec automatic - Engine systems fault/ acceleration reduced error 18 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  "cranking voltage low on starting" and they replaced the battery. Picked it up from the garage and as I was driving away the same messages came up again. Took it straight back to the garage and they phoned Ford technical who said there was sometimes problems with moisture so they cleaned all plugs. Picked
• any - Overall feelings about reliabilty 15 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  honda jazz  suffered from battery problems Triumph vitesse (classic) differential failed but at 46 years old can't complain too loudly about that citroen c2  semi automatic gearbox gave some tense moments but always got me there citroen picasso chevrolet matiz
• vauxhal vectra - Engine Dead, clicks or whirrs ,Common Fault 8 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  the whirring noise like a fan instead of an engine. parked up fine next day dead. obviously the weather and the battery was the obvious signs but it was more serious. Luckily this was still under warranty as Vauxhall charged £300 to link it to the computer, Result the CAM CHAIN, and with hundeds more
• '99 Megane 1.6 - Renault Megane '99 Intermittent Immobiliser failur 23 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  . The fob (RF+Chip) unlocks the doors just fine, so I'm fairly certain that it isn't a fob battery issue either. I've tried to determine the four digit unlock code but haven't had any luck with that either (http://www.bba-reman.com/content.aspx?content
• peugeot 306 1.4 - my car cuts out every time i turn the engine on 28 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  battery , plugs , had full service , filter replacement p.s is it me or are the peugeots slow cars ?? BIG mistake swapping but i'm stuck with this car now plz help
• Ford C-MAX 2.0 TDCI GHIA - C-Max electrical failure due to heated rear window 9 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  Had an issue with battery not charging and fault was isolated to the alarm sounder.  During invesitigation at main dealer multiple circuits were isolated to locate fault.  After car had been fixed multiple items on car fail when heated rear window turned on, fault is not consistent
• 1989 ford escort 1.6 CVH - Engine trouble 23 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  and It also began to sound tappety. Also the lights went very dim, as if they were on sidelight when they were not. Now when I parked up I turned it off and then tried to start it again and it would not turn over fast enough to start (as if the battery had gone flat). I left it for 10 mins and went
• Ford Galaxy Mk2 2.3 Ghia - Ford Galaxy Mk2 intermittent starting problem 2 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  to the pump having just paid, with a queue behind waiting...... I have changed the remote batteries, but still the randomness returns. Any ideas for a cure would be much appreciated. I suspect the immobiliser chip in the key is not being read for some reason, but why and how to cure it is a mystery
• Peugeot 307 - peugeot 307 2l hdi wont start 4 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  my customer has brought in his 307 hdi he says he pulled up at home and stopped engine then he came out 15min later and it wouldnt start he flatend the battery trying and put car into economy mode so no windows central locking or nothing will now work ive tried toget the engine started
• Vauxhall Vectra B - Vectra ECU/Engine fault 23 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  this with no change in running.I have also put additional earth wire from MAF to ground. The odd thing is that car had been standing for several months and it started fine after a battery charge and ran great for about 12 miles and the the fault re-occured. Can anyone offer any advice on a cause
• Chrysler Voyager (1997 - 2001) - 97 3.3 cooling fans won't come on????? 20 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  before buying it), checked ALL fuses and relay's, OK! so got underneath, looking for the cooling fan switch and can't find it. So at the moment, courtesy of maplins and plenty of burns, cuts and swearing, jimmy rigged a fused switch to the battery, and the fan's work fine!!!!??? Where is the cooling
• iPhone 4 - Review - problems with antenna? 20 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  I picked one up and my hand bridged the antennas.The signal fell off - and I wondered if the designers had ever gripped a car radio antenna and noticed the same? we knew that would happen as school kids. It looked good though and it seems the battery is replaceable on this one - although
• 2001 ford fiesta 1.8 TD (di engine) - diesel fiesta will not start 6 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, I was hoping someone could help shed some light on the issue I am having with a y reg diesel fiesta Turbo Diesel. It has not been started in over a year but was running ok before it was taken off the road. I got it transported to my garage last week and fitted a new battery
• Citroen C3 LX 1.4 Petrol . - Citroen C3 engine idle issue 26 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  Hello everyone, I am new to Honest John and I could really do with some honest, accurate advice in regards to my C3's problem. The low down: (No warning lights, no starting issues, engine jumps to life no problem, battery is fully operational - Volt meter tested) Okay so