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• Renault Scenic 1.5 diesel 2005 model (facelift) - Electrical issues stopping car from starting 2 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  with the problem as it was only a guess from his on board computer but he suggested a possible earthing fault. He managed to get the car going by using a jump pack and earthing against the engine (I think). Apparently the battery showed normal readings initially but then also showed spikes which would again
• Vauxhall Zafira dti - Starting issue when left over night facing uphill 13 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  Hello, I have a zafira 2.0 dti 1999 model. When it is left facing uphill over night it doesn't seem to want to start in the morning too the point where the battery goes flat, I presume the fuel is draining back to the tank due to a air leak. I have changed the leak off pipes (but not the t-pieces
• Vauxhall Vectra B - Vectra B starting issue 17 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Hello all, 1st post. I bought a 2nd hand vectra diesel in november last year. Had an engine service, new battery and glow plugs to get me through winter. Always started great, until the outside temp increased in March (above 13c). It can take a while to turn the engine over when the car
• Toyota Carina E - maintenance and accessories 14 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  in thailand so it hasnt been touched. sorned obvioulsy and mot expired. charged the battery overnight and ticked it over for ten minutes on my dads advice. started first time. i have not moved it or taken the wheels off so i am unsure if the brakes are ceased hopefully not they should just be sticky. it has
• MOT failed after 150 miles---URGENT HELP 13 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  into it, but sometimes they would tell people about problems, sometimes they would not. I bought the car based on the MOT. I trusted a service which obviously wasnt delivered at the high standard it should. Plus the battery needs changing. After 1 mile, the light on board was on. To have the repairs done
• 2008 Ford Focus 1.8 hatchback - overheating 15 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  to idle for 7 minutes without the a/c and the fan would kick in a bit longer than usual. I experimented by re-arranging the 3 relays located in the fusebox near the battery and as soon as I started the engine the fan kicked in already. I turned off the engine and I heard that beautiful jet engine sound. I
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 01 2.2 HDI fuel cap open-error because it isn't. 19 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  on leaving it for a minute, but stilll had engine management lit on dash & repeated the warning. Took battery off last night & , so far, all seems OK. It has had an van aaken box attached to it about 6 months ago, if that might influence things. Anyhow, hope regulars are well. Thanks as usual!
• 2005 Renault Laguna 1.9 DCi - Aircon not working 11 May 2012 (Forum)
  /reconnected battery to try if that may re-set the system, aircon ran then stopped as above. He was told also that the orifice in a connector may be blocked by sludge? gassed down, checked connectors, re-gassed, no luck. A small switch in the compressor was the next attempt, part cost approx £12. Switch
• kia sorento 2011 - kia sorento 2011 dash display gone haywire 16 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  -wheel drive lock when not on, etc etc - these would change at random after a while and switch off, then others like battery and oil would come on for a while then go off. throughout this car operated and ran perfectly nornally , plus indicators lights and a/c central locking etc o'k
• Volkswagen Golf V - Security system has disabled my Golf 3 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  power in the battery by that time. I can now start car easily if I jump start, and car works quite normally when engine running but will not do anything after car is switched off. Is this an alarm problem which disables car if you try and jump start it? I have tried phoning my normal garage
• Ford focus lx 1.6 petrol 51 reg 5 door. - mgnt light has come on and flashes when speed inc. 8 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  and there was a definate loss of power. When I stopped the car and switched the egnition on the oil pressure light and battery light were on with the engine management light. I checked the oil level and it looked low so I put about 0.5 litres of oil in. I was able to continue my journey but travelled in 4th gear at about
• Ford Focus Ghia 1.6 2006 - Check Engine Light and Alarm 30 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  and the car can only be opened by using the key in the lock.  It seems like the car is in a factory mode where the alarm is automatically disabled after a period to prevent false alarms and discharged battery during transort and storage.  I sure I can get this fixed relatively easily by a ford
• BMW E30 - Electric cars are slow but can be ****** fast 10 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  of 280km/h. The only other EV we know of to come close to these figures is the Tesla Roadster. It does the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.7 seconds but has a limited top speed of 201km/h. The VST BMW uses a 23kWh battery pack which is capable of reaching 180km before it needs a recharge (the Tesla Roadster
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - Need 2002 key-fob - anywhere less than £100? 9 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  rubber pads being split. Over the years I?ve repaired the circuit boards and replaced the batteries, when necessary, but now I?ve had to resort to sellotape to keep the circuit boards together. I?ve read that a dealer could well charge over £100 for a new key-fob and re-programming. Can I buy
• Peugeot 406 2.01 GLX petrol X reg - car struggles to start in cold or damp weather 7 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  I bought this car second hand two years ago and it's a lovely car to drive in the summer, but come winter....   Last winter it was a nightmare. It could take me thirty minutes to get it started, and I don't have thirty minutes to spare first thing in the morning. I bought a new battery
• Renault Clio II 1.4 16v - Clio won't start, sounds like faulty starter..help 23 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  I've got a mk2 2002 Clio 1400 16v, which won't start...it doesn't even turn over. Theres just a loud click. Theres power in the battery (reads over 12.5 volts) i also have all electrics. Tried jump starting it, rocking it in gear push starting it etc but nothing A few
• renault megane auto - endless starting problems 7 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  a new battery, had the antifreeze changed, the coils have been replaced, all the connections and wiring has been checked. Then both RAC and garage decided it was the interuptor switch (the switch that stops an automatic starting in gear) I've had that replaced. (Its also serviced regularly and flew
• TOYOTA Celica 00-06 1.8 bhp - Read some scary subjects about TOYOTA Celica 00-06 1 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  keys, one with a brand new battery. It also comes with a selection of old MOT's. . A CELICA 1.8VVTI WITH PREMIUM AND SPORTS PACK AND EXTRAS!
• Touch screen tantalization - you know you want one 15 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  battery built into the back -- carefully soldered in so you couldn`t change it. Or whether you would be sitting in front of your next new television operating the volume by wiping your finger licking chicken, digits over something that once resembled a clear screen. But beyond that perhaps not too
• Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 05 1.6 diesel. fails start in cold/starting probs 9 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  it 300miles over weekend, come Monday morning, temp about -1C, very difficult to start. Tuesday morning, temp below -1C, no start at all. Engine dash 'stop', 'battery' and 'oil can' lights all flick on now when attempting start. Oil was topped up on Sat, but still says check oil level. After no start today