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• Peugeot 106 XND - battery discharging! 6 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Hi everybody. I've got a problem with my Peogeot 106 XND (N reg) and wondered if anybody else in here can confirm my suspicions. Intermittantly the battery experiences rapid discharge when the vehicle has just been parked for 20 mins or so. I've swapped out the battery (I own 2 106 XNDs
• Citroen C4 - c4 draining battery 19 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  what would cause my c4 to drain battery and not start had starter moter reconed and have put new battery on and it just drainned it any idear please
• Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - charge battery 17 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  can anyone help me? I need to charge the battery on my vectra but when I disconect the battery the alarm goes off
• Battery life? 5 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  How long should a car battery last? The one in my Japanese hatchback is 4 years old and I've noticed some starting problems lately....how can I check if it's a battery problem?
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  Could a cheap second-hand EV ever exist given the limited battery pack life? 20 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My most recent purchase was a three-year-old Skoda which cost just under £7000. I'd love to replace it at some point with an EV but I don't see how the...
• 2011 bmw x5. 3.0D - Confused about car batteries. 6 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  Hi everyone. I hope you're all well. I have been advised by an auto electrician that although my X5 has enough power in the battery to start and drive my car, it hasnt enough power in the cells to work all the electrics properly hence battery light comes on when using electrics. Basically
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1998 2.016v Cabriolet - Replacing Battery 2 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I need to replace the battery for my cab and wondered whether I could use the battery for a 306 diesel as it has a higher starting rating. The reason I ask is that the hood can only be operated with the engine off and takes quite a lot of juice from the battery.
• maintenance free batteries 16 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  The battery in my Seat is apparently "maintenance free". I have noticed that with the onset of the cold weather the starter is cranking a little more slowly,leading me to believe that the battery power is down. I took the covers off the elements, expecting to be able to see the fluid levels
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  What is the battery life on hybrid cars? 3 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I recently read, to my surprise, the batteries on self-charging hybrids only last about five years. Then the owner has a big bill to replace the battery,...
• Mercedes AW169 - Drain on battery 3 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  Does having headlights on auto all the time take extra from the battery ? What key things should I be aware of to avoid draining the battery ? My knowledge level is not leaving the lights on !
• 2005 1600 petrol zafira - replace battery 4 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  I wish to replace the battery on the above car, what type  of battery do Ineed & any special procedures to be taken other than loss of radio code ?
• 405td battery light 23 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, noticed this evening that the battery light on the dash is staying on after the car is started, the light isnt very bright but definately on , could this be the alternator on its way out? or a knackered battery? any ideas please
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  Disconnecting the battery - hybrid alert! 26 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I will not be using my car for nine weeks (it will be left in the garage), and to ensure that the battery does not go flat period I want to disconnect...
• battery advice 11 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  about 5 hours reconnected and the result was exactly the same with little life in the battery. Its back on the battery charger now at the same steady 2 amps. This is a Vauxhall freedom maintenance free battery rated at 70Ah R.C 125 minutes. It is now 4 year 11 months old which seems a bit early to me
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  What battery jump packs do you recommend? 16 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Which battery starter pack would you recommend?
• 2008 ford fiesta zetec blue - Battery drain , help! 20 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, ive had recurrent issues where the battery drains after a few days of not driving. I haven't driven the car since 6am yesterday and cant remember if I locked the car. This evening,  the battery was dead again but when I got into the car, it sounded like
• Ford Fusion1.4 tdci - Motorcraft Superstart 590a 60ah Battery 2 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  I do less miles these days (car last used on Monday), jumped in my car this morning and hey presto flat battery, I've taken it off and the status light indicates RED, does this mean the battery is knacked and needs replacing or would using a battery charger fix the problem,  I have looked
• Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - 05 1.2 Flat battery 15 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  I have a 55 plate Corsa 1.2 and the battery is always flat. I know Ive been told to replace it but is there something else which causes a flat battery as opposed to the obvious battery replacement?. I have been having to use jump leads to start it recently, even after a good run the car wont start
• Volvo S80 Battery 1 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I have a volvo s80 V reg about 7 years old. The car has had the same battery as the one that it came with when it was new so the battery is also about 7 years and has finally run out. It won't take charge anymore, I have kept it on the charger all night. So I have gone to Halfords to look
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  Can I trickle charge my hybrid? 20 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Kia Niro PHEV and about to be out of the country for about seven weeks. I have bought an AA 4.8W solar-powered trickle charger. It includes the...