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  Inspecting drains 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible for around 3 months and really love the car. However, during the first real cold weather in December...
• Seat Alhambra - Battery replacement advice 4 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  Hi, 99% sure I need to replace the battery in my 2013 Seat Alhambra 2l Tdi with start stop, have trickle charged it a number of times and it's not holding charge even after 50/60 mile run. Current battery is Exide TU3 EFB 79Ah, 720A (EN/SAE/GS), from all I've read I should replace with same
• Chrysler Voyager-flat battery 27 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  I have a Chrysler Grand Voyager 2003 model and the battery goes flat on me if I do not use the vehicle for three days. The battery is 1 year old and in good condition.The battery will hold up quite normally if disconected from the vehicle.The previous owner complained about this problem
• 24v panels, 24v motor AND 12v battery - 24v panels, 24v motor AND 12v battery 3 Aug 2015 (Forum)
    I have a Torqueedo electric outboard with its own 800 watt LiSo4 battery and charge circuit. It will charge from a 12v bank that delivers 10 amps, and it will charge directly from 24v panels. The boat also has a 12v sump pump and running lights, that run off a 12v utility battery
• Peugeot 106 1.5L Diesel (1995) - Which Car Battery 19 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  I am looking to replace the battery in my car, however I am having some confusion about the correct one to buy. On the Halfords website it recommend that I need a '075' battery On the Europart Website it recommends a '027' battery Does anyone know the difference, does
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  Battery discharging 9 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Every now and again my car battery discharges completely, sometimes after a long run of 150 miles. When I jump start it, the battery will function...
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  Why isn't my Fiat Punto charging its battery? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mk1 Fiat Punto. I've had no problems with it at all until yesterday, when I was driving along and the battery light came on and is now not charging...
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.9 Intermittent battery light illumination 29 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I've entered this on behalf of Mister H who appears unable to get logged in at the moment... I have a problem with an intermittent battery light appearing, combined with a consistent "oscillating" of the lights and the fan (when on top speed) and even the display on the stereo
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - Remote,preventing premature battery faliure 11 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Information The Astra key fob design has a built-in failing that can cause premature and unnecessary battery replacement . After opening the key fob. The battery module is located on the pcb by spigots into holes alongside which are the contacts, solder pads on the pcb and curled metal contacts
• Dead Battery 25 May 2003 (Forum)
  Stopped outside my local motor spares place yesterday to buy service items for my V8 90. When I got back in the car, which had been starting and running perfectly, I turned the ignition key and all the lights went out and the engine wouldn't turn. Having checked all the obvious, tight battery
• nissan primera 1.8 petrol 05 - battery discharge 11 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  My vehicle after 40 mile run battery shows 12.7 but after 2hours goes down to 12.2 this is the second battery tried both new
• FIAT Punto II (1999 - 2006) - 2003 1.2 Battery losing charge 17 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Battery loses charge when car not run for 4-5 days , battery is new and recharges easily.
• Longest Lasting Battery 31 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Just wondered if anyone could beat the 10 years that the original battery lasted on my Fiat Mirafiori which I scrapped in about 1986. Pity the floor wasn't made from the same material as the Marelli Battery.
• Flat battery 8 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  I've experienced a few flat battery occasions with my new Polo. Can HJ suggest any device that stops the battery draining if something's left on, etc. I've seen them somewhere but cant recall. Many thanks! frmarcus
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  How much is a replacement battery for a BMW i3? 12 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  How much is a replacement main battery for a range extender BMW i3 on a 66 plate?
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  My car occasionally won't start - is it time for a new battery? 24 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My 2016 Nissan X-Trail occasionally won't start The battery shows 11.8v and the dash lights up but the car only clicks when the ignition key is turned,...
• Toyota Yaris 2009 TR 1.0 - Confused about battery 15 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  I need to replace my battery. Found one on ebay for a good price. Checked against my current battery specs and it seems it would fit. Ebay system says incompatible but not trusting it, I asked the seller and they also said not compatible, and sent me a link to another battery which they said
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  Why is my car slow to start in the winter? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Why does my 2018 BMW 120D Sport (with 21,000 miles) seem hesitant to start on icy cold mornings?
• Jaguar XF 3.0 S X250 - Changing Battery X250 2015 XF & Avoiding Issues 16 Dec 2022 (Forum)
  Can anyone recommend the best battery for a late X250 2015 XF 3.0S and the best way to fit it without encountering any problems? I keep reading about owners who have had nightmares with the central locking on facelift XFs after changing the battery. I understand the logic in keeping the power
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  What trickle charger do I need to prevent a flat battery? 7 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What type of battery charger do I need for my BMW 218 Tourer? It's not being used much and the flat battery light keeps appearing.