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  Why won't my BMW 320i start? 7 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a BMW 320i for about three months and during this time it has developed an intermittent starting fault. Basically, about every fourth time I...
• Battery dies as soon as ignition is turned off 16 Mar 2024 (Forum)
  I have a 07 Astra petrol 1.8 hatchback . I was driving last week everything seemed ok .  I parked out side the house went in for about 10 mins went back into car and it was as if there was no battery in the car there was nothing  no dashboard lights , no clicking ,the remote
• Honda CRZ - Is it easy to change a battery 20 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  I think the 12 v battery on my honda CRZ is on the way out. It gave me a scare today when I’d been using it for short trips and the dashboard lights flickered oddly and it intially wouldn’t start. It did start but other CRZ owners have said the 12 v battery (not thr IMA hybrid one) originally
• CHRYSLER VOYAGER - FLAT BATTERY 15 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  I'm on my second Voyager a 2008 model with low mileage. And now this one is getting the same fault -- A FLAT BATTERY. On the previous one I installed a "Battery Isolater" this is a device that you fit to end of your POSITIVE lead and then connect to the battery. It has a curled screw which you
• Toyota Prius & Hybrids - Replacing batteries on electric / hybrid vehicles 1 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  In 2012 I attended a presentation at Imperial College about Electric vehicles including the Tesla. The presenters told us that the batteries were likely to degrade after c.3years and buying
• Ford Transit - remote battery going flat, help replacing battery 18 May 2011 (Forum)
  . i guess i need a new battery. does anyone know what battery i need and are there any specific fitting instructions? do i have to be able to do it in less than 0.0005 of a second not to loose the code
• Ford Galaxy (1995 - 2006) - 02 1.9TDi - What battery to buy ? 31 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Hi I have 2002 Galaxy 1.9 TDi 115hp turbo diesel. The original battery has been changed to again Ford battery, but from Focus 1.8 petrol. I haven't driven the Galaxy since August 08 and the battery was totally flat. I'm charging it now, but not sure it will recover. In case I need
• Vauxhall Cavalier (1988 - 1995) - 95 2.0 Jump starting car -why -VE connections this 6 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  When jump starting a car from a booster battery why do they say you should connect the -VE of booster battery to car engine block/bolt (away from battery) & NOT to the -VE of the car battery ?? Yesterday my battery was flat, tried connecting -VE of booster to engine block, would not start
• Unable to charge flat battery 30 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Yesterday dear beloved daughter phoned - had left courtesy light on her sports car for two days and now vehicle refused to start. Obviously flat battery so round to hers with jump leads. Connected up and donor car running.....zonk... nothing when car ignition turned. Neither was there anything
• Scenic battery drain 12 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Mum has 1.5 dci scenic 05 2800 miles, and last friday it wouldn't start. RAC came out, jump started car and left it running for 1 hour. But same problem happened again on the Tuesday - again flat battery, car won't start - RAC called out again, advised her of problem with battery and should take
• Alfa Romeo 159 TI 16V JTDM 150 Sportwagen 2009. - Battery charging / replacement procedure. 28 Jan 2021 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, Some advice required please regarding battery desulphation charging >14.4 V or battery replacement. Is it likely that disconnecting the battery for either of the above mentioned actions will cause any issues with the ECU or other electrical systems? Or is it better to parallel up a slave
• KIA Ceed 2014 petrol 1.4 - Battery replacement 27 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  Hi All, sons Kia Ceed appears to be on the road to needing a new battery. The car isn’t stop start, but putting the reg into the search engines of major car parts suppliers brings up stop/start battery options in excess of £200. One famous auction site, however, gives options from £50 upwards
• M240 Solar charge battery anyone? - M240 Solar charge battery anyone? 3 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, I'm headed out to a 10 day long trip later this summer where I won't be able to charge my M240 battery using usual methods - I won't have access to external power sources at all. I will take some spare batteries
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  Battery being drained 14 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The battery on my Renault Megane is being drained, and mechanics confirmed that there were no faults with the car or battery. Could the problem be due...
• Celica Convertible - Battery for Infrequently used Car 27 Oct 2010 (Forum)
      I have a grey-import celica convertible that doesn't get used very often - just high days and holidays for a good long run to the coast or a anational trust proerpty or some other excursion .   Although the car itself is 100% reliable the battery
• Chrysler Voyager 2.5 diesel 2001 - Battery gores flat within 2 days 6 May 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, if anyone has any ideas it would be appreciated.  I have a 2001 Voyager 2.5 diesel which is draining the battery after 2 days. If I disconnect the battery - lead is doesn't drain the battery. I've had a new battery fitted and that and the alternator tested
• Failing battery in Focus remote? 3 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  We've noticed, over the past few days, that the range of the remote (radio) locking key to SWMBO'S Focus seems to be getting much reduced. As the car is coming up to 5 years old, we suspect that the battery in the key is dying. Instructions in the manual seem very straightforward for changing
• Battery Advice 27 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Due to one thing or another I have several times been caught out by a flat battery. Is there a better solution than getting a jump-start off somebody? I once sold a car to a chap (having previously warned him the battery was u/s) and when he came to pick it up, he had a spare battery and jump
• Battery replacement 25 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  The time has come to replace the battery on my trusty Citroen Synergie. It has lasted nearly 6 years and 80K miles. It is the first car I have owned that has a coded radio, for which I have the code, and a factory-fitted keypad immobiliser. Should I just disconnect and do the swap and everything
• C max 1.8 petrol 2004 battery light coming on 24 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  Hello   The battery light on my c max comes up after 30 seconds of starting up     The alternator is charging 14.1 volts with everything on so presume the smart charge is ok  New battery on it so batterys ok New aux belt so