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• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2003 1.8 Radio doesn't work after battery change 8 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  After 3 months away came back to a flat battery, replaced it today got the code ready for the radio, but it doesn't even come on to let me input the code. Checked the fuse and it's ok. just wondering if there's anything else I should be doing that I'm not cheers in advance Doc.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - yr 1999 - remote key - battery change 23 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  just changed the battery on remote key - 1999 focus. can someone explain the procedure for sync'ing (can't spell synchronising) the key? have tried searching the forum but couldn't find the answer although i am sure it is on here somewhere. is it normal for all doors apart from the passenger
• BMW 316i flashing battery light 26 May 2007 (Forum)
  Hi All Have just got back from work and for the last 10 minutes of my journey the red battery light was flashing on every 20 seconds or so. The car drove fine and i didnt notice any difference but it was worrying. I Am about to start looking for my car manual but has anyone else expierenced
• Peugeot 306 HDI won't start 22 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Peugeot 306 hdi 1999 t reg. Been unused for about 1 month. Battery was flat so I recharged. couldn't get car to start, battery wasn't charging so bought a new battery but still won't start. All I get is loads of clicking noises, remote locking doesn't work, lights on dash very dim or not at all
• Superstitious battery charging 7 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  I drive 25 miles to work every morning. Mostly motorway. 95 Micra 1.0. On cold mornings, about 1 mile from my work destination, I switch off: * heater fan * radio * lights (if safe to do so) I do this in the (probably mistaken) belief that this will ensure the battery is "well charged up
• Subaru Legacy/Outback - Car key woes 16 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  being effective.   The fob battery has gone flat in the past and I was stuck in the Waitrose car park.  On that occasion I took the key into a nearby garage where the mechanic tested the key and because it lit the light on the tester declared that the key was OK and there must
• fiat punto - charging problem 22 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  I have fitted a new battery and alternator to my 1998 s60 punto but it does not want to charge the battery. any ideas to solve this problem thank you.
• Hyundai i10 - Hyundai i10 battery head scratching 22 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  SWMBO has a Hyundai i10, which has been excellent. We even drove it from the south of England to Inverness this summer and it coped surprisingly well (it is the 1.2 litre version). At just over 3 years old the battery is failing. Normally I would just buy a good make such as Varta
• Ford Fiesta Saloon - Maintaining battery. When left unused 4 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  I have a new fiesta titanium which may be left unattended for a month or so. Last time I did this the battery was flat on my return. (No surprise says the aa man, modern cars consume current even when ignition is off) I have a 1.5 watt solar panel battery charger and am thinking of plugging
• 2014 Golf GT Mark 7 Petrol and 2009 Fiat 500 Diesel - Battery when left for 5 weeks 9 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Hello, we're probably going to have to leave both cars unused for about 5 weeks, and I'm after some advice about the batteries. Firstly, for that length of time is trickle charging really necessary or advised? Secondly, a solar panel in the car would be the most convenient solution
• Ford Fiesta - Buying - noticed a few things on test drive 6 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  Test drove an '06 Fiesta today, 40k miles, 1.2 engine. Would appreciate more knowledgable opionion than mine... BATTERY When I arrived, dealer mentioned having to charge the battery before bringing the car out the front. Should I be looking to deduct
• Any - Battery and Alternator Management Systems 30 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  My son has owned his 58 plate BMW 123d Coupe since 2009. Purchased S/H from the local BMW dealer with a full service history. The car has been serviced by BMW in line with the recommended schedules but is now exhibiting 'problems with the electrics'. BMW checked the battery/alternator management
• Peugeot 308 - Jump start: Negative terminal is not reachable 11 May 2013 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have two Peugeots, 308 and 307. 307's battery is drained due to forgotten headlight. So I am aiming to run it by jump starting from 308. However, the problem is, the negative terminal of the 308's battery is not reachable. I can reach it by removing the red thing on top
• Peugeot 106 - Trouble starting after charging up battery 23 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, this is my first post here and wondering if anyone could help me. I am pretty dumb when it comes to cars. I have a Peugeot 106 XL (petrol) 1996 which has been in my garage unused for about 3 weeks and had a flat battery. I put it on charge overnight and when I went to start it today
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 98 1.25 locked out after battery change. 24 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  tried to put battery in after recently changing whole engine gearbox and clutch. had to jump it because it was dead but when i connected the leads the battery sparked into life and locked my car... heres the bad bit, not knowing it would do this,,, (i dont know a lot about cars) i left my keys
• 12v supply to trailer via caravan socket 30 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  My Ifor Williams electric tipper works off a 12 volt battery contained within the trailer that needs to be charged up periodically. Never having had a caravan or even bothered with the 2nd socket on any car could someone please tell me what I would need to do to be able to charge this from
• Yaris remote locking 23 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  angles. I checked the battery which was a bit low (3V) but have tried two different new batteries (GP and Rayovac) with no real improvement. Any ideas? Does the car have a separate aerial for the remote, or does it use the radio aerial? Might it just be the cold weather? Does it need a 'special' battery
• Introducing Toyota's new pedal car 7 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  http://tinyurl.com/y6f6j9 Pedal it around town to recharge the batteries, then switch to battery power out on the open road. Can't see it catching on somehow.
• Chevrolet Epica - Dud Battery 7 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  master techie, booked the car in for diagnostic checks (under warranty) After a while told battery failed, will order replacement chevrolet 100amp battery, then the bad news, not available till monday, as 2 day delivery, can,t promise it will be there for sat am. disappointed, but went to my local
• Alternator Problems?? 26 Jun 2002 (Forum)
  became available on the Felica 1.3), which included a second hand alternator, I came against an electrical problem which is not my pet subject. Symptom as below: Start engine, battery charge light on dash is dim, rev engine, light get brighter. 1. check Voltage over battery with engine off = 12v 2