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  Can you jump-start a car from the cigarette lighter? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have some questions for you about the use of jump leads. I have seen an advertisement that states you can plug them into the cigarette lighter socket...
• Ford Cougar (1998 - 2000) - 1999 2.0 Battery light Fault 3 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  I have a ford cougar 1999 that has a strange battery fault. I think it all started when I added an Amplifier to my sound system. Which worked fine for 2 days then the battery light started coming on and off on the way to work. So I unplugged the amp but the light still came on. So at first I
• Battery size question 27 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  I can use a bigger size battery then is recommeded for the car can't I?
• Any - battery charging 1 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  Why is it not a good idea to trickle charge vehicle battery through Cigarette lighter?
• Schnapp Batteries 15 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Anyone had any experience of these vehicle batteries - quality and longevity? http://www.schnapp.co.il/e/index.asp
• Battery Codes 9 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Does anyone know the significance of battery codes? (015 063 038 etc) Just curious.
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  I've changed the battery in the key fob - why won't the car unlock? 6 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I changed my battery in the key fob as a warning came up to change the battery. Now the car won't unlock, why is that?
• Peugeot 308 1.6hdi 92bhp 2010 - Flat battery 24 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  Hello. Can anyone advise what the original Peugeot OEM battery is for a 308 1.6hdi 92bhp 2010. I've done some research and think it's either 027 or 096 which are different sizes. What battery would you recommend? There are 440cca, 540cca or yuasa do a £120
• Peugeot 306 - Peugeot 306 Battery Change Car Wont Start 10 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Hi All, I have a peuogot 306 2000 "X" plate automatic. Had it for a few years. Tried to change battery in Key fob (CR1620 battery). Being stupid, I assumed I could just change battery and start using. No it didnt ! Tried to start car after manually opening doors, but wouldnt start
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  Car battery Ah rating 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Having had a battery replaced less than two years ago (due to a roadside breakdown), the new one has also failed. The one that was fitted at the roadside...
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  Is Rover or battery maker Delphi responsible for battery failure after nine years? 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Does this win the prize for the most optimistic claim for product failure? Last week my dealer-maintained Rover 75's original manufacturer-fitted battery...
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  Ford Fiesta battery 3 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am having a lot of problems with the battery on my R-reg Ford Fiesta Auto - they keep dying! Four in less than four years each replaced by the AA under...
• Citroen Xantia (1993 - 2000) - 96 2.0 Xantia lighter socket 15 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Does anyone know if the lighter socket on a Xantia is live when the ignition is off? I know the radio isn't. I go out and test it but the battery is barely powering the clock. I want to remove the battery to charge it, and I don't want the hassle of the Xantia reset the alarm palaver. I've
• Mini 1000 Battery draining 9 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I bought a 1991 Mini 1000 three weeks ago which had been sitting for a while. No problems for the first 10 days then flat battery one morning. Charged battery and it started fine. Switched off engine, went to restart and the battery was dead. Bought new battery, fine. Few days later, went to start
• Ford/Mondeo - Battery light 13 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  Mondeo Mk3 Auto New alternator fitted, 14v at battery When heater fan is operated at speed higher than1, battery light comes on 14v seems to be maintained, so why is light coming on? Is car to be considered reliable?
• Audi A1 Sportback - Car Batteries Selection 26 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  I was looking for a car batteries for long time. But to choose the best one I always have delima. I check some reviews here http://www.carbatteriesonline.org/ . Which battery should I go for?
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  Why is the battery always flat on my Citroen Berlingo? 21 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  In June 2021 we bought a Citroen Berlingo, which had been adapted for wheelchair access, from a specialist dealer. The vehicle is used only for short runs...
• Citroen Xsara Picasso - 2002 Xsara Picasso Battery fault? 8 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Today I got the battery light up on the dash along with FAULT-BATTERY CHARGE. At the same time my power steering became non-existant. I've tried to access the battery, which is stupidly located under the passenger seat, but cant
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - remote key entry system - changing the batteries 30 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  hi there i have a remote key entry system on my car and the batteries were dead so bought two new cr 2016 batteries as advised on this site but when i opened the key to put them in the batteries flew out lol now i have no idea how to replace them again have tried various ways but to no avail please
• Peugeot 205 - Battery or Alternator ? 23 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Our old faithful Pug 205 has started to become not so faithful and doesn't like starting in the morning, but then do any of us. So I need to find out if the problem is with the battery or the alternator. When I turn the key there is nothing, not even a click of the starter. I put the battery