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• Audi A4 2.5this quattro - Audi A4 life of its own 14 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  Hi all Can anyone shed any light on the fact that my Audi has a life of its own. When the ignition is off the starter still turns the engine over & will only stop when the battery is disconnected. I have disconnected the ignition plug on the steering column & problem is still
• Chrysler Grand Voyager - Alarm won't deactivate 4 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  hi there i recently removed the battery from my 2001 Grand Voyager. It was disconnected for a few days, as i am unable to use the car at the moment. I reconnected it this morning and the alarm started to sound. Nothing i do will get the alarm to deactivate. The fob does nothing
• mazda 323f ba model - ignition fire 1 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  hi my mazda has developed a problem with the ignition, it basically goes on fire periodically.  also I recently replaced the timing belt that charges the battery and 6 weeks later it has snapped again. the ignition also went on fire at the same time, but it will still turn
• ford fiesta 2002 - speedo not working 17 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  Hi there i have a fiesta on 02 reg and the speedo is not working and the mileage is just on _ _ _ _ _ i have changed the vss but still the same and there is a little problem with the starting of the car to and that is if i charge the battery fully it will start ok but if i leave
• Citroen C4 Coupe 1.6VTI 2005 - Starting 27 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  No problems from new but car has stood for 2 weeks and now will not start. Battery has been charged and charger is showing 12 volts. Interior lights come on but main dials do not light up. It appears that car electrics have just shut down. Needed to open the doors manually
• Chrysler Voyager - chrysler voyager battery drain solved 30 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  Its all to do with the ignition key. You can remove the key and the van will still run. To remove the key correctly push in the button next to the barrel...
• landrover freelander 2 - freelander 2 not starting 19 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  Our 60 reg freelander has drained its battery 3 times in the last 4 months. It is used regularly but not every day for a mixture of driving. We think the radio might be slow draining the battery as some times there are issues with the radio if you leave it on when turning off ignition
• Ford Focus Estate tdci 2005 1.6 - Abs warning light 11 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  I have a whirling sound on my Focus the abs warning light came on. In the morning the battery was flat but the car started after a few mins charging. On moving the car to its normal parking spot the abs light would come on if the steering and brake applied at the same time.The battery is less than
• mercedes c200 classic - cigar lighters - adaptors 24 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  can you buy a lead/adaptor that will connect one cars cigar lighter to another? I ask because I have a Blackspur battery charger/booster that connects via clamps, but also has a cigar lighter socket. If I could connect the booster via the 2 cigar lighter sockets I could trickle
• 1.9d VW Polo - starting???? 26 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Hi John, I have a 1.9D VW Polo and its driving me mad. I have to jump start it everytime I use it . I had a new battery in June last year and have been told the battery is ok. The altenator is charging so after a 150 mile run, you would think it would be ok the next day, but its not. It turns
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 05 1.3 Remote Key No Longer Works 13 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  My key stopped remotely locking a few days ago, as car is three yrs old I thought the battery was expired. I got the relevant battery and fitted the replacement however there is still no life in it. Locks work fine with the key inserted, do I need to get the key re-codedin some way by ford dealer
• Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 03 1.8 Radio won't work 21 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Hello, I'm new here so please be gentle. My very clever husband had a flat battery on his corsa (left his lights on 'pratt')so he removed the battery from my zaff. to start his car, wonderfull! got his car going but now we have no music in both cars, please help. Thank you.
• JVC CD/Radio (KD-G311) Codes Query 8 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  hi room, i have a JVC cd player/ radio ( model KD-G311) fitted to my motor, i would be grateful for any help regarding the removal of the battery having any effect on the unit? i have the instruction manual for the equipment and there is no mention of any code input, i cant find any info on the net
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1996 1.9 td starting problems 9 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  noticed the earth cable from the battery was hanging off yesterday causing it not to start so i put a ring terminal on and it started again . then wen i came out this morning it failed to start again . tried jump starting it with no joy . also changed the battery to no avail after the old one went
• How long should I leave the car running for? 4 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Haven't started the car for a a good 48 hours due to the icy conditions, the bonnet now has about 1cm ice all over it, and there is snow due tonight. I am worried if I don't start it the battery might die. I don't want to quickly turn the engine over as that will just drain more current so how long
• Flat battery, car will not turn over...what would? 2 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Passed a house with the AA man starting a car the other day - the chap had waited 90 mins+ for the AA to come to the 07 Chevrolet Kalos. He lives on a...
• 106 power steering problem 11 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  on a 106 1.5d the car since bought 2 years ago has always needed a 'blip' on the throttle to make the battery light go out and for the power steering to kick in. This has never been a problem until now and it takes a few minutes of driving for the power steering to start. Ive tested the battery
• Audi A4 Hunting?? 29 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, After suffering a completely flat battery (I left an interior light on while off on holiday for a week) my 1996 non turbo 1.8 petrol Audi A4 has started hunting when the engine is slowed to tickover. The engine settles to a smooth idle after about 5 seconds. Anyone got any ideas?? I wonder
• hilux 2.4td M reg charging Fault 21 May 2005 (Forum)
  Hello, I own the vehicle above and have a problem regarding the charging system. The batteries are being fried with a high voltage from the alternator. My batteries are having the fluid boiled dry after a few days due to a charging voltage of 17v. I believe this is to be a regulating fault
• Cooling fans on Alhambra 20 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Anybody had any news of the cooling fans on Alhambra TDi (2002) staying on while parked and locked? This caused a flat battery very quickly and need roadside assistance. The RAC man went immediately to the relays and disconnected them. He then charged my battery and reinstated the relay module.The