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• Citroen C3 (2002 - 2009) - 03 1.4 Battery warning light fault/central locking 10 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Lately I have had a couple of problems with my C3. Just after Christmas the battery warning light came on, so I had a new battery fitted. However, about a week later the warning light came back on, so I returned to the garage and they replaced the battery again. They ran a check on the first
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - Battery and lights dimming at idle 23 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  the alternator not keeping enough charge at low rpm or else the battery is not 100% even though the green eye indicator looks fine. It is a 2002 Astra 1.6 and I suspect on its original battery five years old. At the weekend I changed the timing belt, water pump and thermostat and refitted original alternator
• Audi A6 flat battery error 13 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Audi A6 1.8T 98 R plate AEB 20 valve engine 40,800 miles. I have been keeping this car down south at my MinL?s and on a recent visit the battery was completely fault ( five years old ) I charged the battery and eventually it fired up with no errors but the battery would not hold it?s charge so
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  What is the battery life in my Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid? 11 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a Hyundau Ioniq hybrid since new, its 4 years old and has done 56,600 miles (mainly medium/long distance). How long will it last? I think...
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  What will happen to old electric car batteries? 5 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  When we are all forced to go electric for new cars the batteries will not last forever, so what has been decided what happens with all the old car batteries?
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  What should I look out for when buying a used electric vehicle? 21 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I can't afford a new electric vehicle, but would like to buy used. What should I look for that is different to buying a traditional combustion engine vehicle,...
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  Can I use a battery conditioning charger through a 12v socket in my car? 5 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Can I use a battery conditioning charger (I think that’s the term) through a 12v socket in my car’s cabin? Obviously not one wired through the ignition...
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  Range Rover battery problems 18 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a used (2004 model) Range Rover and heard beforehand about a simple fix to stop the battery draining every couple of days or so. I've...
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  Hyundai iX20 ISG isn't working 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Hyundai iX20 Style with ISG as standard in January 2011. The ISG has only worked three or four times in this period. The car has been back...
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  Battery chuck ‘em 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was pleasantly surprised at reading about Renault's intention of developing 'quick drop stations' to swap batteries in their electric cars. For the past...
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  Assault on battery 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Accord Estate with 11,000 miles on the clock. I don't use it every day and sometimes leave it for a week. Up until three weeks ago I had no...
• Dacia Sandero - Battery in standby mode 18 Dec 2022 (Forum)
  Hello all, I didn't use my Dacia Sandero for a few days over the sub zero temperatures and first thing I noticed when getting in car was it says "battery now in stand by mode" and it still keeps popping up. Then when I stop at lights etc it says "priority battery charge
• Mercedes Hybrid - Mercedes owner faced with £15k bill for battery 30 Jan 2022 (Forum)
  https://globalcirculate.com/mercedes-benz-new-battery-price-in-knighton-leicester-is-expensive/   Following on from the Tesla owner who blew his eight year old car up rather than pay £20 k for a new battery here is a story closer to home . I understand that Toyota
• ford galaxy 2.8 v6 1998 - stupid mistake. didn't disconnect battery 16 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  just replaced thermostat housing.  was tightening bolts on coil pack when wrench touched positive battery terminal and sparks flew. when ignition switched on all lights on dash come on but engine will not turn over - no noise - nothing. I have never done this before and would
• Any - Solar Battery Chargers 25 Feb 2017 (Forum)
    Some years ago I used a (modified for positive earth) solar car battery charger on a sixties’ classic. This connected to the cigar lighter that was on a fused circuit. I am now thinking
• Ford Ka 2005 - Scrapping price and new battery 12 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, I'm looking to scrap my 2005 Ford Ka as it needs too many repairs- most recently it needs a new alternator. I've been quoted around £35 to pick up and scrap the car. However, the battery in the car is brand new and hardly been used. Is it possible to get more than £35 for the car
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  Electrical problems with Peugeot 106 12 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am having some issues with my Peugeot 106. If I lift the throttle when the lights are on my battery light comes on. What’s going on?
• various - car batterys 29 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  first of all if i have posted in wrong section please move, rite back to the intended subject, what i want to know is what kills car batterys once we have tempretures like those many parts of the country are having, is it that the liquid chemical freezes solid stopping the chemical
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 97 1.7 Varta "Blue" E11 battery query 4 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Anyone know if the Varta "Blue" range (I have the E11 version) is a gel battery or standard battery using liquid acid ? Would like to know for (Smart Charger) purposes. (It is of course, "Maintenance Free") Emailed Varta in the UK but, guess what, no reponse :-) Can't call them from here (Latvia
• Audi A6 + RS6 (1997 - 2004) - Odometer misread after battery re-charge. 5 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  My car battery went flat and all the sudden the mileage meter shows 651,351 miles which suppose to be showing 106,000 miles( i have a record proving this mileage 3 month back). Its an A6 Audi 1.8T car. The battery worked fine after been recharged but now the mileage have increased. Any advice would