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• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.9GTTDI Battery/Alternator? 14 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  My battery was flat on the Golf when I got back from a 4 day break recently. Same battery from new so I jump started and went and bought a new Bosch Silver and fitted - all fine since. However I recently invested in a cheap multimeter and am now in the position that a little knowledge
• vw touran diesel suddenly dies 27 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  VW touran diesel engine suddenly died no electrics,no hazard flashers,elec windows ect absolutely no power at all.This happened last year was found or thought to be corroded + terminal on battery by VW dealer. Same thing happened today only VW rescue attended and found nothing wrong, when
• Golf 1.9 SDI Mk 4 2003 - Red battery warnig light on and steering very stif 9 Jul 2023 (Forum)
  The red battery warning light stays on and the steering is very stiff. Is this the alternator or could it be something else instead or as well anyone?
• How to test a battery ? 6 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  Obvious question, I suppose, but since I know a thing or two about electronics, how does one test a car battery ? Presumably under full load (engine, lights, rear screen heater), and then measure the voltage drop ? What should it be, given that it's normally 12v ?
• 2003 Ford Focus 1.6 zetec auto. - Sealed or unsealed battery? 11 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  Anyone know if the original battery on a ford focus 1.6 auto needs topping up or if it is sealed? If it is unsealed I will order a Hydromoter. I can check tomorrow but it is too dark outside now.
• any - battery chargers 17 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, We have three cars in the family - an 06 corsa, 09 plate Kia pro ce'ed and a 13 plate kia ce'ed sw. The 13 plate has stop start technology and i was wondering what battery charger would you guys recommend. Thanks    
• Audi Allroad - charging fault 30 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Hi all. Having issues with the battery charging. When I turn ignition on the battery light doesn't illuminate and when the engines running the battery gauge stays at 12 volts but when you rev it a couple of times the gauge goes up and it starts to charge. Any ideas?
• Subaru - 03 2.0 Changing fob batteries 12 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  The remote alarm/unlocking keyfobs have not given out yet, but the batteries should probably be changed now at 6+ yrs old. Can anyone tell me whether this is a simple swap, or will there be immobiliser reprogramming issues etc to deal with? Thanks
• Jeep Grand Cherokee (1999 - 2005) - 2003 2.7 Remote Fob battery change 15 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  can anyone please tell me if i need to take my remote key fob to jeep to have the battery changed or can anyone do it ??
• Renault Clio '02 changing key battery 23 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Hi I'm trying to replace the battery in the key fob for my wife's clio. Is it a question of levering the key apart with a screwdriver or does the key slide apart somehow. Any help greatly appreciated before I manage to wreck it!! Thanks
• Anybody a dab hand with Tractors? 3 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Hello all, How do you check whether a 12 volt car battery charger is actually charging... Which is to say whether it's working or not. There's a fairly new battery in it and I'm wondering if it's the charger rather than the battery. Any help appreciated.
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  Why does our Ford Fiesta suffer from a flat battery? 27 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter in-law has a Ford Fiesta 1.0 litre EcoBoost on a two year PCP plan with a major Ford Dealer. Over the last 18 months the AA has recovered...
• Ford Focus - Car battery charging 28 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Hello - any battery nerds out there? I have a CTEK charger for my 13yo focus (the battery has been replaced at some point), and have recently had to use the charger for the first time. I'm pretty busy working from home at the moment, so the car gets very few outings - maybe a 6-mile round trip
• Nissan Terrano II (1993 - 2005) - (93-05) 2.7TD - Is my alternator on the way out? 21 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Hello all. I have a Terrano 2 SWB 2.7TD which to be fair has given me quite a few years trouble free motoring. However.......... The other day the battery was flat, I put this down to the cobination of cold, lack of use over the Xmas period and short journeys over the last couple of weeks
• Starter motor firework display 3 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  hello > I have a renault 5, I replaced the starter motor with a used part which i am assured is in good order. During removal of the old starter i failed to disconnect the battery (stuupid!} and had a lot of fireworks, consequently i replaced the burnt out negative battery lead and the negative
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  How should I proceed with the garage that sold me a BMW 118i with a faulty battery? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2-year-old BMW 118d last May from the local BMW dealer. It is a fantastic car, but the stop-start function didn't work from day one. I reported...
• Volkswagen Polo (2022) - Battery Charging - can you do it yourself? 8 May 2024 (Forum)
  It would seem that VW don't want anyone to charge the battery in my car except an authorised dealer.  Given the extensive electronics I can understand their nervousness!  I have what I think is a very good battery charger (Victron Energy Blue Smart) which provides a wealth
• Honda jazz auto/iShift - Battery draining 5 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  Battery keeps draining. I’ve ensured all poss culprits like lights, windscreen wipers, radio etc haven’t been left on. The only thing I’ve noticed is one of the climate control buttons (the fresh air one I think) has a green indicator light on above it. Could this be draining the battery? I can’t
• Mazda CX-5 - battery change 8 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  The car in question is a 2-litre petrol 165PS with stop-start. My 2014 example will need a new battery at some point. I'm trying to find out if it's a DIY job or not. Various Mazda owners' forums aren't being much help. One chap is suggesting the stop-start system will need re-setting
• BMW 3 Series Compact - New Battery for Old Car? 31 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  I have a sixteen years old BMW which is fundamentally very reliable once it gets going! The battery is a two year old Varta which is very "iffy" It charges up but does not seem to hold the charge and test show no obvious electrical leak.  After a charge it dropped  to 10v when