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The ECU on my 2007 Peugeot 207 is throwing up warnings at random and switching lights and wipers on even when I'm not in the car. I’ve been told it could be water getting into the engine bay fuse box,...
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?
Thank you for your recent pointer to ECU Testing (www.ecutesting.com) to fix my Jaguar XKR ABS pump circuit. My total outlay for the repair, carriage and VAT was £196, plus carriage costs and refitting,...
I keep a 10-year-old Rover 45 garaged abroad. I have fitted a simple battery isolator, and even after five months away it still starts first time on reconnection. The only problem is that I have been unable...
I would be grateful for your comments regarding the "niggles" I'm having with my 2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 Match. On one occasion in July I turned on my ignition only to realise that the display that can...
My brand new Toyota Auris hybrid Icon has flattened its 12v battery twice in the first 300 miles, after being left locked (with nothing left on) in a garage for three days after runs of over 100 miles....
I’m having some problems with my Vauxhall Agila. Recently the EPS light came on then the engine cut out. The car would not restart, but eventually fired up after it was taken to a local garage. It was...
I have an 80,000-mile BMW E83 2004 X3 3.0i automatic. Recently, the brake warning light came on in conjunction with the warning lights for ABS, DSC/xDrive and the tyre pressure indicator. The 4-wheel drive...
Recently, when driving on a motorway after 20 minutes or so, the temp gauge of my 2005 Mondeo 2.0-litre petrol automatic moved into the red. However, if I coasted downhill, the gauge came off red. The...
I own a 2007 BMW 330d SE Touring, purchased new. Since the warranty expired I have had my servicing done independently. In July the ABS warning lights came on the dash. A diagnostic check at an independent...
 

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