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I have a 2006 Saab 9-3 and the alarm keeps going off. I need to check the batteries in the control unit, but I have been unable to find it so far. I have checked the boot and under both front wheel arches,...
The Sigma model M34 security alarm installed in my Honda Civic (1999) keeps going off and I have had to disconnect the battery to silence it. Can you please let me have the contact details of a Sigma agent...
I am taking delivery of a new Ford Fiesta ST2 in a couple of days. As you are no doubt aware, it has an engine immobiliser and a Thatcham Cat 1 alarm. Would you recommend any further security measures,...
I own a 2000 Citroen Saxo 1.5 diesel. Yesterday, as I was driving home from work, the car started to lose power and slowly died after two miles. When I turned the ignition to try and start it again the...
My Citroen C5 1.8 petrol will not start. I pulled up last night and it then refused to start. This is the first time I’ve had any issues with it, what’s the cause?
The alarm siren on my 2008 Vauxhall Vectra keeps going off shortly after locking with the keyfob. If I choose to lock the doors manually from the inside then use the key to manually lock the driver door...
I have recently had a problem with the alarm going off on my Vauxhall Zafira. I took the car to my local dealer and they diagnosed it as the courtesy light switch on the tailgate which they replaced. But...
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 have a strange problem with my 2008 Honda CR-V. The remote key has developed an intermittent problem and will not unlock the car. Sometimes it fails several times a day, while others it will go for weeks...
I’m having problems with the alarm on my Peugeot Partner van. I think someone pressed the central locking button on the dash (the one with the padlock) and now every time I open the door or start it the...
 

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