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Renault clio dynamique 2006 - when parked up with engine off, doors locked, lights firmly off ect, will sometimes turn on the front side lights automatically after a few minutes, meaning that it will...
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I have a Vauxhall Corsa Combo 1.7 diesel and I got in it the other day but nothing turned over.
It was working OK the day before so I thought it was the starter motor, so I replaced it yet it still won't...
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My wife's 54 plate Renault Scenic with nearly 90 thousand miles on the clock (or was!) has suddenly lost all information on the dashboard - speedometer, fuel gauge - everything.
Our local garage has...
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We hear a lot these days about the merits, or otherwise, of electric cars. One question I've never heard answered is: how do the occupants keep warm in wintry conditions? If power from the batteries is...
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Just had a 2008 Ford Fiesta brought in with no engine start. Battery was 9 volts, replaced battery, checked Diagnostics for any codes - only low battery faults found, still won't crank with key. Key locks...
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For 2 years now, the battery has drained over the weekend, garages have said need a new battery. Still doing it despite battery only a year old.
RAC confirm the battery is charging and sound, as is the...
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Assuming I connect the charger correctly, is it safe to charge the battery in my Honda Civic without removing it from the vehicle? I have a modern CTEK charger which is supposed to be safe to leave on...
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The rear doors on my Alfa Romeo 147 will not shut and not catch. They will not enagage - the doors just flap open.
It has had an electrical issue recently, could that be linked?
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A while ago my wife's Ford Focus 1.8TDCI 2004 started having the battery light come on when restarting. It happened a few times over a period of months. Now it is coming on every time when starting from...
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Could you tell me which wires to connect to a battery in order to run the window up and down on a Rover 825. It was easy on my earlier car because there were only 2 wires going to the motor, but the 825...