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I'm just wondering how to turn the alarm off on my Zafira? We lost the key fob and every time we open the door the alarm goes off.
I have a 2002 4.0L Grand Cherokee. I work offshore and each time I come home my battery is flat. Until now there has been some life in the battery but not enough to turn it over, so I jump-start it off...
My 1998 Renault Megane's immobiliser is not working. I can't start my car. It's not my fob as I've just put new batteries in. Can you help?
I have a 1998 Chrysler Voyager which I have owned from new. Recently I have had immobiliser problems (which are covered in your forum) but also the DTE and fuel gauge drop rapidly to zero when the tank...
My dad has forgotten the code to our Peugeot 106 diesel. He selected four digits and I have spent around three hours trying to get the correct code. None have worked. What can I do?
My Nissan Navara's engine is turning over, but not starting. The alarm light on the dashboard does not go out and the central locking isn't working on the key fob. I've replaced the lock set key, ECU,...
The alarm on my SEAT Alhambra keeps going off. I have disconnected the battery to hopefully reset the system, but to no avail. Help is needed urgently, as my neighbours are getting fed up with it in the...
My granddaughter's 1.2 Renault Clio fails to start at irregular intervals. The immobiliser light flashes and sometimes stays fully on. This can last up to 10 minutes before the car will start again. We...
Why does my 2002 Vauxhall Astra's alarm keep going off for no reason at all?
I recently made a ferry crossing to France with my new Volvo V70 2.0D which, incidentally, I’m really happy with. When I returned to my car on the outward trip I realised that the alarm had gone off. I...