May 2011
I have just bought a March 2007 Corsa 1.2 petrol "Life". The battery on this car is an RAC 1OO which I have never heard of. It says on the side of the casing that is a Serial number YB1047580. My last car was a 1999 1.2 Corsa and that had the original Vauxhall battery . Why would a 4 year old car need a new battery? Are these RAC 100 batteries any good? It says it is a 47 amp per hour which is slightly higher than the Vauxhall spec( 45). I think it is a maintenance free battery because it has the " green eye" but there are also three plugs which look like they can be unscrewed with a Phillips screwdriver. The previous battery also had the green eye but had no plugs at all on it. Any information on this battery will be much appreciated.
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Any advice welcome as my Citroen C5 will start from cold, then after 5 mins will cut out and trys to fire but wont re-start again until cold. The code reading comes up p1113 IAT sensor. How easy is it to replace this sensor and where is it situated. Read more
Really a bit gobsmacked is all.
I have an 18 month old Varta Blue E11, a superb battery that has now seen me through two winters down to -30c here in Latvia and is still very strong indeed.... Read more
I live between Malaysia and the UK. I have just bought a Ford Everest in Malaysia, and I am worried about the battery when leaving the car standing for 3-4 months. I have found a solar trickle battery charger in the UK (http://www.amazon.co.uk/ICP-06002IC10-Solar-Trickle-Charger/dp/B003IVD77Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1306333797&sr=8-1) which plugs into the OBD socket inside the car. My questions are:
1) is it a good idea to use a solar trickle charger that plugs into the OBD socket?
2) will the OBD plug on the UK charger fit into the OBD socket in the Malaysian spec Ford Everest?
3) if the plug and socket tally, will the pins on each also tally, ie will the pins carrying the charge be in the same position as the socket. Read more
Hello,
My car appears to have a transponder key fault - at least that is what AA suspects.... Read more
Now that i'm retired, i look at a few forums, and this one i have found helpful, regarding dual mass flywheels and diesel particulate filters, and wonder sometimes, are some people scared of going to their main dealer even when the car is under warranty? I have seen both sides of the motor trade, in the uk, and also for 12 years or so in switzerland, and never cease to be amazed at how some people DON'T ask about problems till they are big problems. (and yes i have made my own mistakes too!) Read more
Yes, I'm scared of main dealers. I like to do everything myself where possible because I know that I will do the job properly and look after my vehicle.
I don't trust many mechanics with my vehicle. They probably won't treat it as well as I do, and if it comes back with an extra scuff I would be very upset. Their car parts are often rubbish too, and I would worry about getting dents from doors of other vehicles. In addition to that I would worry that they would wash it, which would almost certainly put loadds of scratches into the paintwork....
Have put deposit on a Mercedes E220 estate from a non MB dealership, but am feeling slightly uneasy. Can anyone put my mind at rest? Or not?
Car is nearly 2 years old, 2 previous owners - a fleet management company c/o ERAC for just over a year and a private individual who owned it for 6 months.... Read more
Thanks - a great help!
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I cannot remove the oil dipstick to check the oil level it twists in the pipe and moves out a few mm, anyone have any suggestions on how to remove it??
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Got it, looks like part of the plastic handle has broken off where it conacts to the metal and had jammed in the pipe, took an almighty heave while engine was cold and it shifted.
Thanks for the suggestins and help
Certainly sounds as though have an exceptionally good battery then, I am sure a Fluke meter isn't going to be inaccurate (although you never know) I have used one for TV servicing for many years. I bought a 100ah Varta battery for a BMW 5 series diesel I had, very expensive but very good - unfortunately I sold the car soon afterwards.
Peter