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• Citroen BX (1983 - 1993) - 1987 Turbo Diesel - Flat battery 7 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Or should we buy a battery charger? Any advice welcome, thank-you. (subject line amended to include year)
• Help, flying oil cap. 1995 Skoda Favorit 11 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  A week ago I couldn't start my car because the battery was dead - Hubby took it out and charged it and it was fine. This afternoon I couldn't start my car again (hadn't used it for 3 or 4 days) (Skoda Favorit, 1995) - sounded pretty much like a dead battery again.
• Golf MKIII Electrical/Starting Problem. 24 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I'm experiencing a strange electrical problem with my Golf MK3 (1995 Reg) and could do with some pointers... The car was left unused for a while recently and didn't quite have enough battery to start up. It was just about turning over but wouldn't start. All other electrical features were sluggish but functioning. I took the battery out and recharged it fully. Now when I reconnect the battery, the car won't turn over at all and the hazard lights come on intermittently, either periodically or when something is activated i.e. electric windows.
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  What is the range of an EV when driving at 70mph? 23 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
  What is the range of a Volkswagen ID.3 when driving at 70mph?
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  Can a MHEV be left for a month without starting ? 15 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW X3 MHEV Hybrid, 2021 model. I am planning to be away for 4 weeks. Is it okay to leave it on the drive unused for 4 weeks? Will it drain the...
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  What do I need to do to my car if leaving it parked for six weeks? 29 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI and will be going abroad for between 4 to 6 weeks with my car parked on my driveway. No one else will be in the home when...
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  What is a good trickle charger to use during the winter? 15 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please suggest a trickle charger for winter use which can remain connected to the starter battery of my 2013 2.2 TDCi Ford Transit Custom?
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  Can I buy a solar panel tricker charger for a Toyota eCVT? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My mother-in-law is 82 and every other week her hybrid Toyota e-CVT is going flat in the Autumn. Yes, maybe a new battery is in order (it's coming up...
• SEAT Alhambra 2013 - Battery/Door lights flashing - Alhambra 8 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  If not, would anyone recommend garages/mechanics in the Bedford area with experience of diagnostics on Seats or similar?  If the battery needs replacing then I'd buy myself and get someone to fit it either way. As far as i can tell, the battery is the original, car has done 65k miles. Btw, Im not 100% sure my charger is up to the job on the 720A battery so I'm looking to buy a new charger, Ctek MXS 5.0 is most likely.
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  Will the repeated use of rapid chargers damage an EV battery in the long term? 31 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  For EV owners who do not have off-street home charging and are thus forced to use public EV charging, will repeated use of high Kw rapid chargers damage...
• Honda Jazz 2016 - Starting problem - Battery / charging system 30 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  When car started I made my journey home via the motorway  and and when got home ii switched the engine off and measured the battery voltage being 12.6v. This morning I measured the battery terminal voltage being 12.35v on my Fluke DVM. Seems quite low but started ok.  As the car is still under warranty, I called the dealer and asked them to do a test on the battery but was told that I need to book in next month as they are too busy.
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  Battery light on Ford Focus dash 3 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  The battery light has come on my dashboard, then when driving the car the handbrake light also came on (obviously the handbrake is off), then the odometer...
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  Why does my daughter's Ibiza refuse to start? 13 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter's car often won't start because the battery is flat. She does a few short town-based journeys each week, and a monthly motorway trip home....
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  Problem starting after being left for a few days 6 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  After seven days of not using my car (normally its used daily), it wouldn't start today. Not only this, but there are no electrics, nothing! I opened...
• fiat bravo 1.6 2002 model - Hi folks please help me with strange fault FIAT 23 May 2012 (Forum)
  Also when I just turn ignition on the is a relay (i think) that is clicking away like mad (possibly trying to power up the fuel pump) Not sure but im guessing at that. I assume relay may be doing that due to battery being flat. I think the battery is knackered but would like input off anyone out there who has any ideas? Im getting a new battery in morning but dont want to pay out 80 quid if its not the solution.
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  Starting issues with an Audi A4 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A4 TDI 96 plate. I've had the battery and starter motor changed and still can't start it. When the key is in the ingition all the lights...
• FIAT Punto II (1999 - 2006) - 00 1.2 Constant flat battery problem 4 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  My son has a 2000 1.2 Fiat Punto which I purchased from a relative. Low mileage and no problems until recently. The battery keeps going flat after just a couple of days lack of use. I have had a new battery fitted and even had a mechanic pal look at it who couldn't find a problem. I read a similar problem on this site which suggested it might be the boot light staying on so I removed the bulb and for a week (driving it every other day or so) all was well so I thought I had solved the problem.
• Dead(ish) battery in Audi 90 31 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  That suggests a dead/shorted cell to me, but I don't know why that would manifest itself in this fashion. I've resigned myself to replacing the battery, but any explanatory thoughts would be gratefully received.
• battery conditioner 1 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  I'm intending to get a conditioner as due to work my car is left garaged for up to two months at a time. Anyone got any thoughts on using the cigar lighter...
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  Do EVs generate heat from the batteries to warm the cabin? 31 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Maybe a bit of a strange question: I have a Smart ForFour EV and I notice it has a cooling system the same as a conventional petrol/diesel car. I guess...