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  Is there a dash camera that uses a battery rather than having wires trailing about? 2 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Is there a dash camera that uses a battery rather than having wires trailing about?
• Ford Focus Estate 2008 - 1.6tdci- Alternator 30 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  Instead it was the alternator. I changed that and after I left the service, at about 20 to 30 minutes I see the battery indicator up.  Checked the altenator and it was realy hot and was making the sound again. I restarted the car and the battery light went off untill after 30 seconds. Alternator is making 14.5-14.6 at idle and right when the battery indicator comes on, lights dim and voltage drops to 13.4-13.6.
• Honda CR-V - Disconnecting a faulty alternator 6 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  The alternator on my Honda CR-V has packed up.  It looks like there's a short-circuit somewhere because it gets hot and smokes when the battery is connected. I've got a replacement alternator, and now need to drive the car about two miles to the mechanic to get it fitted.  I've got the battery charged, so will have no problem starting the car and driving it for a couple of miles without the alternator running, but I want to disconnect the alternator so it doesn't flatten the battery or (worst case) start a fire.
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  How should we store a SORN'd Volkswagen Golf for a year? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Our son and his wife are going to Australia for a year. They have an 2011 petrol Golf Match which they will store in our garage whilst they are away but...
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  Why will an unlocked Jaguar XF drain the battery faster than when it is locked? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel and keep it in a locked garage with the car unlocked. The service manager at my local Jaguar dealer told me there is less...
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  Car storage tips please 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am storing my 2010 Mercedes-Benz 200CDi Blue Efficiency in my garage for six months. It's declared SORN. Should I have the engine run for 10 minutes...
• Vauxhall Corsa C 1.2 - Corsa C totally lifeless... What's fried? 20 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  Hello all. I recently ran my Corsa battery flat by leaving the lights on. (It was a new battery although only used for one run after installation.)  After finding the battery dead, I managed to find someone with jump leads and after connecting them up, all dash lights came on and the engine turned over, but the car went totally dead again after a couple of seconds.
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  Nissan Micra won't start 29 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  No power to management light, when you turn key engine turn a bit and stops coil packs burnt out once as well.
• Mazda 323 (1998 - 2003) - 2002 2.0 Correct way to use jump start leads? 16 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  The manual for my Mazda 323TD advises the following procedure for using jump leads: Connect a lead from the positive terminal on the discharged battery to the positive terminal on the booster battery; then a lead from the negative terminal on the booster battery to the 'engine hanger' in the discharged car's engine bay. My FiL followed this method to jump start his petrol Corsa C.
• Vauxhall Astra F (1991 - 1998) - '97 1.7td Constantly flattening battery 18 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I have always found the battery in my Astra struggles, especially in cold weather. I replaced the standard battery with a heavy duty one last January, but it still struggles during the winter when starting from cold, especially if not used every day.
• Volkswagen Passat (1997 - 2000) - 00 TDi won't start 13 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  The battery is dead but as soon as i connect it to another car there is power going to the car, all the lights appear but the key ignition light flashes for about 10 minute and also this coil light, the battery goes completely dead again in about 2 mins, help!!!!!!!!
• Using an Airflow battery conditioner 27 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  I've followed the instructions in the handbook and it won't turn off, only when the key was in the ignitions, when I take it out the alarm tries to sound again. So I disconnected the battery, dug out my Airflow battery conditioner and hooked it up, but only the orange 'On' light shows, I seem to remember the conditioning light should also be on. I went to the Airflow website but it seems to be sales only, has anyone used one lately?
• Peugeot 306 key fob batteries wear out 18 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Hi All, the key fobs for my peugeot for my 306 go through batteries too fast. The problem just started happening to my main set and my spare set at the same time. I\'ve seen other people have the same problems, but not seen a solution except buying a new set from Peugeot for £70.
• Ford Mondeo - immobilser active and engine fault 3 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  Hi,  i have a 2009 Mondeo 2.0tdci which is displaying immobiliser active then engine fault. It had been standing for a while and the battery when flat. changed the battery now it won'.t start. Can anyone offer any advise. 
• crysler vouger - car will not start 9 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  my car as beening playingup for a few weeks cutting out wait 5 min and it starts tried to start it this morning no luck just a clicking sound sounds like battery is flat got new battery still doing the same can any one help me
• Battery Chargers 25 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have survived on an old charger for many years, but it now needs replacing. What do I need to look for to ensure I have one that I can simply...
• Vectra Alarm Reset 7 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Does anyone know if it is possible to reset the standard fit alarm on a 2001 Vectra without a diagnostics tool? I have removed the main car battery to recharge it after another problem but now the dash LED is indicating a fault after replacing the battery Any help appreciated
• Failing Alternator 15 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, What would be the symptons if my alternator was failing, (other than not charging the battery). I'm trying to determin wether my alternator is faulty or if the battery is no longer holding the charge. Is there a way I can find out. If the alternator was weak, would it affect the car whilst driving in any way.
• flat battery and jump starting 19 May 2003 (Forum)
  my wife's Nissan Almera has got a flat batterry. Can i start this with jump leads from my Octavia TDI. i know it's a daft question, but something at the...
• Electric Cars 14 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  2) Are they really better than other fuels when you include generating the electricity, making the battery, disposing of old batteries etc. etc. ? M.