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• 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.
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  What is causing this alternator/battery fault in our 2008 Vauxhall Corsa? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter purchased a new Corsa 1.2 in January 2008. The car is used every day to commute to work, a round trip of 10 miles and in addition, it is used...
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  Do mild hybrids suffer from the same battery issues as full hybrids? 29 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Do mild hybrids suffer the same problems as all other hybrids, not suitable for regular short journeys. Because manufactures are fitting low capacity...
• Toyota Prius - Hybrid battery 11 Jun 2024 (Forum)
  So my questions to you guys are, how likely is it that the battery will die? Is this a common occurence in hybrids? more importantly is this a common occurence in Toyota's hybrids? will purchasing a Prius with full service history make any difference to the length of battery life (i suspect not, but again, I'm by no means an expert).
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  Can you recommend a tracker with long standby time? 23 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We want to fit a tracker to our WW2 Willys Jeep in case it gets stolen. It is particularly exposed so we think a battery powered independent unit would...
• Golf mk7 2013 1.2l petrol - Remote key fob issues - Golf MK7 9 Jul 2023 (Forum)
  So i pop the outside of the handle off, use the key in the door, alarm goes off (not sure this should happen), get in, turn the ignition on and it says replace battery in key, and I drive home.  I replace the battery in my key with a new one.. it doesn't work (no light on the fob when pushing a button).  I replace the battery in my key with one from my wifes car (battery definitely has charge), it still doesn't work.
• any - battery degradation, handy app 1 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  As some of you know  i start work early, a 3.15am start from my house is quite normal so it has to be reliable. Last thing i assumed was battery issues, top line Yuasa roughly 4 years old, it came with a 5 year warranty but blowed if i can find the receipt or remember where it came from, voltmeter in car shows high charge rate from start gradually diminishing to the 13.9v level as the battery reaches full charge.
• Toyota Landcruiser 120 series - Toyota component dies & charging twin batteries. 29 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  All fixed now i've got ignition light when it supposed to and all charging fine,  i've run Toyota 4x4's for years and that's the first major failure i can recall apart form the odd bulb. Twin batteries on these vehicles, wired in parallel so still 12v starting, and yes i did charge them both fully so they have an equal starting charge...common sense tells me it would not do either battery any good if you only charged one, but if i had only charged one battery would it lead to one or other of the two failing before it's natural time or would they equalise without any issues?
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  What is the electrical fault in my BMW 3 Series estate? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 BMW 3 Series estate. When I bought it 5 months ago it was fine, apart from a problem with the rear tailgate window which wouldn't open and...
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  Skoda Octavia battery problems 31 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2004 Skoda Octavia that has a developed battery problem. We eventually noticed that the radiator fan was intermittently running and this in turn...
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  Why won't our SEAT Ibiza start? 28 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter's Seat Ibiza has continual problems starting after standing unused for only 2-3 days. We've been told repeatedly that the battery's fine and...
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  The major electrical fault with our Renault Scenic was just down to a faulty battery. 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Regarding the letter from WR of Grays in, we had a similar problem with our Scenic. I took it to our local Renault agent, who, after four visits and two...