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• Skoda Fabia Problems and Dealer Attitude 8 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  AA came and jumpstarted it. he checked the current drain from the battery when everything off, and registered it at 450mA, as opposed to skoda guide of 150mA. took car to skoda, told them. they said faulty cell in battery, replaced battery. with an electronics degree, i fail to see why a faulty cell in the battery would cause excess current to be drawn from the battery.
• 2009 Honda Crv 2.2 Diesel - *Slow Battery Drain + Sat Nav Fascia Glitch!* 26 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Hi,     We own a 2009 Honda Crv EX 2.2 diesel car for a year now. A couple of months back we've noticed the car battery went dead twice on us so we decided to invest in a new one. To our surprise 2 weeks later the new one went dead too! So we swapped the old battery (thankfully didn't get rid of it!) and charged up the new one (also double checking nothing had been left on inside the car).
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  How long would you expect the Mitsubishi Outlander hybrid battery to last? 31 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is considering buying the Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 PHEV. Can you tell me if it's a good buy for £20,000, how long a battery would last for...
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  My Ford Galaxy won't start 31 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with a Y reg 2000 Ford Galaxy MkII 2.3 petrol manual. The engine doesn't start or even attempt to turn over. All the dash lights come...
• Tesla Roadster - future or flop? 23 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  In the real world, this isn't going to happen, and in any case, isn't 500 charge cycles less than 2 years of daily use before the battery is worn out? No doubt, like the lithium-ion batteries in mobiles phones and laptops, the battery range is likely to diminish over time, such that the actual range could be much less than 250 miles towards the end of the cars life.
• Ford Fiesta Ghia 1.4 2006 - dash says engine failure engine has overheated BUT 25 Oct 2024 (Forum)
  I charged my battery up the wrong way and when I tried to put it back on car it was sparking like mad , thought something was left on that took high voltage! Anyway it was the polarity had changed in the battery When I put a new battery on it lights up the ignition but wont crank.
• Honda HRV 1.5 eHEV - Auxiliary battery running flat 22 Mar 2024 (Forum)
  I’m hearing reports that the 12 volt auxiliary batteries aren’t up to the job in the HRV, Jazz Crossstar Hybrid and new model Civic. Often requiring a call to Honda assistance who attend and jump start the car . But after up to six repeat experiences when the car is left in the garage for a week or lots of local runs , owners are resorting to buying a “ jump start “ pack.
• 2003 Ford Focus1.6 auto - Jump starter/battery charger 3 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  All is working fine now. Although this would not have helped me yesterday I am looking to buy a jump starter and battery charger in case I am away from home and need one.   I found a good review site on Youtube the Gooloo GP 2000 and the Imazing came out well on tests but these only available in the USA and would rather order from the UK.
• Renault Clio Dynamique (2010 plate) - Alternator cost 21 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  My alternator went yesterday after my battery warning and stop light had come on. ABS and power steering went just before I managed to get it in to a tyre/battery garage to have a battery test. They then diagnosed it as an alternator issue and helpfully drove me to the nearest garage who do actual car repairs.
• Fiat Doblo Van - Strange battery issue 3 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  I connected the negative jump lead back on to the chassis (saw a spark) and tried again. Totally dead. Do I need a new battery? 
• Flat batteries and unused cars 28 May 2020 (Forum)
  On average they are between five to eight years old.  With the slow  return to work about to begin-I wonder how many flat battery, locked brakes and non starting callouts there might be in the next few days? If none-then isn't it amazing how modern cars can be left static for such a long period without any basic care and maintenance?
• VW Caddy 2.0 SDI - Battery change, radio code problems? 27 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  I am going to be fitting a new battery to my Caddy and wondered if i am likely to have to re enter the radio code?. I'm asking because i don't have it!. Just been looking through all the paperwork i got with the van and can find no reference to a radio code.
• Ford Focus MK1 2002 1.8 zetec Estate Facelift - Fitting a leisure battery 25 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  I want to fit an auxiliary (leisure) battery in the boot of my vehicle. It would be easier and less intrusive if I could get it in the engine bay but alas that would be too much to ask so , boot it is. Anyone fitted one in any estate. Not just my car.
• 12v and 6 v - Battery Trickle charger & Conditioner,plug in hook up 6 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  I am looking around to replace my 40 year old 12v 6v halfords charger with a modern compact battery conditioner that will deliver a 12v and 6v charge and has a plug in hook up facility. I am surprised how very expensive some of them are eg £60 upwards and that they are only 12v. I have come across a brand called  "Maypole" specifically model MP7423 12v 6v.
• Citroen Relay 2.2Hdi Van - 10 plate Citroen Relay won't start 4 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Changed the starter motor - same fault. It will start with jump leads but not using its own battery. Changed the battery - same fault. Symptons suggest i'm not getting live from battery or ignition to starter motor. Any ideas? Cheers
• Peugeot 306 1.9TD 1999 - "Battery" Light Dim 10 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  This morning got in car and battery charging light on dim. First thoughts were dodgy brushes or other alternator problem, light would go out at about 3000 RPM (but sometimes came back on). When arrived at work switched off and then noticed light came on dim (rather than bright) when engine off and ignition in position I or II.
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  Mazda 6 won't start - what's the cause? 20 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am having some problems with my Mazda6. The starter motor won’t turn over when the key is turned, but the battery is fine and charged. The car bump starts...
• Honda Jazz Hybrid - Honda Jazz Hybrid 15 Nov 2012 (Forum)
    We hadn't considered a Hybrid but the price for this one is attractive and all Hybrids have the CVT transmisssion.    The reviews on the Hybrid are broadly favourable.  my one reservation is the battery pack which is expected to last the life of the car but I see that Honda will only guarantee the battery pack for five years. Should the battery pack be a concern?   I've had Hondas before and they are pretty bullet proof, it  would be my intention to do what servicing I  can, myself  ( using Honda parts to maintain warranty ).
• Saab 9-5 Saloon Diesel Auto 53 plate - Battery drain 14 Mar 2011 (Forum)
   I have used jump leads to some effect but after a short run and standing for 24 hours the car does not start.  The battery has been checked and it is apparently OK but it is draining power somewhere and I don't know where the problem lies.  Now even after a longer run it is very difficult to start even using jump leads.
• vauxhall Astra - problems with radio after a complete flat battery 19 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  hi ya, just wondering if anyone could give me any advice regarding my car radio. we've has problems with the battery during the cold weather and have had to be jumped quite a few times but after the last time my radio would not come on we have the code but not sure how to put it in as we can not seem to get the message asking us to enter the code i think there should be a little red light in the code button but there isnt so we have brought some fuses but still cant seem to get it to come on. any advice would be grately appricated