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• Freelander battery gone flat 15 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  After sitting for 2 weeks my 2002 Freelander TD4 would not start, (engine not cranking over), after getting Land Rover assistance to get me going using a booster pack I am told the battery is in good condition and there must be an intermittent fault draining it as this has happened once before (after sitting for 3 weeks and LR assistance man helped me out), therefore it is back at the main dealer whom did not find a fault before and hasn't seemed to have found one this time.
• National grid to drain your EV battery. 15 Jan 2025 (Forum)
  ” As I suggested would happen recently on this forum. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/02/10/national-grid-drain-electric-car-batteries-times-peak-demand/
• VW Polo - Key suddenly won't start the engine. 31 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  As the remote has never worked since owning the car the last six years, I assume the battery has always been dead.  Does this sound like a simple battery problem? Is this something I can replace myself or best to take to the car dealer? If it is the battery, will the key need to be programmed?
• Kia venga 2 1.4 manual 2011 61900 miles - Battery constantly discharging. 30 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  One for Elekie doc. Our old friends Kia is eating batteries... 2 in 2 years.  but they are only doing 2000 miles a year...8000 so far in 5 years. It is a non start stop type, ( checked) so alternative is a drain somewhere. Took battery off tonight and reading 5.5 volts after standing for 7 days. currently on a trickle charger for me to check, but will switch off before going to bed and check voltage in the morning.
• Honda Accord Tourer - Driver's seat memory - easy fix. 5 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  There is no mention of this in the handbook. Saved a trip to the dealer for the cost of a couple of key batteries.  
• VW Golf (2004) MK5 - VW Golf - Lots of issues following a flat battery 15 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  Hi All  My VW Golf (2004 MK5) wouldn't start on Monday despite being driven (albeit briefly) the day before.  I assumed it had a flat battery as it had only been driven a few times over the previous 2 weeks on very short journeys so I charged the battery (as a jump start didn't work).   Car starts fine now BUT the wipers, horn, indicators and main beam do not work.
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  Which dash cams have removable batteries? 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Do you know if there are any dash cams out there with removable and rechargeable batteries (like a normal camera)? They generally seem to need a wire into...
• SEAT Ibiza SC - Ibiza Hard Steering 4 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  - Changed battery twice VARTA 60AH blue dynamic. - Changed the cable from the steering sensor from the pump to the rack. - Changed the cable from the alternator to the battery. - Changed the earth cable for the engine (used by alternator).
• Mazda CX-5 - Modern stop start battery. 6 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  I'm having charging problems with my CX_5 diesel, battery volts should be showing i believe around 12.6 volts when stood overnight, but i have never seen that, currently its showing around 12.4 volts.   But on two occasions the volts have been down to 12.1 volts, shortly afterwards the car failed to turn over.
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  How should I store my Volvo automatic for four weeks? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Having read your advice on three months' storage, could you say which of the points are really necessary for an 11-year-old Volvo auto that will be garaged...
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  Honda Accord - remote locking problems 13 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a 1995 Honda Accord recently, but we are having problems with the remote locking. The system works, but you have to point the key at the car...
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  How should I store my Kia Cee'd for three months during winter? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I shall be out of the country for three months from early January next year. I shall park my 2012 KIA Cee’d 1.6 Diesel in our unheated garage and would...
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  Zafira electrical problems 5 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The electrics on my Zafira were playing up. The lights stayed on with no display on the dash. Started OK but now when I turn the key nothing at all works...
• Ford Focus Estate - Auto '07' - Cut out - Worked when battery disconnected 24 Sep 2011 (Forum)
    The lights, radio and other electrics were all working. Called out my break down company.  Mechanic checked the battery - Nil problems.  He disconnected the battery and plugged back in and it worked.  I phoned an auto electricians today to look at it, but they felt it is more of a mechanical issue. Someone at work had a similar problem with an immobiliser.
• Peugeot 307 SW (2002 - 2008) - 03 2.0HDi - cold starting problem 7 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  is the battery the correct size? all the local battery shop did was gave me a like for like but who knows whether that was the original? any helpful ideas would be appreciated 53 reg 2.0hdi included in the subject line (as per the request x 3 when you're posting - PU)
• Audi A3 + S3 (1996 - 2001) - 97 1.6 Curious starting problem 11 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  If I try to start it immediately after switching off, it won't turn it at all. In the morning, I checked the voltage across the battery terminals in situ, with the ignition off, and it was only 12.1V, checked again with the engine idling, and it was about 14.4V, so I decided the battery was on its last legs (it's just over 5 years old) and replaced it.
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 99 1.8 Weird Electrical Problem 10 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  When i turn the key in the ignition several lights should come on for a few seconds, e.g. Airbag Light, etc and also the battery light should illuminate until the engine is started. For some reason my battery light no longer comes on when i turn the key, whats even more weird, is that my electric windows, and clock light dont work either.
• Citroen Saxo (1997 - 2003) - VTR dead battery & when bump started erratic revs 9 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I repeated exercise bump starting it a couple of times and again same problems. It was only serviced a while ago and has full Citroen SH. If it was just the battery dying then it would at least run ok when it was bump started wouldn't it ? Nothing appears to have been left turned on in the car to discharge it by the way. Any advice would be appreciated.
• FORD FOCUS 2008 - FORD FOCUS 2008 RADIO CODE PLEASE HELP 28 Dec 2021 (Forum)
  Hi , im having to change my battery and in looking for which battery i currently have, have disconnected it and now i need the code for the radio. Could you please help me with a radio code - V086739 Many Thanks
• Kia Venga - Radio no power 18 Nov 2021 (Forum)
  Recently bought 2nd hand Kia venga and all was fine. But the battery was changed as part of the deal. Now the radio doesn't work, at all. Everything else is fine but there is no power to the radio and no where to input a code. I was wondering if any wires get connected directly in to the battery compartment or anyone else had similar experiences.