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Mazda 6 - Engine cutting out when cold then running cold 24 Mar 2015 (Forum)
In stop/start town driving it gets a bit warmer, but still not quite up to the halfway mark on the gauge. The car had a new battery a couple of moths ago, but other than that no other changes. I've only noticed this behaviour since the new battery, it started immediately the battery was changed. The old battery had gone totally flat. -
Should I buy a Citroen 2CV to leave at the airport in France for use during my monthly trips? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have the idea of a left-hand drive 2CV to take to France, with a view to parking at the airport and driving it on my monthly trips instead of hiring... -
Is our Fiat 500's stop-start working properly? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
The stop-start on my wife's Fiat 500 often either fails to cut the engine when in neutral at traffic lights, and this is accompanied by a dashboard warning... -
Warning lights when the car isn't started? 13 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've never owned a Volkswagen before so not sure how they work but I noticed yesterday when I put my key in the ignition in position 2, I was just listening... -
My Clio turns its lights on when parked? 22 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Renault clio dynamique 2006 - when parked up with engine off, doors locked, lights firmly off ect, will sometimes turn on the front side lights automatically... -
Mercedes A-Class - A190 Starting issues 16 Aug 2012 (Forum)
I'm unsure if this is the item I'm supposed to be looking at, regardless if that 3 wire connector is connected, the dash still shows which gear I am in, it reads neutral when in neutral and vice versa. - If I were to check those3 pin connections, am I right in going in red wire at each point and black on battery earth with my multimeter to check resistance? Any help would be great. I'm also assuming it isn't a relay as battery voltage is going to the starter? - Also there is no solenoid clicking, but I have read this is normal for this class of Mercedes? -
Bonnet 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an early Mk4 Golf. I can release the bonnet as far as the safety stop from the cockpit lever. To fully open the bonnet I have to pull on a second... -
Hyundai i10 (2008 - ) - Experiences of i10 ownership! 11 Aug 2009 (Forum)
The RAC chap kindly rang the dealer and supplied documentary evidence saying the battery was u/s. The dealer accepted this and the hunt began for a spare battery.... not ONE was to be found in the country !! - the dealer retrieved one from a brand new i10 that had been delivered that afternoon ! -
Why are EVs not more streamlined? 5 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
It amazes me that the current lot of electric vehicles do not seem to even pay lip service to streamlining to save battery. The front of a large number... -
Why is my electric car not showing the range claimed in the handbook? 18 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
As recommended, I charge my electric car to 80% of capacity to save the battery. The chart on the car's panel shows a maximum charge to give a distance... -
Can I get a dash cam that will continuously record in my parked car for a month at a time? 17 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a car that I use for about four consecutive days a month. The rest of the time it is garaged. I wish to get a dash cam that will retain the time... -
Can the buyer of a car I sold sue me for a worn clutch? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently sold an 8-year old BMW 525D advertised as in good condition but with 127,000 miles on the clock. The buyer negotiated the price down because... -
Alarm / Immobiliser problem 24 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have trawled the topic thread already and tried numerous solutions thus far to no avail. My car which i have had for a few years has developed this... -
Ford Focus Keyfob is not working 15 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
Having replaced the battery in my Ford Focus Zetec car fob, the remote still will not open the car and the alarm sounds as if the key is not put in the... -
squealing fan belt 21 Aug 2019 (Forum)
The above question is on the agony column today. HJ agrees with the mech stating because the battery may be low the ALTERNATOR is putting a strain on the belt demanding charge for the battery! Surely the alternator is passive and only driven by the belt? He does agree that a new belt will fix the problem -
Audi A4 2.5this quattro - Audi A4 life of its own 14 Jan 2017 (Forum)
Hi all Can anyone shed any light on the fact that my Audi has a life of its own. When the ignition is off the starter still turns the engine over & will only stop when the battery is disconnected. I have disconnected the ignition plug on the steering column & problem is still there when the battery is connected. Any info would most appreciated Cheers -
Chrysler Grand Voyager - Alarm won't deactivate 4 Jan 2014 (Forum)
hi there i recently removed the battery from my 2001 Grand Voyager. It was disconnected for a few days, as i am unable to use the car at the moment. I reconnected it this morning and the alarm started to sound. Nothing i do will get the alarm to deactivate. -
mazda 323f ba model - ignition fire 1 Jan 2014 (Forum)
hi my mazda has developed a problem with the ignition, it basically goes on fire periodically. also I recently replaced the timing belt that charges the battery and 6 weeks later it has snapped again. the ignition also went on fire at the same time, but it will still turn the motor over with a full battery, does anyone know are these connected and why does the timing/charging belt keep snapping? -
ford fiesta 2002 - speedo not working 17 Aug 2013 (Forum)
Hi there i have a fiesta on 02 reg and the speedo is not working and the mileage is just on _ _ _ _ _ i have changed the vss but still the same and there is a little problem with the starting of the car to and that is if i charge the battery fully it will start ok but if i leave it for a day or so then it turns over as good as if the battery as just been charged but it won't start but if i put a jump pack or charger on it and turn the key it starts hope you can help thanks danny -
Citroen C4 Coupe 1.6VTI 2005 - Starting 27 Jul 2013 (Forum)
No response when turning the key in the ignition. Could a battery failure in the key fob cause this problem?
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