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  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...
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  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?
• Chrysler Voyager - chrysler voyager battery drain solved 30 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  Its all to do with the ignition key. You can remove the key and the van will still run. To remove the key correctly push in the button next to the barrel...
• landrover freelander 2 - freelander 2 not starting 19 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  Our 60 reg freelander has drained its battery 3 times in the last 4 months. It is used regularly but not every day for a mixture of driving. We think the radio might be slow draining the battery as some times there are issues with the radio if you leave it on when turning off ignition.
• Ford Focus Estate tdci 2005 1.6 - Abs warning light 11 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  I have a whirling sound on my Focus the abs warning light came on. In the morning the battery was flat but the car started after a few mins charging. On moving the car to its normal parking spot the abs light would come on if the steering and brake applied at the same time.The battery is less than a year old.The fan belt looks OK and is correctly tensioned.
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  Vauxhall Corsa Won't start 7 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My son's Vauxhall Corsa turns over but won't start from the ignition but works fine from a bump start. We have changed the battery. Any ideas?
• mercedes c200 classic - cigar lighters - adaptors 24 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  can you buy a lead/adaptor that will connect one cars cigar lighter to another? I ask because I have a Blackspur battery charger/booster that connects via clamps, but also has a cigar lighter socket. If I could connect the booster via the 2 cigar lighter sockets I could trickle charge, without having to stand outside to keep the boot open (where the battery is on my model.)
• 1.9d VW Polo - starting???? 26 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Hi John, I have a 1.9D VW Polo and its driving me mad. I have to jump start it everytime I use it . I had a new battery in June last year and have been told the battery is ok. The altenator is charging so after a 150 mile run, you would think it would be ok the next day, but its not. It turns over very slowly or fails to start at all.
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 05 1.3 Remote Key No Longer Works 13 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  My key stopped remotely locking a few days ago, as car is three yrs old I thought the battery was expired. I got the relevant battery and fitted the replacement however there is still no life in it. Locks work fine with the key inserted, do I need to get the key re-codedin some way by ford dealer?
• Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 03 1.8 Radio won't work 21 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Hello, I'm new here so please be gentle. My very clever husband had a flat battery on his corsa (left his lights on 'pratt')so he removed the battery from my zaff. to start his car, wonderfull! got his car going but now we have no music in both cars, please help. Thank you.
• JVC CD/Radio (KD-G311) Codes Query 8 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  hi room, i have a JVC cd player/ radio ( model KD-G311) fitted to my motor, i would be grateful for any help regarding the removal of the battery having any effect on the unit? i have the instruction manual for the equipment and there is no mention of any code input, i cant find any info on the net regarding installation....will i lose the use of the radio if i disconnect the battery...thanks , zoo
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1996 1.9 td starting problems 9 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  noticed the earth cable from the battery was hanging off yesterday causing it not to start so i put a ring terminal on and it started again . then wen i came out this morning it failed to start again . tried jump starting it with no joy . also changed the battery to no avail after the old one went dead . the car turns over but doesnt start . can any one help please
• How long should I leave the car running for? 4 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Haven't started the car for a a good 48 hours due to the icy conditions, the bonnet now has about 1cm ice all over it, and there is snow due tonight. I am worried if I don't start it the battery might die. I don't want to quickly turn the engine over as that will just drain more current so how long should I leave the engine ideling for to give the battery a bit of charge?
• Flat battery, car will not turn over...what would? 2 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Passed a house with the AA man starting a car the other day - the chap had waited 90 mins+ for the AA to come to the 07 Chevrolet Kalos. He lives on a...