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• 106 power steering problem 11 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  on a 106 1.5d the car since bought 2 years ago has always needed a 'blip' on the throttle to make the battery light go out and for the power steering to kick in. This has never been a problem until now and it takes a few minutes of driving for the power steering to start. Ive tested the battery which is strong and the alternator belt is new but havent tested the alternator itself as yet.
• Audi A4 Hunting?? 29 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Anyone got any ideas?? I wonder if the ECU was affected by the dead flat battery or whether it could be just the throttle body that needs cleaning. Cheers, Chris
• hilux 2.4td M reg charging Fault 21 May 2005 (Forum)
  Hello, I own the vehicle above and have a problem regarding the charging system. The batteries are being fried with a high voltage from the alternator. My batteries are having the fluid boiled dry after a few days due to a charging voltage of 17v. I believe this is to be a regulating fault but cannot find any information to help, also where is the regulator on this vehicle as on other vehicles I've owned, it has always been with the alternator.
• Cooling fans on Alhambra 20 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Anybody had any news of the cooling fans on Alhambra TDi (2002) staying on while parked and locked? This caused a flat battery very quickly and need roadside assistance. The RAC man went immediately to the relays and disconnected them. He then charged my battery and reinstated the relay module.The car is so far OK. He advised changing the module.
• 306 infra-red central locking sensor 5 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  I think it is the infra-red version ( correct me if im wrong - 1997 P reg xldt ). I have replaced the batteries in the key fob thinking this may be the problem. However this has not fixed the problem. I have a spare fob which I have also tried the new batteries but still nothing. Are there any tests I can do on the in car sensor?
• Astra Isuzu Cold Start Problems 4 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  My 93 Astra diesel ( Isuzu engine ) starts fine in the summer but is a nightmare in the winter. The engine spins well but often flattens the battery first. The glow plugs and associated electrics are all good and it had a new heavy battery last winter. Now its getting cold the problems will start again. It has a Bosch injector pump. Can I adjust the cold start on this pump?
• New alternator? 10 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Took a friend to the garage today because her car was playing up and they said her alternator was dicky. Apparently it wasn\'t charging the battery correctly and if she carried on like that her battery would die. Sometimes also the car was only firing on 3 cylinders... New alternator = £145!! So, is that a fair price, and if so, is there any way of getting around the problem..?
• It's a General ? (2005 Honda Accord 2.4 L Type-S) - Data on Lifetime of Enhanced Flooded Batteries 10 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  Subject which wouldn't fit: Any actual data on lifetime of Enhanced Flooded Batteries (EFBs) in Standard (not Stop-Start) Cars? Pardon the intrusion from across the pond, but EFBs are just starting to be retailed in the US. And this forum was recommended. The EFBs tout enhancements like 1.5-2 greater "cycles" etc.
• Mokka E - Range Anxiety 10 Apr 2022 (Forum)
     Might improve a bit in the summer we shall see.  The Mokka isn't as efficient as some EVs and has only a modest 50kwh battery.   But for me it's quite acceptable.     One thing is its clear to me the range meter is a bad guesser.  I now use the battery pct remaining meter to estimate remaining range.
• Peugeot 308 SW 2.00 Hdi - Peugeot 308 2.0 HDi Cutting out for over 6 months 19 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  2009 308 2.0 HDi wifes car bought last summer cuts out but would start again after a few minutes this happened a lot of times but no pattern hours to weeks Diagox no faults at all tested several times lately is has been worse had to tow it home but always started the next day till last week flattens the battery trying to start it took and charged overnight refitted then started then yesterday it would not start so towed it home again charged battery then started again. So far I have unplugged the 3 plugs on the fuse box all connectios nice and bright have checked all the fuses for tightness on the plate on top of the battery.
• Is it safe to use a jump starter on all cars ? 26 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  I have recently been thinking about buying a battery jump starter. I do not want one with an internal battery. Whilst I will probably never need to use it on my own cars I do not doubt the opportunity to use it on colleagues cars will arise.
• Chrysler PT Cruiser - PT Curiser acting as though it has no power 24 Sep 2014 (Forum)
    I didn't drive it for just over two weeks and when I went to use it again found that it wouldn't start.   I initially thought the battery had gone as it did the same thing it did when I got the battery replaced earlier in the year, the power died, the dashboard lights didn't work and it won't start. However I've checked the battery with a multimeter and it is absolutely fine, I've checked each of the fuses and they are all in good working order.
• Nissan Primera 1.8 SE Petrol (2003) - Won't start - battery or alternator...or other? 20 Jul 2013 (Forum)
    I drove the car for about 18 miles last night with no problems, but apart from that it's not been used much over the past few weeks as the weather has been more suitable for my Vespa. It's the original battery in the car so at ten years old it's probably due a change, but are there likely to be any other causes? With the jump-leads it started first turn of the key, so I'm hoping that shows the starter motor to be OK.
• Ford Galaxy 06 plate TDi Diesel 2lt - Ford Galaxy won't start 22 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Engine Malfunction I am working on the first error. so far I have tried 1. Jump starting 2. Replacing the battery 3. Using both keys in case the main key fob was defective. 4. Removed the +flying lead from the battery and earthed flying leads to chassis to remove any static or logic stuck in the ECU 5.
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 96 1760 Auto will not start 28 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Ahoy ! Have the 306 Auto that turns but does not start. Clues, new starter fitted due naff battery with loose connections by previous owner. New battery fitted. No spark Code inserted, red light on steering wheel spoke goes out, fuel pump whizzes for a second. Red light on key pad stays red and green indicates when keys pressed then stays off.
• Renault Megane II (2002 - 2008) - 03 1.9 Dead dashboard 18 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  My trip meter and radio is also reset and I have to enter my radio code everytime I start the car. Is there another battery which powers the vehicle electronics when it is switched off as the main battery is okay but I get no power to the dash when the car is off. My alarm light does not flash either. I have checked all the fuses and the battery and they are fine.
• Renault Kangoo Combi (1999 - 2004) - 1999 1.9 d starter motor? 18 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  what it is, --- i have fitted a new diesel pump and ive had trouble starting it again, turning the engine over the battery went flat i jumped it with jump leads but just got a click i tride it a few more times and the same thing just a click and then nothing not even a click,the battery is fully charged i turn the key all the lights come on on the dash and all the driving lights are fine. have i worn the starter out?
• VW Polo key fob 19 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I just had to pick up a colleague from a supermaket car park after she went into town and got somebody in a car spares shop to change the battery in her remote key fob (the old one was still working, unsure why changed). He just popped it out (not sure of size but looked like half a AAA battery but a little thinner) and put a new one in and, hey presto, the car won't unlock, and when she uses the key (which is her only key) to unlock alarm goes off and car is immobilised.
• Peug 306 diesel eng turns wont start 5 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  I am about to purchase a new battery to see if that helps. I have spent a fortune over the last 5 months, more than the car is worth so would like to find out if anyone else had the same problem and if its easy to sort. Many thanks
• Ford Focus TDCi poor starting 2 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Battery is the original Ford unit that came with the car. Comments appreciated.