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• Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 01 1.1 rev counter problem 3 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  we have a 1.1 independance. Today, we had to jump the car as battery was flat. I have yet to check to see if voltage across the battery picks up when above idling, but the rev counter has also stopped working at same time. Can the faults be connected as i have heard the rev counter is run off alternater?
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2002 2.0tddi - alternator problem 24 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  my battery went dead so i bought a recon alternator i put it on it turned over with a bit of help i tested the battery and it was chargeing ok then it said alternator faulty over chargeing after about 5 mins the car died and a bad smell came from the alternator now it wont charge is there a relay on the car anywhere that u have to change as well as the alternator thanx for your help
• Renault Laguna II (2001 - 2007) - 2001 1.9 DCi - Non Start 2 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I got a Laguna 1.9 DCI estate on Y reg, it was stood for about 6 months and the battery went flat. I replaced the battery and the car does not start? It turns over fine but does not fire. I put in some more diesel but still no joy. Is there sort of glow plugs or spart plugs that can get damp in?
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 2001 1.9 pip key/ Fob re conect to car alarm 11 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Hi i have a Peugoet 309 1.9 diesel T reg. the battery in the key fob went dead and i accidenytly set off the alarm when i unlocked the car i have replaced the battery but the pip key no longer turns the alarm on and off or unlocks the doors how do i reset the pip key?
• Jump start box 19 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  The battery alone is probably worth the price, but a lot depends on the implementation - are the leads long/thick enough, does the compressor shift any air, etc? Has anyone here got one?
• Polo-not starting 5 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I have a V reg Polo which wouldn't start this morning. At first I thought it was the battery as have had problems with it before and tried to jump start it but to no effect. Also I noticed the electric front windows, clock, mileometer and central locking are working so decided it can't be the battery.
• peugout 307 immobiliser 28 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  I am guessing that the immobiliser has kicked in after replacing the battery , but with out giving a dealership shed loads is there a simple way of getting round this ??? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated .
• Key fob programming and batts! VW Passat 19 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  At the end of a shift 0100 hours discovered that my remote key fob for VW Passat 51 reg stopped functioning! Can still get into the car using the actual key,so could get home! Suspect that the batteries have run out. Does anyone know a good site to obtain these batteries online? The other key fob wasnt working when I bought the car and I was told that it had to be reprogrammed??? Thanks for any suggestions on where to go for this.
• 1999 Passat - Plenum Drain Holes 5 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  The mats inside the car feel dry so fingers crossed no damage to ECU's. I've had a good look with a torch - I haven't removed the battery but I can't see any evidence of drain holes in either corner are they under the battery ? Thanks in advance
• Seat 1.4 (P) - Not starting !! 28 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I've changed the battery three times and have had it checked by auto electrician who couldn't find anything. - Any suggestions ?
• Pug 106 keypad problem 5 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Just bought a pug 106 from the auction- got it home and can not find the keypad number or any instructions for the keypad. The car starts fine- the remote locking had a dead battery and i changed the battery- remote now works and car still starts without problem, but i will have a problem if something happens with the keypad and it comes back to life ?? Any advice on getting the keypad number ?
• Airbag Light Flashing on. Ford Fiesta. 1 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  I needed to have the tracking done, so wilst i was at the garage i asked about the airbag, the guy told me to take the battery off for a an hour, and that should reset the airbag. I unhooked the battery for about a day. Its still flashing. Any ideas? Thanks Emlyn
• Xantia alarm 30 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Xantia diy muppet is back. Got glow plugs to change. Step 1 disconnect battery -ve lead. The alarm goes off. I can't shut it off, the key fob does nothing, the central locking still works, turning the key in the lock works but nothing shuts the god**mn alarm off. Reconnecting the battery just makes it louder.
• disabling ABS 16 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  How can i temporarily disconnect the ABS to see if that's the problem ? (the handbook suggests there are 4 fuses on the battery of which one is ABS motor realy and one is ABS main realy, but doesn't help you identify which is which (and there are only 4 fuses on my battery) and there's also another fuse labelled ABS on the main (internal) fuse box anybody know ?
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  Ford Fiesta broken down with battery issue 13 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a brand new Ford Fiesta in August 2014. The car stopped working in December and the AA identified an issue with the battery. The car was checked...
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  What is the cheapest and most reliable used electric car to buy? 19 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
  What is the cheapest and most reliable used electric car to buy? Small size is okay and a range above 150 miles on a full charge.
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  Will driving a self charging hybrid on EV power alone cause damage? 3 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  If a self charging hybrid only does a low mileage mostly on electric power, does this have a bad effect on the mechanicals?
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  What trickle charger would you recommend? 22 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Which trickle charger would you recommend for use on an Hyundai I30?
• Audi A3, 1.6l, 2010 - Audi A3 doesn't start sometimes 21 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  I don't drive long miles, locally, short trips around. And one day it didn't start. The guy helped me with battery boost starter. Which took few times to start the car, after 5 -6 times the car started. Then it was ok for a few days. It easy starts with jump leads, but with battery boost leads takes few min, few times to crank the car.
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  How long can I expect a hybrid car to last for? 31 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Toyota Auris Hybrid. When can I expect to start having expensive repairs such as a replacement battery?