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• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 2000 2.0HDi - Fuse keeps blowing 28 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Jumped in the car a few days back and not sure if it was just a coincidence but shortly after plugging in my phone into the charger (connected to cigar lighter) I smelt something burning. Not long after the battery light came on and I thought I had blown the relay for the alternator. However, the electrics windows (front and back), rear wash wipe, clock/outside temperature do not work and the battery light is permanently on.
• astra dti loss of power steering 3 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  I left it there for the day with the intention of looking at it later in the day, but when i went back to it the next morning i started it up and all was fine again, no battery light and power steering back as normal. It was fine until this morning when it done the same again, but when i stopped it and started it again it was fine! To me this is a weird problem that i can't get my head round.
• Renault Scenic Petrol loss of electrics 13 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Do peopel think it could be water ingress shorting something out (water seems to be coming out of plastic console housing only). Have done usual checks as to battery cables/battery connections/alternator connections etc and they also seem fine. Am flummoxed !!!!
• Vectra Alternator 25 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  I pulled all the cables and reconnected more carefully (not sure if I had them on wrong as I didn't check them as I pulled them). The fuses are all fine, the Vectra starts okay but cuts out when the jump lead is removed. The battery does charge because if I leave it 'jumping' for while the car will run on it's own for a few minutes until the charge runs out. The Battery warning light was on but flared and went out, it now does not light up at ignition.
• Audi A4 How Much Is It Worth? 15 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, would appreciate a rough valuation from you guys as to how much my audi a4 is worth as it's going to be sold as im no longer doing the mileage to justify it so have bought a bmw project instead. 1998 S Audi A4 1.9 TDi Base model 90bhp AHU Engine 119000 Miles FSH, mostly dealer then audi specialist 6 Months Tax, 12 Months Mot 18 inch RS4 Wheels, New Tyres All Round CD Player Blue/purple metalic paint grey cloth interior good condition, no marks stains, i don't smoke Work Done In Last 6 months New brake pads front and rear All tyres replaced new coolant temperature sensor new battery new drivers side cv boot service with new fuel, air, oil filters fitted Good condition all round, only advisories on mot were insecure battery, cracked windowscreen(new screen fitted), very slight play in drivers balljoint and theres a small trolley ding in drivers side rear door. only other downside is cambelt will be due at around 125k, and it will have an oil change done before sale as it's coming up to six months cheers chris
• VW Polo 1994 cutting out problem 10 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  I've heard that polo's and some other VW's are prone to this kind of problem. Does anyone have any suggestions, I've changed the spark plugs, alternator, and battery. Any help will be very helpful! Jen
• Audi A4 Avant - water leak in cabin 22 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Have also found some damp on the front passenger seat. Yesterday we cleaned out the drains under the battery and behind the servo unit - the battery drain was clogged with mud and on clearing some water came out. Spent the day drying the car out with a portable heater and a dehumidifier. However, it rained overnight and the rear seat is damp again - seems to be spreading from the edge of the seat against the door?
• Fiesta 1100 starting problems 19 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Turning the key produces no reaction whatsoever, not even the clonk as the starter motor engages but fails to turn. The battery is fully charged and with the headlights on turning the key does not cause them to dim. I havent had time to check anything as I am about to take my daughter to work and then go and earn a crust myself.
• Peugeot 205 XS Won't Start 15 May 2003 (Forum)
  The engine doesn't turn over when the key is turned. All the lights still work including main beam and the brightness seems to be okay (so not battery?). Any help/suggestions would be very much appreciated.
• Focus recall in US 5 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  It said the other concern involved Focus vehicles with Zetec engines in which potential problems with the placement of a battery cable could result in smoke, wire melting or under-hood fires. END QUOTE The article refers only to US cars being recalled, but are any UK or EU ones affected? Searching Car-by-Car Breakdown cannot find anything on battery cable replacement amongst the already long list of Focus recalls, and I couldn't find anything on http://www.ford.co.uk about any product recalls at all (surprise, surprise).
• MG HS - Stop/Start Engine 15 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  Our new car has a stop/start facility, something we've never had before. From what I've read, most people seem to say that unless the battery is at 100% this can be more trouble than it's worth. Is this true? Also, would the constant stopping and restarting of the engine not put extra stain on the mechanics and cause premature wear and tear?
• Fiesta 2002 LX - Ford Fiesta 2002 LX Radio Code 10 May 2017 (Forum)
  Hello, I recently had the battery changed on my 2002 LX, however it caused the radio to reset. I managed to get the serial number after a few hours of messing around, would anyone be able to provide the number to get the radio working again?
• Ford Fiesta - 4500 RDS Eon Radio Code M005058 11 May 2016 (Forum)
  Good Morning! Was wandering if anyone could help me out? Had to detach the battery on my wife's Fiesta and we don't have the radio code logged anywhere. It's a RDS 4500 EON and the serial code is M005058. Many thanks in advance as she's giving me ear ache about it! Richard
• ford focus 2007 1.6TDCI - radio code needed urgent v series number V019246 25 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  HI I NEED A RADIO CODE FOR ford focus 2007 1.6TDCI v series number V019246  I HAVE CHANGE THE BATTERY AND DONT HAVE THE MANUAL FOR THIS.   PLEASE HELP THANK YOU MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS msislam@hotmail.co.uk  
• ldv convoy - Ignition problem 25 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  the ignition lights come on but, apart from 1 click, the engine doesnt start. up to now it started perfectly 1st time. at first when it was doing this it did connect after turning it on and off a few times (suggesting a loose connection?) but now it isnt connecting at all. the headlights are working fine...the battery is not flat. can anyone put forward any suggestions please?
• ford focus - hi am looking for a code to unlock my radeo 20 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  hi could any one help with my radeo code I took out my battery and have reset the code and now cand get it as I have lost my owners manuel,I have the code off the back of my radeo it is m175777.thanks guys
• mazda rx8 - doesnt turn over 19 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  just had my car in for body work and they took off the battery terminal now i have it back but i only get a single click when i try to start it ,all the lights on the dash come on but wont turn over ..i checked the terminal and tightened them but still nothing !!
• Ford Focus 1.6 2006 - Radio Security code needed 8 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Recently had my clutch replaced on my ford focus 1.6 2006 but needed my security code for my 6000cd serial number M153577 after the battery was reconnected but can't find code anywhere in my paperwork.Please can someone help me out with the correct code I need please...!!
• ford fiesta mk6 2002 - Radi Code Info please 30 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  The serial number is M007723. I have just bought this vehicle and the previous owner had to disconnect battery and now the radio is asking for a code. Many thanks in advance to whoever can help me out. Thanks again  
• Ford Fiesta - Ford Fiesta 4500 RDS Radio Code 2 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  Hello, I have a slightly upset girlfriend who had a battery replaced at KF recently and now her radio isn't working, it keeps asking for the pin number which is not in the manual anywhere. The car is an 04 Ford Fiesta and the radio serial number is M215933.