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• Ford Focus Titanium X 2 ltr diesel - lost all power 21 May 2018 (Forum)
  Having posted a problem a short while ago, I have replaced my battery with a new one. This ran down to flat, So I had a local garage I use to charge it up to 75% I followed his advice to give the car a run on a local motorway, His instruction was to bring the car back in a few days he tested the Alternator/ Battery and the readout said both ok.
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  How do I find my radio code? 20 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I disconnected the battery on my Ford Fiesta and now need a radio code, can you help please?
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  Radio code needed for Ford Transit 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have 2009 Ford Transit. I changed the battery yesterday and radio is now asking for a new code. Any idea how I can get this? I don't have the radio book...
• 207 HDi - non start 30 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  There was a very usefull ideas you friends gave me .I had used them .I nstead of replacing the Bsi, had first swop both ECU together with bsi and keys.But that didnt solve problem but isolated the problem I then physically  inspect the comple wiring harnness-notice that engine wiring harness that runs under the battery was corroded by battery acid. Icut and repair that portion and test again -car started . Thanks for your assistance Kind regards Chedrack    
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  Citroen C5 won't start 9 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen C5 1.8 petrol will not start. I pulled up last night and it then refused to start. This is the first time I’ve had any issues with it, what’s...
• Ford Transit 2003 diesel - Won't start 22 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  I have cranked open all the injectors and fuel is comming through. I tried to start after this and still no joy. The battery ended up running flat with me trying to start the van several times. I have charged the battery by leaving it connected to my car with jump leads and tried jump starting and its still not starting.
• 1997 Vauxhall Astra f mk3 1.6 16v Arctic Automatic - Will i have to have the ecu reset 9 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  Hello Again I Have a 1997 Vauxhall Astra f mk3 1.6 16v Arctic Automatic X16XEL Engine 5 Door <*********="3" color="#0000ff"> REG: R490 JVK   Vin - Number: -- WOLOTFF68W5006493 My Question's   I will need to replace the 12 volt Car Battery soon. With doing just this simple task as changing the car battery Will i need to have the ECU Reset on my Car ?
• Mazda 6 '55 plate diesel - Starting problems with key 23 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  If he tries again, sometimes it will start without problems - other times he has to remove the key and try again and it works. I did think that maybe the battery needed changing in the plip but it seems to unlock the car at quite a distance, so i think the battery is ok. Anyone out there have any idea what it could be? Thanks Robin the Technician  
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  Closed door policy 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  How can I reduce the cost of recalibrating my keyfob, which locks the car but will not open it? The battery is new. The main Mazda dealer, who is 30 miles...
• Rover 45 (1999 - 2005) - 99 1.6 alarm going off 23 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  When my car has been parked and locked for a few hours the alarm goes off for thirty seconds. If I just turn the alarm off by the time I come to drive it again the battery is flat. I replaced the battery yesterday and this morning the alarm started going off again. Any advice or suggestions will be gratefully received.
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 01 2.0hdi alternator issue 24 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  When driving home yesterday in wet weather, my battery light illuminated, and a 'battery charge fault' came up on my central LCD display. Along with this, a grinding metal noise was coming from under the bonnet. I opened this and the sound appeared to be eminating from the alternator.
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 1999 1.2 (petrol) running very rough 26 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  The car will start which suggests the battery maybe okay after all. There's only 15k on the clock from new. Any suggestions? Thanks
• Kangoo Radio Code Reset 17 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Not sure what model it is, but it preset buttons in a block on right and does have the remote paddles on the steering column. It worked rather well until I inadvertantly disconnected the battery thanks to Renault battery clips, and it now needs the code inserted. I believe I know the code, and can get the set to prompt ( 0000 ) and worked out which button changes the digit that flashes, but cannot fathom out how to increment & set each number.
• Golf mk2 GTD rev counter problems 16 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  My 1991 Golf Mk2 GTD (1600cc Turbo Diesel) has rev counter, when I accelerate the counter drops to Zero, and will not go over 5ooo which is the tick over, regardless of what I do, the other day the battery was flat although the car is used every day. No warning lights were illuminated on the dash. Can anyone tell me how the rev counter works ? Is it linked to an electrical fault Feels like the battery isnt getting enough charge Car runs great otherwise Any help gratefully recieved
• Citroen C3 1.4 Petrol 23 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  The radio has gone haywire, indicators would not work, odometer would not work, air bag light and headlight indicator on. I disconnected the battery and waited a few minutes to allow the computer to reset. Connected the battery back up and it seems to have cured the problem. Will see how it goes but if anyone has an idea as to what the fault is, I shall be grateful for a reply.
• Saxo VTR Scorpion alarm - wont stop 13 May 2004 (Forum)
  hi just got a vtr privately, it was ok at 1st but now i cant stop the alarm unless i disconnect the battery, also theres a little red switch inside the car which says on/off, ive no idea what the switch is for but ive tryed it in both possisions and still it wont shut off. it started when i unlocked the doors (remote locking) and i was looking through the glove box for a while, when i went to start the engine the alarm went off and still is now when i reconnect the battery any ideas??
• Passat Electrics failure 25 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  I fixed the alarm by removing the fuse for the CCM. I did note a build up of water in the bulkhead below the battery but have since removed the battery and checked the drainage which seems clear. There are no other signs of problems. Please could anybody advise what could have caused the electrics to fail and secondly where is the CCM located and is it a straght forward replacement for a new part?
• minis 21 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  does anyone have any idea why my mini runs on when i turn the ignition off? it doesn't do it every time but it does puzzle me.also my battery (which is brand new) often goes flat, the alaernator has been rewound etc.. pumping out 14 volts but when i test the connection to the starter solenoid it only shows 12.3v which i think is not enough to charge the battery, aconnected problem i have is that my headflights are quite dim i have no comparison so it may just be mini lights if any on e can help with any of these problems i would be very grateful thanks
• Luton airport car park fire 4 Nov 2023 (Forum)
  Do we know what caused this-car battery?
• Review: Nextbase 512GW dash cam 4 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  How long does the internal battery last and is it easy to replace ?