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Freelander residuals. Discuss 29 Jan 2003 (Forum)
Just heard on the radio (didn't it used to be called the wireless?) that the Freelander has the best used residuals in the land. Could this be because nobody has ever managed to cover more than 6,000 miles in one? Badge snobbery on a Ford. -
Does my Ford Mondeo have DAB+? 11 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 2016 Ford Mondeo Titanium Mk5 from new and the vehicle has been highly satisfacory and trouble free. However I am concerned that the advent... -
Do Faraday wallets really work to stop keyless theft? 11 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a new keyless entry car. On a dealer's recommendation, I bought an RFID wallet which is supposed to block the radio signals. However, I can unlock... -
Electric drain set 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2000 Audi 2.5 TDI which suffers an electric drain somewhere in the system, if I don't start the car for 3 days the battery will be too low to... -
BMW 3-Series E36 (1991 - 1998) - Electrical Problems with Heater Control 2 Dec 2007 (Forum)
The panel itself lights up and then switches off as it pleases. That was first thing I noticed. Then my radio (well actually - more of a CD player seeing as I've never been able to use radio function) started playing dead too - no amount of banging or jiggling could sort it - but then all of a sudden after a fortnight of not working the CD would pop out and it would work fine again. -
Ford Fiesta Mk6 1.4 petrol - Fiesta electrical start up routine delayed/issue 10 Apr 2021 (Forum)
Upon switching the ignition key to the run position, (or in fact starting the engine), the display goes blank for about 15 seconds. Also, the temp and fuel gauges remain off. This also includes the radio not switching on. (The engine runs absolutely fine and continues to do so). After about 15 seconds, the LCD display switches on and displays correctly, the temp and fuel gauges go to their correct setting and the radio turns on. -
What's the best small car for under £7000? 31 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
Which small used car is best value for under £7000? Must be economical and reliable. -
Porsche Boxster - Warning lights on dash after fitting a fuse 12 Jan 2016 (Forum)
A work colleague of mine has just informed me that whilst attempting to fix his non functioning radio he has managed to generate a dash full or warning lights. The problem started with the radio suddenly not working a few days ago. We were discussing this in the office earlier this week and I suggested that as a place to start he could check the fuses to see if one had blown. -
Why won't my Corsa start? 27 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, which refuses to start. I tried to start the car today, but the ignition did not make the usual 'clicking' noise when you... -
Why do I need to disconnect the battery when using my new trickle charger? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
The instructions that came with the 6/12v 740/4355 automatic battery charger I bought from Argos yesterday say “disconnect the battery from the vehicle... -
Electronics failure on Rover 75 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
The heater, sat nav, electric windows from drivers side, radio and heated rear window all stopped working at the same time. I have found water in boot.... -
Rover 75 V6 Tourer, automatic petrol, 28k miles - ROVER 75 2004 - REMOTE LOCK/UNLOCK NO LONGER WORKS 11 Jan 2013 (Forum)
What do you suggest I do? Should I disconnect main battery again? I am perplexed as to why my radio continues to work after such a drain-down (AND I now discover that I do not have & never did have the radio security code), but the key fob does not ! How should I proceed please? -
Flat battery on a Focus 4 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Focus 1.8 battery went flat. I left it in the garage for a month or so. It wouldn't start and a small red light above the radio was flashing when... -
Tucked away 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Prius series three and we will be away for about four weeks. I am concerned about the battery holding up for that period of time as I do know... -
Sharper Focus 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a pre- registered 59 plate Ford Kuga 2.0TDCI 2WD (34 miles on the clock) it has the convenience pack and appearance pack plus a Sony DAB radio.... -
Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.8 Battery 27 May 2009 (Forum)
Some 4hrs later thought did I turn off ignition,answer on checking No I had not,the battery was completely flat,dash lights no radio had gone into SAFE and will need recoding,the only charger I had was a .06amp trickle one I plugged this in and left it overnight to my surprise the following morning ie after about 15hrs the car started perfectly and my wife was able to drive to town (7miles) to shop and everything is ok apart from of course the radio still on safe until recoding. -
Hosepipe ban poses danger to motorists 27 Feb 2006 (Forum)
No doubt some members of the public will now think that it's ok not to wash their cars because that bloke on the radio said a hosepipe would lead to this and he was a motoring journalist, so he must be right. Even I, who puts his car through a car wash once every six months if it's lucky, am capable of getting a bucket and sponge and cleaning the vital bits. -
Fiesta flight - Ford fiesta stereo 3000 11 Mar 2018 (Forum)
Sorry for the noob question but im lost lol. The radio has given me this code Mp DS dp 3-03 255 But I have no idea how to put that in as a serial to get the code needed. Any help will be greatly appreciated Many thanks -
2005 zafira 1600 petrol - zafira battery change 9 Dec 2014 (Forum)
What type of battery do I need & are there any precautions I should take ? I realise I will lose the Radio code butt I still have the handbook. All info appreciated.
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