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• Vauxhall Astra F (1991 - 1998) - 1997 TDS (isuzu) - rev counter 3 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I managed to do 250 motorway miles today with lights on, at the end of the journey still getting 12.5 volts across the battery with the engine running. So the alternator seems to be working to some degree, but something is still definitely up. With the engine running shouldn't I be getting about 13.5 volts across the battery?
• Yaris starting problem 17 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  How is battery condition tested anyway? I assume voltage is no real indicator unless under load, but how much load do you need? TIA!
• What's the Silliest Thing ... ? 6 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Result: Even later for work - and radiator, antifreeze, cooling fan and battery charger up the spout. This is just one of the very many silly things I've done in my time. Tell me I am not alone!
• ICE CARS 30 Dec 2021 (Forum)
  https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/brand-new-cars-frozen-igloos-25806298  How will batteries cope with this!
• Renault Megane Coupe - Burglar Alarm 12 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  How do you reset the alarm after a battery change?
• Focus Mk 1 - Dash not working, no dial movement 22 Feb 2025 (Forum)
  Focus 2002 mk1  1.6 After connecting battery back after a few weeks disconnected to save battery power.  The car starts but i am getting no movement from speed and rev dials, and the miles dont show and the oil and fuel still show in the mid position .
• Toyota RAV4 - Toyota Rav 4 enging turns, not starting 18 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  Did not use car for about a month. Battery went flat so took it out got it recharged. Reinstalled it and took out the spark plugs and cleaned them throughly. Engine now cranks over but car will not start. Car was working like a champ prior to battery going flat so I cannot believe it is a starter motor problem or other major part going down.
• Vw golf - Cheap overnight in car camera to catch vandal? 14 May 2022 (Forum)
  My car is old and I am on a budget, but I cannot afford the plugs/new tyres anymore. Is there something battery powered with an SD card that I can set that works on its own without draining my car battery? I only need one camera and I can't spend lots of money on a flashy system. Thanks.
• Honda Jazz - Battery Maintenance 19 Apr 2022 (Forum)
  My mum has an original model Honda Jazz that she doesn't use very much but doesn't want to get rid of it and give up her independence.  As its...
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  My car could be off-road for up to six months, how should I look after it? 6 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My car could be off-road for up to six months, how should I look after it?
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  Why is my Vauxhall Corsa not starting properly? 17 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2004 diesel Vauxhall Corsa doesn't start on the first key turn and barely on the second is there something wrong with the car or is it the cold?
• SEAT Leon Cupra 2002 - instrument cluster illumination not turning off 17 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  I intend to change the car in the Spring and my question is if I ignore the "problem" is there a danger that the battery (new) will discharge during that time. The car is used only for local trips now 5-10 miles a day.  
• Honda CR-V - NEW ALTERNATOR 6 Apr 2016 (Forum)
    I need to do a 400 mile trip and worried about reliability.  The battery indicates fully charged but has never been replaced by myself.  The engine starts immediately from cold.  Any ideas or suggestions would assist. 
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  Where can I find the ECU on the Suzuki Alto? 22 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Where can I find the ECU on the Suzuki Alto (2005 model) 1.1 GL?
• Nissan Terrano II 2000 - Car not starting :-( 13 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Being January, and post christmas skintness, I'm wondering whether to just change the battery and hope for the best..... Or whether to book into garage?   
• Citroen Saxo 97 1.5 Diesel - Citroen Saxo 1.5 Diesel Glow plug relay buzzing 17 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Hi   My Saxo has recently developed a problem when trying to start, the glow plug relay makes a loud buzzing noise, and sometimes the speedometer goes nuts, and the engine won't turn over.  I was told by vehicle recovery that it was a problem with the battery not holding its charge, replaced the battery, worked for a couple of days then the same thing happened again.  I've replaced the relay, checked the connections, and still no difference.   Any ideas what's wrong with it and how to fix it, or has it just died?
• Vauxhall Vectra C - Electrical fault 11 May 2013 (Forum)
  Have had a intermittent electrical problem for many months now, all dial needles bounce up and down battery/steering light comes on most warning lights on dash flash and on occasion can loose power steering. If I stop and turn of ignition when this fault is occurring can have problems restarting, car totally dead but will eventually start after many attempts.
• Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998 - jeep immobiliser 18 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  hi all i have a 1998 jeep grand cherokee sometimes my remote keyless entry fob will not unlock or lock my doors so this means the the immobiliser is still on i have noticed that if i am inside the car the rke works more often than not but as soon as i go outside of the carit becomes very hard to operate the rke this happens with both key fobs i have replaced both of the batteries with in the last week can anybody help? please. also i have tried disconnecting the car battery to see if this would reset anything unfortunately it didnt thanks terry
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  Beeping Subaru Forester - should I be concerned? 25 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2006 Subaru Forester 2.0L manual has recently started beeping (a single beep) when first starting. Should I be concerned?
• Ford Mondeo 08 - Alarm /Info Light 18 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Sunday night in the very cold the alarm went off 4 times due to no reason. I put it down to the cold and maybe slightly low battery due to short trips with lights and heaters etc. Car has now gone for a run to charge the battery. Alarm has not gone off since, however the info light is lit on the dash when the car is locked.