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• Renault Megane (1996 - 1998) - 96 1.6 immobiliser problem not disarming with key 6 May 2008 (Forum)
  The key fob unlocks the doors, but does not disarm the immobiliser Had this problem with 306's and found if you turned ignition on before connecting battery then immobiliser disarmed and everything worked as it should. Is there any quick fix for this one or is it a trip to the dealers.
• Peugeot 306 1.6 radiator fan always on 14 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Arrived back at car to find battery flat due to radiator fan running all the time. After recharging battery and starting the engine the fan stops, but when the ignition is switched off the fan still runs fast. The fan stops when the ignition is in the on position.
• Mondeo - remote locking problem again 9 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  After changing the batteries in the key about 5 weeks ago, the remote locking facility on my '97 Mondeo started working again. My joy has been shortlived, however, as yesterday, the remote locking packed up again; it can't be the battery because the tiny red light on the key flashes.
• citroen berlingo dash fault 25 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  The rev counter gave up a few month ago but now the dash lights up whenever the ignition is off, and the speedo oscillates between 0 and 10 mph, ultimately this drains the battery. I getting a bit fed up with disconnecting and reconnecting the battery whenever I leave the car for more than a few hours, so does anybody have any ideas on this. The main dealer recommended changing the dash pod to cure the faulty rev counter but didn't know if this would cure the electrical fault and all at a cost of £260+ fitting.
• Brake lights. Peugeot 406 HDi. 2 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  The brake lights have stuck in the on position, the only way to turn them off is to disconect the battery, once the battery is reconected however, the lights come on again. Also with the key out of the ignition when i press the brake pedal the dashboard warning lights come on (with the brake lights still on).
• Poor starting - Mondeo 1.8 lx 14 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Weird thing however is that as car is trying to start the the windscreen wipers move across the screen (even though not turned on) and the central locking seems to be activating. I've been out tonight and the lights are dimming on cranking the engine, but would a failing battery account for the wipers and central locking activating on their own?? As far as I'm aware the car has the original battery (car now 6 years old). All help appreciated.
• Faulty starter motor on Vauxhall. 27 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  We came to start the car and got this awful buzzing from the fuel relay, we got a new one from a scrap yard and came to start it again it turned over and then cut out (not surprising it had been stood for 4 weeks) any way after charging the battery we then came to start it and it was as though the battery was almost flat, despite having boooster cables on it. Could this be a faulty starter motor? Also what is the best way to get a car going after an engine rebuild will it need an initial \"bosst\" of power to get it going as there is no oil in the tappets
• Terrano a non starter 24 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Yesterday I had to disconnect the battery on my Terrano 2.7TDi (had to remove the battery because I was topping it up and dropped one of the filler caps in an obscure corner). Fired up the engine fairly briefly to make sure all was well.
• Vectra Alarm 19 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  I have checked all the switches and they appear to be okay. Curiously, this only seems to have happened since I took the battery off to charge (See the thread on the Philips CCR600). Then after the battery was put back in, the car started the first time but the next morning it refused to start. Questions: Is the alarm linked to the immobiliser?
• Astra diesel cold start 13 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  what else could I try as its done this for the last four days now but fires up once I have charged my battery again in the afternoon. cheers all
• Ford Focus - Radio Code for 6000CD 11 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  Hi folks would anyone have a code for V239766, battery went dead 
• Ford Fiesta. - Locked stereo 25 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  My stereo is locked after a battery change. The serial number is M020751. Please can you help?
• Ford Fiesta Saloon - Keycode for a radio 24 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Hi the battery was disconnected and I need a keycoce for the radio the serial is M266541 thanks
• ford fiesta zetec - radio code 12 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  took my battery off.now i need code.were will i find code for it.m099849.    
• Ford Fiesta - fiesta 4500 code 22 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  I changed the battery and I can't find the code. Serial nr. M231463 Thanks
• fiesta 2005 - keycode 7 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Hi can anyone help need a keycode for my radio M113336 after falt battery   many thanks Colin
• Passat remote locking 5 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Please does anyone know the procedure for getting the remote to work again after fitting new batteries on a 98 Passat?
• petroleum jelly 22 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  I've always understood that petroleum jelly/vaseline is the best protection for battery terminals, but why not ordinary grease?? I presume there is a technical reason.
• Ford Mondeo Estate - Radio code lost 6 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  Hi lost battery now need code any help ..... please m051322
• Ford Focus 2009 - Radio Code 27 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  Does a Ford Focus 2009 6000CD require a Keycode if the battery is disconnected. Regards Peter