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• Citroen AX 1.1 Echo - not starting 1 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  The engine sparked, ran for a while, then died - now it's turning over but not catching. Has done this before, the AA checked the fuses, battery and spark plugs (all fine). It's a petrol engine, ~65000 miles, K reg. Is this likely to be electrical (spark not getting through?), fuel (fuel not being supplied properly), or something else (gaskets seem to be a problem on AX's...)?
• Audi A3 wiper problem 3 May 2007 (Forum)
  I have no handbook so although I've found a fuse box next to the drivers door and one next to the battery, I haven't worked out what's wrong. Any tips on what goes wrong, relays, fuses, column switches? I may be heading to Halfords tomorrow for a Haynes manual, assuming one is available. Thanks, Chris
• Citroen ZX Steering Wheel 1 May 2007 (Forum)
  HELP PLEASE ! Am Half way through changing the steering wheel on my '97 Citroen ZX 1.9TD. Safely disconnected battery and removed airbag unit without mishap. Removed hub nut as directed by Haynes, but no amount of persuasion seems to remove the old steering wheel. It seems stuck fast, even after liberal amount of penetrating spray to help free it off.
• citroen xantia td 1.9 sx won't start. 16 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all. We had a cold spell in the UK and now my xantia won't start. I've charged the battery and tightened the terminals, the engine turns over and almost started once but that's all. The dashboard stop lights come on permanently and the LHM level indicator is really high http://www.fretbored.co.uk/LHMlevel.jpg.
• Jaguar XK8 Window Problem 26 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  The drivers side window of my R reg XK8 will not drop (it raises half an inch instead when the door is opened) to enable the door to close after exiting the car. I have tried the re programming sequence several times to no avail, I have made sure that the battery is fully charged as this has caused problems with the general electrics in the past but this has made no difference. Can anyone help please before I take it in to my local Jag Dealer and spend a small fortune.
• rover 25 belt pretensioner 30 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  I have recently aquired a rover 25 2002 but the airbag light has started to stay on, the passenger seat belt is jammed, so i have taken the seat out after disconnecting the battery to find the pretensioner mechanism cable jammed. What i need to know is how do you know if the belt pretensioner has activated ? I am afraid to delve any deeper because there is a sticker on it which says no spanners or screwdrivers. any help greatly appreciated.
• hyundai - central locking not working 9 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  the central locking works when i put the key in doors. the key fob works - light comes on when press buttons. put a new battery in just in case the old one didnt have enough power for car to pick up signal. the car seems not to be picking up signal, even when standing next to it. does anyone know how i can fix this. would a diagnostic machine be able to reset something to fix the problem.
• Toyota Prius 16 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Most users say the MPG figure achieved is less than 40 and there are still questions about those batteries and disposing of them. The only advantages in owning one are quietness in town and no congestion charge. VW have just introduced a revised 1.4 diesel Polo - the Bluemotion. It does mid 70s mpg and has a CO2 emissions level below that of a Prius.
• ford fiesta service after being sorn 29 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  My daughter has just decided that she wants to learn to drive. She has a fiesta on the drive that has been there since march the battery is flat so we purchased a new one. It needs servicing but we don't know which one to have. The brakes need servicing too and the tyres may need replacing due to perishing. What service level should i require.
• Megane 1996 PLIP key not working 1 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  My plip c/l packed up with the key I usually use a couple of weeks ago. I've been using the spare, and I assumed it was the batteries in the original key. Having replaced them, it still doesn't work. The little LED indicator on the side of the key comes on but doesn't activate the locking or immobiliser. This leaves me with the one key which leaves me slightly nervous.
• ford focus alternator 13 May 2005 (Forum)
  I run a 51 plate Focus 1.6 Zetec with 48000 miles. The alternator just packed up. First warning was battery light flicking on and off whilst driving, then the car failed completely on the road. Paid £200 to an independent garage to supply and fit new one. It was sourced from a Ford dealer. I am a bit miffed that it gave up at that age and mileage.
• 306 Remote Locking 4 May 2005 (Forum)
  It does lock and unlock I just thought the range may have been better and it would actually work in front ot the car. I've changed the batteries in the key but it's still the same. Any ideas please ? Regards Ian
• Peugeot 405 immobiliser fault 4 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Hello all, After a recent battery change, the immobiliser wont accept the code to disarm it. My local garage have had it for the past week and are now saying there is nothing else they can do to resolve the problem. Is there anyone here who has heard of this fault and if so are you able to shed any light on the situation.
• freelander key fob t reg 23 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  hi sis in laws freelander has a problem, at first we that it was the battery in it but its not. you cant get in the car with the reomte central locking key fob, you have you use the key the car then thinks "hey up, im gettin knicked here" and sets alarm off, i think the key fob has forgooten the car or the car has forgotton the key fob. is there antwhere in manchester other than main dealer that can help, and is this a regular problem wit them
• Electrical Problem - Astra Mk III 9 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I have an Astra Mk III Estate P 1996 and I have failed to get the Interior Courtesy Light going. Fuse OK, There is positive battery on the bulb and obviously when earthing the other end of bulb, it lights. None of the 4 door switches will light the lamp and nor will the Pull On, lighting switch. Rather than strip the thing of its linings looking for the wiring loom runs, has anyone any ideas about this type of problem from previous experience ??
• bump starting a car with a cat 7 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  I can accept this is if the engine is not firing, but it would do this anyway if being turned over by the starter. My query is for when the battery has been flattened overnight and you need to bump the car off. Cheers.
• V/W Polo problem 23 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Hi there,im hoping somebody out there can give me an idea what the problem is with my V/W Polo 1.4cl auto 1998.On the odd occasion it wont start,after a couple of attempts it starts.I left work tonight,started first time.Drove about half a mile,and it just cut out. The battery light flashed up,after a few seconds it started again.This is the first time it has cut out on me.Has anyone got any ideas? Thanks Palamanda
• Urgent Help! Pug 306 Starting Problems 14 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a peugeot 306 1.9 xldt the problem I am having is when I don't use the car for 1 day but use it the next day it will only start after several turns of the key, it won't start straight away. But once its started it runs well and starts ok. The battery has plenty of power and doesn't go flat whilst trying to start it. Please can you tell me what could be wrong? Pug306xldt
• 1997 Peugeot 106 revs drop/cuts out 25 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have had a 1997 Peugeot 106 Independence XL for a year with no problems until now: When Im approacing lights, roundabouts etc. and slowing down the revs drop so low that the battery light either flicks on and off or the engine stalls. The car has always retstarted fine. When the problem occurs there is not juddering/jumping the engine just cuts. Idling is a little rough also.
• Omega replacement/compatible CD ? 2 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  The CD300 radio/CD is my Vauxhall has a CD jammed in it, and stays on after the ignition is off thus flattenning the battery (see other thread on that prob). Question here is: - Do vauxhall offer a swap/replace service ? - know a company who can repair/replace Vauxhall radios ? - are there 3rd party units that will fit the Omega dash and use the MFD Not looking for anything flash, just a basic radio/CD player rather than cd stack, GPS, mobile disco etc ;-) Thanks, Grant