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• Vauxhall Astra life 2007 petrol 1.8 hatchback - Difficulty starting car in morning 9 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  The mechanic noticed that the rocker cover gasket was leaking oil and the oil could be leaking onto the plugs & that could be the reason why as it wasn't giving enough spark , and the battery was tested and found to be weak. I changed the gasket , spark plugs & battery.  I started the car it started first time. Strated the car this morning and the problem returned. It's like a initial strong surge then cuts out and it takes about 30 sec for it to catch.
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  Why doesn't the start-stop function in my car work sometimes? 28 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo V90's start-stop facility frequently refuses to work. Is this a common fault?
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  I don't cover many miles - is a hybrid suitable? 27 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I only do 3000 - 4000 miles a year. Is a hybrid car suitable?
• Peugeot 207 - Peugeot 207 1.4 needs throttle to start 29 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  The engine warning light on the dashboard goes out a couple of seconds after the engine has started. This may not be relevant, but the very old battery was recently changed due to an interesting day when I had "electrical fault" warning on the display followed by ABS warning light, dim headlights and eventually power steering failure. There's been no issues since replacing the battery.
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  Renault Zoe stalling 22 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is interested in leasing a Renault Zoe, but has heard that a friend of a friend was happy with one until she was driving along at 60mph and...
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  Yaris not turning over - what could it be? 12 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Started the car, reversed 10 ft switched off to speak to my brother. Now engine doesn't turn over. No click or anything from ignition. Battery fully charged.
• Chrysler grand voyager 2.5crd 2004 - Electrical problems 8 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Suddenly when you opened the doors the wing mirrors started opening and closing which they have never done since I had it. next time I got in it it wouldntt start, its very sluggish battery and wont fire. I tried jump start and is still sluggish, tried charging battery for 2 days and still sluggish. Had a diagnostic check and it shows nothing. Does anyone have any ideas what may be the cause as my local mechanic has no clue. so dont want to start replacing various parts trying to find the problem.
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  Buying a high mileage (130K) Lexus GS450H? 4 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm planning to buy a 2008 Lexus GS-450H. It has already done 130K miles (mostly on motorways) and has a complete Lexus Service History. Is 130K very high...
• Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate - Instrument panel gone blank 9 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  "Disconnect the earth(negative/minus sign)lead only and run a jump lead > from the detached earth lead to the positve/plus terminal of the battery > and leave it attached for 5 mins. Under no circumstances allow the > detached earth lead to touch the vacant earth terminal of the battery" I have checked the fuses and to the best of my limited knowledge they look OK.
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  Temporary loss of power when turning on the lights 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Son in Law has been experiencing a loss of power when turning the lights on in his A3, the engine recovers in about 30 seconds? A duff alternator,...
• 05 Renault Espace 1.9 tdi - error messages after brake replacement 18 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  It is bringing up a constant string of error messages for parts of the car which have not even been touched during this job (E.g. Air Bags) Last time we had such a display of errors it was due to a flat battery. We have now fully charged the battery and still have the same problem. Can anyone help us? We are due to go on holiday on 4 days and need the car to get us there! Is there a reset code or something that we need to enter after disconnecting the automatic parking brake?
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  scrapping a car 13 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  how do i get the large amount of petrol out please?
• Mitubishi Space Star - Will Not Start every now and then 11 May 2012 (Forum)
  The battery is not that new but had it checked and it was shorted out and held the charge so I am really at a loss as to what to do next. any idea anyone. Whats really annoying is that i cannot find any threads anywhere on the space star starting problem so must be a rare fault
• FIAT Punto - Power steering light on the dashboard 26 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  The battery is a Yuasa and is only 2 years old so I don;t think that's faulty. I've checked all the fuses that are mentioned in the Haynes PAS wiring diagram and they seem fine too. I've got an OBDII connector but can't find the socket to read the codes, any ideas??
• Ford Mondeo TDCi 2004 - Engine will not switch off (other problems too) 22 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  Found dashboard lights (ignition etc) on - even though key not inserted 5. Car would not start 6. Disconnected battery to reset 7. Reconnected battery, engine started first time 8. Engine would not switch off - keeps running even when key is removed! 9. Had to stall engine in order to switch off 10. Car will not lock using the button on the key, need to use the key itself Would appreciate any thoughts from you knowledgeable people out there.
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  Electrical issues 8 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I needed a jump start on my car recently, and now the 2 rear doors wont open or lock with the key (only manually) and the 2 front electric windows wont...
• citroen xantia 1.9 td s reg - starting problem 23 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  hi my xantia lost all but  the battery  dash lights  rev counter and mileage display and both interior and engine fans plus it   wont start.  there is no power on the glow plugs, I managed to get it going by connecting a cable from the battery to the glow plugs and waiting ten seconds before disconnecting it and turn the key ,started fine then.
• Megane Renault Hatchback (10 yrs + old, good cond) - Small Electrical fault? Just cuts out. 25 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  VERY pleased with my sec hand Megane (in France) Dont know why the engine cuts out sometimes. Does anyone have any ideas? It goes perfectly all the while. The Battery stays fully charged. Last time it cut out, was when I went over a bump. I carry a second battery, & it starts every time when connected - and continues trouble free till the next cut out.
• Clio 1.2 grande - Problem starting 20 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Hi I've had my Clio for 5 months never had any starting problems until recently. I changed the battery in the key fob it worked for a week then suddenly the engine turned over but kept cutting out as the immobiliser light kept flashing. I disconnected the battery and this semi-solved the problem. I had to attempt 3 times before the car would start but then it drove perfectly.
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  jaguar x type 2 d 2006 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  When I turn ignition without starting engine instrument lights come on and then go off but the engine light glows amber and goes off when the engine is...