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• Mazda 626 (1997 - 1999) - 98 2,0 idling speed 6 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  The reason is it has always idled on 500RPM, this was low but it never cut out. I have just left it standing for 2 months without driving ( the battery was also flat), and the now it struggles to stay running when idling once the car has warmed up, it has also cut out several times. What should i do? It has done 107000miles. Thanks in advance. John.
• Porsche Boxster 986 + Boxster S (1996 - 2004) - Central Locking problems 24 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  The keyfob wont open doors/boot release. (Yes, I've checked the battery).I can only open the door with key in the lock but this sets off the alarm and doesn't central open the passenger door. Ithink the problemlies with the internal central locking button on dashboard as this stays lit at all times.
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 03 1.9 Alternator charging light 24 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I have purchased a 3 Series and have noticed an intermittent issue when changing gear and the red light flashing on, its the engine light (in the middle with a battery. Then tonight on the way home from work, the seemed to loose power when pulling away and just died. It started up straight away - I called the garage but cant get it in till next week. Any ideas on a possible problem?
• BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - 97 3.5 Mileage fault, reads 999,999!! 28 May 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, I'm new to the forum, thought I knew BMW's, but this fault has me stumped! The battery went flat due to a charging problem, now repaired, but when I restarted it the odometer reads 999,999! I don't know whether this is a new fault, or whether it needs to have it's fault codes read by a specialist.. the true mileage is 111K.
• BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - 99 5.23 fan keeps going when ignition turned off 19 May 2009 (Forum)
  When he turns the car off a fan or something keeps going in the engine compartment. This always runs the battery flat. Does anyone have any idea what it could be and how to fix it. I have been told that it could be a relay switch. Any ideas out there?
• In-Car Chargers With USB Connection 28 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Neither my phone nor my ipod will charge from these devices. I suspect that these devices require a fairly precise voltage that the car battery and step down transformer is unable to match. Has anyone else tried these devices and had more luck than me?
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 01 1.8 Coolant temperature sensor 17 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  The car can be quite difficult to start and lumpy when cold, but fine when warmed up. Leads, plugs, battery etc look OK. Temperature guage reads OK.
• Chrysler Voyager (1997 - 2001) - 97 - imobiliser fob stopped working. 17 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  All the electrics worked fine (dials, guages, wipers, radio etc), but red imobiliser light kept flashing and Fob did not de-mobilise. Car would not start. Changed batteries in the fob, but no change. Please could you suggest a remedy? PS Really glad this web-site exists. moved over to Tech from Discussion
• Things your dad did 28 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  He used to spend hours polishing each successive Cortina (we went through the series). He had a pair of dials, one for oil pressure and one for battery voltage (I think), mounted on a piece of wood-effect melamine. He transferred it from car to car, even when he couldn't afford (or wasn't allowed by the Finance Controller) to have the meters connected.
• Rover 75 (1999 - 2005) - 2002 1.8 - In car stereo. How do I enter the code? 5 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Engine size:- 1800 Year:-2002 I just replaced my rover 75 car battery. I have a synphony radio installed and the unit has just come up with the code EP E02 for some reason...no matter what I try nothing seems to let me get to the code, so i can put the code for the radio in.
• Parking S/hampton Docks 21 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  That in itself does not unduly bother me, but the old Merc' has got what can only be described as an alarm system with half a mind of it's own and I don't want to return to a flat battery with all the attendant problems. Best regards........MD
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 1.8 tddi starting problem when cold 28 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  hi my car wont start very well i have to switch it on &off about 4 times then when it does start youd think it was on fire there is a little bolt that goes that connects the first cable to the last on the glow plugs i have been told that this should get hot but it is luke warm. it turns over slower in the morning could this be my battery could you please help me with this problem
• Citroen Xantia (1993 - 2000) - Security key pad 13 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  He got it with the 1111 service/ valet code but would like to be able to put his own personal code in, does anyone know how to do this without knowing what the last personal code was, or is there a way of by-passing it completely, that won't cause any future problems, i.e if battery is ever removed.
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - '96 1.25l 16v Zetec, MOT Fail - emissions.. 17 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Showed that it was stuck on "too lean", which would explain the hideous emissions results and smoke machine that my car turned into. If I were to fit my own new lambda, would disconnecting the battery for an hour or two "reset" the ECU, and therefore have erased the fault code, and hopefully help me through a retest? Many thanks, Karl.
• Problems with immobiliser on Pug 306 16 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  It doesn't have a key-fob, just a normal key, so shouldn't that disable the immobilizer once put in the ignition? Do you have any suggestions? We tried disconnecting and then re-connecting the battery, but that's just caused the internal sensor light in the middle dash to flash.. Do you have any suggestions? Any help would be gratefully received!!
• Peugeot 306 TD - Dodgy starter motor? 28 May 2007 (Forum)
  I have a 1995 Peugeot 306 TD. Problem is that car wont start, battery ok and I get the old clicking noise. Dont know a great deal about motors but think "starter motor". Apart from clicking noise, there is also a clicking noiose coming from the relay box under the dash.
• Bank Hols in France 10 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Omaha Beach landings, Pegasus Bridge, Pointe du Hoc, Colville American cemetary, Longues sur Mer gun battery, Ste Maire Eglise....all approachable, easy parking. Relaxed til reality (i.e. Dover, M20, M25) kicked in on return to blighty. By the way, Norfolk Line has free wi-fi on board so you can while the time away on the way there and back
• VW Passat TD '95 - Starter Motor 1 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I replaced the starter before Xmas with a brand new non OE from Europarts. Worked well for about a month, then armature span but starter didn't engage - had to disconnect battery to stop it spinning! This hasn't happened since, but since then motor appeasr to stick. I can hear solenoid clicking, but it suits itself when it wants to engage. Usually rocking while in gear will release and will start OK.
• ford focus won't start 20 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have a problem with my '98 1.8 zetec focus, I went to start it the other day and instead of cranking, it just clicks rapidly for however long I hold the ignition on the crank position. I assumed this was a battery issue (I hadn't used the car for over a week, in which time we had very cold weather) so purchased a portable jump starter and tried starting with this attached but the same thing still happens.
• rover 620 sdi, alarm problems 21 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  It randomly goes off and Im not sure why. Ive had to disconnect the horn for now but its gonna kill the battery with the indicators. Ive tried locking the car by key so that the inetrior sensors are disabled but no change so I can rule out movement to the car which leaves me with an electrical pull somewhere.