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  Lost Ford Fiesta radio code 5 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The battery died on my Ford Fiesta and the radio been reset, asking for the code. It is a 3000 traffic, but I can't find a radio serial number. Can you...
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  Lost Ford radio code - what can I do? 18 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Please help. After replacing the battery in my 52 reg Ford Fiesta I need the code for my radio.
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  My Movano is immolbilised 2 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Movano that won't start. The red immobiliser light won't go out,
• Peugoeot 306 sxi 1.6 r reg - Puzzle 18 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  Idleing fine but the same problem. Any push on the gas pedal it just cuts out. Update. Disconnected battery and left for 10 mins. Started engine back up and now it seem if its not running on all cylinders. Update. Have checked sensors and sprayed with wd40. Now cuts out straight away after starting. Also battery seems to have drained.
• Ford C-MAX 1.6 petrol 2008 - Flashing indicators when ignition off! 22 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  When this fault appears, you can start the car, the flashing stops, and the car can be driven, although sometimes the cruise control does not work. The only way to stop the flashing indicators when parked though is to disconnect the battery. If left overnight, and the battery reconnected, the problem usually clears, and may not reappear for several months.. But this latest time it has stayed in fault. The electrics are obviuosly getting their 'knickers in a twist' due to wiring, connection or electronic controller.
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  Hybrid cars and air-con 26 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering the purchase of a small hybrid car. Under electric motor only driving conditions, if I select the heater or air conditioning on, am I...
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  Whining Micra on start up 22 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  On starting ignition there is a whine - started very recently and has just got worse. It dies away very quickly the car drives and steers OK, but the engine...
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  Mondeo won't lock 12 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 Mondeo but the central locking won't lock when using the fob, yet it works fine with the key. By this I mean if u use the fob it just unlocks...
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  Buying a car that's stood for a long time 21 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A local dealer has had a 2003 Hyundai Coupe 2.7 V6 on his forecourt for at least 12 months. It has done less than 30,000 miles, and in that time it has...
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  206 indicator won't go off 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a T reg Peugeot 206. The left indicators, front, side and back, are staying on all the time, even when the battery is disconnected. Mechanic has...
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  Disruptive Alarm on a Zafira 15 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 53-Plate Vauxhall and every night the alarm goes off at 3am. Why is that? I have disconnected the battery, but it's too much hassle if you need...
• Peugeot 306 P reg - electrics problem 13 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Heard some clicking which sounded like a relay flicking from near the ignition and also the box next to the battery. Can anyone shed any light on this? It was very wet today, so I was wondering if damp has got into the electrics? Many thanks
• Ford Everest - Using a Solar Trickle Charger in the OBD Socket 25 May 2011 (Forum)
  I live between Malaysia and the UK. I have just bought a Ford Everest in Malaysia, and I am worried about the battery when leaving the car standing for 3-4 months. I have found a solar trickle battery charger in the UK ( MG TF - MG TF Engine Warning Light On 22 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  I rechecked all the levels the next morning and looked for anything obvious and could not find anything. I also disconnected the battery (for about 30 seconds) to try and reset the system but only succeeded in erasing the memory on the radio. Do I need to disconnect the battery for longer? Is the fault related to the long drive (such as something dislodged and blocking a sensor)?
• Nissan Note (2006 - ) - Locked out of car 11 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Ended up removing the fence panel from neighbour's side. Opened the bonnet, put her on charge and went and got another battery....original only 3 yrs old. What a kerfuffle ! Ted
• Citroen Synergie (1995 - 2002) - 01 2.0 Remote key fob not working 9 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Our car had a new key with integrated (2 button) fob provided and coded by a Citroen dealer approx 18 months ago as the original was lost. The fob has recently stopped working and I fear I may have dropped a clanger by taking the battery out of the fob overnight to take with me as a sample for a replacement - hence possibly having lost the coding as the fob will not work with the new battery in?. I was in the motor trade a few years ago and seem to remember various combinations of pressing fob buttons and switching the ignition on/off used to be how you enabled the fob but am not having any success.
• 12 volts really 14 volts? - Just a query. 17 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  When ever I have tested an alternator the output has always read about 14-15v and I remember my dads Lada always used to read 16v (the bulbs were always blowing on it) now either my meter must be well out or cars must run on more than 12v. Why is this? I realise the battery is a 12v DC battery so all the electrics are rated at 12v, so howcome the altnerators always tend to read more? I thought the output was supposed to be heavily regulated unlike the old dynamos. I am right in thinking things like the ECU have further regulation to ensure it has exactly the correct voltage?
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 01 1.6 ECU lamp -how do you clear it? 9 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a peugeot 306 2001, 1.6 meridian. The other day I put new battery in, took it for a spin but the positive terminal was loose so it brought up the ECU light as it juddered for a few moments. I reconnected pos terminal and car runs no problem I've tried disconnecting battery for 10 mins and reconnecting but the light stays on.
• Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - 1998 1.4 Will not start! Struggling to turn over. 7 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Has been very reliable on cold mornings too. Yet, when came to start it yesterday, was trying to turn over but couldnt manage it. Battery seems fine, ligts and such are working, and when attempting to start the battery light switches itself off. If I push accelerator whilst it is trying to turn over, it momentarily tries a little harder but soon becomes obvious we aren't getting anywhere.
• Subaru Forester (1997 - 2002) - 2002 2.0 Sport - Heater blower on but ignition off 12 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  I've left the blower switched off for now but I'm bound to forget at some stage and don't want to risk another flat battery episode. Any help much appreciated. Thanks