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Golf GTI instrument lights fading 8 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a Volkswagen Golf GTI (1996 model) I've noticed that the instrument lights are fading. I don't think the battery is to blame, but I have read that... -
MK5 Golf - 1.9 tdi sounds really rough start from cold 13 May 2016 (Forum)
I then went to rev it and it sounded normal again, I took it out for a spin and just drove like it normally did. The car has been sitting in my garage for a few days so I put it down to the battery being weak, but just got it plugged it and all of the glow plugs had indicated a fault. Has anybody encountered this problem before? Could it be down to a weak battery/glow plugs or could it be another issue?? -
Mazda 2 remote locking problems 23 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
The remote locking on my 2011 Mazda 2 is acting up and I have to press the key several times to lock and to unlock the car. The battery for one of the... -
Ford fiesta 1.3 1998 5 speed - Ford manual gear box 3 vertical mounting bolts 17 Dec 2015 (Forum)
Hello I have just bought a ford fiesta 1998 and I am very happy with it but I discovered under the boney just under the battery on top of the small part of the gear box I can see three bolt holes where I believe the top of the gearbox mounts to the engine bay and where these three holes are there are two studs with nuts on them but the other stud and bolt is missing and the last owner believed it wud be a great idea to stick a sharpie felt pen in the hole which I removed basically I would like someone to tell me what these studs are and if I can replace them these studs point vertical a little under the battery coming off the gearbox case. -
clio dci - Clio 1.5 dci wierd starting problem 30 Apr 2015 (Forum)
i keep thinking ...replace the alternator......replace the battery......ive searched the t'internet and read that people spend 100s of £££££ replacing this and that.............. the car cost me 400 quid so i aint chucking loads at it.....please...SOMEONE out there MUST have had a similar problem.....i have got a feeling it's summat really simple like a bad earth????? -
Citroen Xsara won't start 2 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Citroen Xsara won't start. When I turn the key I just hear a click noise and no start after. However, sometimes it will go when I pump the throttle.... -
zafira 2004 gas petrol duel fuel - zafira 2004 wont start 23 Nov 2014 (Forum)
Today it wont start. the engine is not trying to tick over. when u turn the key there is nothing apart from the time display going out. The dashboard lights which remain on are the oil, battery, handbrake and engine light and the petrol light flashes even though my wife put £10 in on friday and done about 6 miles since. My initial thought was the battery but the head lights seem bright and the electric windows go up and down with no loss of speed. -
Ford Focus MK1 - Ford Focus MK1 cutting out 3 Nov 2014 (Forum)
(Brand new battery ). and had the alternator checked at the garage and thats coming back fine. -
Why does my Megane blow its 80 Amp fuses? 5 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have 2004 Renault Megane and the 80 Amp fuse that's connected to the positive terminal of the battery keeps blowing. Any idea why? -
Will stop/start cause excessive wear to the starter motor? 21 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2012 Volkswagen Passat with a stop/start system. Can you tell me if this will this result in rapid starter motor wear? -
Ford Fiesta won't start on cold mornings 15 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
A colleague's 2009 petrol Ford Fiesta refuses to start on cold mornings. The battery is fine as lights and radio work OK, but it just won't start. However,... -
Leaving a car in storage 1 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have no garage and will be forced to leave my Mercedes-Benz on my drive for two months whilst I'm out of the country. I will not be able to leave the... -
Where can we sell a Porsche Boxter? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
Our daughter recently fractured her achilles tendon on her left leg and is unable to drive for some time. Her 2003 facelift model Porsche Boxster 2.7 is... -
Mazda Tribute - Alarm reset 10 Apr 2012 (Forum)
Vehicle laid up over Xmas and New Year (3months) unfortunately battery was flat when we went to restart the car, recharged battery and everything was back to normal except the alarm which goes off everytime we lock the vehicle. On checking the manual Mazda suggest that the vehicle be taken to one of their main dealers who for a small sum will reprogramme the Key / Alarm. -
FIAT Punto II (1999 - 2006) - 00 1.2 engine cutting out 16 Feb 2012 (Forum)
This morning on my way to work - whilst stopped in traffic - I went to move off to find the engine had cut off. the battery and oil lights were on as if i has stalled it. at first i thought i must have stalled it but i didn't feel it the car judder as you would if it had stalled. luckily the car started fine and i drove on. -
Ford focus 2007 - Loss of power when braking 14 Dec 2011 (Forum)
Some times the revs will drop and the car will shudder slightly (almost as if the clutch isn't all the way down, when it is), sometimes the revs will drop and the battery light will flash on, and on a few occasions the revs have dropped and engine has completely cut out. Ford garage can't find any faults with it and haven't been able to replicate the fault. I managed to film the battery light flashing on and revs dropping which I showed them as evidence. -
Ford Escort 1.8 diesel van - Ford Escort Immobiliser 20 Nov 2011 (Forum)
Last weekend I did the same thing to have a look at the unit, put it back together and there were no problems. My problem is that now the van wont start. I checked the battery with a multi meter, thats fine. All the lights come on on the dash and everything but the motor wont turn over at all. The key moves all the way into position. I suspect that the problem is something to do with the immobiliser..... -
Toyota Avensis 2.4 TSpirit Auto (2004) - Toyota Satnav tns300 19 Aug 2011 (Forum)
I tried disconnecting and reconnecting the battery again and also removing the CD from the unit under the passenger seat and reinserting it but to no avail. I am afraid metric means nothing to me and I want miles and gallons back. I have the TNS300 manual and have followed the instructions to the letter. -
Peugeot 307 SW - Starting problem 15 Dec 2010 (Forum)
I have taken the car back to Peugeot who have run a diagnostic and the want me to spend Euros (i live in France) 850 for a new battery (even though I have already just done this) and an Vanne EGA (some sort of valve?), I don't believe they have found the problem as it is so intermittent and I will be wasting my money. Anyone else had a problem like this and found a solution?? -
My Chrysler Grand Voyager automatic is stuck in gear - how do I repair it? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager LE automatic seems to be stuck in a low gear, and won't change up. I was advised to get a new heavy-duty battery, as the...
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