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• pug 306 engine turns but no action 21 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  my 306 has an electrical fault but i cant pinpoint it i've checked all the fuses and had all the relays checked although i get a buzzing from the one that connects the tow bar when i turn certain things on like the lights ect, i cant hear the fuel pump when i turn the engine on anymore i've tried disconnecting the battery but to no avail i was told there was 2 grey wires under the back seat that i should disconnect and reconnect but i cant find them, the engine turns but doesnt catch can anyone help im desperate now thank you for reading this
• oil leak mondeo tdci 11 May 2007 (Forum)
  I have a mondeo tdci nov 03 registered so is just out of warranty. My battery light recently came on and i thought i had an alternator problem but today when i took it to a alternator specialist they had a look and noticed an oil leak. This has leaked onto the belt and made it slack which is why the warning light has been coming on.
• Mercedes E430 ESP light. 10 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  It was purely cosmetic work on the wheel arches. The paint shop removed the wheels to do the job. No welding was done and the battery was not disconnected. The suspension is AMG. The car is now in limp mode with the ESP warning light illuminated on the dash. It won't rev and will just crawl along in gear(automatic transmission, not sequential).
• Yaris - Alarm and RCL playing up 30 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  All of a sudden the remote central locking on our (2001) Yaris stopped working last night. It was fine all day (several trips) then literally just stopped working. The battery is OK, I changed it for a new one and still the same result. The light on fob flashes but car doesn't respond even when very close. I can open and start the car but the alarm is going off continously - so not practical to drive.
• Clio electrics...fob,radio etc 14 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, I've got a 98 S reg 1.4 RT Clio with a couple of annoying problems. 1) Remote key doesn't work, I've changed the batteries but still no light on the key!! 2) Radio doesn't work, it lights up, so there is power getting to it but nothing happens when I try and switch it on! 3) The display in the centre of the dash shows nothing, is this connected to the radio?
• BMW 318 1993 Have I got Remote C/L 28 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Is there anything I can look for without dismantling the doors that would indicate that there should be remote c/locking on the car or is it easier to try and replace the battery on the key and see what happens? Cheers, Stuart
• Mazda 626 Electrical Fire 5 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  However it doesn't seem to explain why the car continues to run after you've turned off the ignition and removed the key. Not a rough idle like run on. Actually continues to purr away. If you remove a battery lead, it stops and once the lead is replaced, it runs okay again. Anyone aware of ignition wiring that runs through the ABS loom?
• A different type of starting problem 9 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  If however I stall when the engine is warm, the starter motor refuses to turn at all... if I wait for the engine to cool a little, the starter motor will turn begrudginly - like I've got a flat battery (I haven't) the SM will only turn at full speed when the engine is cold... New alternator, rectifier checked, head sent away to exclude cracks, my mechanic has now run out of ideas... Any help out there?
• Renault clio diesel non start 27 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  I've asked her to check when she gets home to put the lights on and try turning it over to ascertain if its a battery problem - which I don't think it is. Anyone out there any ideas as to what the problem is?? As always your help is appreciated -- These are the views of Robin the Technician with 35 years in the trade.
• Zafira alarm problem 15 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  I have been told by some really helpful people that this is a common problem/fault yet no one can tell me what is causing it or how to rectify it. I have had the battery tested and its fine, there is nothing loose in the car that could be triggering the sensors, so I am at a loss as to what to try next. If all else fails could I remove the fuse that relates to the alarm without it affecting anything else in the car?
• Renault Scenic Auto Gearbox 12 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  This did improve things slightly but has gone back to it's old tricks. Does anyone know how to reset the gearbox, or do I simply take one of the battery terminals off for a while?
• volvo940 engine mangement system problem 10 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Several trips to local Volvo garages have not found a problem and all that seems to be being done is the battery is disconnected,left a few minutes and then re-connected again which re-sets the dashboard warning light and I get charged £20! Any thoughts anyone? I dont want to junk the car as i am some what attached to it.
• Keeping a camera in the car 7 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Although many mobile phones now incorporate a camera of sorts, I vaguely remember reading that digital images have no legal standing because they are so readily manipulated. On top of this, phone batteries have an uncanny knack of being flat when you need them most! So should I just go to Superdrug and buy a disposable 35mm every few months or so?
• Pug 306 key stuck in ignition. Help ASAP 5 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  hey, the key on my 2001 1.9d 306 is stuck in the ignition, popped out to get some diesel, got to garage tried to turn key back won't go. fortunately it turns back far enough to kill engine but it is stuck in the ignition and doesn't go back far enough to turn of accessories so red battery light is still on. i have tried wiggling the steering wheel while turning key, tried moving adjustable column up and down whilst turn and have tried some wd40 none have worked. need some ideas sharpish please cheers chris
• Airbag system 1996 Peugeot 306 1.9DTS 27 May 2006 (Forum)
  I already need to find a clip to stop the drivers window from falling forward and a regulator for the e.window on passenger side AND 2 discs!!! Anyway... Can I disconnect the battery, leave a while and safely work on where I think the problem is? Has anyone else had this problem? Thanks
• Audi A4 Starting Problem 18 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  When the fault occurs, the only way to solve it is continued cranking until (after several flat batteries) the engine splutters into life. Apart from this sporadic problem the engine runs quietly and without problems. Please any ideas, suggestions???? Cheers Chris
• Mazda 323 TD cold starting 5 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  I'm worried that the glow plugs need replaced and these cost c£45 each! My hope is that it's just the battery that needs renewed. Cheers
• Galaxy Trouble 29 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  This is accompanied by a loud clicking noise which sounds like a combination of the ignition turning on and off and the gearbox isolation switch for the auto box. Initial thought were battery although this has charge and we have tried to jump start it but it behaves exactly the same. Also keeps asking for the radio code. Could this be a major electrical problem or perhaps the starter motor?
• 00/01 Merc C320 total electrical failure 25 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I would normally say "Earth" for something like this, but unless the instrument cluster has a backup battery, this appears unlikely to be the cause. Ideas? Nothing apparently relevant in the CBCB. As I say, the car's at a Merc dealer who couldn't fix it immediately, but it's got me interested.
• Rover 416i non starting 12 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  Changed distributor cap and rotor arm to eliminate. Sparks OK. Valve and Igniton Timing seems OK. Fuel appears OK. Battery charged fully.All electrical connections appear OK.Compression check carried Out . All cylinders appear OK. When attempting to start after initial attempt then engine does not fire at all and just turns over with no sign of life.