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• Ford Fiesta 1.25 - ford fiesta wont start 13 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  This started 2 months ago failed to start no fault codes logged Crank & Cam sensors are in spec. Disconnected battery over night car started next day. This has happened again. Not sure if it is immobiser.Any ideas.
• vauxhall astra 2000 1.7 dti - starting issue 18 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  The yellow key/spanner light comes on when cranking but not firing/starting. Car will bump start/jump start tho. Have charged battery to no avail  
• Longterm car storage 1 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  what precautions are necessary if a vehicle is to be kept stationary outdoors and offroad without beng started longterm - lets say around 6mths. Aside from removing the battery I suppose you have to drain the oil and petrol, not quite sure how to do the latter? Does it have to be on axle stands or not?
• Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 99 1.0 Car wont start 28 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Hi all, my wifes corsa won't start, good battery, got spark but no feed to fuel pump, it will run by priming with petrol, anyone have any ideas please?
• Rover Metro (1990 - 1995) - 94 1.4 immobiliser fob problem 1 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  have rover metro have changed battery in key ring but some times the key fob wont work emobliser have to press button 3or 4 times any help please
• FIAT Punto (1994 - 1999) - 97 TD 1.7 Car not starting at all... 22 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  When try to start nothing the battery comes on but after that no spark, just nothing! Please help.... I have no idea what it is... as my experience with cars is very limited...
• GPS car compasses 8 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Can anyone recoomend a reasonably priced, no-frills GPS one please, preferably running on torch batteries? Those I have checked online cost at least £60 and £20 is nearer my budget
• Ford remote key fob 16 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  We have a puma and the keyfob is very hit and miss for working. It requires repeated pressing sometimes but not every time. Battery is tested at full voltage but i have not changed recently. Does anyone know of any reasons why and what to do to sort out . cheers
• peugeot 405 dead 24 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Hi there, I hope someone can give me an idea of what's wrong with my L reg 405. Replaced battery about 6 weeks ago and has been running fine since then. Worked fine this morning then tried to get back in car this afternoon and there was no power at all.
• vectra radio codes 21 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Recently purchased a 2000 vectra. Had a battery changed since then. Now I can't get the tape player to work, due to the fact I don't have the code for the system. Other than going to the vaxhall dealer and paying the price do I have any other option?
• Mazda 323F Remote Fob 23 May 2006 (Forum)
  Anyone changed the battery on a remote locking fob for a 2001 Mazda 323F? Wary in case the coding can be deranged. Getting a spare key coded was a real problem with only a main dealer being competent. -- I wasna fu but just had plenty.
• Cars knowing why they crashed. 21 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  While at an IAM meeting yesterday, the guest speaker, a leading firefighter of 14 years experience said that the police are trying to persuade firemen not to cut the battery cables on crashed cars. Apparantly, they can tell if the car was braking and what speed amoungst other bits of info. Is this true?
• Renault Megane Airbag Light 28 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  The Airbag and seat retentioners are fine but the Airbag warning light will not go out, any ideas anyone?? I have tried disconnecting the battery for 30 mins and WD40 on the connections. Thanks
• Remote Locking on a Micra 14 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Remote locking has stopped working on my mothers T reg Micra GX 1.3 Auto. Car had some problems starting, solved by cleaning the battery contacts. Now the remote locking just won't work. Anyone got any ideas why? Thanks for the help
• freelander cd player 14 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  i am going to replace the standard radio cassette with a standard landrover cd tuner on my 2002 freelander. to do this i need to disconnect the battery. does anyone know if this will effect any electronic gismos in the car ? i know the radio code will need imputing but is that all? thanks
• Electrolytic Effect 4 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Folks, The Citroen XM seems to have a reputation for eating radiators and heater matrices due to "the elctrolytic effect". That is, as I understand it, a "battery" effect between two metals eats away at one of them/ both of them. Hence the short life of said parts. Is this known on any other vehicles, and is there an easy fix? rg
• Remote central locking failure. 21 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  The light on the key fob still pulses but nothing happens when it's pointed at the car's sensor. Renewing the batteries made no difference. Any solutions? Dave Gordon.
• Vehicle storage 4 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  I am taking my VW off road (garaged) until June this yr and wanted to know what, if anything i need to do in order for the car to stay happy and not cause any problems in 4 months time? Disconect battery? Tyres? Or will very periodic use be a better option for the engine? cheers
• Honda Civic SRS warning light 3 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  I had a flat battery since when my SRS (airbag system) warning light has remained on. I have been told its a dealer job to reset at £20 ish. Is there any alternative way to reset. Thanks in anticipation. Kev
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  Is the procedure for crossing a ford different in a hybrid, electric or automatic vehicle? 2 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I recently crossed a ford in my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. I am aware of procedure in manual car. What advice can you give for automatics, hybrids and...