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• Peugeot 306 - Radio Blocked 31 May 2007 (Forum)
  My radio code has blocked since the problems with my battery and earths etc. It won't let me enter any code and just remains with lines on the display. It states in handbook to go to dealer. Is there anyway around this? I expect Peugeot will charge me the earth to reset this.
• Primera charging intermittently 10 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  G'Day All, friend has a 96 Primera, recon alternator and battery fitted. Sometimes ABS "not working" light comes on then ignition "warning red light" appears at low revs (after taking foot off accelerator). One suggestion is voltage control unit faulty - any suggestions, pse?
• Ford Focus 02 replacing front headlamp 5 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Had a quick lok this morning at replacing the main beam front headlamp bulb - manual suggests removing battery cover & pulling the lead out of the bulb socket - how is the lead attached the the connector - I couldn't see the usual 'push it with a screwdriver' plastic clip ... ?
• Jump-Start Procedure 16 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Whilst being well aware of the recommended protocols relevant to jump-starting between the donor vehicle and the vehicle with the discharged battery, is it practicable to undertake the procedure when one of the vehicles is diesel powered and the other vehicle is petrol driven. I'm sure I have read somewhere in the distant past that this should be avoided?
• peugeot 406 2003 remote fob 28 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Hi new to the forum can anyone help,? i recently disconected the battery and now the remote fob wont lock the doors, it was fine before and as the handbook is missing i dont know how to reprogram the fob. it is the late fob with no led and 2 buttons on it. anyone got a clue???
• Bora Sidelight Blown 28 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Help. The near (battery) side front sidelight has gone on my son's 99 Bora. Taken off cover and there's not enough room to swing a cat in there. Didn't think I had particularly fat hands but I just can't get any purchase to loosen it.
• Escort Alternator Belt 20 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, Have a battery charging warning light lit whilst driving, sounds like a belt slipping as well. Anybody know if the alternator belt is easy to change/adjust or is it a trip to the garage? Haven't got anyway to work from underneath other than a jack. 93 1.6i zetec if that makes a difference.
• Renault Megane plip central locking 14 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Is this, and the extremely short delay between unlocking & starting to stop the immobiliser cutting in, a "feature" of this car, or do I have a problem with the battery for the remote??
• Peugeot 406 1.9 TD Wont Start 5 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Now the cold weather is here again the car does not want to start, i have changed the glow plugs but that did not help, now it only just turns over which in turn deadens the battery? Any ideas would be gratefully appreciated. Thanks
• Peugeot 306 Fitting Amplifier! 11 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, Anyone able to offer any advice on where to run cables through from the battery (ie, where abouts on the firewall is appropriate?) It's a diesel engine, so I don't want to inadvertantly let any fumes through, obviously positioning and correct gromets are important! Chris.
• key programming - ford mondeo, r reg 11 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  my key fob would not work i replaced the battery still no luck then found out information on-line but the fob will only lock and unlock 3 doors now not the drivers door anybody know what i should do next thanks
• Rover 216 remote central locking handset 18 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  My cenral locking handset has become very unreliable, and I am worried that it will stop working completly. I have replaced the battery but things are not much improved. Any advice on possible cause/fixes and/or where to find a replacements would be much apprieciated.
• Ford courier -bad starting Diesel 26 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  My ford courier diesel is very hard to start from cold and sometimes doesnt just drains the battery.I have changed the glow plugs New heavy duty battery New starter It starts fine once it has started PLEASE someone help me
• Breakdown services Investigated 20 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  If you don't want to watch the JC/KL debate, also on tonight is Rogue Traders at 20:30, on BBC1 - Investigating the shady practices of the breakdown service patrolmen. For example telling several customers who's battery's are flat that they need a new one, where in fact all that's needed is a recharge.
• Volvo 850T5 central locking remote 23 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Hi Chaps/Chapesses, my brother's 850T5's r/c key fob is playing up. Is it a case of change the battery (there's no obvious way of opening the unit) or something more complicated ? BTW the only markings on it are: Metra System V - M100RC. Any thoughts anyone?
• Storing a car 22 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  Can anyone give me advice on what I should do to protect my car (Alfa Spyder 1998) when it is in storage for a long period of time.I've inflated the tyres and dis-connected the battery and the car is covered over in a garage. What should I do when putting it back on the road? Regards Jabera
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  BMW 1 Series timing chain failure - does this sound right? 5 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife & I bought a BMW 118d SE two years ago for £13k as an approved used car with 23k miles. 3-6 months in the start stop function ceased to work -...
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  What automatic small SUV do you recommend? 4 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We are both in our late 70s and at present we drive a Suzuki Vitara which we bought new 2023. Due to knee problems we need to change to an automatic but...
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  My spare key won't hold its code, what are my options? 5 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  The spare key for my VW Passat refuses to hold its code. We first noticed this shortly after taking receipt of the car 2 years ago. Our local garage has...
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  Can you extend the range of an electric car by driving economically as you can in a petrol or diesel car? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible to extend driving range in an EV by driving more carefully/slowly similar to how you can gain 10% or so in a petrol or diesel car?