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• Vw golf bluemotion tsi 1.4 2013 - Car been off road idle for approx 1 year 4 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  I’ve had a couple of people tell me that it will be fine just to jump start the car and see what happens and I’ve had a couple tell me that I should drain oil and fuel and install new battery before starting it for the first time. I’m guessing the best option would be to get it towed to the nearest vw garage and get them to do a full service with new tyres etc but I’m quite restrained by budget.
• Vauxhall Corsa C - Corsa C remove starter motor, easy? 23 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  Starter motor is screeching sometimes when cold. This morning its frosty and it just wont engage and just screeches. Battery is a bit old but I've jumped it and makes no difference - still makes that horrible racket! I've put car on axle stands and starter motor seems very enclosed and not easy to access. What do I have to take apart to get it off?
• Renault Symbol 1.6 L - Renault Symbol 1.6 not cranking when hot 15 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  The problem is that it will not crank at all when hot, starts up perfectly when cold or cool and can be driven all day long. Repairs done so far: - Replaced battery - Replaced starter and cabling - Installed heat protection on starter - Swapped around relays in the engine bay Suspect: Some sensor inhibiting cranking? Even if hot and will no start, the fan seems not to be running either, until once today, but did not repeat.
• Nissan leaf range anxiety 16 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  The thought of having to plan these trips to include several stops to charge would put me off. Also battery life and their replacement cost is something else else which needs to be included in the overall cost of running. How much range would you want from an electric car before it would suit your lifestyle?
• Ford Fiesta Finesse 1998 1.3 - Ford Fiesta Starting Problems 31 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  Heres whats happening, you can go to the car and put the key in the ignition and sometimes it will start no problem then the next time you go to it and try again it will not start, fiddled with the door locks and ignition and of it goes again, turned off and removed keys locked car. Unlocked car wont start again,battery good,when it wont start there is no noise from the starter etc. leave it alone and try again later and it will start. Many thanks.                   Steve
• FIAT Panda - Asb light on dashboard. 29 May 2016 (Forum)
  So i use my diagnostic kit to delete the error and it went off but came on again after a few miles. So iv tried to disconnect the battery left it over night and connect it again then started the car and let it run for more then 5 mins. But still the light comes on after a few miles. There no other faults coming up so any ideas what the problem might be.
• Mini Cooper S JCW kit,2007,Turbo charge,6 speed,As - valuation 10 May 2016 (Forum)
  Reluntantly I must part with my Mini Cooper S, JCW kit, 2007, Chilli pack, Astro Black,6 speed, Turbo charge, 22000 genuine miles. Off road SORN, in storage for 2 years, wrapped in blankets,battery disconnected. Unable to ship to my new location.  Last time checked only needed computer reset, started 1st time, I appreciate he will require attention, MOT, service etc.  Please can anyone give me a realistic valuation, as I have been scared rigid with horror predictions of problems, insulted by valuations and cannot let him go for silly price.
• Ford Mondeo Edge 2008 - No Display and jammed CD -Sony 6CD Generation 2 1 Apr 2016 (Forum)
    The CD is not working since a CD got jammed a few months ago. On top of that, I had some work done on the car which meant disconnecting the battery. So now I can't input a code (even if I had one!) as I don't have a display. 1. Is there a replacement bulb or light for the panel display to get it working again? Is this available and is it straightforward to replace?
• VW 1.9 TDi PD - Hard to start cold 17 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  My 1.9 Tdi mk5 is developed a problem where I noticed it is hard to start from cold. I fitted a new battery which has helped, but it has still not cured the problem. The only way I can start it is by putting my foot on the accerlator whilst turning it over?? I had a previous problem with an air noise in the following link which has been unresolved: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/user-article/112344/vw-golf-1-9-tdi-mk5 Could these problems be related?
• BMW 3 Series E46 - left car idling, now it's dead 17 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  The engine wasn't very warm when I went back to it so assume it cut out well before 2 hrs. Have I killed my car or does the battery just need recharging? Thanks 
• Infiniti QX30 Premium - Failure of speed limiter 4 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  The radar controlled cruise control was engaged and the car operated normally, slowing when car ahead was getting too close and then accelerating to the set speed when the road was clear. Upon reaching home disconnected and reconnected the battery but engine fault icon still lighted. Next day on the motorway engine fault icon cleared but speed limiter which can be set to a fixed speed is unable to hold the set speed. Appreciate if you could advise the cause and remedy.
• T Reg 1.9 Diesel Mk 4 VW Golf - After sitting overnight not starting 14 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  This morning I jump started the car with my wifes and it started first time once jump leads connected. I took it to Halfords for the Battery, starter motor and alternator checked and all showed as fine. Any Ideas
• Ford Focus 1.8 petrol (2004) - Lack of power and temperture rise 5 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  I've had the car from new for 14 years and really has had very little problems, still has original exhaust,  battery, clutch etc. Good car but now getting dangerous when overtaking uphill. Any one had similar problems and how did it get fixed?
• Car parked bumped me 22 May 2015 (Forum)
    I do know that I want to invest in a dash and back cam so then I can obtain proof if an accident occured while I'm away from my car (or if an accident happened and I can prove who was at fault).  More along the lines of cams that have their own batteries.   Any input is appreciated.
• Ford Ka - PROBLEM with Radio 6000 CD RDS EON Ford Ka 3 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  The radio works fine but it does not pick up , any radio stations . Before I changed the battery and the broken antenna oi would pick up , easly all radio signals.   Thank you for all your help, Cheers, Kaskais
• Citroen C4 - Mileage on MOT Certificate wrong 2 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  I'm selling my Mum's car for her - a Citroen. It had a new battery fitted last year, which apparently caused the odometer etc to go from miles to Kilometers. She did not notice, and, when the local dealership MOT'd the car in September,they didn't notice, and they put in the km mileage, some 20,000 higher than it should have been!
• Saab 9-3 Convertible - Saab 9-3 starts when left to stand 22 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  When I stop on way home to pick kids up etc sometimes it won't start. If I leave it for 10 minutes it starts. I've had battery checked and it read as good as new one. It wouldn't start last night so my brother gave me a jump start. It wouldn't start until he revved engine for a good few minutes. There are no warning lights on at all.
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 2004 1.8 How do I disable alarm? 20 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Ever since I had the washer pump changed, and a new battery fitted, the alarm has been prone to going off every now and again for no apparent reason. I am getting pretty tired of this now and have resorted to leaving the car unlocked. The alarm seems to arm whether it is deadlocked or not.
• Citroen C5 HDi 2.2 2003 - Intermittent starting prob, says put in park 23 Jan 2014 (Forum)
   Sometimes  persistence - putting it in and out of Park pays off and it starts. (I have had a new battery fitted recently).  The Citroen garage fitted a "relay", but since then the problem has recurred twice out of ten starts.   The car is still with the garage, who are trying to solve bthe problem.
• Peugeot 406 HDI water in driver footwell 7 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  A couple of weeks back, similar situation plus some strange messages on Multi-function display, such as "Economy Mode", but nothing electrical, like radio, left switched on, strange! Last week, left stranded, car wouldn't start, battery dead. AA discovered driver side footwell swimming in water, hence electrical probs and strange Mf display. Can't work out if water is coming in at boot and getting to front or vice-versa. Help, any ideas?