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• Engine Start/stop (Eco) 7 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  I've noticed recently several queries over non function of start stop. The answer given is usually low battery charge. However, I 'believe it is not as simple as that. As the owner of a Mercedes C class I have experienced this problem over the winter period and carried out a little research. On Mercedes in particular there are several things can cause this including coolant temperature too high or too low, outside temp, high current drain, low vacuum, seatbelt not fastened, and strangely, cabin temp not reaching the set temp, and probably the ngine management just having a "moment".
• Toyota Avensis (1997 - 2002) - 98 2.0tdi - key fob C/L programming 19 Mar 2018 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have a Toyota Avensis, 1998 model, and have the master key which has the lock and unlock button on the key fob. I've recently had to change the battery and the central locking only locks the car, yet doesn't unlock it. the immobilizer code in the fob is okay, as it does start the car, though the indicators keep on flicking rapidly. Does anyone have Auto Data handy?
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Intermittent starting problem 18 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  My 2001 automatic C200 Kompressor has an intermittent start failure. The instrument display does not show the gear position, but all electrical components work. The battery has been replaced, the starter motor has been rebuilt along with the solenoid and the fuses have been checked. At times the car starts straight away, other times the key has to be in position 1 and wait for 30 seconds to 5 minutes before the gear indicator shows and the car will then start.
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Intermittent starting problem 18 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  My 2001 automatic C200 Kompressor has an intermittent start failure. The instrument display does not show the gear position, but all electrical components work. The battery has been replaced, the starter motor has been rebuilt along with the solenoid and the fuses have been checked. At times the car starts straight away, other times the key has to be in position 1 and wait for 30 seconds to 5 minutes before the gear indicator shows and the car will then start.
• Ford Transit - clutch/gear shift problems 14 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  If I turn off ignition and, as before, put into 1st, then turn the ignition on, the vehicle will NOT START. Now it seems that the battery is not kicking in when I start the vehicle “in gear”, but the Vehicle starts when in neutral. also the clutch is is not in its place. it is now lower to the ground. 2006 (new model) ford transit swb panel van 114,000 miles The steering rack was recently changed
• Nissan Micra K12 - Car isn't starting 29 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  When I tried to turn it on yesterday there was nothing on the dashboard. Even hazard lights weren't coming on. So I thought it was the battery. So once I got the jump leads connected to my Honda Accord the dashboard lights and hazard lights came on but when I was turning the key there was nothing. Starter motor isn't even kicking in. My brother-in-law thinks its the immobiliser.
• Ford Focus - 05 MK2 focus idle problem - not the usual problem 10 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  So someone has already changed this. I also tried the reset procedure for the throttle body, disconect battery for 15 to 30 mins, start car to running temp without touching throttle pedal, then drive for 5 miles. still no change. Can someone please help me ???
• peugeot 307 hdi 1.6 - peugeot 307 not starting just clicking 22 Aug 2015 (Forum)
    i bought seconf hand peugeot 307 1.6 hdi the other week, it stopped starting and just clicked inside.   breakdown came out, checked battery etc and said it ws probably starter motor.   went in garage, they had it a couple of days and it just started working, said they thought it might be damp. so had mot and service and thought all was good.
• Ford Mondeo - Radio codes 9 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, can someone help me please?...I put a new battery in my wife's 07 plate Mondeo, fitted with a 6000CD radio. We did not have the radio code for it, but I got one from an e-bay site today. It does NOT seem to work. The radio serial number (obtained by using buttons 1 & 6) came up as 053472; I was given the code 7204.
• Peugeot 207 diesel - non start 1 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  hi guys I;m fixing 207 diesel peugeot diesel.Initially car was battling to start but cranking.but when it got to workshop it stop even to crank Battery is new i also got both spare and main key-but on both keys are not cranking. Actually I m bmw technician my knowledge is little on peugeot. I had swop the ring antennae  but still thre same.on my tests i found that the front engine fuse box is not releasing voltage to the starter-which mean that the starter relay built in the fuse box is not activating .
• 1.2 Active 04 - Fiat Punto 26 May 2015 (Forum)
  All good when we drove away, needs a wheel bearing but not aware of anything else. Got it home and gave it a clean, I discovered that there was some corrosion on one of the battery terminals. I wiped the corrosion away. When starting the engine afterwards there were two warning lights on! Engine management and power steering. I'm really worried now as it's been a big stretch to pay for the car and really can't afford expensive repairs, but equally can't give it to my friend with problems as she definitely won't have the resources to fix it. :0( We were so pleased to have found her a nice car but now feeling deflated.
• Daihatsu Midget II - Engine troubles 3 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Occasionally it'll have the problem when first using it in the morning but to a lesser extent. It may be worth noting that my alternator doesn't work and I'm charging the battery nightly.   Any potential cause or things to look for would be much appreciated!    
• Vauxhall Vectra B - Intermittent Electrical/Ignition fault 18 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  One time after I removed key the engine carried on running, until I flicked wiper stick. And the wipers were going on there own during the middle of the night. Hence running battery down. It has only recently started to do this and it isn't all the time just every now and again. It has been to an auto electrician and he could find anything wrong, but it wasn't doing it then.
• Ford fiesta 1.4 tdci lx 2004 - Central locking problem 2 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Most of the time the lock & unlock buttons will not work, you have to stand at side of car & press buttons quiet a few times to get any action, I have replaced the battery in key fob but still no joy, was wondering where the sensor was for the central locking, maybe dirty or something. Any ideas would be a great help as driving me nuts, thanks in advance, steve
• Vauxhall Signum 2.3 v6 petrol - Will not start 31 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Its been stood for 4 mths and now it wont start. When turning the key all you get is a clicking noise. Ive changed the battery, bank 2 sensors, relays and throttle body housing, all other componants are knocking out the correct amp ie; alternator, starter motor. The car will only start 3 ways, off a jump, if you remove the throttle body housing unit but this way stops the car from reving and by pressing the contacts together manually by hand on the starter relay.
• Dodge Nitro - fault code P0087 6 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Hi there, about 6 month ago I was having problems starting my vehicle, not turning over quick enough to fire but would start instantly with a jump start so I replaced the battery. When I took it to get the engine management light reset the code was P0087 so I replaced the fuel filter and put a diesel cleaner through it and no problems until 2 weeks ago when symtoms returned ie needing jump to start the car and the fault code is the same, done same as before and great for 3 days then car went into limp mode started again to go out and has been running great again (but engine man light still on ) but had to jump start any suggestions on what I can do now, cheers, Andy..........
• Mercedes Rescue QR codes 28 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  In the event of an accident the fire service can scan the QR code and it retrieves all the construction data for the car so they can immediately make it safe by disconnecting battery, identify fuel lines, fuel tank, airbags etc. It also shows where the main structural components are so they can select the best place to use cutting gear. At the moment they have to refer to printed material which on rarer cars may not be available or it may be out of date.
• Ford Fiesta - Radiator fan not working causing overheating 17 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Had to call AA out and found that the fan was not kicking in. To keep me on the road he modified to wiring by bridging to the battery making it run permanently but was unsure what was causing the issue. He did state that the head gasket didn't seem to be a problem and water pump was not making any noises. The problem I now have is where do I start to try and get this fan working again.
• Golf Mk4 1.9 TDI - Golf Mk4 1.9 TDI Starting Issues 12 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    This seems to be an intermittent problem as does not happen all the time, the other thing i noticed is when it does this not all of the locks have opened on the car, could this be an issue with the alarm,immobiliser or battery? or something completely different?   Any help would be much appreciated as it is causing me a right headache especially when it wont start in an awkward place i.e petrol station!!!
• Vauxhall Ampera - Worth a punt ? 30 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  This looks like a more decent price, and could give me the smooth take off, refinement and high economy that I wish for. ( anyone know what its like at mway speeds ?  ) Against would be 4 seat only, battery life and uncertain depreciation.   Any thoughts ?