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Should I keep or replace my BMW ActiveHybrid 5? 13 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm 67 years of age and my BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is now five years old, having covered only 25,000 miles. It's the best car I've ever owned and has a full... -
What is the radio code for my Ford Focus? 6 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I had to replace my Ford Focus Zetec climate battery and of course disconnecting this has reset the radio time and date settings and I have no code to... -
How much of the fuel efficiency of a 2016 Prius Plus would you say is due to different elements? 2 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
How much of the fuel efficiency of a 2016 Prius Plus would you say is due to the different elements of (1) the Atkinson cycle CVT engine (2) hybrid battery... -
Vauxhall Zafira B - AF40 locking into 2nd gear 2 Jul 2016 (Forum)
But when driving for about 20 mins and getting stuck in traffic for about 5mins, the gearbox locks into 2nd gear and the engine, ABS, traction, battery lights come on, the revs need keeps dropping and the gear postion shows -- instead of P 1 2 3 etc... It's the AF40 model gearbox on a 1.9 diesel, 06 plate. The engine temp can be around 80 to 88 & gearbox temp 80 to 85 when this happens. -
ford focus 2005 1.8 diesel - just some general help 31 May 2016 (Forum)
i went threw water a few months ago but managed to revive my car ive had my started motor replaced but after doing this my battery light came on and ive tested battery it was fine the reading being as been told 12v.5 6 is it the alternator but when putting lights eletrics on it didnt dim and ive checked all fuses in fuse box they were all fine non blown or cracked ive had two macanics look at my car they have said alternator but anthor has said it is because the starter has not been wired up propley but the two macanics have said it was wired up propley just that because my car got flooded it now had a new starter which has now has current goin to alternator which is problem is this true i dnt no what to believe or do as ive took alternator off to get new one any advice would help so i can no for future reference as im no macanic myself thank you -
Vauxhall Zafira A - Zafira 2002, 1.8 auto petrol won't turn over 14 Jul 2015 (Forum)
The car had a new coil pack 2 months ago, a complete service in Feb and complete new exhaust. I have tried disconnecting the battery, tried the spare key nothing. A friend put it on his diagnostic last night and got code PO301 cylinder 1 misfire, so I replaced all 4 spark plugs still nothing. Has anyone any ideas what the problem could be battery, starter motor etc?? -
Peugeot 207 - Peugeot 207 Warning Lights-No Speedo-Heavy Steerin 1 Jun 2015 (Forum)
It started intermittently with the dashboard warning lights coming on showing ABS "STOP" faulty, Anti-Pollution Faulty, Braking System Faulty and then the battery light shows and the Speedo goes completely dead. Apart from the steering wheel that goes really hard, the car runs fine. This happened intermittently for a few months and then it just became permanent. -
Central locking problem with Ford Fiesta 2 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 2004 Ford Fiesta's remote central locking is playing up, sometimes it locks and unlocks on the key buttons, but most of time you have to press buttons... -
Faulty car keys - cheap fix 15 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
You replied to an an owner with problems unlocking. My son has had 2 x this problem and fixed them both for a few pounds. IS & RAV4 key not functioning. Bought... -
Ford Fiesta won't start. 11 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2001 Ford Fiesta which sometimes doesn't start. The battery is fine, but when I leave it for a few days it will refuse to get going. Any idea... -
Can I charge my electric toothbrush using my Volkswagen camper's cigarette lighter? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm the happy owner of a Volkswagen camper. What would make me even happier is being able to charge my Braun electric toothbrush via the cigarette-lighter... -
Honda Civic IMA Hybrid - Fault finding by replacing bits. 13 May 2013 (Forum)
Replacing the cable fixed it, as the ECU could now talk to the "failed" motor and battery in question. He's wondering if the lease company are going to spot that the eye-wateringly large bill resulting is actually for a load of unnecessary work and a 30EUR cable. I suppose the point of this is that, if you have a Honda with IMA and some bright spark at Honda tells you it needs all the IMA bits replacing, get 'em to check the wiring first. -
Buying a three-year-old Polo. What should I look for? 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am about to purchase a Polo 1.4 auto with less than 4,000 miles (it was an ex Motability car) what should I look out for as it has done such a small... -
Why does my Toyota's alarm keep going off? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
My factory-fitted alarm recently started going off randomly. Toyota Cardiff checked the battery and it all seems ok. It tends to happen in the evening... -
Ford Focus 2006 1.6 Zetec - Ford Focus 2006 Disaster 5 Apr 2012 (Forum)
Hi, Need some help, having a meltdown! Went out from work this evening and my battery was dead. Couldn't centrally unlock the car, had to open it on the key. Ended up attempting to jump start it and the panel/display/central locking then turned on. However I am having no luck whatsoever when attempting to start the car. -
Problematic 1.9 diesel 2 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
When the ignition is switched on there is a juddering noise from the engine area. This does not happen every time. Dealership has looked at starter motor,... -
Where can I get the security code for my Blaupunkt car radio? 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
My car radio is a Blaupunkt some 14 years old. Recently I had a new car battery installed and this actuated the security coding system. I do not have the... -
What do these fault codes mean? 10 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I got someone to plug a reader into my wife's car at the weekend, and got some fault codes which are as follows; P0560/P0380/P0603 and lastly P1517. What... -
Power steering problems on a 1999 Peugeot 406 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
The power steering has started to go on me when I'm going round sharp corners, especially in the wet. Also the battery light has been sometimes flashing... -
Citroen Xantia Activa Turbo 2 litre 1998 - Xantia Perplexia 23 Apr 2010 (Forum)
Thinking I was too low on fuel, I put 5 litres in to show quarter full, but she has not started since and the battery died from trying. I have put a new battery in, and now she wont even turnover. Just goes clunck when I turn the ignition key, and all dash lights go out. Noticing that the Hydraulic pressure warning light stays on, and the STOP command light stays on, after I turn the ignition on and enter my security code, I check the fluid level, and the yellow disc is right at the top of the glass.
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