Refine by channel:  Forum (5074)    Ask HJ (1531)    News (283)    productReview (121)    Article (113)    FAQs (7)    Good Garages (4)  

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

• V.W. Sharan Brake pad warning light. 30 May 2007 (Forum)
  The brake pad warning light has come on, I have replaced the pads ( the old ones still had about 10mm left on them) but the light is still on. All the wiring seems to be o.k. If I disconnected the battery would this reset the system, or could it cause more problems. Thanks in advance. sparky 100.
• Digital vs Analog odo 23 May 2007 (Forum)
  What is the reason that now more and more cars come with digital odometers? What was the wrong with analog ones? If battery is disconnected, what happens to the digital odo reading? I assume cars manufacturers are wise enough [?] to probably supply a backup energy source. But what if that alternative power dies? Will it reset to 0 miles then?
• vauxhall astra 1.8 sxi problem starting 5 May 2007 (Forum)
  My Astra 1.8sxi occasionally has a problem starting, more often when it is warm but can happen any time. It always starts eventually and runs perfectly. The battery is new and car recently serviced. Also is there any magic way of improving the engines compression, and could this loss of compression contribute to the starting problem.
• Polo Auto keeps cutting out 22 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  For the last two days it has been happening quite regulary, even when driving 5mph in traffic. It was serviced a month ago. Could it be the automatic gears or is it a battery fault.
• mitsubishi carisma 1.6 1997 fan problem 23 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  hi there anyone know how i can check if my radiator fan works i have never heard it work or seen it work in 1 year i have had the car can i test with test meter or put wires from battery to check it in anyway cheers brian 8-)
• Fiesta Cut-Out 5 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Driving home last night (2004 54 Fiesta 1.25) in built up area doing around 40mph when the engine suddenly cut out and the battery warning light illuminated. Lost power steering assistance and pulled it into the side where the engine started first time as usual it has been completely fine since. Why did that happen?
• Astra alarm 7 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  key will unlock the doors but as soon as a door is opened the alarm goes off. It doesn't seem to bother anyone else apart from me? Is it just a new battery that is needed in the remote or something more expensive? I thought that if the remote packed up you should be able to revert back to the good old fashioned key?
• 307 Diesel Economy Mode 21 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  After 10 minutes radio cuts out and a little light goes on saying "Economy Mode". Drives me mad. Is the battery power so marginal that the radio (standard fit) will drain it after 10 mins. Can this setting be over ridden?
• vauxhall cavalier 1.7 izuzu diesel 7 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Does not like cold days and will not start without alot of cranking. In warm weather, or when engine is hot it will start fine. Battery is good and new glow plugs made no difference whatsoever. Once it has started it runs well after a puff of smoke has cleared. Any ideas chaps?
• Peugeot 306 key blip 21 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  My key blip no longer unlocks the doors. The red LED on the front of the key doesn't light - I am assuming that the battery inside the blip has died (the operating range of the blip has gradually been getting worse over time). Any ideas on how I replace it? Or do I have to buy a new blip?
• mondeo td bleeding fuel lines 20 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  I think it could be air in the system as I have renewed the fuel pipes as well.i have tried to bleed it but all I do is flatten the battery, is there a sequence for bleeding air out of the system or can someone help me?
• honda aircon drain 27 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  A friend with a 4 yr old Honda Civic reports that every evening his chores include the removal of a fuse from the car. If he doesn't do this he ends up with a flat battery in the morning, he says that the RAC advised him that the fuse was in the a/c circuit. Has anyone else heard of this, and better, a fix? Moved from discussion. smokie
• Fiat Punto 21 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  I have just bought a J plate punto with a blown engine (first car for son)Have fitid SH engine OK but It wont start as the CODE light is on. Its a base vehicle no battery in key just a chip in a glass file. Fiat dealer says it needs re program,£300+cant do for 3 weeks!! Eney segestions gratfuly receved.
• Isuzu Trooper (Monterey) Overcharge? 18 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Folks, I put my digital multimeter across both batteries (the Monterey has two) in turn today and read the following: @2750 - 16.89 and 17.46 @2000 - 14.90 and 15.80 Do these seem high? What will I "cook" first if they are? Are there any other checks I should carry out, or is it time to call my auto electrician?
• Inertia cut-off switch - rover 100 5 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Does anybody know how I'd reset the fuel cut-off switch after a sudden stop, please? I know where the switch is (under the bonnet, between the battery and the ECU), it seems to have a rubber cover over it. Do I need to prise this cover off or will this damage it? Thanks.
• Fine Weather Xantia ! 20 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  If it's left in the garage overnight - no problem (unless it's left for a few days). It has had a new battery fitted so can't be that. Any ideas ? Cheers !
• Biggest car design bloopers. Volume 2 4 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  t=23727 The original Beetle had windscreen washers that ran off the air pressure from the spare tyre. Saved battery power. Rendered the spare wheel useless.
• mondeo diesel starting problem 23 May 2004 (Forum)
  i have a n reg mondeo diesel, regularly serviced not starting both when warm or cold battery cranking ok.was told it could be drawing in air and the most likely point being the fuel filter head,replaced this but to no avail.also engine very noisey at injector pump at the same time as the fault appeared,any connection?
• vw passat batt life 24 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  How long can I expect the battery to last? It is just comming up on 4 years old the car starts no problem, but if it's not started for a couple of days it sounds if it is cranking a bit slow and the stop sign on the multi fuction display illuminates briefly.
• Peugeot 405 Flickering Headlights 26 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  The headlights and dashboard lights keep flickering on my 405 TD Estate. Battery is good,alternator is good seems strange. Only other fault is the windscreen washer pump stopped, checked the connection and I get 12V when activated but when not pressed there is still 5.5v???