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Volvo V40 alarm troubles 21 Mar 2006 (Forum)
My Volvo V40 Auto was jump-started by the AA after its battery ran flat at the airport. Since then it won't central-lock using the `plip' without the alarm going off. It will unlock on the `plip'and it will central-lock using the key in the door. Am I missing something simple here? -
Rover 220GTI Electrics 12 Dec 2003 (Forum)
Hi, I have a 220 gti 1993 non turbo. The other morning i tried to start it but the battery was flat so i tried to jump it, nothing ?. After that only the lights, rear wiper, elect windows and fan works. There are no dash lights , no ignition lights or front wipers or rear heated window. -
salvage squad tonight - Mon 25/2 27 Feb 2002 (Forum)
reminded me of a Woody Allen film, where, in the 23rd century he finds an old VW beetle that has been stood for 300 years and it to starts first time - not even a flat battery. Alex. -
Punto unreliable starting 8 Oct 2001 (Forum)
The engine cranks but refuses to start or show any inclination to do so when the interior of the car is hot i.e. after left out in the sun. The only clue I have is that the battery charge indicator almost goes out during the cranking with the other electrical indications normal. Thanks in advance for any ideas. Steve -
With many classic cars going off the road for winter, can you offer any storage advice? 1 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
With many classic cars going off the road for winter, apart from connecting the battery to a trickle charge and over inflating the tyres to prevent flat... -
Rover 45 2003 1.4 - Help am I being ripped off 17 Jun 2011 (Forum)
I picked the car up at 11am, was told that he'd had to jump start it that morning but the drive home would charge it. Got home car would not start.. Jump started vehicle to go buy new battery. Mechanic who was going to fit battery said there was nothing wrong with it. Contacted garage and told them this, was instructed to return vehicle and they would fit a new engine. Four days later engine had been returned to breakers yard where it had been purchased and they would check it. -
BMW I3 - I bought a used BMW I3- a story to be updated . 13 Sep 2025 (Forum)
Vendor was Halliwell Jones, main BMW dealer..1 year full warranty from them and 3 years extra purchased £1100. So four years full warranty. 33KWH battery, claimed range c 100 miles plus c 80 miles on petrol engined Range Extender (REX) to recharge battery when low..Total claimed range c 180 miles. Dry, 10mph winds 10C. First impressions: same length as Jazz, same width as Jazz, about 10cms higher - but sit MUCH higher in car like mini SUV. -
I'd like an electric cars but can't charge at home, how can I get around this issue? 6 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I'm getting increasingly worried by the thought of a electric car. I don't have a driveway that can have a charging point as it is to far from the house... -
My car has been stuck abroad for over a year. What should I check when I get back to it? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've had a Volkswagen Passat Estate parked in an underground car park in Spain. The battery is disconnected. We have not been to Spain since November 2019... -
Why did my Ford Fiesta suddenly lose all power? 13 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
Our 2007 Ford Fiesta TDCi has an unknown electrical fault. The car takes a couple of seconds to start when twisting the key in the ignition and the headlights... -
Diesel Mondeo won't start when warm, yet ok from cold 30 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a diesel Ford Mondeo (2006) and I have an engine fault light on permanently. I have been told I have an EGR error - rate too low. I recently had... -
Radio tuning problem with X-Type 20 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an issue with my 2003 X Type Jaguar which is starting to drive me nuts! I have always been pleased with the X Type, my second, and my first diesel... -
What can I do about my 2005 Citroen C3's starting fault? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I initially had trouble with my 2005 Citroen C3 automatic with stop/start not starting, and the garage advised a new battery, which when fitted was OK.... -
Electric strain 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I refer to the letter from DH, Bridgend regarding a 2005 VW Golf with "an array of warning lights that have been coming on together, intermittently". The... -
BMW 5-Series E34 (1987 - 1996) - 91 3.5 Won't start. 28 May 2009 (Forum)
I try to crank again and no start. no spark, no fuel. Starter motor is turning engine over, there is plenty of power from battery, but just no start. I was supposed to be at my grandmothers funeral in an hour, but no such luck. So I started with the obvious. -Battery-OK(brand new) -Checked all Fuses-OK -Checked Ignition coil(new MSD coil) plenty of spark. -
Random choice ? - Replacement (proper) 4*4 1 Nov 2017 (Forum)
There's at least one leaky injector, 2 glow plugs are definitely not working (got tested last week), the battery it on it's way out, one hub bearing sounds decidedly unhappy, there's a horrendous amount of rust appearing on the underside (in spite of me doing a decent annual treatment), there's corrosion on brake lines, and (most worryingly of all) the electrics have been flaky for the last few months - and this is definitely NOT down to the battery, it's killed one battery already this year. -
Vauxhall Astra 2006 1.8 - Car will not start! argh! 22 Apr 2016 (Forum)
The car now refuses to start, I can use the Radio/lights/wipers everything, it all feels like it is working fine, but it will not start, I am wondering if the power sounder battery being low would cease the car from starting? when I turn the ignition, I can hear a faint click but nothing after it, which leads me on to either; The battery not having enough power to kick it. -
Audi A4 B6 (2001 - 2005) - 02 1.9TDi 130 Avant brake failure 23 May 2012 (Forum)
Have taken the car to Audi today and they have confirmed water has entered the servo and master cylinder, cost to replace £780 including 10% discount! The water gets into the servo via the plenium chamber (battery area). This surface water is meant to drain away via a 'plug hole' located under the battery. As this plug hole is impossible to access without taking the battery out and the fact you would not be aware of its existence, it gets blocked and therefore causes the problem. -
astra mark 4 sxi 1.8 16 v - astra mk4 electrical fault 4 Dec 2011 (Forum)
my vauxhall astra 2002 mark 4 sxi 1.8 z18xe has recently developed a what i would call an electrical fault basicaly it first started with the battery going dead over night or with in few hours it varies so i put a new battery on still same problem only now when u turn the car off and take the key out the ignition lights and dash/centre console wont turn off they get dull unless left for while then they flicker and fade off and on so now the only way i can get them off is buy disconnecting the battery my friend got code reader from his work and it brung up 4 fault codes they are p1530 A/C Relay Voltage High Air Conditioning System B-10 p1530A/C Relay Circuit Open Air Conditioning System B-10 P1540 Air Conditioning Pressure Signal High Input Air Conditioning System B-05 P1540 Air Conditioning Pressure Signal Low Input Air Conditioning System B-10 P1540 Air Conditioning Pressure Open Circuit Air Conditioning System B-05 P1540 Air Conditioning Pressure Invalid Signal Air Conditioning System B-10 P1612 Immobiliser No Or Wrong Signal Immobiliser C-05 P1613 Immobiliser No Or Wrong Signal Immobiliser C-05 i have just replaced the ignition barrel as we thought it was this but still the same problem first turn car wont start second or 3 time it starts and runs perfect with no other problems aparts from the car with spanner through it light on and the eml light.could this be an alternator fault as i am starting to get fed up with trying to figure this problem out and dont want to pay 100+ for new ecu kit or garge bills if i can help it if it ends up not being the ecu lol any help or ideas would be very help full p1612/1613 -
Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 03 1.4 strange electrical fault,possible bad earth 19 Jun 2009 (Forum)
If so Should I buy a new Earth cable for the battery? Any help gratefully recieved. Sorry its a bit longwinded! Charlie.
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