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  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...
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  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...
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  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...
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  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...
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  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...
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  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....
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  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.
• the joys of the small claims court 19 May 2004 (Forum)
  I have an expert report saying that the damage to the car\'s alternator, wiring etc. was likely caused by the incorrect use of a battery charger (i.e. the leads the wrong way round) and in their defence statement, they did state that a battery charger was used. They have ignored all my attempts to get a response out of them apart from one very abusive (a *lot* of swearing) telephone call to tell me where to go.
• Safety Recall - Honda Ignition Switch 29 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  (for information car has always been main dealer serviced until last service and MOT carried out at the beginning of this month, timing belt was changed by dealer at 5 yrs as recommended, and I had a new battery earlier this year. Have also had tyres and wiper blades - that\'s all) Safety recall says: \"some vehicles were manufactured with ignition switches that can wear prematurely and this may lead to difficulty starting the car\" (well, I did have some difficulties, which I presumed were battery related, and having changed the battery no longer experience them - sometimes car had stood a while and only done a few miles, now it\'s used more frequently and on longer journeys) \"in some cases it is possible that the switch might fail and that your engine may stall without warning\" I\'m obviously going to get it booked in asap, don\'t think my car has any problems, but who knows.
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  Should I buy a Ford Kuga PHEV? 20 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  As the Ford Kuga PHEV is subject to a recall for a high voltage battery issue with no fix yet, would you avoid buying or perhaps use as a bargaining tool?
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  What MoT class does a Ford e-Transit require? 7 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to find out what MoT class a Ford e-Transit 390 comes under? The gross weight is 3900kg but I have had different service centres say variously...
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  Which version of the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is better? 29 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a used Toyota Corolla Touring Sports. Is it worth getting the new (2023) model or would the drive/handling of a 2021 model suffice?
• Renault Kadjar - Renault dealer problem 19 Nov 2023 (Forum)
  Wife's 67 plate Kadjar 22000 miles, when in warranty stop/start engine hazard light on, into Renault and told just needed reset so all fine, year later out of warranty same light comes on due to faulty battery. Renault dealer can't change battery for a month so get it done independently. Put it into Renault to get any other possible faults diagnosed. Had the car full day (£142) and told "it needs a higher technician to look at it" so need to keep it a second day, not happy as I need it to get to cancer treatment next day.
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  What electric car should I replace my E-Class with? 7 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2018 E 220d and would like to replace it with an EV saloon. Unfortunately everything I’ve taken for a test drive seems to have a hard...