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• vauxhall astra airbag light on help 27 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  tonight i left work car started fine drove 4 miles to local garage filled up with diesel jumped back into car went to start it and it was as flat. got it jumped all lights are as bright as a candle. started to drive it home then the stereo started to go on and off airbag light come on. is it the battery or the alternator.... its a 1.7td 1996 astra. please help me...
• Any - Made in England 31 May 2020 (Forum)
  Following on from a previous thread about ancient battery chargers being made in England, we have recently renewed our central heating boiler together with a digital programmer / timer . The removed timer was the old style rotary clock variety with adjustable “fingers” .
• Any - EV and Hybrid, future classics? 13 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  ICE cars accounts to classics going back over a hundred years but what about modern EV/Hybrids classics in say 2050? Considering that EV's and to a lesser degree hybrids has a fairly expensive batteries that probably will see them biting the dust in the first 30 years of ownership will these ever gain classic status in vast numbers like say a Morris Minor etc?
• Volvo C30 1.6 petrol - Car starting but no electrics 6 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  Driven back home, then started it again with same key and all appears okay. Do I have a faulty ignition lock or failing relay somewhere? Car battery is original 8.5 yrs old. Thanks in advance for any help. Ron
• Ford Focus 2006 - Radio Code for Ford Focus Stereo 6000CD M151936 1 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  I recently changed my battery and it now appears that the radio has been locked, I've looked through all the documents associated with the vehicle and I can't seem to locate the code. Would someone be able to salvage the code for my radio (model number: M151936) please!
• BMW 3 Series Touring - Electrical fault? 18 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  When we had the car back the passenger window will not work and neither does the central locking (battery has been changed), any ideas what it could possibly be please? It’s a bmw 320d tourer 2007
• Regenerative compression braking 9 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  Why don't manufacturers fit an air tank (Like those found on HGVs for the brakes - standard industry tech) and use the 'wasted' compression strokes as a brake to fill the tank, and use the compressed air like a small battery for stop-start traffic? The engine could still run and power A.C. etc etc that way, with nothing but air out the exhaust. Maybe there are catalyst concerns but seem ok with standard stop-start systems 
• Citroen C2 1.4 HDi - Remote Central Locking 12 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  My wife's Citroen C2 suddenly won't lock via the remote fobs. Batteries checked in both and fine. Tried doing the re-set which we found on the web no joy, fuse OK. Anything else you can suggest before yet another mortgage to take it to Citroen? Any ideas most welcome.
• Vauxhall Omega - Warning beep coming from rear light cavity 26 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  Just changed the battery and straight away there was a high pitched beep coming from somewhere in the passenger side light cavity at the rear. Nothing to do with ignition as this beep is continuous and happens even whether they ignition is on or not.
• Toyota Avensis 2.2td d cat - starting problems 13 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  problems starting replaced glow plug relay glow plugs fuel filter and battery will start if jumped from another car but after it's been for a run struggles to start again no lights on dash feels like I'm running out if ideas sometimes takes up to 12 goes to start it and sometimes won't start at all any ideas
• Ford Fiesta style - Radio code 14 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  Hi, when my wife's car was in for its MOT last week they had to change the battery as it was leaking. Obviously this kicked the radio out which now requests a 4 digit code. It has a 6000 CD radio in it with the serial number V012696. Just wondering if anyone would know the code as my wife has also misplaced the manual.
• corsa b 1.2 1993 - engine cutting out 23 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  i have an old corsa b 1.2 1993,when the engine is running and i switch on anything electrical,lights,wipers,heater etc,the engine cuts out and wont restart,sometimes for a few days,ignition lights all stay on but there is no power to anything,and no fuel getting to engine,any ideas alternator and battery both ok  
• Ford Fiesta Saloon - Ford Fiesta Car Radio Unlock Code 4 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  The serial number is M178498 - is there any way of getting back so i can enter a code? Disconnect battery? thanks in advance, Mick
• Ford Focus - code for sony cd radio in 2005 ford focus car 23 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  Irecently bought a 2nd hand ford focus.  The previous owner didn't have the code for the car radio.  I had to change the battery and now can't get the radio to work.  Any ideas how to find the code without having to pay bucket loads for it?
• Peugeot Expert Tepee - Knocking sound continues when engine off key out 4 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  Got home tonight and there is a rhythmical knock which doesn't stop when I turn the engine off and take the key out. Help. Only solution I found was to disconnect battery. Swiss Van so allert in German which I can't read. Help!
• Ford Fiesta Saloon - Radio code for 4500 RDS e.o.n 18 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  Please can someone help me my boyfriend charged my battery the other day we started it once was charged and it was fine but later on in the day it wouldn't start, we managed to get it going with some easy start spray but now my radio is asking for a code- my seriel number for my radio is M143344 ?
• Ford Mondeo - Ford Mondeo - mondeo radio 3 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  Help anyone! I changed battery of my ford mondeo and have no idea what the code is as I bought the car 3rd hand a few years ago. I tried removing the radio so I can get the serial number but it stuck even the guys at Halfords couldnt pull it out. can I get the code using the reg# and chasis#?
• Ford Fiesta - Radio code for Ford Fiesta 2000 model 19 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Ive been reading some posts regarding this and people have got codes by giving these details M105324 RDS 6000 I believe it is. My battery run out and I've used the code on the Audio guide but for some reason it doesn't work. If someone can help me out that would be a massive help. Thank you
• Fiat 500 2008 - Precautions Re Airbag When removing front seat 12 Jul 2015 (Forum)
    There is an air bag in the bolster, what is the correct procedure to isolate, is it as simple a disconnecting the battery.  Advice most welcome.  Thank you. 
• renault master 2005 - Renault master will only charge at 12.5 volts????? 30 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  Hi, having problems with my 2005 master van , will only charge at 12.5 volts??? had new battery, had new alternator still sits at 12.5 volts, does the exciter wire for the alternator go through the BCM or is it just an ignition feed via the instrument cluster? pulling my hair out now!!