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• Ford Focus Saloon - Heated Front Windscreen - Engine systems warning 22 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  Hi When I turn on my heated front windscreen I get an Engine System Error come up.  The battery then sounds flat although it isn't and I can't start the car.  The garage can't identify the fault as it doesn't do it when they have the car.  Anyone know what is causing it?
• VW Golf MK 5 Diesel - ESP warning lights 19 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  I have recently used my car in the snow, after spining and slipping home then the ESP, Brake fluid & ABS light have come on and remain on, I thought disconecting the battery may reset the fault as I have not hit anything but the lights remain on, any ideas to resolve and what costs may be incurred. Thanks
• Vauxhll Vivaro - Help!!!!!! 22 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  I've changed all air flow sensors, EGR valve, timing belt, alternator, fuel filter, air filter, turbo unit and battery. Now!!! If I leave it for a while, it will start and tick over, as soon as I press the accelerator pedal it cuts out. What is wrong with my van?
• Mercedes 320E - Malfunction at consumer unit 4 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, 2003 Mercedes 320E shows up "Malfunction at consumer unit" in display panel in front of steering wheel. Both batteries, engine and boot, have been replaced but this error still shows up randomly. In frosty weather when this error shows up the car wont start without jump leads. All other times it drives as normal any ideas?
• Ford Focus ST (2005 - ) - 05 2.5 warning lights and power steering 7 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Hi. My battery warning light came on, then my abs & esp warning lights. Then the power steering failed. Then all the other warning lights came and the engine started to splutter as if running out of petrol although it has a full tank.
• ford mondeo ghia x 51 reg - whistle from front left speaker 26 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  have a whistle from front left speaker, have changed speaker , battery, fitted inline suppressor, checked wiring , had auto ignition look over it , changed radio/cd unit 6006e, still there ?. any other things i can try , other than the alternator?. thanks..
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 02 2.0 heater blower motor 31 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  The heater blower motor is not working on this vehicle with ign on getting battery voltage at red wire at blower motor with engine idling voltage at blower motor falls to zero volts. This vehicle has A/C. Does anyone know of issues with this particular problem. Any feed back greatly accepted best Reguards Mickeybo
• Jaguar X-Type - NOT STARTING 9 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  2002 jag x type petrol auto..wont start, tried jump leads but battery seems ok. ie all lights, dash, radio etc come on like blackpool illuminations. But the car wont start..instead a very audible clicking sound then a whirring sound when ignition switched off. I should mention outside temperature is somewhere between -12c & -15c !
• chyrsler vovager - starting problems 24 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  my mileometer reading stays on all the time, not sure if this should or not. please help as it's doing my head in, it has recently had a new battery so i know thats not the problem.
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class W202 - Electronic key reprogramming 30 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  My electronic key (which doubles as a remote control for the locks) suddenly one day ceased to function - luckily at home where I could get the spare key. It isn't the batteries. I have been told I need to pay £240 for a new one. isn't there anywhere I can get the key re-programmed?
• RENAULT MASTER 2.2DCI - GLOWPLUG AND INJECTOR LIGHT STAY ON 8 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  HELLO IV JUST SERVICED OUR RENAULT MASTER AND CHANGED GLOWPLUGS AND AN INJECTOR BUT I MUST HAVE LEFT THE BATTERY WIRE ON. NOW I GET THE GLOWPLUG AND A WIGGLY LIGHT ON ABOVE IT CAN ANYONE TELL ME A WAY OF REMOVING IT WITHOUT GOING TO A GARAGE. THE VAN RUNS FINE SO I THINK IT JUST LOGGED A CODE CHEERS
• FIAT Bravo - Car Overheating.- Radiator fan not working 28 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  The fan on my P reg 1.6 Fiat Bravo doens not seem to be operating at all the car overheats. I have been told to check the relay next to the battery. When I open this compartment it has space for a relay but there is not on there. I have also bypassed the radiator fan switch using a paperclip and fan still does not work. Anyone any ideas?
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 05 1.6 Passenger doors central locking problem 14 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Im having a bit of a problem opening all 3 passenger doors via key fob but driver door is fine. Its a bit temperamental but majority of the time it doesnt happen. Key fob battery changed and the lock mechs are lubed up........any ideas?
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 01 2.0 central locking isn't 24 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  - when I try to lock the car using the button on the key fob, everything locks but then unlocks immediately after. Have to lock it using the key. Battery in fob replaced fairly recently. Any ideas? Cheers F (2.0 Ghia estate)
• Jeep Cherokee (1993 - 2001) - 96 4.0 Will not Start 17 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  I turned on the ignition, and whilst all the dash lights and gauges are ok, there is no response from the starter. It is as if it is immobilised. I have tried disconnecting the battery, and re-connecting. I dont think it is immobilser, as the fuel pump kicks in to build up fuel pressure. Please can someone help
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 05 2.0 remote on passenger door 8 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Any clues if I am doing something wrong, or do I have a remote locking problem. Both keys have good batteries
• Renault Scenic (1996 - 1998) - 98 1.9 Immobiliser infra red key costs 4 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  We don't have the infra red key and the immobiliser has kicked in when the battery went flat, Renault want £160 at least for a new one, has anyone got any suggestions how we can get round this? Credit crunch etc mean we are broke!
• Land Rover Defender (1946 - ) - Starting an Engine After a Looooooong Time 17 May 2009 (Forum)
  My SIII diesel has been standing for a very long time. A really long time. An excruciatingly long time. Sorry motoring Gods, I have sinned. The battery is obviously as flat as a duck's instep. What's the best plan to get it going again without inflicting any more pain on the poor thing?
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 98 remote fob gone dead 28 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  The batteries went dead in my remote fob but now i have changed the battries it does not work. i have a 1998 micra and the fob is a siemens 5wk4 600. Its an oval shaped unit with a red lock button and a black unlock button.
• Volvo S40/V40 (1996 - 2004) - 1998 1.6 remote alarm problems 8 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  my fob will not operate the central locking and when i open the door with the key this sets the alarm system off the car will start and run the but alarm still goes off intermiittently i have tried changing the battery in the fob and the fob lights up when pressed it will not operate as a remote for the central locking