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• Merkel dictating EU car policy again 20 May 2018 (Forum)
  Merkel's transport minister, Andreas Scheuer, has asked automakers to tell him how they plan to complete cheaper  software upgrades   on 5.3 million diesel vehicles to reduce emissions by the end of the year. Merkel also called for Europe to support the development of battery and software technologies needed if electric vehicles become the cars of the future, since otherwise Europe risks losing its manufacturing abilities to Asia and North America.
• Croatia border crossing woes 31 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  Lots of German, Italian and French tourists trying to get into Montenegro many with young children and I reckon that most were facing at least a 6 hour wait, including tour buses. Why do they put themselves through this? Huge wear and tear to clutches, gearboxes and batteries never mind the massive emissions from thousands of vehicles with idling engines in 33 degrees of searing heat. Can't understand why a country delays your departure from its frontiere. If this is what a 'hard border' looks like when the UK leaves the EU then I don't know what it will mean to take a car into mainland Europe.
• Mercedes SLK - What is a new car? 26 May 2015 (Forum)
   We have payed a deposit but I hav emajor issues with signing the finance agrement stomorrow.  The car is not current spec, it will require fluid changes, battery check/ replacment, brakes?, paint checks......  
• Nissan Almera - Key programming doesn't work 20 May 2015 (Forum)
  I have a Nissan almera 55 reg, with i believe the N16 key fob. It started giving me problems unlocking the car remotely, so i changed the battery and went through the re-programming of the key fob. This is what happened. 1. turn on and off ignition 6 times in less than 10 seconds... Done 2. hazard lights will flash twice to show in programming mode...
• Mercedes SL 350 AMG Sports - ECO stop start problem 26 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  I know several parameters have to be met before it will work but I haven't identified any set of circumstances which might affect it although it seems to activate more promptly after it's been parked up for a short time after being driven for only a few miles. The dealership agree there's a problem and eventually fitted a new battery under warranty which seemed to improve the situation marginally but now it's as bad as ever it was.  
• merc 1990 500 sl, r129 - front fogs plus key fob issue? 27 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  is the old switch easy to remove? also my remote locking is temperamental. Works on the fob when it wants, the batteries in both fobs are new. I have tried syncing doing the button/key in door method. No difference. Theres a red and green light on each door. Surely both these receivers can't have failed? any ideas?
• Any - Additional stop/tail/number plate light 6 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  The brake light works OK. All of the units have been e marked. I have tried separate 12V supply direct from battery for tail light but as soon as other stop/tail bulb inserted the tail light darkens but the number plate light stays on. Unit has 3 wires connected, stop(Red). tail/numberplate(Yellow). and earth(Black).
• Ford Fiesta Ghia auoto 2003 - start fault 29 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  It normally starts then, though sometimes not. All electrics are ok, lights, horn, wipers etc. We have a new battery fitted too. The garage cleared all of the codes from the system (£44) but that made no difference (they said that it was worth a shot). Does anyone have any experience of this problem at all that could offer some assistance please?
• 2003 Audi A4 Tdi Sport - 2003 Audi A4 can't turn hazards off 29 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  I've tried disconnecting the hazard switch, tried removing each fuse in turn, given all the doors a good slam, tried the interior alarm override switch, new batteries in the remotes, still nothing. Worse still it only started playing up when a potential buyer for it arrived at the house. Heard it might be a central locking controller that might be damp or something similar.
• vw caddy tdi 104 - vw caddy stalling 22 Jun 2014 (Forum)
   What has been happening is, whenever I am creeping in traffic,parking or pulling up to a junction, it is stalling (red battery light on dash), it starts up again no problem everytime but is very annoying.  I spoke to a techician guy who told me it sounds like a crankshaft sensor but said it needs to get worse so the engine management light comes on then it will show him the fault.
• Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009) - 04 1.9dci Heater blower not working on "4" 3 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  I'm guessing it's the switch, but this being my first canbus wired car, am slightly nervous about testing it, or disconnecting anything in case I blow something up. My plan was to disconnect the battery, unplug and remove the switch, and then perform a simple continuity test to pinpoint the fault, or eliminate the switch. I want to make extra sure, as it looks like the complete heater control panel is one piece, and I dread to think how much Renault will charge for it.
• Astra 2.2 Sri - 2001 - Won't Start 22 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  We have done the following eliminations Charged Battery  Removed & Dismantled Starter and rebuilt it. Striped and Cleaned EGR Fitted New Plugs   Checked Coil Pack and all four are sparking Still not wanting to run, when we turn it over it chugs away but won’t take throttle and dies.
• MG6 - Well would I ?? 5 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Yes, despite silly adverse comments by unenlightened bloggers  I've found the engine to be very lively and crisp, road holding and general performance is exemplary and the range of electronic features staggering. As well as telling me if a tyre pressure is low -  it even tells me when the battery in my key fob is low. My last car was a  3 Litre V6 Toyota Camry which I once thought was the bees knees in comfort and enjoyable motoring. Well surprisingly I don't miss the Camry at all.
• Nissan Almera - 1.4 Action (1997) Stall after Turnover 10 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  I gave it a bit more revs than usual for the first few minutes of my journey after that it behaved normally. I had left the car since Saturday morning and not moved it since, it didn’t seem like a battery issue as it kept cranking although I am not an expert so I could be entirely wrong. I am a little worried what it might be as I need the leave the car at the airport for 5 days and I’m worried it might not start when I get back to it.
• Peoguet 207 2006 - Initial problems on starting 11 Aug 2012 (Forum)
   Does anyone know what would be causing this? I have recently had to have a new alternator and battery (these went separately to the above problem) but this issue was present before and after these were changed.  I have also been told that I will need a new clutch soon so the biting point of the car at present is high, would that cause the above problem?
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - 2002 1.9TDI Alarm and Electric Window Problem 12 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Another possible clue is that the electric windows are suddenly not working.. So in summary: Key fob not working (battery is fine and no difference with spare either) Alarm went off after locking with key fob but no flashing lights Electric windows not working Nothing else noticed so far Red alarm light continually flashing on drivers door but alarm not going off when I get in the car and it starts up fine...........
• Peugeot 307 2.0 Diesel hdi - Electrical fault - help & advice please!!! 26 May 2011 (Forum)
  The main display is blank, the radio has stopped working, the dash display lights have ceased working, the mileometer has gone off, the speedometer & rev counter froze at the speed / revs that I was doing when the fault appeared. (we've disconnected the battery & this reset the speedo & rev counter but now they just show at zero during a journey). The lights, indicators, wipers, central locking & alarm all work fine. The indicators make the clicking noise but the light on the dash isn't on.
• kia sedona - No pulse on injectors with 2.9 CRDi sedona 2004 9 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Ive just swapped an engine in a Kia Sedon 2.9 CRDi, 2004 reg. Everything is in and seems fine, good compression, good fuel prssure, strong battery etc. problem is the injectors arent opening. They are the originial injectors in the original locations so its not a coding issue. I have had a noid light in the injector wiring plugs and there is nothing at all.
• Audi A6 2.0 Sline 140/ merc A150 avantgard - A6 vs A150 18 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  I'd hope to run either car for 5 years, 10k miles per year...subject to no unforeseen disasters, any thoughts on running costs? Petrol/ diesel Insurance Servicing Consumables? Pads discs exhaust batteries Cheers
• Volvo s40 97 1.8 manual - Starter motor?? 1 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Hi took my car out and it started as normal drove to petrol station and after puttin petrol in the car wouldnt start again. I tried a jump start as i thought i was the battery that didnt work and bump jump start it nearly turned over but the hill was 2 small and was full of snow and ice so wasnt able to get it back up the hill. I got it recovered to my house the recovery man said it was an unexplained electrical fault but he didnt really have a clue!