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• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - 1998 1.7TD Stalls then eventually turns on 2nd go 2 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  I have a 1998 Diesel Astra which has started playing up recently. On start it will take forever to turn and sometimes never turn and the battery will go flat and requires a jump start OR The majority of the time, the car will promptly start but within 10 seconds of the car having started the car, it will stopstall and then it's back to trying to turn the car over again.
• Renault Laguna (1994 - 2001) - 00 1.8,16v engine misfire 31 May 2008 (Forum)
  Renault Laguna 1.8,16v,bought the car knowing the clutch was slightly slipping and engine idle slightly low,since put a new clutch in the engine has been plagued by a misfire that would put any sa80 to shame,changed the lambda sensor(bosch),4 individual pencil packs(the german ones),new battery,oil and filters,compression test (all ok)had a diagnosis test and came back ok,its had timing belt and pulleys too but still the misfire continues to kangaroo hop down the road when under load between 1000/2000 and when throttling on when i a high gear a poping in the engine can be heard,been told it could be the throttle position switch or the ECU thats causing the problem,need to know as this car costing me a fortune and buggin me that i can't get to the bottom of it,any one with the similar problems that may be able to advise,much obliged.
• Rover 200 (1995 - 1999) - smokin' Rover 11 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  on my way home last night the battery warning light came on shortly followed by a burning smell. As I slowed to a halt a column of thick black smoke began to pour out around the edges of the bonnet. Having been in two car fires before I feared the worst, stopped, ignition off and leapt out pulling the bonnet release as I went to aid extinguisher access.
• Volkswagen Golf III (1992 - 1997) - 1997 MKIII, 2L GTI - turns over doesn't fire up 4 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  All the electrics are okay and the relevant warning lights are lit. My initial thoughts were spark plugs, alternator but these along with the battery, HT leads and distributor cap are all new and working fine. A new ignition coil has been fitted and not sorted the problem. The garage is stumped. They say there is no spark or fuel going to the engine.
• Peugeot 406 (1996 - 1998) - 98 1.8 petrol help with cooling fans 9 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  The fans never actually kick in fully, they just turn over in a feeble attempt to start up, but keep doing this for about 20 mins after ignition is switched off. This is resulting in a flat battery more often than I'd like. I'm guessing that either the sensor/relays are knackered or the fans themselves. Any advice or help would be gratefully received (preferably in Idiots Guide language.)
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - Oil cap left off 7 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Collected my 02 Focus 1.6 from a local garage tonight, after it had been in for a service Drove home about 3 miles and decided to have a look under the bonnet, just to see that they had done the filter changes etc etc I found the engine oil cap completely removed, lying on the battery and slightly messy engine bay. Not oil everywhere, just on the surrounding area Now it was obviously dark so I couldn?t really see that well, but I?ve cleaned up as best I can, and topped up a little bit.
• Audi A6 2.5 TDI locking problem 29 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Infuriatingly, and quite frequently when turning a sharp corner or riding over a sharp bump in the road, the doors suddenly unlock and all interior lights come on, and there are a lot of interior lights. If the car is left in this condition the battery will just flatten. To get the system working again I need to turn the engine off and remove the key, open the drivers door and lock the car one or two times with the remote key. When the interior lights go off it is fine.
• 02 Passat Interior Water Leak 20 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  First it was the rear passenger and now its swapped over to the rear drivers. I have tried all the usual diagnosis mentioned on other websites (taken battery out and cleaned drain holes, sealed around pollen filter etc) but still to no avail. It has now got to a point where we will sell the car as it is so frustrating I sprayed the hose on the windscreen and doors yesterday and could not detect any water leak.
• Tesla Motors electric car 0-60 in 4 sec! 7 May 2007 (Forum)
  A straight electric with regenerative braking and a 250hp motor, I think it heralds the way of the near future because of its simplicity compared to hybrids. I think new rechargeable battery development encouraged by the needs of laptop computers is the key. How about 0 - 60 in 4 sec, top speed of around 130 mph, 200 mile plus range and Lotus handling for $100,000? The first year's production has been sold out and they are taking orders for 2008.
• Toyota Yaris 1.0 GLS diagnostic socket 5 May 2007 (Forum)
  One thing I did find was the fuel cap had not been tightened - tightened it but am unsure whether the fault should clear on its own. Could anybody advise on how to reset this, thought of disconnecting battery but thought there could be an easier way like holding left ear whilst humming the dambusters tune. Apart from taking the vehicle to dealers could anybody also recommend a fault code reader for my vehicle and so I could find the actual fault causing the MIL to come on.
• Ford Focus Instruments 7 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  This hasn't had any ill effects and it didn't happen all the time. I've checked the earths (that I can find!) and put in a new battery which has made no difference. Now today the car has done this twice whilst actually driving and all the warning lights come on momentarily as well (which had never happened before). There's no effect on driveability and the engine ran as normal when it happened.
• VW Van won't start, then won't stop! 2 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I hate reversing, into my albeit quiet cul de sac, because of kiddies and always drive out nose first. Two days ago it would not start...plenty of juice in battery, so I thought (illogically) that maybe air in fuel line because of the unusual way the van was positioned, and it prefers the view across the Ribble to facing garage doors! Fuel gauge still registering just above red sector, but no harm in emptying my emergency 5 litres in.
• Disconnect alarm - '95 Passat 1.9TD 10 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  After accidentally shorting out the electrics, sorting a problem with the starter, this has activated the alarm - Now I can't switch it off! I've tried disconnecting/reconnecting battery; and have removed the control unit, but engine then immobilised, so had to replace it! Can I disconnect power and/or inactivate alarm, whilst leaving vehicle operative ? I can't even find where the alarm takes it's power from, it's not from the fusebox!
• 06 Picasso, software issue or feature? 3 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  After having a 1000 mile first service I discovered that the remote locking would not function until approx 8s after turning the ignition off and removing the key. ( The battery symbol remained alight during this time). Some Ign (inc radio and elect windows)operated accessories continue to operate during this time. After a 150mile trip today the car has now reverted to its original behaviour!
• Renault Scenic gone crazy!!! 5 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  The car had obviously gone into "limp home" mode and wouldnt rev over 3,000, nor would it go over 35mph, i got home and disconected the battery for about half an hour and then reconnected it. I started the car up, and there were no faults showing! I took my son to football this evening, as i got back into the car to go home, the following warnings came up, "ASR and ESP Failure" "Passenger Airbag deactivated" and "Parking Brake failure"!!!!!
• Kangoo diesel starting 30 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  The really strange thing is that once started, it will stop & start all day no problem, but as soon as it is left to get really cold, ie overnight, it will not go again. I have checked the ecu and other connections I can find, and put a new battery on, as I wondered if it was low current to the stop solenoid, but no difference. I also thought as to whether or not it could be an immobiliser problem which is preventing the stop solenoid pulling off.
• 306 1.9TD changed the fuel pump-Problems 24 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  (I must have nackered the thread) The new pump was fitted by a a mechanic friend, new timing belt the works, but the car will not start first time in the morning. New glow plugs have been fitted as well. It takes so long to start up that the battery is begining to go flat. The pump is slightly different to one that came out, may have been from an older model and the grommit looks to have been removed and put back in succesfully and so may have been 'turned up'.
• Sterling 827 SLi, 1991 29 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  It also says that for cars with a converter, the timing cannot be adjusted manually (the control boxes are different). Also, I was told that timing and other settings may need to be re-set whenever the battery is disconnected. Hopefully, setting the timing will correct a long time over-heating problem that I have had with the car, or, at the very least, will eliminate the timing as related to the problem.
• Saxo indicators stay on 19 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  The near side indicators all stay on with or without the key in the ignition. I have tried: - Leaving battery disconnected for 24hrs - Changing Flasher relay - Checking and re-checking all fuses - Cleaning and inspecting all earths - Wiggling any and every wire/connector/component. - Repeatedly arming/disarming the alarm I should point out that this does have the factory fit alarm and this does flash the indicators when arming so I am assuming this to be the culprit.
• 306 D Turbo facing electric meltdown? 15 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I think thats all of the problems, Now I know that this sounds like a faulty earth, but where is is located? I have cleaned up what i believe to be two in the engine compartment near the battery tray. This may be of some help for advice, when you push the cigarette lighter in the clock dims and brightens. Any Ideas? Thanks Again for previous help and lets see if we can kick this one into touch aswell.