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  Immobilised 6 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have reently bought a 2005 Chevrolet Luv which was an official import for some time under the Isuzu ownership of that time (Isuzu Rodeo Denver). Excellent...
• Peugeot 406 HDI (year 2000) - EGR Code P0401 - MAF Sensor problem 22 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    So before I buy this any ideas??? - i mean the fault is P0401 EGR... LAST NOTE:- just prior to all this, battery totally died, so replaced it - P0401 came on very shortly after this - although I can't see a connection unless when new battery was connected it put a spike through the ECU causing reoccuring spurious code - again any ideas welcome....?
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  Should I switch on my Ford Mondeo's heated windscreen and rear window to improve engine braking? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Although my Ford Mondeo has a traction control switch to assist roadholding in icy conditions, I have found as an additional measure, when driving on particularly...
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  What's causing my Vauxhall Vectra's power steering to fail and 'knock'? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Vectra CDTI 150 2005 model. I have a problem with the power steering pump, which works intermittently. On start up it either works or...
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  Clean simplicity? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Do you have a view on electric vehicles?
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  I bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee that was built in 2008 and not 2010 - does it need any special attention? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just taken delivery of a new Jeep Grand Cherokee Tech. The dealer had no stock and had to order it from Chrysler UK. As the model was only launched...
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  My Nissan Terrano won't start after an accident - any ideas? 11 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I crashed my Nissan Terrano 2.7TD 1999 model and now it won't start. It's got fuel at the filter, got good battery power, it's not immobilised and I can't...
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 97 1.8 Diesel expert opinion needed please :-) 30 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Once started and run for a while, the car performs excellently and starts well all day. Also excellent mpg. I have replaced the battery and glow plugs with new. However, first thing in the morning (cold), on starting, it fires once and then continues to crank for up to a miniute (sometimes longer, thank goodness for the new battery) slowly getting faster and faster and faster until it eventually fires and runs.
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  Disc crusting 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 335i still goes like stink. It’s great fun. But despite weekly car and wheel washing the front wheels are pockmarked from brake pad and disc dust....
• Volkswagen T5 Transporter (2003 - ) - local dealer repairs 26 May 2009 (Forum)
  i raised the point that it was fine when i left it with them. but they seem to be ducking this by saying the battery was flat when i left it there, which it wasnt. i also went to see the vehicle on saturday, connected the battery and started the engine and engaged the central locking on the key fob and there was no alarm sound as alleged by the service manager. can anyone guide me through this or suggest how i might deal with them tomorrow as i am not very experienced in this area.
• Jaguar X-Type Estate (2004 - 2007) - 2005 2.0ltr Query when starting from cold 23 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  So I tried a new quality battery no issues all week, it was cold last night 1 degree so gave it a try this afternoon and the same thing happened position III for starting nothing turned back to position I then back to III held there for 2/3 seconds fired straight up, after letting it run for no more than a minute or so turned it off and tried again, this time started in the usual manner.
• Honda Accord UK (1993 - 1998) - 1993 immobiliser problem 27 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  On pressing the button the dash lights up, in particular a yellow light which looks like the engine (it is situated under the battery light and to the left of the hazards ie. bottom left of dash). This yellow light then 'clicks', extinguishes and I am then able to start the motor. Sometimes(1) when the light clicks and I turn over the motor, it dies almost immediately even if keeping the pedal to the metal.
• Vauxhall Astra G Diesel (1998 - 2004) - 96 1.7 td Isuzu Diesel Cuts out & Lazy Alternator 14 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  2. Lazy alternator When I start the car the battery light remains on till I rev over 2500 revs then it goes out until the next restart of the engine. The belts have recently been changed. 3. Airbag light The Airbag warning comes on when I'm cruising at around 3000 revs when warmed up.
• Polo Legal Problem 5 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  It is also on it's second battery, which has made no difference and the altenator is apparently OK. I am now based in the south-east and have taken the car several times to my local VW dealer who has tried various things without success and now just says he has done all he can and I will just have to lump it or words to that effect.
• Electrolysis corrosion 7 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  It is most commonly caused when an electrical component or accessory somewhere in the vehicle loses ground usually from a broken or loose wire. When electrical devices lose their normal electrical path to the chassis or battery ground the current seeks out any other failure route. In most cases of radiator or heater failure loose or missing grounds can be traced to electrical cooling fans or relays. Another cause is bad ground wire from the engine to chassis.
• cutting out 11 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  Anyway, some bright spark in the back says he thinks he knows what it might be - an oil sensor connected to the power steering: when braking and turning at the same time (that's when it usually happens) he reckons it puts such a load on the battery that it cuts out. Now, is this just a tale to get me off their back or could it be that after two years my problems could finally be over? (It's also had to have a new alarm sensor recently because it kept going off - isn't that sometimes battery related?
• Mondeo Faults 9 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  t find any obvious faults. Eventually, I removed the fuse to the alarm. Next day, it won?t start ? flat battery, so that?s re-charged. Lasts a few days and its flat again. It?s an original battery, so I replace it. While replacing it I check the current draw for the whole car; 300mA. I tried the Ford website ?
• Volvo C70 - Automatic in neutral when parked up for long time? 22 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  Soon to be putting my Volvo mk1 C70 auto away in the garage for autumn/winter hibernation, and I have a battery pack at the ready, though I'll be getting her out once a month to allow her to run for a good few mins.   The question I have is, would it be worthwhile leaving the car in 'neutral' and with the handbrake off?
• V MOTO Super Soco scooter - Lekky scoot wont start 12 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  Electric 28mph scooter, delivered "new" with 2 miles on the clock the other month. Battery charged up in 1.5hrs. Put the key in, all lights, bells & whistles activate, then immediately shut down. Keeps doing that. Any ideas please? Thank you ...or if not, any ideas where to go(polite answer, haha).
• Citroen Relay van - turns over fine but wont start but bumpstarts fine 7 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  hi, van recently started playing up, was difficult to start it with key, it turns over no problem but fails to start up - almost like it has an immobilizer problem it will however bump start very easily, the turnover is nice and fast so i am sure it is not a battery problem, a friend has put a diagnostic on but the readings are a bit odd - it seemed to imply it had a POST-heat problem (not pre-heat)  any ideas?   cheers Russell