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Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 05 1.6 Instrument cluster fault symptoms 10 Jan 2016 (Forum)
Ford dealer failed to identify a fault a few months ago (when in warranty) and now wants to charge me to fix an as yet undiagnosed problem - open cheque. The dealer is saying their diagnostics now suggest the alternator is overcharging but the battery isn't "cooked", no bulbs have gone and an independent garage tested it at 16V which sounds OK to me. The dealer is suggesting it could also be the instrument cluster but they cannot check this because the test stops at the alternator check! -
Is there a future for diesel cars? 18 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 520d Touring has been 100% reliable over 9 years / 65,000 miles from new - just needed routine servicing and a battery. I've been planning to replace... -
BMW 116i - BMW 116i 2005 Wont Start 6 Jan 2015 (Forum)
He treated this and replaced the crank shaft sensor also the battery as it was not holding its charge and the computer says ready to start? But the car will still not start. It wants to start but just won’t kick in to ignite :-( -
Buying a motorhome - will low mileage damage it? 16 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I plan to buy a diesel powered motorhome for use mainly between April and September. What advice do you have regarding lack of use during the winter period... -
Is this kind of thing available any more? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
When I was a young driver in the late 1960s I had a simple cut-out switch to help deter thieves. I also read about a more sophisticated device that allowed... -
How does my Volkswagen Golf's stop/start system work with a turbocharger which needs cooling? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
The 'start/stop' system on my new Volkswagen Golf TSI is operating very smoothly and presumably contributing to its relatively good urban fuel consumption.... -
Electric vehicle range - how is it calculated? 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
As almost all regular readers will know the quoted mpg figures bear little or no resemblance to real life. How do manufacturers arrive at figures for electric... -
Can you suggest how we fix water ingress problem in our 2003 Volkswagen Passat? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My son has a 2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI and a 1997 Polo 1.4 16 valve. Both cars suffer from the same problem, namely water leaking into the front passenger... -
Should we trade in our 100,000-mile Volkswagen Golf? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
We own a 2004 Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI automatic that has now done almost 100,000 miles. So far it has been relatively trouble-free, although it recently... -
Ford Fiesta - '01 Ford Fiesta - does this sound right? 11 May 2012 (Forum)
Not only have I wasted taxi fare in my rush to get there before they closed, but more pressingly, I am due to drive to Pembrokeshire on holiday tomorrow! Am I right to be nervous or is this something easy to fix? Why has the battery suddenly failed to charge? Why can't they find the fault? Will I get my car back tomorrow?! -
Peugeot 306 - Peugeot 306 XRDT Immobiliser Problem 26 Mar 2012 (Forum)
It stops after 15-20 seconds. The immobiliser also seems to prevent starting. I have tried: - Disconnecting the battery (the alarm goes off) and reconnecting before quickly trying to start the car 30 seconds later (alarm was still going off) whilst depressing the button on the right of the steering column. - Entering with a key and attempting to start whilst depressing button - Entering using fob and attempting to start whilst depressing button I am assuming that the battery got a bit flat (haven't driven for 3-4 days) and reset it? -
Brake issues with Mercedes-Benz E-Class 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My E-Class started perfectly and did a 5km run and I put on the screen heater briefly. The following day the car started perfectly but the screen... -
1968 Mini - Mini throttle response issue 23 Sep 2011 (Forum)
However 18 months ago, I parked it in the garage and it had some petrol in it which contained up to 10% ethanol. The next time I tried to start it the battery was dead, and due to other things that came up I did not have the time or money to sort it out. I have recently replaced the battery, oil, oil filter and spark plugs, with an air filter on order (My local store wanted $72 for a replacement). -
Migrate expectations 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
To get away from our recent horrid winters we have rented a house in the southern hemisphere from January to March 2012. My car, a 2008 Audi 2.7D auto,... -
Bump starting a car 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife's car battery has gone flat an several occasions with the kids leaving the lights on. So far I have managed to start via jump leads - however not... -
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....? -
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... -
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... -
Clean simplicity? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
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