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• Ford fiesta - Alternator whining 22 Dec 2021 (Forum)
    I replaced the original one because it wasn't charging anymore and replaced it with a Remanufactured one from a local company. This one worked and charged the battery but had a whining noise most noticeable at idle. I sent it back and got a replacement which made the excat same noise. I then got a 2nd hand original Ford one and the whining noise had gone but the 2nd hand one was on its last legs.
• Renault Grand Scenic 1.5dci automatic 2011 - Automatic gearbox ECU problem 28 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  The car powers up but we can’t get it to start because it thinks it’s in gear because of the ECU fault. Have tried 2 different batteries and same problem. How could I fix it and how much would it cost roughly? Would a delphi ds150 be able to clear the issue? Cheers
• 30,000 gallons of Water to put out Tesla S Fire 26 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  Raises many questions regarding Teslas  "autopilot" and autonomous cars in general AND lithium batteries in cars.
• 2010 Vauxhall astra 1.7 cdti - 2010 astra BCM issues? Remote locking doesn't wor 6 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  Hi al I have a 2010 Vauxhall Astra, 1.7 cdti I am aware that it has a BCM from a different Astra which has been changed over at some point in its history. The remote central locking from the key doesn’t work. Our local Timpsons say the battery sends a signal to the car and can’t quite understand why it won’t work. Is this likely to be linked to having a different BCM? Will a central locking receiver be needed or will it simply need a new programmed key?
• any - Electric 11 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  ocid=msedgntp  I noticed in this report they did not include the cost of having to replace the battery pack ( several thousand pounds ), or the cost of having to get a charging point installed at home ( about £ 300 after you have claimed back money from the gov ), if you cant afford the 6/7 hour wait in the services to charge it up should you run out of juice, or the B&B if the charge takes linger and you do not want to sleep in the car while it is charging.
• 2007 Renault Scenic - Removing the alarm sounder on a Scenic 1 May 2020 (Forum)
  He isn't using the car at present as he is in a vulnerable group and isn't going out .His regular garage is closed. I have charged the battery and taken the car a spin on a couple of occasions, everything else is fine. It's just this bloomin alarm! He lives in a good area and doesn't really need a car alarm. Can we simply remove the sounder?
• Nissan Leaf - Used Nissan Leaf Owners Advice 22 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  Are there any owners who can recommend a used model based on the below?  I've seen some ranging from £6k but understand it is an old battery model so therefore lower range. If I buy direct from a garage they will fit the home charge for free but the models start from approx £10k. My criteria: 600 miles per month, 8000p.a. mileage - own driveway.
• MR2 - Storing 7 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  I am now looking for another, yet reluctant to spend a lot on one as I can build a car port for a couple of hundred pounds.  Also I bought it a trickle charger but wonder if I should take the battery off the car because damp and electricity don't get along I am told, anyone with experience or views on solar chargers?  Lastly thinking of putting an anti frost heater in the car, good or bad idea?
• Ford Fusion - Radio Code success :) 21 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  Firstly my grateful thank's to those who patiently provide radio codes. Fitted new battery to my Ford Fusion 1.4 & lost radio, no code in manual so asked my friend Google who sent me here. Found the code generator and followed the instructions re hold 1 & 6 for Serial No.
• Which of these used cars would you choose? 27 Jun 2019 (Forum)
    Peugeot 206, 1.4L Petrol, manual, 2005 (£500) 83,000 miles, had lots of repairs over the last few months including new thermostat, fuel injector,battery, cross climate tyres and a full service Ford Fiesta, 1.25 L petrol, manual, 2010 Zetec (£1400) 100,000 miles, not serviced at all for four years, as far as I know, had no faults or repairs done for two years.
• Ford Fiesta 2000 W 1.25 Zetec 16v - Won't start 3 May 2019 (Forum)
    During this time, I have started it occasionally to move it to get better access to swap parts, or just to keep things moving. Just recently, it will turn over normally but shows no inclination to fire.  The battery is good and is charged regularly.  I have noticed that on turning the key to the second position, the fuel pump does not run to pressurise as it usually did and think this is probably significant (fuel pump fuse is OK).
• Peugeot 508 - peugeot 508 2012 2.2l starting failure 30 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  After 4 minutes I tried to start the engine but it failed, but it didn't schow any errors. The towing service checked the battery and then the car went crazy - showed all imaginable errors (from tires to brake system). It looked something like electronic short-circuit. Even the psrking brake didn't turn off for like 10 tries.
• Vauxhall Vectra C - Vauxhall vectra - Vectra Sri cdti 14 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  Hi got a 2007 Vauxhall Vectra Sri cdti 16 valve and I have noticed it using more diesel than it should the computer says 36.7 and that's on a run off about 20 miles , went out to it and started and battery light stayed on although it's had rectifier in alternator , I switched off and started it again and light went out and stayed out? Also when I was driving along in sixth and accelerate it was a bit jerky , read codes and came up with p0621 generator warning lamp fault and p0008 generic engine position  performance bank 1  could this be timing issues as it starts ok in mornings thanks
• Vw golf bluemotion tsi 1.4 2013 - Car been off road idle for approx 1 year 4 Feb 2019 (Forum)
  I’ve had a couple of people tell me that it will be fine just to jump start the car and see what happens and I’ve had a couple tell me that I should drain oil and fuel and install new battery before starting it for the first time. I’m guessing the best option would be to get it towed to the nearest vw garage and get them to do a full service with new tyres etc but I’m quite restrained by budget.
• Vauxhall Corsa C - Corsa C remove starter motor, easy? 23 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  Starter motor is screeching sometimes when cold. This morning its frosty and it just wont engage and just screeches. Battery is a bit old but I've jumped it and makes no difference - still makes that horrible racket! I've put car on axle stands and starter motor seems very enclosed and not easy to access. What do I have to take apart to get it off?
• Renault Symbol 1.6 L - Renault Symbol 1.6 not cranking when hot 15 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  The problem is that it will not crank at all when hot, starts up perfectly when cold or cool and can be driven all day long. Repairs done so far: - Replaced battery - Replaced starter and cabling - Installed heat protection on starter - Swapped around relays in the engine bay Suspect: Some sensor inhibiting cranking? Even if hot and will no start, the fan seems not to be running either, until once today, but did not repeat.
• Nissan leaf range anxiety 16 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  The thought of having to plan these trips to include several stops to charge would put me off. Also battery life and their replacement cost is something else else which needs to be included in the overall cost of running. How much range would you want from an electric car before it would suit your lifestyle?
• Ford Fiesta Finesse 1998 1.3 - Ford Fiesta Starting Problems 31 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  Heres whats happening, you can go to the car and put the key in the ignition and sometimes it will start no problem then the next time you go to it and try again it will not start, fiddled with the door locks and ignition and of it goes again, turned off and removed keys locked car. Unlocked car wont start again,battery good,when it wont start there is no noise from the starter etc. leave it alone and try again later and it will start. Many thanks.                   Steve
• FIAT Panda - Asb light on dashboard. 29 May 2016 (Forum)
  So i use my diagnostic kit to delete the error and it went off but came on again after a few miles. So iv tried to disconnect the battery left it over night and connect it again then started the car and let it run for more then 5 mins. But still the light comes on after a few miles. There no other faults coming up so any ideas what the problem might be.
• Mini Cooper S JCW kit,2007,Turbo charge,6 speed,As - valuation 10 May 2016 (Forum)
  Reluntantly I must part with my Mini Cooper S, JCW kit, 2007, Chilli pack, Astro Black,6 speed, Turbo charge, 22000 genuine miles. Off road SORN, in storage for 2 years, wrapped in blankets,battery disconnected. Unable to ship to my new location.  Last time checked only needed computer reset, started 1st time, I appreciate he will require attention, MOT, service etc.  Please can anyone give me a realistic valuation, as I have been scared rigid with horror predictions of problems, insulted by valuations and cannot let him go for silly price.