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• Ford Mondeo Edge 2008 - No Display and jammed CD -Sony 6CD Generation 2 1 Apr 2016 (Forum)
    The CD is not working since a CD got jammed a few months ago. On top of that, I had some work done on the car which meant disconnecting the battery. So now I can't input a code (even if I had one!) as I don't have a display. 1. Is there a replacement bulb or light for the panel display to get it working again? Is this available and is it straightforward to replace?
• VW 1.9 TDi PD - Hard to start cold 17 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  My 1.9 Tdi mk5 is developed a problem where I noticed it is hard to start from cold. I fitted a new battery which has helped, but it has still not cured the problem. The only way I can start it is by putting my foot on the accerlator whilst turning it over?? I had a previous problem with an air noise in the following link which has been unresolved: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/user-article/112344/vw-golf-1-9-tdi-mk5 Could these problems be related?
• BMW 3 Series E46 - left car idling, now it's dead 17 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  The engine wasn't very warm when I went back to it so assume it cut out well before 2 hrs. Have I killed my car or does the battery just need recharging? Thanks 
• Infiniti QX30 Premium - Failure of speed limiter 4 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  The radar controlled cruise control was engaged and the car operated normally, slowing when car ahead was getting too close and then accelerating to the set speed when the road was clear. Upon reaching home disconnected and reconnected the battery but engine fault icon still lighted. Next day on the motorway engine fault icon cleared but speed limiter which can be set to a fixed speed is unable to hold the set speed. Appreciate if you could advise the cause and remedy.
• T Reg 1.9 Diesel Mk 4 VW Golf - After sitting overnight not starting 14 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  This morning I jump started the car with my wifes and it started first time once jump leads connected. I took it to Halfords for the Battery, starter motor and alternator checked and all showed as fine. Any Ideas
• Ford Focus 1.8 petrol (2004) - Lack of power and temperture rise 5 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  I've had the car from new for 14 years and really has had very little problems, still has original exhaust,  battery, clutch etc. Good car but now getting dangerous when overtaking uphill. Any one had similar problems and how did it get fixed?
• Car parked bumped me 22 May 2015 (Forum)
    I do know that I want to invest in a dash and back cam so then I can obtain proof if an accident occured while I'm away from my car (or if an accident happened and I can prove who was at fault).  More along the lines of cams that have their own batteries.   Any input is appreciated.
• Ford Ka - PROBLEM with Radio 6000 CD RDS EON Ford Ka 3 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  The radio works fine but it does not pick up , any radio stations . Before I changed the battery and the broken antenna oi would pick up , easly all radio signals.   Thank you for all your help, Cheers, Kaskais
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  Renault Scenic door won't open - why? 22 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  The driver's door on my Renault Scenic will not unlock, even on the inside. Any ideas?
• Citroen C4 - Mileage on MOT Certificate wrong 2 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  I'm selling my Mum's car for her - a Citroen. It had a new battery fitted last year, which apparently caused the odometer etc to go from miles to Kilometers. She did not notice, and, when the local dealership MOT'd the car in September,they didn't notice, and they put in the km mileage, some 20,000 higher than it should have been!
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  Why does my ford Mondeo misfire? 26 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2001 Ford Mondeo 2.0 petrol has developed a misfire at around 1500 - 2000rpm. Any idea what the problem might be?
• Saab 9-3 Convertible - Saab 9-3 starts when left to stand 22 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  When I stop on way home to pick kids up etc sometimes it won't start. If I leave it for 10 minutes it starts. I've had battery checked and it read as good as new one. It wouldn't start last night so my brother gave me a jump start. It wouldn't start until he revved engine for a good few minutes. There are no warning lights on at all.
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  Jaguar XK Convertable roof problem 2 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Jaguar XK convertible 2006 and the roof has stopped working. Do you or know of any inherent problems with the electric control systems on...
• Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 2004 1.8 How do I disable alarm? 20 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Ever since I had the washer pump changed, and a new battery fitted, the alarm has been prone to going off every now and again for no apparent reason. I am getting pretty tired of this now and have resorted to leaving the car unlocked. The alarm seems to arm whether it is deadlocked or not.
• Citroen C5 HDi 2.2 2003 - Intermittent starting prob, says put in park 23 Jan 2014 (Forum)
   Sometimes  persistence - putting it in and out of Park pays off and it starts. (I have had a new battery fitted recently).  The Citroen garage fitted a "relay", but since then the problem has recurred twice out of ten starts.   The car is still with the garage, who are trying to solve bthe problem.
• Peugeot 406 HDI water in driver footwell 7 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  A couple of weeks back, similar situation plus some strange messages on Multi-function display, such as "Economy Mode", but nothing electrical, like radio, left switched on, strange! Last week, left stranded, car wouldn't start, battery dead. AA discovered driver side footwell swimming in water, hence electrical probs and strange Mf display. Can't work out if water is coming in at boot and getting to front or vice-versa. Help, any ideas?
• 2009 Nissan micra visia - My nissan micra 2009 wont start 31 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  However with the key in the on position, gradually the display flickered and more and more electrics came back. 90 minutes later the radio returned and the car turned over but wouldn't catch. Ten minutes after that it started (just as the RAC turned up). They tested the battery and it was fully charged. The car ran perfectly the 30 miles home and has started again. What happened? It is an LPG conversion by the way and was serviced four weeks ago. It has travelled 110k miles
• Citroen AX 1.0 Elation 1995 model - Citroen AX - Dash warning lights 2 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Noticed also that when ignition is first turned on neither of these lights illuminate unlike the battery charge and autodiagnostic lights which illuminate when ignition turned on then go out when engine started. For the life of me I cannot recall whether or not the water temp and oil pressure warning lights also illuminate on the AX when ignition is turned on then go out when engine starts.
• Volkswagen Polo - Instrument panel intermittent display 2 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  1) alternator producing up to 18v, assess by turning on electrics, (this has made no difference), neutralise by disconnecting the battery and shorting across the disconnected cables. Solve by replacing the alternator. 2) faulty panel. replace 3) poor connections somewhere in the loom. I cannot see where in theconfusion of innaccessible cables and electrics any likely poor connections.
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  Auris hybrid - good long term bet? 3 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Toyota main dealers are selling two year old Auris Hybrids with up to 50k miles for about £9,500 - with three years warranty remaining. Do you think this...