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• Daihatsu Midget II - Engine troubles 3 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Occasionally it'll have the problem when first using it in the morning but to a lesser extent. It may be worth noting that my alternator doesn't work and I'm charging the battery nightly.   Any potential cause or things to look for would be much appreciated!    
• Vauxhall Vectra B - Intermittent Electrical/Ignition fault 18 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  One time after I removed key the engine carried on running, until I flicked wiper stick. And the wipers were going on there own during the middle of the night. Hence running battery down. It has only recently started to do this and it isn't all the time just every now and again. It has been to an auto electrician and he could find anything wrong, but it wasn't doing it then.
• Ford fiesta 1.4 tdci lx 2004 - Central locking problem 2 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Most of the time the lock & unlock buttons will not work, you have to stand at side of car & press buttons quiet a few times to get any action, I have replaced the battery in key fob but still no joy, was wondering where the sensor was for the central locking, maybe dirty or something. Any ideas would be a great help as driving me nuts, thanks in advance, steve
• Vauxhall Signum 2.3 v6 petrol - Will not start 31 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Its been stood for 4 mths and now it wont start. When turning the key all you get is a clicking noise. Ive changed the battery, bank 2 sensors, relays and throttle body housing, all other componants are knocking out the correct amp ie; alternator, starter motor. The car will only start 3 ways, off a jump, if you remove the throttle body housing unit but this way stops the car from reving and by pressing the contacts together manually by hand on the starter relay.
• Dodge Nitro - fault code P0087 6 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  Hi there, about 6 month ago I was having problems starting my vehicle, not turning over quick enough to fire but would start instantly with a jump start so I replaced the battery. When I took it to get the engine management light reset the code was P0087 so I replaced the fuel filter and put a diesel cleaner through it and no problems until 2 weeks ago when symtoms returned ie needing jump to start the car and the fault code is the same, done same as before and great for 3 days then car went into limp mode started again to go out and has been running great again (but engine man light still on ) but had to jump start any suggestions on what I can do now, cheers, Andy..........
• Mercedes Rescue QR codes 28 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  In the event of an accident the fire service can scan the QR code and it retrieves all the construction data for the car so they can immediately make it safe by disconnecting battery, identify fuel lines, fuel tank, airbags etc. It also shows where the main structural components are so they can select the best place to use cutting gear. At the moment they have to refer to printed material which on rarer cars may not be available or it may be out of date.
• Ford Fiesta - Radiator fan not working causing overheating 17 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Had to call AA out and found that the fan was not kicking in. To keep me on the road he modified to wiring by bridging to the battery making it run permanently but was unsure what was causing the issue. He did state that the head gasket didn't seem to be a problem and water pump was not making any noises. The problem I now have is where do I start to try and get this fan working again.
• Golf Mk4 1.9 TDI - Golf Mk4 1.9 TDI Starting Issues 12 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    This seems to be an intermittent problem as does not happen all the time, the other thing i noticed is when it does this not all of the locks have opened on the car, could this be an issue with the alarm,immobiliser or battery? or something completely different?   Any help would be much appreciated as it is causing me a right headache especially when it wont start in an awkward place i.e petrol station!!!
• Vauxhall Ampera - Worth a punt ? 30 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  This looks like a more decent price, and could give me the smooth take off, refinement and high economy that I wish for. ( anyone know what its like at mway speeds ?  ) Against would be 4 seat only, battery life and uncertain depreciation.   Any thoughts ? 
• Land Rover Discovery 1; 3.5; V8 Auto 1992 K Reg - Starting Problem 1 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Hi - looking for and tips as to what may have prevented starting. Car working fine, battery charged and cables tight. Parked up but on return a few minutes later failed to start when key turned - no sign of starter motor engaging at all - lights and all other electrics working ok. Rocked   car in ‘gear’ and pulled round engine a bit with fan belts.
• Mercedes Benz C-Class W202 (1993 - 2000) - 98 2.5 Electrical / electronic problems 31 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Recently, when the malfunction has occurred I`ve resorted to disconnecting the positive terminal of the battery for some ten minutes or so and then reconnecting. This again solves the problem for a few days. I`ve had it suggested that the problem may lie with a relay but the Haynes manual does not identify the relays or their functions.
• Ford C-MAX - ford c-max front wiper stopped working 5 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  I assume then that this is an electrical fault, but where to start? I disconnected the battery and unplugged each connector from the internal fuseboard and reconnected to check for loose connections, but nothing there. I cannot see any relays on the interal fusebaord. Are they contained within it?
• E46 Coupe - water in fuse box and footwell 27 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  After standing for a while as no longer needed for commuting, I was about to put the battery back on the car, when I found the passenger carpet was wet. That led to discovering water in the fusebox! I cleaned all the places, gutters, etc under the bonnet yesteray hoping that I was solved.
• Ford Focus Saloon 06 1.8 TDCI - Ford focus MkII - remote locking problem 1 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  In the past this normally corrects itself.  This time it seems the fault is permanent. I have tried the obvious changing battery and trying the spare to no avail. Any advice!?
• Volkswagen Polo III - Polo cutting out when parking 25 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  Called RAC out and they ran diag tests on it and couldn't find anything wrong with it. The tested alternator and battery and said they were fine. They were at a loss. It only seems to happen now when I turn left in to a car parking space, I.e. Slowing to a stop and steering left. Also, the car will take a while to start on the odd occasion.
• VW Polo - Polo cutting out when parking 25 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  Called RAC out and they ran diag tests on it and couldn't find anything wrong with it. The tested alternator and battery and said they were fine. They were at a loss. It only seems to happen now when I turn left in to a car parking space, I.e. Slowing to a stop and steering left. Also, the car will take a while to start on the odd occasion.
• Citroen C5 1.6Hdi Estate 2006 - Front wipers operate randomly while car locked 1 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  My car has developed a curious fault, being that the front windscreen wipers start to operate at random while the car is stationary, locked and alarmed (ie. fully immobilised).  When the car has been parked for a while inevitably the battery becomes flat with one occasion when the alarm activated (am unsure if this was due to external interference though).  Prior to my ownership the car had a new heater matrix fitted so was concerned if the wiring had been disturbed but all appears to be intact.
• 2004 2l diesel - nting zafira 12 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Sunday did the pull back thing twice with my wife during day and after she finished work in evening wouldn't start. lights on dash but half heatred grunt then nothing. tried jump start no wroking, then charge battery and tried again yesterday with no change. Any ideas as i've lost faith in this car now!
• Faulty engine light 25 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  I bought a used Nissan Micra (2005) about 10 days ago from Auto Bristol ltd but the engine faulty light came on just after a week. (I couldn’t drive the car for a week after I bought it because the battery was completely dead – had to call AA twice to get the car started). Auto Bristol refered me to a garage and I went there twice (yesterday from 9.15 – 5.30pm). Each time the guy managed to make the light disappear but the light came back on again (and stay on) the minute I drove the car back.
• Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI - Starting problem. 9 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Initially i thought it might of had a bad earth but after bridging a lead from the negative terminal to the engine hoist bracket it still wouldn't turn over even tried another battery but nothing. Hopefully someone can help. Rich.