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• Volvo 340 restart 18 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Hello, My G-reg 1.4 340 has been sitting idle for 3 months over winter. I've changed the plugs, leads and distributor bits but the thing remains dead. Flat battery I know but even when jump leads connected it only manages one turn before stopping. I disconnected one of the volvo battery leads (from the battery terminal), assuming the jump leads may have been trying to charge the volvo battery, but to no avail.
• Removing HT leads! 28 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  Now I realise that this shouldnt be a problem - but I need help! I am unable to remove the HT leads from the plug on a 1.4 Fiat Brava. I have read the Haynes manual, which basically says pull the cap off (but not using the lead in case of fracturing) I have pulled the cap as much as humany possible (and tried pulling and twisting at the same time).
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 05 2.0 tdci Jump leads wrong way round 14 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Having to jump start the step daughter's Rover 25 today I Placed one end of the red lead on her positive terminal and the other end on my negative (it was going dark and the insulation on the leads runs down the back of the battery). I then put one end of the black lead on her negative and was just about to put the other end on my positive terminal when I realised my mistake, phew!.
• Mercedes 230E steering lock/leads 29 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  In previous cars I have used a very good red flashing dummy 'car alarm light' that works by using a positive power source from the radio supply, and connecting to one of the leads going into the back of the steering wheel lock. When the car is running, this is energized ie. positive, and with the other positive lead gives 2 positives so the light will not work. When switched off, we have a dead lead ie. negative earth, and the red light automatically flashes.
• Custom made jump leads. 22 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  I want to make a pair of jump leads for my son who has called me out a few times with my leads when he has left his lights on at the office, no one else there has any. The leads I have were made for me using good length light welding cable and two pairs of heavy duty clamps which have helped me and others over the 15 years since they were made for me .
• How many cigarette lighter leads/chargers? 12 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  That's six, all with different plugs on the appliance end, whch is something of an achievement in itself. How many leads/chargers/cigarette lighter gadgets do you have?
• KIA makes history as leading quality brand 19 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  Very impressed by the Ceed, great looking car, should be many more on the roads. Wonder why not more. https://www.kia.co.nz/about-kia/kia-news/kia-makes-history-as-leading-quality-brand/
• "Novelty" jump leads-any good? 19 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  I was wandering around the car accessory department of a supermarket the other day and saw a set of jump leads that work from the cigar lighter socket. Are these things any good? I would be a bit wary myself but just wondered if any BR users had any experience of them?
• HT leads needed for Volvo 850 T5 6 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Does anyone here know where i can get hold of a set of original quality HT leads for this car. Volvo main dealers are quoting me £78 inc vat, and i dont want to pay this much unless i have to. Ben
• HT lead longevity - Audi A6 26 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  What can one expect from a set of HT leads these days?
• VW CD changer into A3 23 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  I have bought a secondhand VW cd changer to fint in my Audi A3. My A3 has the factory fitted lead int othe bot compartment which has a round plug on the end. The VW CD Changer which i believe to be identical to the audi unit has a rectangular plug on the end of the lead. Does anyone know where i can find the relevant wiring diagrams to make up a lead or where i might be able to obtain a lead at a reasonable price?
• Leading traffic officer fined over speed 29 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  http://tinyurl.com/yyk3ud madf
• MINI Cooper SD plus options - Lead times on new MINI 1 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  If you configure your own MINI, starting with a Cooper SD and add various options and packs,  what kind of lead time are you looking at these days?  If I ordered a car in October would I get it before XMAS?   Thanks
• Ford Ka - can anyone tell me how to correctly use jump leads 16 May 2011 (Forum)
  my ford ka has a flat battery, ive got the jump leads and my vw beetle running, help what is the correct way to connect the batteries and start my ka. Many thanks
• "Lead In" Models 13 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  I have seen cars advertised with the above description. What does this mean, exactly? Thanks MMJ
• Mazda Mazda 2 (2003 - 2007) - 07 1.4 Coil pack and HT leads. 31 May 2008 (Forum)
  Dealer diagnosed that the coil pack needed replacing and replaced this on May 6th. Then diagnosed that the HT lead was corroded and needed replacing. They cobbled together a HT lead together from another car to keep the two running. I had booked the car in for the 27th May (after our holiday) and was told the HT lead was not due from the factory until the 5th June and this may be subject to delay.
• Ford Mondeo 2-litre petrol, '54 reg - Lead/acid, calcium or silver battery 5 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  I don't know when Ford started fitting their 'smart' charge system. I know that lead/acid isn't advisable with it, but how do I tell if 'smart' charge. The handbook doesn't help.
• Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 00 1.3 Changing ht leads 8 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  It's hidden behind the engine and I'm just wondering the best method to getting to it. All i'm trying to do is change the HT leads. Thanks a lot.
• 306 pug n reg 19 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  please somebody help i bought lexus style back lights for my pug they fit perfect on the car but the leads are diffrent to connect can i buy other leads i think they are phase 2 and not phase 1 lights and where if possible i can buy the leads thanks for your help if anyone can ta tam
• High spec HT Leads for Mk1 Granada 12 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, Does anyone know the best place to get a high performance/quality set of HT leads for a 1977 Mk1 Ford Granada 3.0? My current ones are prone to breaking down when the car gets too warm. A certain car parts superstore isn't much help.