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  • Lexus rx400h - solar trickle chargers 10 Mar 2013 (Forum)
    I understand there have been several cases of the > auxillary battery being drained over this period or less and that the > use of a trickle charger to maintain the battery power would be most > sensible.
  • VW Campervan T2 Bay late 1972 - Headlights staying on 15 Jul 2011 (Forum)
    Van not often used so battery out for long periods - but reconnected battery after some weeks and both headlights came on regardless of ingition being turned on light switch on etc. Headlamp relay clicking in as soon as battery connected it seems.
  • rover 214 1997 8v - starting problems 16 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    Hi can anybody help me, my rover has had a continuous starting problem since i bought it six months ago, have had new starter motor and battery. if the car is left overnight  it will not start next morning, all the battery lights ect on dashboard are pretty strong but car will just turn over but not fire up, ive got one of them emergency power units which you connect to your battery terminals and it starts straight away, this is baffling me please help!!
  • Looking to buy the following Batteries 16 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    I need the these items within the next 10 days ; Pair of van / truck batteries , proper identifier numbers are : 643 and a 644 . Portable jump starter of at least 1000 amp ( AA used it to jump start my 6.9 diesel V8, to my amazement ) . My piddly standard 400 amp machine didn't even turn it.
  • Alfa Romeo 156 (1998 - 2005) - 03 1.9 Battery 156 19 Nov 2009 (Forum)
    Can you help or advise me on this. I had a flat battery on my alfa 156 which looks like has had it. I have managed to replace with another. My problem is now I have power but no ignition. When I turn the key to MAR There is also a lot of ticking going on.
  • Renault - Master campervan - 1987 2.0 di electrical problem 30 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    First of all it is a renault master that i have (camper van) and the problem is that recently i have the red battery light coming on for quite a while----i toured scotland last year and it was on for most of the trip. i fitted a new battery, fan belt, and a new alternator but it still comes on. It may go off for a short while, soon to reappear---the battery voltage reads 13.5--yet the light won't go off.
  • Hyundai Accent (2000 - 2006) - (00-06) Maintenance questions 13 Jan 2008 (Forum)
    Hi all I wonder if you would be to help me with the following questions: 1. DO I have to reset the car alarm or anything when I replace the car battery? 2. How often does the battery need to be changed? 3. Are there different types of coolants? 4. I have not changed the gearbox and brake fluid for 3 years, is it time to do so? 5. How can I test whether it is the battery or the alternator that needs to be changed?
  • Key problems on '00 BMW 7 Series 20 Aug 2006 (Forum)
    The problem was the gradual inability of the key to lock/unlock the car remotely, which to me pointed to a new battery. The dealer simply ordered him a new key. I managed to get the old one apart just before he left today, but the battery didn't want to come out easily before he had to go. Are battery changes possible with these?
  • MR2 remote key fob 25 Jul 2004 (Forum)
    I have a '97 MR2 mk2, one of the key fobs has lost synchronisation with the car, (battery is still good). Does anyone know the sequence of removing the battery / pressing buttons required to resynchronise ? Cheers Dan
  • Any - Lithium battery fires in tunnels 12 Jul 2022 (Forum)
    I am seeing various reports on how fires in electric cars are difficult to extinguish and have to be left to burn themselves out.  Are electric cars...
  • toyota avensos 2002 1997cc - no ignition 30 Nov 2019 (Forum)
    no ignition when turning key, Battery fully charged and duplicate key tried. ,Battery terminals tight, suspect main fuse|relay but do not know which fuse or relay, any advice appreciated..
  • Any - My battery is 'flat' ? 16 Aug 2018 (Forum)
    Anyone have any idea as to how this expression came about ? 'Empty' or 'low' is understandable but why 'flat' ? Google is not very forthcoming on this...
  • ford focus zetec climate 1.6 - Are the Yuasa Ybx3000 Or Ybx3075 batteries good?? 28 Dec 2013 (Forum)
    Hello, I was just wonderin whether the Yuasa ybx3000 or ybx3075 are any good and especially if you would recomend them for a focus
  • Lotus Elan - Battery polarity change 10 May 2011 (Forum)
    I wnat to change the polarity of my 1968 Lotus Elan from positive to negative earth I have't a radio and I am changing from Dynamo to Alternator will...
  • Nissan Micra (2003 - 2010) - 03 1.2 Battery. 28 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    Should i buy ordinary with one year guarantee for £26 or heavy duty with 2 year guarantee for £40. I only do about 4000 miles a year. Thanks.
  • Could a paper battery power your car? 14 Aug 2007 (Forum)
    I think had a prototype in the gutless Kangoo I rented on holiday once, nothing else could explain its dismal performance http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6945732.stm
  • Peugeot 406 continuous beep 15 Jul 2006 (Forum)
    Since the battery went flat and the car wouldn't start, I charged the battery and now have a continuous beep inside the car. Do I need to reset something to get rid of this beep? BTW 1996 Executive Saloon.
  • Mondeo key fob prob 24 Jan 2006 (Forum)
    Hi. I have a 1997 facelift Mondeo TD. Every time I put new batteries in the key fob they die after a day or two.(I put in quality batteries). Anyone know why this might be? Thanks.
  • Ford Transit - Battery light coming on and off towards end of j 14 May 2025 (Forum)
    I just read an article which advises to put the voltmeter on when the engine is running, which I haven't done yet, to look for a jump in voltage on the battery to indicate the battery is charging. Likely causes? I will also note that it is a new battery, bought only last year. MOT test is tomorrow so fingers crossed it won't affect that!
  • Nissan Qashqai 1.6dci diesel 2015 - Nissan QQ - multiple dash lights 17 Nov 2023 (Forum)
    Had to drive back home 35 miles on battery, luckily made it. Took the car to garage, they also diagnosed the problem with Alternator and replaced it, however, all the dash light were still there. I checked the battery for few days and its voltage was on low side, so I replaced it with EFB096 battery (same as before), however, the dash lights still there.
 

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