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• Changing a Focus headlamp bulb... 10 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  We've talked about this before, but I thought it might be useful to relate how I had recently seen it performed without removing any bits other than the back cover for the headlamp unit! I changed the dip-bulb myself previously ..... but only after loosening the battery and with a great deal
• the battery that came in out of the cold 25 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Returning home after three weeks away I was disappointed, but not surprised, to find the battery (the one I have previously spoken of in the Back room, 10 plus? years old) on my Volvo apparently flat, the starter would barely turn over, certainly not fast enough to start the engine, lights dimming
• Skoda Fabia Problems and Dealer Attitude 8 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  bikes or any other cars i have had. recently noticed headlights dimming unexpectedly, and dashboard lights dipping then coming back on. mentioned this when i took it in for the £230 service. cough splutter choke. they said they found nothing wrong, so took the battery off, charged it and said it would
• Citroen c5 diesel 2003 - starting problem 29 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  hello I have a problem with my c5 I went out this morning and the battery died as I was trying to start it I've put a new battery on and now it wont turn over at all now please any ideas king regards Eddie.
• Vauxhall Combo 1700cc dti 2001 - charging fault 11 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  after my battery went flat while driving i replaced both the altenator and battery .. the charging light on the dash has blown and i am informed that the altenator wont work  if this is blown . is this correct or could there be another cause.
• Peugeot 306 - Alarm Keeps Going Off 11 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  My Peugeot's Battery Died, It Has Been Stood For 3 Months. I Have Now Bought A New Battery But My Alarm Keeps Going Off When I Open The Door. Any Ideas Or Do You Know How To Disconnect The Alarm?
• Rover 400 key fob 9 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hope someone can help. The battery went dead in my Rover 400 key fob. It went so dead that when I put a new battery in it didn't work. How do I reprogram it? Or do I need to buy a replacement. I've heard this can be expensive?
• Flat battery no restart Rover 414 22 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Wife left lights on in car in station car park. Tried to jump start it but the key fob doesnt work so wont deactivate the immobiliser. Any ideas. It is...
• Cavalier - Radio Codes 10 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  One of my colleagues suffered a battery failure yesterday in his 95 Cavalier. He replaced the battery but as he bought the car second hand he has not got the radio codes - the radio model no. is SC303 . Is there an easy or cheaper way to find the code than paying the main dealer an arm and a leg ?
• Ford Fiesta Ghia 1.4 2006 - dash says engine failure engine has overheated BUT 25 Oct 2024 (Forum)
  I charged my battery up the wrong way and when I tried to put it back on car it was sparking like mad , thought something was left on that took high voltage! Anyway it was the polarity had changed in the battery When I put a new battery on it lights up the ignition but wont crank. It says
• Honda HRV 1.5 eHEV - Auxiliary battery running flat 22 Mar 2024 (Forum)
  I’m hearing reports that the 12 volt auxiliary batteries aren’t up to the job in the HRV, Jazz Crossstar Hybrid and new model Civic. Often requiring a call to Honda assistance who attend and jump start the car . But after up to six repeat experiences when the car is left
• 2003 Ford Focus1.6 auto - Jump starter/battery charger 3 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  Yesterday I had started and stopped my car a couple of times and then the engine would not turn over, a garage towed me and fitted a new starter motor. All is working fine now. Although this would not have helped me yesterday I am looking to buy a jump starter and battery charger in case
• Renault Clio Dynamique (2010 plate) - Alternator cost 21 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  My alternator went yesterday after my battery warning and stop light had come on. ABS and power steering went just before I managed to get it in to a tyre/battery garage to have a battery test. They then diagnosed it as an alternator issue and helpfully drove me to the nearest garage who do
• Fiat Doblo Van - Strange battery issue 3 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  dead. Do I need a new battery? 
• Flat batteries and unused cars 28 May 2020 (Forum)
  or started since the end of march. On average they are between five to eight years old.  With the slow  return to work about to begin-I wonder how many flat battery, locked brakes and non starting callouts there might be in the next few days? If none-then isn't it amazing how modern cars can
• VW Caddy 2.0 SDI - Battery change, radio code problems? 27 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  I am going to be fitting a new battery to my Caddy and wondered if i am likely to have to re enter the radio code?. I'm asking because i don't have it!. Just been looking through all the paperwork i got with the van and can find no reference to a radio code. BTW, it is a pretty basic radio CD
• Ford Focus MK1 2002 1.8 zetec Estate Facelift - Fitting a leisure battery 25 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  I want to fit an auxiliary (leisure) battery in the boot of my vehicle. It would be easier and less intrusive if I could get it in the engine bay but alas that would be too much to ask so , boot it is. Anyone fitted one in any estate. Not just my car. I'd like some tips or advice
• 12v and 6 v - Battery Trickle charger & Conditioner,plug in hook up 6 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  I am looking around to replace my 40 year old 12v 6v halfords charger with a modern compact battery conditioner that will deliver a 12v and 6v charge and has a plug in hook up facility. I am surprised how very expensive some of them are eg £60 upwards and that they are only 12v. I
• Citroen Relay 2.2Hdi Van - 10 plate Citroen Relay won't start 4 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  . It doesn't even try and start. Changed the starter motor - same fault. It will start with jump leads but not using its own battery. Changed the battery - same fault. Symptons suggest i'm not getting live from battery or ignition to starter motor. Any ideas? Cheers
• Peugeot 306 1.9TD 1999 - "Battery" Light Dim 10 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  This morning got in car and battery charging light on dim. First thoughts were dodgy brushes or other alternator problem, light would go out at about 3000 RPM (but sometimes came back on). When arrived at work switched off and then noticed light came on dim (rather than bright