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• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 00 2.0 Alternator problems 18 Jan 2015 (Forum)
  On checking with the meter I only had 3 volts at the battery terminals, so I took the battery off and put it to charge. The battery was new at New Year when I replaced the original one, so it should be OK. When it was charged, I put it back on the car and got a little spark when I replaced the +ve terminal.
• BMW 5 Series E60 - High rate of battery discharge & starting problems 7 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  I kept trying but nothing fired, and the battery then went dead. I called out the RAC who did all of their checks. The battery was changed in October 2012 with the correct battery, as verified by Euro Car Parts. The battery condition was fine - holding charge, charging fine, etc.
• Nissan X-Trail - Trouble starting - but the battery's as strong as 20 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  My diesel 2012 X-Trail struggles to start, but only ever on the first time I use it every day. The battery seems strong and will turn the engine over for a minute or more. The problem exists at all temperatures but gets worse the cooler it gets. Yesterday was -4c and I had to bump start it off the drive, which is the first time that's happened.
• Perception of Battery Electric Vehicles in the UK 29 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  Hey everybody, I am studying for my master's degree and writing a research project on "Perception of Battery Electric Vehicles in the UK". I am currently conducting a questionnaire/survey on this subject and would kindly ask to fill it out. As there are a lot of car enthusiasts and people enjoying cars on HonestJohn.co.uk, I would like to hear your opinions as well.
• Nissan Almera 2003 - No way to unlock my car when battery failed 14 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  Last week I had a major fail. I left the light switched all day and my battery went dead. With a set of jump leads in the boot I thought now problem. Until I realised the is no way to get into the car as it has no manual key locks. I search the net and people spoke about one on the passenger door.
• Ford focus titanium x 2ltr 2012 reg. - testing for parasitic drain 28 May 2018 (Forum)
  Further to my recent posts regarding lost battery power. I have replaced the battery, I have had an Alternator / Battery check done at my local garage both checked out as having no problems. I moved on to an Auto Electrical Co, They have pulled fuses as a test  / connected a diagnostic machine and still not found the cause of the parasitic drain.
• Mercedes C200 Classic (V reg) - Flat Battery 22 May 2015 (Forum)
  Talk about one step forward, two back, i think i must have upset his lordship upstairs.  Having removed the flat battery for a proper charge indoors i noted the boot wasnt closing properly as i assumed no power so i just, temporarily put some hazard tape on it for partial closure, lo and behold the damn thing closed.
• 53 Ford Modeo zetec estate - EATC stuck on auto 21 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Hello,   I have a problem in that the EATC is stuck on auto, which does not let me switch it off or switch off the AC, it also doesn't let me alter the fan speed either up or down or the temperature.The only thing that I have done is change the battery , but had a battery  jumper pack  attached to the battery leads so that I wouldn't lose the radio/cd  codes,It hasn't been used for around 6 weeks and only noticed it yesterday. Any help or ideas as to what the problem might be would be greatly appreciated. if a fuse has blowned would show these symptoms.
• 2.0D Jaguar X-type Estate - Battery Charging for unused X-type Diesel 15 Sep 2013 (Forum)
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• Mercedes-Benz 2000 1998 - working perfectly then door would not open 22 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  I left it 5 mins and tried again. it worked as normal. went shopping and it started normally to get home. no signs of a flat battery. The next day the door wouldn't open again and the engine was completely dead so I purchased a new battery and also new batteries for the key fob.All lights are working on the dash but engine still dead and door won't open with key fob.I would be very grateful if anyone has any ideas.
• Volvo c70 - Returning faulty car to dealership 12 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Purchased a c70 3 weeks ago....2nd time battery has drained. The first was on the day i was scheduled to pick it up, but they put a new battery on and said it would be ok..went to drive her today and no battery..She is in for analysis (again).
• 1998 VW Polo Saloon CL 1.6 - engine keeps cutting out 10 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  I bought my car off a man who let it sit on his drive for about a year unused, we put some charge in the battery from another battery pack and I drove it home with no problems. The car drove prefectly. The next day we put a new battery in the car, I dove it down to the petrol station to fill it up and again the car drove perfectly.
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1995 - refusing to start after battery went flat 5 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  My father-in-law has a 306 xrd which is refusing to start after the battery went flat and has been recharged. All other electricals work fine, it just seems as though the starter motor has been isolated. There is an isolator switch under the bonnet but he doesn't have a key for it.
• Peugeot 106 - 106 won't start - Battery or Alternator? 25 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  After parking at work 40 mins later the car would not start and is completely dead, somewhat scuppering a trip North which is now underway on the train. I would be grateful if anyone could tell me whether this is likely to be an alternator or a battery issue or something more sinister?
• Toyota Carina E 1995 GLi auto 1.6 - How do you change the battery in the remote fob? 26 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  Can't see how the remote fob comes apart to change the battery. The fob is the oblong type with a black and red button, with a three pin socket in the side. There is a slot all the way round and it appears this levers off the two halves, but I don't want to use too much force in case something snaps.
• Renault Megane Coupe + Cabrio (1999 - 2003) - 99 1.6 Trip comp not working after new batt fitted 25 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  Does anyone have any idea what the problem might be? Would having a new battery fitted possibly have caused this, or is it just a coincidence? Many thanks, Steve.
• Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 1995 XRDT Disabling the alarm ? 5 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  The trouble is I've searched everywhere and can't find it !!! I haven't got a 'dedicated key', either. When I disconnect the negative battery terminal the alarm starts sounding and I can only get it to stop by reconnecting the battery and turning the ignition on Anyone know how I can disable the alarm to carry out the repair or how long the alarm will sound after disconnecting the battery?
• Audi A3 + S3 (2001 - 2003) - 03 1.8T battery drain - fuse 37 (engine timing) 18 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, I've got a problem with my Audi A3 1.8T - the battery has gone flat and I've traced it down to fuse 37 which is listed as 'engine timing'. Sure enough, remove this fuse and the drain stops but the engine wont start. Any ideas what on earth could cause this?
• Vectra stalling 24 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, my mates Vectra SRI 140ps, S reg, 84,000 miles has a stalling problem. It will jump start ok, battery is flat even though it is a new battery. After 1 minute of running on tick over or driving, all the dash lights come on very dimly, abs, airbag, engine management, the lot. Even the rev counter drops to zero even though the engine is still running.
• Peugeot 205 Diesel, K plate 7 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  It tends to sit for a while between use, but I don't think waxy diesel is the issue. Even with a good battery, you can usually crank it on and off for a good few mins before it will go. Once running, its fine and does charge the battery. Often you will need to jump it as the battery will be flat before it starts.