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• 2003 Ford Focus auto 1.6 - Disconnecting the battery 27 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Scary stuff for me, I did leave it for 3 months from end of August until end of November with the battery still connected and it started frist time. Should I try it for 12 months?I do have a battery charger and a friend who can charge my battery from his car should I need to.
• Renault Espace (2002 - ) - 2005 3.5 Flat battery 2 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  I think if i bought a new battery {£120 + I bet !!} it would still be the same? So nowt wrong with my battery ? Cheers.
• Time for a new battery? 16 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  I can't find any interior lights stuck on, or anything else that might be draining the battery. Q1. Is there anything else I need to check which might be responsible for these symptoms, or should I bite the bullet and replace the battery? Mrs Ed is getting fed up with helping me to jump start.
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  I bought a car with a faulty battery - is the dealer liable? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased my used 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet five months ago. After returning from a two-week holiday the battery was dead. The RAC told me there...
• Toyota Yaris Cross (2023 model) - 12v battery issues Hybrid 13 Jun 2025 (Forum)
  If you search the internet, there are lots and lots of posts telling of issues starting hybrid cars, in my case a Yaris Cross, where the 12v battery voltage is too low.  The AA want to sell you a new battery and starts the car, telling you to visit your dealer. The dealer, charges the battery, says it passes all Toyota checks and you pay £30 for the privilege only for it to happen again soon afterwards.
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  Does a hybrid have to be driven everyday to prevent the battery going flat? 24 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I’m due to take delivery of a new Lexus LBX in early March, since doing some research of this car it seems there is a problem regarding the 12v battery,...
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  Key fob 20 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have just changed the battery in my key fob for my 2017 Ford focus st line estate. The car is saying that there is no key found in the vehicle. I have...
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  Do PHEVs operate the same way as regular hybrids? 7 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My Kia Niro Hybrid returns around 60mpg. Most of my journeys exceed the battery range of a PHEV version. Does a PHEV operate in the same way as my standard...
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  Do USB chargers drain your battery? 18 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a USB adaptor that plugs into the cigarette lighter position. The adaptor has a digital display to show charging status. With the...
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  Can I leave my 2023 hybrid Toyota Corolla for a week at the airport? 8 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I will need to park my 2023 Toyota Corolla 1.8 at an Airport Carpark in October for 7 days. Will there be a problem with the battery (starting) when I...
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  My car won't open due to a flat battery. How do I get inside? 2 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My car has a flat battery so it won't open with the emergency key. Any suggestions as dealerships are all closed due to Covid-19?
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  Disconnecting the battery on a new car - will it cause problems? 14 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My previous car, a 1996 Fiat Punto, had the battery disconnected and left outside many times for periods up to 12 weeks and no problems starting up on...
• Mercedes saga 3 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  When asked how car started on old useless battery a long silence and explanation that' AH well the battery was fully charged but would not hold its charge and Mercedes special test equipment advised replacement.' Have I been truly stuffed. Old battery shows exactly same lights as old one ie.charged over 12 volts
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  Can you suggest a reasonably priced battery trickle charger? 8 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can you suggest a reasonably priced battery trickle charger and boost for a Jaguar XK?
• 2008 1.8tdci - Ford focus battery change 23 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  Hi just wondering if any of you guys no anything of issues after changing a car battery Recently changed my 2008 1.8tdci focus battery to a EA722 4 Year Warranty ExideBattery 72Ah 720CCA W096TE Type 096 On the Ebay search it stated that this was for my model and engine and year of car .
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  SEAT Ibiza starting problem 7 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2008 SEAT Ibiza. A few weeks ago the car refused to start with a flat battery. The problem has become more and more frequent. Any idea what the...
• All - Winter/Helping to avoid a flat battery 21 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  Having limited knowledge of engines, I was wondering for any views on the following point. As we are now seeing the colder weather and shorter days, batteries are taking the hammer with, heated screens, mirrors, seats, lights being used more etc. My commute is relatively short at 3miles each way and I am usually doing 30ish mph. I always try to give the car a decent run once a month at this time of year to help the battery have a good charge but I was wondering if I travelled in 4th gear rather than 6th this would assist the alternator to keep the battery charged (Greater engine speed).
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.8 Which battery specification? Confused.. 28 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Hi its come to that time where ive got to replace my battery in my ford focus 1.8tdci 52 (2003). It been wondering what battery ti choose from, the spec on th etop of my battery states its 60Ah, 12V, 540Amps with fit 075. It also states in my handbook that i must replace it with a calcium based one.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2004 1.8TDci - battery questions ...... 10 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  How long to Ford batteries last, @ 4 years should I be thinking about a new one? Thanks in anticipation. Robert
• VW - Flat battery 24 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  A few months ago the battery was drained and Green Flag said that this could have been the cooling fan draining it after the engine was switched off. (this was during the hot spell). Is it a question of getting a new battery as this one doesn't seem to be able to hold its charge?