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• volkswagon polo 1.2 2002 - Battery problems 2 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  My Mum's Polo has a history of flat batteries, three of them. the AA keep turning up and supplying "new" ones (I'm told). The advice she has recieved it to "leave it running on the drive for 20 minutes" this isn't any good as it upsets neigbours.
• Key fob batteries 28 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  I paid more than a fiver for two 3 volt batteries for the remote entry fob for my car. They had the right code number on them but were a different make from the old ones, and were matt finish rather than shiny. They don't work. Today my SiL gave me a 3v battery of the same size with a different code number on it, and of yet another make, but shiny.
• Citroen C5 - Battery run down by 12v socket? 18 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  The 12V socket had an ipod plugged into it and after about 45 min of driving it refused to go above 35mph and eventually the battery light came on. Once the ipod was unplugged everything worked ok again? Am I right in thinking the alternator should be charging the battery while the car is moving? Is this normal that this should affect the car?
• Citroen ZX (1992 - 1998) - Battery Removal 17 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  In the handbook that came with the car, it says to simply remove the car battery, removing the NEGATIVE wire before the POSITIVE wire. The wires are slightly oiley and do not simply "remove" The battery is flat and I want to take it out to charge it. The clamp has been removed, I just don't know how to take the wires off.
• Peugeot 406 (1999 - 2004) - 03 2.0 Battery charge fault 28 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  My 53 plate peugeot 406 LX Estate recently started suffering battery charge fault warning on the dash, then ABS and Airbag warning respectively then the car gives up and conks oot ! had the alternator reconned and also new battery but its still doing it??? recently fitted new com2000 unit (indicator/wiper unit), which is the wrong one but works all the same, cud this be the problem?
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.6 Battery light 29 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  Should I just get my battery checked out? Thanks again
• fiesta mk 3 battery warning light on 22 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  hi, ive got a prob with the battery charge warning lamp on my fiesta ,it stays ON when i switch the ignition off and remove the key, the alternator is functioning with the engine running and the battery warning light goes out, ive looked at the wiring diag and as far as i can make out there is an in line diode in the warning bulb connection that comes off the alternator multi plug could it be that that has failed causing a reverse voltage?
• Jump Start Puzzle 24 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  This was with the battery out on charge, with jump leads from my car directly onto the Proton's battery leads. When a new battery was fitted it fired up first time. Why would it not start when connected to my car? (Tried off and engine running)
• New Motaquip Battery 26 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  My local garage recently fitted my Micra with a new battery after the old gave out after only 10 years! and whilst I could check the water levels in the old one, the new one appears to be sealed. However, in the guarantee it states that the battery must be checked regularly for water levels.
• Dead Battery under Warranty 22 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Only thing was, the price has now increased by £2.35, and they charged me this on the exchange. Did I do well on the deal - a battery for 2yrs for a couple of quid - or did I lose out by paying the difference?
• 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.
• BMW 5 Series Active Hybrid - Replacing Hybrid Batteries 7 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  The Hybrid battery on my vehicle will extinguish at some future point and will ordinarily require replacing. Will it be necessary to do so or will the car simply continue to operate as a non-hybrid powered by the engine only?
• Battery charger queries..I seek your advice please 21 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  I recently added to a "Battery Charger" topic in "Technical". Is it OK with Avant if I ask anyone with advice to have a look at the post (18th Oct. @ 1834hrs) and offer any  advice to me.  Thanks.
• Toyota Avensis - using jump star on flat battery 1 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  I consider buying a 'JUMPSTAR(TM)' emergency car battery booster. I have heard that some cars with advance sat nav and/or anti-theft devices may not be compatible. Is there any such known difficulty?
• Ford Focus II 05 2 litre - New battery - is calcium type worth it? 20 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Looks as if my battery has died. On checking replacements, I see a calcium type is offered. Given the extra cost, is it worth it? (The engine is not diesel.)
• Chrysler Voyager (2004 - 2008) - 06 2.8d battery change 13 Jul 2011 (Forum)
  im about to change my knackered battery on my Chrysler - any tips before i get going? - ive heard some rumours that the electrics might go a bit cranky?
• 306 - peugeot 306. battery. 29 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Hi,  My daughters car is having problems with her battery, when i took it out of the car for charging up i saw it had a sticker on it which said Recharge on 12th month 2010. I am wondering what this means. Is it the end of the warrenty.Thanks.
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 02 1.9 disconnecting battery to clean MAF sensor? 16 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Can anyone tell me why it is recommended that you disconnect the negative battery terminal before taking the MAF sensor out for cleaning ?
• in-car battery charger 6 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  no, not for the car battery, but to plug in to the cigar lighter and charge 2 or 4 AA cells. Does anyone know of such a thing. I'd try googling, but thanks to a burning lorry on the M62 I've spent 4 hours to travel 70 miles and my brain is a bit fried at the moment ;-)
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  Why couldn't Halfords help with the battery on my 1959 Austin Healey? 25 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As the cranking speed of my 1959 Austin Healey's starter was getting very low, I drove round to Halfords and asked them to test the battery. Their meter...