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Why won't my Ford Focus start?
Hi,
I'm having a problem starting my Ford Focus TDCi 1.8. It won't turn over, yet I have all electrical power on my dashboard. Had problem with this some weeks ago and had heater plugs replaced with new ones, which seemed to cure the problem for a week or so but a slow degradation in starting on mornings over the weeks and now nothing. Is this going to be a costly diagnosis?
Thanks in advance.
Stephen Blower (Barnsley)
Jun 2015 Filed under: electrics
What's happening with my Kia Sportage?
Hi, I was just sitting in my Kia Sportage having turned off the engine. I tried to start it again but it failed to start. I got out of the car, locked it, reopened it and the car started. Is this part of some feature and how is it activated?
Michael Brennan (Ennis)
Jul 2015 Filed under: electrics
Are the lights in the Toyota Auris weak?
Are the beams very short on dipped headlights in the 2008 Toyota Auris? I find it difficult to drive in country area at night. Should there be a certain wattage in dipped headlights?
Sinead Lally (Galway )
Nov 2014 Filed under: electrics
Why is my battery going flat?
Hello there. I bought myself a few months ago a 2005 Opel Astra 1.3 diesel six-gear manual model. Three times it has happened that the battery is flat and needed a help to start the car. Any ideas what can be the possible problem for that and solutions?
Ragnar Arnason (Kaupanger)
Nov 2014 Filed under: electrics
Can you help me find a wiring loom for my Corolla?
Hi! Help me please to find a complete wiring room for a 2002 Toyota Corolla (eng3zz 1,598cc). Tell me the price also please.
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Rafeek Neeyamuthkhan (Port-louis,mauritius)
Jun 2014 Filed under: electrics
How long do hybrid batteries last?
What is the conventional wisdom on the battery life of high mileage hybrids?
Louis McConkey (Dublin)
May 2014 Filed under: electrics
Will this Golf's electronic problem come back?
I am buying a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, which had computer problems in the past that are apparently quite common. Is this a problem that may return?
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Robert Hayes (Dublin)
May 2014 Filed under: electrics
How do I repair the mirrors in my Honda FR-V?
Hi, I have purchased a Honda FR-V. Annoyingly, neither electric wing mirror is functioning properly. One won't tilt side to side and the other up and down... Is it possible to just replace the motors? FR-V parts aren't abundant - would another Honda part do the trick? Don't want to relace the whole mirror if possible as very expensive!
Garry Albon
Apr 2014 Filed under: electrics
Do I really need to spend this much on my Peugeot?
Hi, I have a 2000 reg Peugeot 206 1.4 and in the last few months whenever I put my indicators on they flash as hazards and sometimes they even like to come on by themselves. I am not an expert in cars but a garage recently told me that I needed a replacement electrical box (not sure of the technical term) and that it would cost around €550 for parts and labour. Not sure if that is necessary as I have read that it could just be the indicator stalk, but I am unsure. I don't really want to pay that much for a repair as my car isnt even worth that much money anymore. Any help or suggestions as to what this problem could be or how to fix it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Sophie Holmes (Kent)
Apr 2014 Filed under: electrics
How do I fix the clock and radio in my Mitsubishi?
I have a 2003 Mitsubishi Carisma and the radio and clock are not working. How do I fix it?
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Kieran Kavanagh (Meakstown)
Apr 2014 Filed under: electrics
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