electrics

Can I disable the traction control on a Renault Captur Dynamique S Nav 120? Driving in snow is very difficult.

Loraine

Is it ok to leave the ignition on to listen to the car radio? I have a 2006 Fiat Ducato.

Hi,

We need advice on where or what to do next. We bought a 132 VW Passat 1.6 TDI on the 7/4/17 from a dealer for €11,500. Well pleased until five weeks ago when the car had a fire (a fuse went on fire) and burned all the fuses and fuse box to a crisp. The warranty crowd wouldn't cover the damage as it's an electrical fault, but after much rowing and threats of a solicitor the garage said they would cover the damage and put in a new wiring loom and fuse box .

We collected the car last Thursday from a different garage, as the one we bought it from sends all its cars to this crowd for any work that needs doing.  The car drove grand for two days and then problems started intermittingly, wipers packed up, power steering stopped working,  airbag lights on dash, central locking going mad, windows dropping,  etc. Then on Monday, the car refused to start so I checked the fuses (driver's side) and noticed there was no new wiring loom put into the car and all the cables were soldered onto a new fuse box.

The car was recovered last night for it to be fixed again.  This car is now unfit for purpose and we have lost all faith in it.   I can't really afford a solicitor at €150 an hour. Where do we go from here?

Please help!

I'd like to know what would it cost to replace the alternator in my 2007 1.6 TDCi Ford Focus?

How do you fully disable traction control on a 2011 Chrysler 300?

My 2006 Skoda Octavia will not start. The key is not going to the ignition position and there are no initial start lights on dashboard. What's wrong?

I have no power; turn the key and the lights on the dash board go off.

I have a 1986 Nissan Serena 2.3 diesel. I accidently connected my battery the wrong way around and tried to start it. When I discovered my mistake and connected it properly, it keeps turning but it won't start. Also, wipers, indicators, heater won't work. What damage have I done?

Merry Christmas to all!

Someone just said to me something I'd never heard before that you should never use jump leads on a modern car as it will fry the electrics/electronics. The first item turned up on a Google search seemed to confirm. I'm writing it to draw more people's attention to it because I doubt many are aware and also to ask do you have any recommendations as to what to do if your battery is flat. Is the donor car susceptible to damage? What is the situation if you use a battery power pack?

Finally I hope you all have a prosperous New Year

Cheers Philip

In my 2002 Toyota Corolla Verso 1.6 petrol the indicator bulb is glowing steadily. The battery and alternator are fine. What's up?