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How much to replace my Focus's alternator?
I'd like to know what would it cost to replace the alternator in my 2007 1.6 TDCi Ford Focus?
Christopher Doogue (Carlow)
Jul 2013 Filed under: electrics
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How do you fully disable traction control on a 2011 Chrysler 300?
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Why won't my Skoda Octavia start?
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?
Angela Nunez (Tunapuna)
Jan 2014 Filed under: electrics
Is my car battery flat?
I have no power; turn the key and the lights on the dash board go off.
David Wallace (Ireland)
Mar 2017 Filed under: electrics
I connected my battery the wrong way...
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?
Patrick Mcnally (Mayo)
Mar 2017 Filed under: electrics
Is it ok to jump-start a modern car?
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
Philip Donegan (Ballina)
Dec 2016 Filed under: electrics
Why is my Toyota Verso's indicator glowing?
In my 2002 Toyota Corolla Verso 1.6 petrol the indicator bulb is glowing steadily. The battery and alternator are fine. What's up?
Milan Malik (Ennis)
Nov 2014 Filed under: electrics
What's the noise in my Hyundai Sonata?
On my 2006 Hyundai Sonata CRDi I can hear a high pitched continuous bleep for about 10 seconds followed by a click from the engine just after switch off. This happens twice every time. What can it be?
Greg Waters
Nov 2014 Filed under: electrics
How to disable traction in a Kia Picanto?
Hey guys,
I have a 2016 Kia Picanto and I want to know how to turn off the traction control.
Alwaleed Alawaji
Sep 2016 Filed under: electrics
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
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