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What's wrong with my electric windows?

My electric window goes down ok but is sluggish going up. I have sprayed runners with silicone to no avail, sometimes no movement at all. I suspect dodgy motor, as I tried a switch from breakers, but same problem. Any thoughts appreciated, thanks

Frank Brady (Malahide)

Dec 2013 Filed under: electrics

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Do I need a new part to fix my Skoda electrics?

Hi, the control unit / window motor in my 2002 Skoda Octavia 1.6 petrol seems to be dead. It's affecting the central locking and mirror adjustment etc. It's a minefield getting a seconhand replacement unit as it has to come from an identical car: ie has to have rear electric windows, no sunroof, electric mirrors etc. Am I better off just biting the bulletand stumping up for a new part from Skoda?

Thanks, Alan

Alan Brodie (Dublin)

Jul 2013 Filed under: electrics

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What can I do about my dead Suzuki ECU?

Hi, I have a 2008 Suzuki SX4 1.6 DDiS. It would not start recently so I towed it to the garage. Eventually I have been told that the ECU is dead and needs a new one, which must be done in a Suzuki garage. I am waiting on a final price but have been told they are expensive. Is it worth trying to source a second hand or reconditioned one if they exist?

Sean Moylan (Galway)

Oct 2013 Filed under: electrics

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Why do my Toyota bulbs keep blowing?!

My Toyota Auris keeps blowing bulbs. What would be wrong?

Gerald Wynne (Sligo)

Nov 2013 Filed under: electrics

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What's going on with the battery of my Zafira?

Hi. I drove my car, a 1999 Opel Zafira without a fanbelt for about 10km after which I replaced the fanbelt. The battrey that was discharged quickly charged itself. Some days later the battery discharged and even after I recharged it it still discharged again. So I replaced the battery after confirming that the alternator was ok and still am having the same problem. What can I do? Is there a possibilty that the alternator is not providing enough charge to charge the battrey? How can i test the charging terminals of the car with a multimeter to know if it is in order? Thanks

Ndukwe Peter (Abuja )

May 2013 Filed under: electrics

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What can I do about an airbag warning light in my Fiat?

I have a Fiat Stilo air bag problem; the warning beep comes on and it's displayed in the dash. It says 'airbag failer, stop' and it can also display 'engine failer, airbag, stop'. It's a 2003 model and has been like this for a while. I'm afraid in case the airbag will deploy. What should I do?

Angela Nevin (Nenagh)

Apr 2013 Filed under: electrics

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What's wrong with my Renault Laguna?

Hi, I changed the battery in my 2008 1.5 dCi Renault Laguna and now I have no power at all. It won't switch on, doors not locking, windows, or lights nothing works. The only thing that is working is the power steering buzzing and you can turn the wheels. What would have happened?

Tom Corcoran (Bagenalstown)

Apr 2013 Filed under: electrics

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What could be causing this warning sound in my BMW?

The rear door is fully closed on my 2007 BMW 520i, but the warning still sounds. How do I stop it?

Hugh Gillespie (Donegal)

Mar 2013 Filed under: electrics

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How do I find the crankshaft sensor on a BMW 316ti?

How do I find an get a crankshaft sensor off a BMW 316ti?

Simon Beckley (County Durham)

Aug 2012 Filed under: electrics

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I have serious electrical problems with my Fiat Stilo!

My Fiat Stilo keeps displaying warnings that I have bulb failures when I don't. All fittings etc. checked by an electrical engineer. Also when I only put on front wiper rear comes on and sometimes when I put my electric window up it goes down! Help

Sandra Gallagher (Lockerbie)

May 2012 Filed under: electrics

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