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by StartingWar22
Mon Oct 19, 2026 4:02 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: The Fallacy of the Auxiliary Battery
Replies: 9
Views: 779

Re: The Fallacy of the Auxiliary Battery

This isn't entirely accurate. To begin, how do you suppose the backup battery would fare if the primary battery were to die from a series of stops and starts? When the engine is turned on, both batteries are charged, but the main battery has a far higher energy-to-time ratio. Although the remaining ...
by StartingWar22
Tue Oct 06, 2026 1:19 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Horrifying nightmare: the Ford Focus's doors
Replies: 4
Views: 1836

Re: Horrifying nightmare: the Ford Focus's doors

I'm really grateful that you responded. Removed all door knobs and handles Because WHDB cleaned all of the door latches in case one of them was causing the car to mistakenly believe that a door was open or closed, I just discovered that the front left door latch is completely broken and needs to be ...
by StartingWar22
Tue Oct 06, 2026 1:18 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Horrifying nightmare: the Ford Focus's doors
Replies: 4
Views: 1836

Horrifying nightmare: the Ford Focus's doors

My Ford Focus Mark 1's passenger and driver's doors won't lock, and I've tried both the button key and the manual key, but neither of them has worked. I was wondering if this problem could cost more than a grand.
by StartingWar22
Mon Oct 05, 2026 1:18 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Help with Haldex, please.
Replies: 10
Views: 1824

Re: Help with Haldex, please.

I substituted

I contacted 4x4 parts in Hull, Yorkshire, after an independent specialist garage recommended them to me, to replace my Haldex with a used one. It was so easy to use that I now regret not having it done sooner.
by StartingWar22
Thu Sep 24, 2026 12:27 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Completely devoid of electrical power S206
Replies: 7
Views: 4219

Re: Completely devoid of electrical power S206

I lack technical expertise, yet I believed that Standby mode was intended to be enabled on these new w206 models; otherwise, the battery would ultimately be depleted by its various electrical components. It is referenced on page 420 of 1029 in the 2023 owner's manual. Perhaps someone possesses super...
by StartingWar22
Thu Sep 24, 2026 12:27 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Completely devoid of electrical power S206
Replies: 7
Views: 4219

Re: Completely devoid of electrical power S206

I lack technical expertise, yet I believed that Standby mode was intended to be enabled on these new w206 models; otherwise, the battery would ultimately be depleted by its various electrical components. It is referenced on page 420 of 1029 in the 2023 owner's manual. Perhaps someone possesses super...
by StartingWar22
Wed Sep 09, 2026 8:17 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: DAB+ freezes in my swift 2026; refer to the video. I am unable to.
Replies: 5
Views: 3438

Re: DAB+ freezes in my swift 2026; refer to the video. I am unable to.

This forum contains additional information regarding the same issue. However, there is no available patch for assistance. DAB is stuck.