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Hi guys, After many cuts and scatches to my arms and much stressing of the trim I reached the bottom solonoid arm and managed to push it over which released the door. I found Nimrod's micro switch once I had removed the panel.... I would never have seen it with the panel on :ph34r:, anyway we the panel now off I can open the door by pushing the solonoid in, but neither the micro switch or the door handle will make the catch release. I have unpluged the power connector to the solonoid and tested it by opening the door handle but no power ?, the door makes a noise which might be the door handle micro switch, does anyone know where the power feed for the solonoid comes from ?, it feeds into the loom and then disappears up the door. The petro flap works fine but I guess there is some relay / control to allow the power to feed to the solonoid when the door is ready to be opened e.g. when the central door locks are open. Many thanks again to you all at least I can open the door ina fashion... not exactly Ghia standards though :) . Trim is still intact and latch has only slight screwdriver marks in it :rolleyes:. Just need to find the power source :unsure:. Mauser

Hi Nimrod, Can see what appears to be a servo unit right down bottom of the panel.... cannot remove the electrical plug as hands cut to bits and to far down :unsure:, theres loads of white clips holding the panel on so will be big job to smash off if it comes to it :ph34r:. Thanks for all the help please don't destroy your motor looking for me :rolleyes:. Mauser

Cannot say I have heard the lock winning ?, Tried all sorts today removed light cluster trying to get access to the lock but with no joy, spoke to Ford who said only way in was to break the trim :rolleyes:,

Sorry lads, Your correct its a 2.3 99 V plate model, I can see the lock catch at the bottom of the inner panel through a small notch in the panel, there is sign's of rubber which looks like its come off the lock catch maybe this has jammed the lock ?. I have tried turning the key to the unlock position then trying to release the catch but with no luck :unsure:. As you say the panel won't come out but I can get limited access down from the top but I am not sure what I am trying to release. Has anyone got any idea's where the emergency release catch is please ?. I think once I get the tailgate open I can sort the lock... just getting the bugger open is the hard bit :ph34r:. Thanks for the replies appreciated. What with this and house extension going wrong my luck must change :rolleyes:. Cheers Mauser

Hi guys, Went shopping but boot wouldn't open with remote locking ?, used key to open but when I got home it won't open at all not even with the key ?. Desperate for help as boots essential for me and the family, tried all sorts but its just locked solid :rolleyes:. Cheers Mauser

Cheers for the info just the job for an Easter Sunday. Mauser :(

Hi guys, 1999 Galaxy, temperature bulb has blown, any idea's how do I go about changing it please ?. I don't have the Haynes manual yet as only had car few days. Any advice pictures/descriptions appreciated. Cheers Mauser

Hi guy's You were spot on with the rattle problem, anti role bar tie bar :angry:. At first the Ford dealer found the sump cover loose which made a knock when pressed, the nice guy tightened the bolt and I gave him a few quid for his troubles. He did however say there was play in the drivers side joint. I drove down the road and it still rattled, one 3 point turn and

Doesn't really sound like a knocking more of a rattle <_<, as I posted more like something loose under the hood ?. Thanks for the advice on storage as well. Cheers Mauser PS will have a look @ the weekend when its dryer and hopefully warmer.

Well got the car tonight..... but now got 2 problems :D. First is there is a knocking sound under the front wheel area maybe engine bay over small bumps at low speeds, I guess you cannot hear them going any faster <_<. Sounds like a loose spanner inside the engine compartment... but no spanner. Second is the seat belt on the passenger side, the dealer didn't fix like he said so any idea's how the best way to sort this ?, it doesn't retract fully, it looks like its being over stretched at some point maybe someone holding TV in fron t seat lol. Anyway any advice on either would be appreciated :D. On board computer said 20 mpg eeeeek. Cheers Mauser PS nice car all the same :D, no where to hide the jump leads and road maps, any idea's ?.

Thanks for the advice lads, I am sure also that thr 2.3 DOHC has a chain drive not belt :). Slight hydraulic tapet rattle @ idle was only noice from engine bay. Will post as soon as I get the car :), was going to go for local Ford dealer service as to to try and salvage the service book and have the missing stamps added. Cheers and thks again for the info. Mauser (AK Simon)

Some good news, Now have proof of the 80,000 mile service, not really a service as I expected, just oil and air filter, oil + spark plugs from Brooklyn Ford ?. I don't have the service spec so is that correct for 80K ?. Cannot find anything else between this service and the current 102,000 :lol: . History of car is Ford owned it for 47,000 miles and then sold it to a company who had it serviced as mentioned, air con was re-gassed last year =

Hi Been offered a V plate 99 2.3 Galaxy ghia, this has done 102K, The seller can only produce ford stamped service history up to 47000k, but the car looks and drives superb even with the high mileage. Would the lack of service history be a concern and what effect would it have on the asking price. The dealer advertised with FSH at

Thats the one :o. Least we are singing of the same hymn sheet :). Have you any idea how much these items cost ?, and are they easy to change ? good with mechanics so should be capable. Have brought the fore-mentioned car today but won't get for a few more days yet.... good job I am older and more patient :o . Anyway thanks for clearing up my problem and I hope you get yours sorted soon, looking forward to playing with all the new buttons control etc. Cheers Mauser

Thanks for the replies, The strips are the ones up the door between the door frame and the glass about 1/2" wide maybe slightly more, there is a little tag sticking out on them on the rear doors. Would be nice to change them as they spoil the looks of the car, as I mentioned before I have seen several with same defect. Don't think its repaired damage as this part of the door is below the main door level. Wish my camera hadn't broke I could have took a snap shot, anyway it sounds like it can be replaced which is good news, I was thinking it was a main part of the door assembly. Cheers Mauser

Hi, First post on your great site :(. Just buying what I believe to be a Galaxy 2.3 Ghia, well thats what the AA & Insurance say it is, however the dealer says its a Ghia X ?. Its a 2.3 Auto petrol 1999 on a V plate, it has a CD player and crusie control ?, but no sun roof. Its a high milage @ 102,000 but 1 owner looks like a company with what the dealer says is a full history. Can someone tell me what model it is and would