shelbournes

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Car-Keyless-Remote-C...id=p3286.c0.m14

would the one above be o.k. ...so do i need one with the solenoids

like below

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...E:X:RTQ:GB:1123

thanks so much for your help so far...

great to know i don't have to change the locks once again

Sorry this may be one of my thicko questions

I have a galaxy N reg that I have replaced the locks on

3 times in 4 years ... Both the drivers door and passenger doors

seam to go every now and then

I am currently unlocking/locking from the boot...

to my question

Is it possible to by pass the central locking with a remote version

I see there are a load on ebay that state that your can ...

but I would like to know from the wonderful people on here

that are usually so helpful

I can use the handles to open as normal ...just need to know whether I can

replace with remote locking and NOT have to replace the

lock parts again .....

hope someone could find the time to reply

If anyone has already done this

please could they let me know which KIT they used from ebay and

roughly how long it took ...thanks so much for your time as always

shelbournes

Right finally done it ...

No problems at all ...changed the barrel in the lock to the existing one which is better

Can honestly say seamed a doddle

the only hard part is to get the spring back in ....

In the manual it states that you have to turn it 180%

this is not the case ...just make sure the clip on the spring goes either side ...works fine then

they are for MK2 not the original galaxy ...

so your locks may not be the same ...

they are very sinular though

thanks for those techs ...they were soooo useful

Kind regards ....mark

Right finally done it ...

No problems at all ...changed the barrel in the lock to the existing one which is better

Can honestly say seamed a doddle

the only hard part is to get the spring back in ....

In the manual it states that you have to turn it 180%

this is not the case ...just make sure the clip on the spring goes either side ...works fine then

 

they are for MK2 not the original galaxy ...

so your locks may not be the same ...

they are very sinular though

 

thanks for those techs ...they were soooo useful

Kind regards ....mark

thanks so much

the double switch on the driver side only allows the windows to go down

the single switch on the passenger side only lets the windows goes down too

so none of the 3 up switches work (ie 2 drivers side 1 on passenger)

before replacing the lock handle they had intermittant faults

but now they have gone completly

I have checked under the passenger seat and it is bone dry

so I don't think the problem is there

the wiring in the drivers door all appears to be o.k.

the switches have all been tested with a multi meter and all pins are working

I will try to work out which two wires run the down button on the doors and

check those wires individually

does anyone know whether there is a relay (I.E> which number) for the windows

as I feel it coulg possibly be a fault there

Thanks again for your help and support

mark

Once again ...help needed

1996 ford (bloody) galaxy 2.0i L n reg

Still got this car ...don't know why

anyway

I have a problem with the electric windows

when you press the down buttons on the drivers

door the passenger window and drivers window goes downwith no problems

BUT when you press the up buttons on the

drivers side or passenger side

nothing happens

You have to close the windows by turn the key

in the lock when the doors closed and they will go up then

I have checked the switch and there is defiantly nothing wrong with that

I have recently fixed a lock problem

so I could have done something wrong then

but have traced all the connections and they all seam to be fine

What I really would like to know is

which relay runs the windows (if there is one)

or any other suggestions to a cause

thanks for all your help in advance

king regards to you all

shelbournes

thanks for the schemes ...so handy ....

am waiting for a key and lock/handle from ebay .....

so might have the problem solved soon ....

A word of advice to you all ...it would seem that a major cause

of locks snapping is partly a fault of the key

I have just sanded mine down (lightly sanded)

as the edges are a litle worn

and hey presto ...they slide in and out fantastically

i was sarting to feel that the passenger side

was getting a little hard to open and now

brilliant...

so this may be worth a try ...

lightly sand the edge down ...

as this seams to have the

most benefit ....belive me it works

regards and thanks to all those who helped

especially those diagrams

shelbournes

definatly worth the post

we all need a reminder ....

Remembering to use the 30w 5 oil

as this does appear to work well

with the galaxy and keeps it oiled up

likewise with the water washers ...how many times have a driven

to find the wife must have washed her hair under the

water jets as there is none left

only to start chucking bottles of water out the window over the front

windscreen ....

regards .,...

shelbournes

unfortunatly they are right ...

a new replacement is the only option as with the movement of the wiper the

ball jointy thingy will come apart again ...this is general wear

You could try a scrap yard as they sometime have

the wiper mounts still connected to the car...

obviously not usually the wiper arm

Have a ring round the local scrappys before spending

the money at Frauds ...sorry fords

regards shelbournes

the temperature sender is connected to the water thermostat on the right side of your engine...

you can just about get your hand down to it and remove the Connection plug to it

If you spray it with wd40 then it may get the connection back if the fault is there

...

I have had a simular fault where mine doesn't go up much until you hit traffic

if the interior of your car is warming with the air coming in within 5/7 mins there there shouldn't be too much of a problem there...

however if you have constant cold and then hot coming in the car

through the vents then your thermostat isn't opening properly

this can lead to head gasket problems so be aware of that

Is your car loosing water at all ...in the water expansion tank ..if not then don't worry

Kind regards and I hope this is of help

shelbournes

DOES ANYONE HAVE A SCHEMATIC/ LABELLED DRAWING FOR THE PARTS THAT THE DRIVERS LOCK GOES INTO...

I have a problem with the drivers door locking there would appear to be

a part broken off ...

does anyone have a schematic or tecnical drawing

of the lock mount....

What would be even better is if anyone has one for sale on here

I could even replace the hold drivers handle including

lock and key if anyone has one ....

ebay is a dead loss ...Have been looking for a month on there now

hope you can help

thanks for all your time ..kind regards ....shelbournes

yep ...mine is definatly disconnected ...and it works better than before

I.e. no coughing no spluttering ...lacks a bit of acceleration but it'sbetter than the problems I had before...

It is definatly suspect

(it is the sensor with the 2 resistor type things inside)

ahhh interesting ....

Well back to the topic ....

I do seam to be getting about 30mile to the gallon on short runs now

approx 40 on long distance

To add to the game...

I took apart the maf sensor and on of the little

resistor/heat temps has come away from the pin

...this will be fun to get back on....

But i think I have a way

(oohhh..... you can't solder it ...it doesn't work)

will try and get back to you

Think this is going to solve loads of prolems out there

Check your MAFS if you are chugging that's what I say

...will be back soon

Kind regards shelbournes

I have recently been having problems with our N REG galaxy petrol 2.0L

it kept chugging...

I recently unplugged it and it has stopped messing about

so I have left the sensor unplugged

(was going to clean the Maf unit)

My question is

what Could happen if I leave it unplugged

does it really need to be plugged in anyway

as the car is running much better now approx 90% there

please could domeone give me a technical view on this ...

thanks so much for your time ...Mark

so should the light be on

When driving the light will stay static red for a period

of time is this normal

thanks for the reply

I have heared that the red LED in the drivers door

indicates

different things within the engine management

or is it just a flashing led

that is part of the alrm system

sorry for the stupid question but i am clutching at

straws now

regards ...mark

hope someone can help

my galaxy N REG 2L DOHC PETROL is using excessive fuel

it seams to use 20-25 mpg

there is also a black over burnt fuel

patch on the ground from the exhaust at

times if the car is left stationary

has anyone got any ideas...

(1) also I have unplugged the air flow

sensor on top of the air filter

on the left hand side of the engine and

this seams to have made a bit of difference

to the running of the car

(what does this sensor do)

(2) I do have some eratic

problems with loss of power

when you put your foot down

is there any air tubes that go from

the engine to the air filter that could

be blocked

I did clean out a tube that goes into the bottom of the air filter

box the over days and that did have

some black deposits in there and

I am wondering if this is blocked

further up whether this would make a difference

to the running of the car

I have had loads of sensors changed in the car and the

car is displaying no code faults at all

thank you so much for your time and any help would

be most appreciated

kind rgeards to you all ...mark

Can anyone tell me if there is an outside air temperature sensor/sender on a Ford Galaxy 2.0i

and if there is where abouts is the blimming thing....

hope you can help

Might sound a stupid question

But what sort of thing would have replace a choke on

a new car

ie..

what type of sensor

how does this differ from a choke car

sorry for the vague question

but this may help me with the quest to sort my car out

regards ..mark

I still have a problem with my N reg Galaxy 2.0i

Can anyone tell me what happens when you atrt the engine

I.E

what could cause a problem with a chugging or misfire on a cold day

What should kick in at certain times

this usually developes about 3/4 minutes from engine start

It certainly seams to be worse on cold days

I recently replaced the thermostat and the coolant temperature sender

so these are definatly o.k.

Could this be the Cat ???

I have had the O2 sensor changed in december ...If this is not an original FORD part Could this cause a problem like this

I really am getting so tired of this car ...but am so reluctant to get rid of it as I have spent soooo much on it

I think I really need a good mechcanic not a Engine Management centre as they certainly don't seam to know what to do unless they find error codes on a diagnostic machine..

I have no error codes on the car at all ..and seam to have everyone baffled

Thanks for your time ...mark

I can sympathise with you I am going through the same problems

I have had all the above changed

the maf sensor is on side of the air filter on the left hand side of your

bonnet

it has a longer flat multi plug plugged into it ...

I have had this changed too on my car ...but this has made little or no difference

I have actually spent

hope someone can answer this

Car galaxy N reg 2.0i DOHC 8 valve

I had an 02 sensor changed in december

I also had a misfire on no 4 spark plug that was not diagnosed until the end of January

could this cause the 02 sensor to clog up and not give a correct oxygen

reading to the ECU unit...

I have a start up problem with the car ..

It will idle for a few minutes and then start chugging

I also have heared that the purge valve has a modification that can be done to it

that stops it from purging when the engine is first started

does anyone one anything about this and how much this costs to have done

hope you can help me

regards ..mark

I have just noticed that the

secondary air injection pump inlet pipe

has no filter in the bottom of the black filter

would this make any difference

this was taken out /or left out when the lamda sensor was changed

just a thought

John ...thanks so much for the reply..very kind

the 02/lamda sensor was changed in december ...

so it shouldn't be that

This is a total mystery ...

The car will start o.k. and sit for few minutes....If you drive it from start ...this will still be within a few minutes it will loose power and cough and splutter

This will expell black grime/burnt fuel out of the exhaust ... and then will will be o.k. for a period of time...

It would seam to me to be a COLD START problem ...

as it will run o.k. for a few minutes ...then start this

If you have any other thoughts please let me know

Thank you for your time, John

Mark

thanks for the reply ...I am based in Norfolk

I have had two Diagnostic checks done at Fords

I have exactly the same problem

I have an nreg 2.0li galaxy

did you have any answer for your problem...

I wondered did you have black grime in the exhaust .

This is probably due to a coolant temperature senser that is found just underneath the thermostat housing..

I have cured most of the exhaust fume problem by changing it..

Please email me on shelbournes@arsenalfc.net if you had any other answers to your problem