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Thank You Chromedome, I'll give it a try

The latest problem in my Galaxy's journey has started. We now have various warning messages coming up on the dashboard, but they vanish when the ignition is turned off and the car re-started. First message was engine workshop! When that went out the handbrake applied light came on. Today we have STOP check coolant level, but again, this resets when turning off and on ignition. Anybody had anything like this before? As with all problems with this car, it's likely to be the thin end of the wedge and I'd like to try and sort it before it escalates

I got around to sorting this out. My "Hedgehog" is the red type and costs

Ah, that sounds promising, hopefully that's what it is....Thanks

51 Plate 1.9 TDI Ghia with climate control. Yesterday the Mrs smelt an electrical burning smell in the car, and the climate control started flashing. She was almost home, so parked a fair distance from any houses and walked the rest of the way in case it burst into flames. When I checked it out, there was a funny smell, more like electrical equipment overheating, not burning. I ran through the climate control, which seemed to be working ok, but noticed when I turned the front blowers on full, the 2 outside vents (nearest the front side windows) were really strong, while the middle 3 vents were hardly working at all. I removed the climate control unit and the smell seemed to be coming from the unit. Is it possible for the unit to be the cause of the problem, IE, limit the airflow to the centre vents only? I notice that Ebay is full of units for about

Checked Fuse 33 and that was not the problem. I followed the steps for relay 30 on the FAQ page, and accessed the relays in level 2. Fiddling with relay 26, I managed to get it to repeat the noise it was making originally and get the wipers and blower going again.

Ok, so this morning we have no wipers. I did post on here a few years ago regarding fuses for wipers but the post is no longer on here? Anyway, if as I suspect, it is a relay that has blown, does anybody know what number it is. The short noise that it was making in my original post has stopped, so I'm confident that will be it

I've had her from new, and I've never heard it before?

No, it's not the run on pump, it's coming from the fuse box by my right knee. The noise last for about 1 second

I'm getting a short whirring noise when I turn on the ignition. It doesn't appear to have any effect once she's started, but I think it may be rear wiper related.....just a hunch.....any ideas 51 Plate, 1.9 TDI Ghia, manual

Just an update on the Injector loom problem, it's been a couple of weeks since I changed the loom and so far no problems, fingers crossed to the end of that saga!

I tackled the injector loom today and thanks to you guys on here, there were no unexpected problems. Pipes was bang on with the costings, with Fords wanting

I have recently changed both driveshafts with pattern parts sourced from motor factors. I had another problem with a tyre (Michelin) that had de-laminated and caused a wobble that has been sorted now. The problem I'm getting is on a fast roundabout, right hand down and under acceleration, I get a thumping noise from the front N/S corner. Is it likely that this is driveshaft related or could it be to do with the roll restrictor bar? I have had plenty of issues with the drop links in the past, and I'm pretty sure that it's not them. The noise is speed related in that the faster you go, the quicker the thumping and it's not a metalic sound, more a dull, rubbery sound. I only get it when turning right, under load. Any ideas people? Car is a 2001 TDI manual Galaxy 120000 miles

So it's rocker cover off, and clean up some sort of wiring connectors under the cover, is this an easy DIY job?

Yes I thought it was a very good price, he was at it for about 6 hours and that price included gaskets, very nice bloke as well, and he used to work for the local Ford main dealer before going it alone! Your right about the gentle driving, The Mrs uses the car for four school runs a day, and the weekly trip to Asda, so it barely gets a chance to get warm. If anyone in South Essex (Thurrock) needs this work doing, message me and I'll pass on his details.