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As mentioned in the original post - checked under the passenger seat for water - everything is bone dry.. I'm assuming the constant faint beeping is an error indication (if I press the Parking Sensor button after they've been turned on then the beeping stops)

Hi, We previously had one of the rear parking sensors fail and determined via the 'clicking' which one it was and replaced it and everything has been working well for ages. A week or so ago however they've stopped working again - I *think* this time it's the control box that's not well - but would welcome suggestions! When we put the car in reverse we get a very faint beeping noise coming from the area of the control box (under the passenger seat) and nothing else. No lights on the button by the radio and definitely no parking sensors! None of them click (which I presume is because the control box is faulty). i've checked for water, but it all appears as dry as a bone.. I don't have access to VAG-COM or anything similar (am in Bournemouth if anyone local can help!). Wife is going spare not having the sensors.. is a new control box the most likely explanation? Cheers Chris

Hi, My wife has got a 2003 Galaxy Ghia 1.9TD (Auto) and the brake pad warning light has come on and I was after a little bit of advise. Does this relate to the front or rear pads? I was looking at getting the Pads from EBC, but was slightly confused as to which ones to get, EBC have a specific 2003-2006 category for the front pads, whereas every other online place has a single 2000-2006 section - and the pads appear different and obviously I don't want to get the wrong ones! Can anyone clarify what size pads I should be getting (with/without sensor wires) Is there a better supplier that I should get them from (apart from Frauds)? The unwinding tool mentioned as being available from GSF - anyone know the part number? Help! Chris

Hi, Having tried to get a quote for the Alternator Pulley - I got this response ---- Thankyou for your enquiry. It was not until 17-01-2005 that the Pulley was serviced seperately from the Alternator unfortunately. Prior to this build date it was part of the Alternator. If you require a quotation for the Aletrnator please forward to me the 7 digit VIN/Chassis number and i will quote accordingly. ---- Are they talking rubbish and should I go elsewhere? I was asking for 022 903 119C as mentioned by Littledaz earlier in the thread.. Chris

Hi, My wife's 03 Galaxy 1.9TDI has just started making the same sort of noise as described in this thread and despite being a bloke who is supposed to understand cars I've not the faintest clue about things engine related (now if it was a computer I'd be fine!) I can understand the steps described (to a certain extent) - but could someone *please* post some pictures of what I'm looking for and how to test it (and if life were perfect step by step idiot instructions on how to refit it). I'd hate to hand over a fortune to Fraud for something that I could do myself with a little bit of photo hand holding... Please..... Chris

Hi! Help - I'm confused! My wife's Galaxy (2003) has developed a habit of smoking badly after short journeys. The smoke is definitely coming from the Aux Heater exhaust pipe. 3 things to note. 1) It stinks 2) There is an awful lot - not just a little, but enough to envelope the car and surrounding area - the sort of amount that makes you think the cars on fire and/or very embarrassed to be in the car! 3) We get the good old turbine noise - so the blowers working if nothing else :-) It usually happens after shortish journies (taking the kids to school etc), but doesn't wait until the car has been turned off, so we can have driven 1/2 mile to the traffic lights and be waiting there (on a slight upward hill) when you notice smoke pouring out of the back of the car and wafting out from the front! VERY disconcerting! We had the Galaxy last winter and it never did it then, and it's only started doing it this badly in the last month - it started occasionally and is now doing it on a daily basis.. Is it likely to be the glowplug issue or something else broken - since neither of us would want to keep the car if this is normal! Thanks in advance Chris

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Hi, Due to garage conversion and the need to realise some extra money I've got for sale a complete kit to install a Ford badged MFD SatNav system into your Galaxy. It comes with MFD SatNav unit (with 5" tiltable screen) (with code) Pre-made wiring loom GPS Double DIN cage/surround Radio pullers All items fully working. (pictures available on request)

Hi I've installed the MFD in the Galaxy so can offer what little knowledge I now know! You will need a new surround (only available in black) - cost around

Thanks!

Unfortunately there are at least 3 different convertors around, some Audi-Sony, some VW-Sony. I guess we're were hoping for a definitive answer from someone on which one works. Yet again, I'll remain disappointed..

I would also like to know which one to use - although also finding out for the Sony T70 (MP3 capable one) would be useful, since I can't decide which one to go for.

Just fill in the online parts request and they'll get back to you usually the same day. It's actually Edwards Ford in Salisbury and are quite happy for you to pick bits up directly (just as cheaply) Chris

You would like to think so - except they don't use standard ISO connectors.. Oh and the Halfords Ford-to-ISO converter one has the permanent 12V and switched 12V connectors round the wrong way...

Great if u need the older radios! Doesn't help with the new ones though :-) Somewhere I've got a link to the newer ones as well, will dig that out and add to this thread..

To be honest I can't say I noticed it working on the old 5000 radio that was in the Galaxy, but on the new OEM SatNav you most certainly can tell the difference! As you go faster (and therefore noisier) it gets louder - doesn't have to be much faster to get a noticeable increase!

Either we have a problem, or you need to find a steeper hill! Our 1.9TDI will roll back on a relatively steep hill

Thats the one!

After finding a site in Germany with the pin-outs for the 3 connectors on the back of the 5000 I've found that it is indeed included already - its the sole cable in the middle connector! Result! Thanks

Hi, In order to make the new headunit sort the volume with the speed of the car I need to source a GALA / speed pulse. I could tap into the ABS-L and ABS-R I guess, but apart from the engine bay I'm not sure where to get those from. The wiring diagrams talk about a C107 connector under the dash somewhere - but don't actually mention where it is! Any suggestions (polite ones only please!) Chris

Plucked up the courage tonight (with the wife watching!) and after a little while building up the courage got the grill out - then had to work out how to get the new one back in - top middle connectors were a little awkward, but one big shove and it all popped into place! Looks fantastic! Thanks for the advice! Chris

I know that someone said that his Galaxy had got ISOFIX connectors, but I've no idea what I'm looking for to determine if it's true. Ford Customer Relations (fwiw) categorically state that the Galaxy does not have ISOFIX connectors - hence my confusion! If I knew what I was looking for it would make life easier - but I don't want to splash out on a ISOFIX carseat if it won't fit. I've looked on the Britax website and it doesn't list the Galaxy there - just the CMax and the Tourneo Connect, whereas both the Alhambra and Sharan are listed.

Can you post pictures of your ISOFIX connectors please! Ford claim that the Galaxy doesn't have ISOFIX connectors, which seems a bit strange for a MPV!

Hi, Ford claim that the Galaxy doesn't have ISOFIX connectors, which seems a bit strange for a MPV! As you say it seems a bit odd (and miserable!) if the VW and Seat do!