jonstone

Is it possible to permanently disable the interior alarm sensing? I.e., the ultrasonic sensors which detect movement within the car? At the moment, I have to use the double anti-clockwise twist of the key to turn off the interior sensors. if I don't do this, then the alarm goes off - in the middle of the night sometimes! I thought abotu sticky tape over the sensor holes, but maybe there is something less of a bodge. Car is 1999 2.3 Ghia. thanks

Thanks everyone. Job done this morning. New loom installed, and also cleaned out the EGR. Loom was 42 quid plus VAT from TPS They had the loom on the shelf. Been for a quick test drive and all OK, but need to go for a longer drive to really know.

Following on from my topic - http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.php?/topic/24347-diesel-misfire-best-way-i-can-explain-it/ I have removed the rocker cover, and now need to swap the injector loom for a new one. A couple of pics attached. Does anyone know the best way to remove the loom connectors from the PD injectors. I guess there is some sort of plastic "tag/locking thing" which I need to find and prise clear? thanks

Need some helpful forum diagnosis. Galaxy is a 2003 TDI 130 manual. Was on a 100 mile drive and half way into it I got what I can only describe as a misfire when pressing the throttle more than a teeny bit. Initially I thought I was driving over the remnants of those temporary cats eyes they sometimes use to mark temp lanes on motorways. Experienced it in 4th, 5th, and 6th. No smoke. Declutched and rumble/misfire disappeared, so appears to be engine and load related. Stopped several times on hard shoulder - checked everything. No loose wheels, no leaks, no funny smells, no smoke. Left engine running on hard shoulder. Each time after stopping, back onto motorway and she was ok for a few mins before getting symptoms again. Haven't checked error codes yet, but research on this forum kinda sounds like it might be the injector loom. Or maybe one of the PD injectors itself. Funny thing is she has literally just come back from a two day 1000 mile walking trip around the UK (had a few drivers) and she did 42mpg over 48 hours, loaded with 6 people and walking gear. So very impressed with that. Any thoughts? I changed the fuel filter and engine oil about 1500 miles ago - both VW Quantum parts and correct oil for PD.

I'm also interested in this for my 2003 Galaxy which currently has the 6006 single CD Ford radio. If I understand correctly, then only way to get a double DIN unit in the Galaxy, is to get the new black facia surround from Ford (the same one that is factory fitted for sat nav), and also change the various switches - like heated screens, etc. Reason for asking is that there appears to be some people selling double DIN cages/fixing kits for Mk11 Galaxy but I assume there are misleading and will not work.

Mirez - thanks. Are you sure it might be an early 150?? I have purchased the car now. Are there any mechnical/visual clues to differentiate it from a 130? jon

thanks, put VIN in and it comes up as a 130.

Hi all, my first post in the forum. I have a Mk1 2.3 Galaxy with 250,000 miles, and the fuel bill is not good. A friend of mine has offered his 03 1.9TDI 115 with 90,000 miles to me for the trade-in he would get for it. How do I tell it's a really a 115? Reason for me doubting is that the T, D and I letters on the boot are red, and there is no KW figure on the V5. The model type (from the V5) is GALAXY ZETEC TDDI (yes it does have two Ds). The variant is ASZ1 The version is 7A Q The CO2 is 170g/km - which is less than the 178 that I thought the 115 was? can anyone help? thanks jon thanks jon