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I've just got round to replacing the nearside rear fog light bulb and find that there was never one in there because there's a blanking off plate which prevents the bulb going up into the fitting. Do I assume that only the offside light is required?

I've just got round to replacing the nearside rear fog light bulb and find that there was never one in there because there's a blanking off plate which prevents the bulb going up into the fitting. Do I assume that only the offside light is required?

My 2000 Galaxy Zetec did not have remote locking as standard so I fitted an aftermarket system from Ebay. Seems to work OK.

Hi Jackie. I had the same problem with mine. The 10min delay is the "fall back" setting if a door is left open. I found that I wasn't shutting the tailgate hard enough so it thought a door was still open. Try each door in turn, it could be a faulty switch in one of them. Good luck. Jason

Hi Jackie. I had the same problem with mine. The 10min delay is the "fall back" setting if a door is left open. I found that I wasn't shutting the tailgate hard enough so it thought a door was still open. Try each door in turn, it could be a faulty switch in one of them. Good luck. Jason

Yes, I had ignition on and engine running while pressing the reset button. I'll disconnect or pull fuse (if I can find the right one!) to try and "re-boot" the cluster as suggested. Thanks :lol:

Cheers Mirez. Soon as it stops raining I'll give it a go ;)

Thanks Mirez. Yeah, pressing and holding.

Mine is a W reg 1.9 TD (2000) without any of the extra "computer" info displays, just the mileometer and tripmeter and reset button. Pressing the reset button doesn't do anything. I know on the scale of things this is a fairly trivial problem, but being self employed I need to keep a record of mileage for tax. Any ideas? Thanks.

Thanks for reply. Switches on doors seem to be working OK. Tailgate not working. I can't see where the switch is on the tailgate. I'm guessing that it's on one of the locking catches (prob drivers side). The wiring through the tailgate has been "repaired" and there's a connector block loose in the bottom of the tool compartment. I suspect that's where the problem lies. Is it much of a job to get the switch out?

The courtesy lights on my 2000 (Wreg)TD are taking about 10mins to go out, which is a bit distracting while driving. Reading through some previous posts on the subject it seems there's a controller under a floor panel behind the passenger seat on some models which can get wet and cause problems. I've had a look on mine and there's nothing there (apart from a few sticky sweets from the previous owner!). Can anyone tell me where else I could find it. Any other advice on how to sort this out would be appreciated. Thanks

Brilliant link. Just what i'd been looking for :) :(

Thanks Rik. I'll try and interpret the Haynes wiring diagram. I'm not holding my breath :lol:

Hi Rik. A bit off topic, but which remote locking system have you gone for. I've got the 2000 Mk1 and have been thinking about it. I've been reading some previous posts and was surprised how cheap they are. The only problem seems to be deciding where to site it and break into the wiring.

Update. I managed to find a mobile auto-locksmith and he came and cut and programmed a spare key for

Where can I find the manufacurers colour code on my Mk1? I know that on some cars there's a plate with all such info on. Is there one on the Galaxy. All I've found so far is tyre pressures. Thanks.

Update. Problem seems to have sorted itself! Had some wiring repaired (broken tailgate wires, bit of a mess!)and airbag light is now off. I presume the battery was disconnected and reconnected. It would be nice if all probs were so easy to resolve :(

Many thanks for all the replies. The "embedded" chip makes sense, but I think I'll get the blank cut and give it a try on the assumption that it can't do any harm (I hope!). Failing that I'll try and find a friendly auto-locksmith. There must be some around :)

This is my key, I can't see any chip and it will still work without the battery. Thanks for replies.

No. It didn't :)

This is my key, I can't see any chip and it will still work without the battery. %5Bimg%5Dhttp%3A//i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae182/jason-p_photos/SAM_0230.jpg[/img] %5Bimg%5Dhttp%3A//i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae182/jason-p_photos/SAM_0231.jpg[/img] (don't know if this is going to work)

I have looked through FAQs and recent posts and remain thoroughly confused. The W reg (Mk 1) TDI Galaxy I recently bought came with only one key. This key appears to be a key with just a light bulb in it which I assume is just like a torch. It opens the doors and central locking and starts the engine, but as far as I can see doesn't have a chip in it so can't be programmed. I got hold of a blank with the intention of having a spare one cut but was told by the key cutters (Timpsons) that they could do it but it would only open the door but would not start the engine because it would need a chip. They could sell me one with a chip for

Thanks guys. I think with due consideration I'll probably leave the airbag alone for the time being and work on the assumption it's not going to work (whichever one it is!). On the scale of possible trouble with a used car it's a small problem :rolleyes:

Thanks again :rolleyes: