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Good news! :) I've finally managed to find the missing part of my key by re-tracing my last steps - found in the carpark of the local school! Gal key now separated from Vectra until the Gal is roadworthy! As soon as I can, I'll be getting a working second key fob once I've got a battery for mine to see if the C/L can then work. Phew! Thanks for the advice! :)

Is the chassis plate under the carpet near the driver's side? Having a hell of a time trying to find one! I understand it has the key code number on it, yes? :)

^^^^The photo above isn't the one I have, BUT your earlier post #8 looks very much like the one I've lost. That's the bit with the transponder in it - I've been out retracing my steps trying to find it. The local Ford dealership doesn't have my car in it's database, so can't tell me the key number. But they say they can send off the plastic key and have a new one ready for 4 days time. I suspect they'll charge a LOT.

^^^By that I mean the entire key blade top part of the fob - horseshoe part! Somehow it came loose somewhere. If I can't find it, does this mean I need a new blade plus lock?? I see www.keysinthepost.com can supply the horseshoe key with transponder for £32.50. No idea where to find my key number - on the keyring part I still have I see 49l in white lettering.

I'vve lost this part of my key - fell off at some point yesterday! I still have the plastic (emergency?) key, so am I able to get a locksmith to cut me a new one? At this point, I'm not bothered about not being able to use the C/L. :)

Put the car through an MOT yesterday which failed as expected: Offside headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Offside front coil spring incomplete Anyone have any idea how much these two might cost? Trying to ffind the best prices going.:)

Would this manual be somewhat helpful as a guide in a 2002 model Galaxy?

I had a similar problem with my vauxhall vectra and cleaned the throttle body out completely which sorted it out. The garage didn't know how to sort it so I googled it! Not sure how applicable it might be for the Galaxy...but worth looking into perhaps?

^^^Thanks for the tip! I managed to get a closer look to see why the rear left passenger door doesn't open or lock - turns out a wiring rod that should be wired up to a small cylinder shape part (clips onto metal handle behind the card cover) snapped off! Not sure how to fix that other than look for a replacement part? I haven't found tips on here to fix this one so far, so any help appreciated! :)

Matts door card removal is good except I'm trying to get the rear one off - window crank handle is in the way. How can I get it off?:)

Yep, I've been searching forums to find solutions which is how I found the link to the door handle. Currently using firefox as well! :) I'll have a look at the FAQ section now.

Hi all, I'm new to this forum AND new to owning the Galaxy! Disappointed to see Haynes have not produced a manual for the MK2 model as mine is a LX 2002 51 reg which has a few problems! Long story short, I bought it second hand and should have been more savvy! But I need to know whether I can try to fix certain problems myself! :) All the doors can lock except for the rear passenger door on the left side of the car. Any ideas how I can fix it? The two passenger doors also don't open from the inside at all although they do open from outside! Just today the driver's door handle came off in my hand and I'd appreciate any advice on how I can fix/replace that myself? I'd like to keep the lock barrel in and put a new handle on it. Would this link help? http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.php?/topic/8255-remove-exterior-door-handles-mk-ii/page__p__62607__hl__door+handle__fromsearch__1#entry62607 The air con system in the front is simply not working - no hot or cold air. The buttons to heatup the front and rear windows definitely work,so I can clear the mist away no problem. I'm looking to hopefully restore this car as I get the feeling the previous owner didn't take GREAT care of it! Hopefully someone can help me!:)