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Hi They are original Ford alloys that came fitted on the car, I only had the noise when I put steels on the front so it could be that as the steel's are made of a different and harder metal they amplify more of the sound and so it was noticeable to me. The low rumble was not noticeable to any one else in the car but obvious to me as as I have driven this car for five years and know all the sound's it usually makes. Thanks

Hi Guys Hopefully mistery solved, I put the alloys back on and all seems fine so have decided not to keep steels on Thanks for all your help

Hi Guys I had the MOT done on my 2003 Galaxy TDI on 17th May and the only advisory's were front tires close to legal limit which I suspected any way, and front discs worn. I put two tires on with steel wheels which I had in the shed ready to go as I want to refurbish the alloys my self and took the car for a drive to check all was ok. I noticed that between 20 and 30 MPH whilst accelerating or slowing down there is a low bearing type whine coming from the front of the car but only in drive not in neutral. Its not a loud noise but I cant figure out what it is. Its booked in on Friday 26th for the brakes so I would like to explain to them what I am hearing and any ideas would be greatly appreciated. My only concern is that its the turbo as I have read forums where the smoke test high revving can damage an older engine. Just to add that from cold it only does it after a few miles and I took it for a gentle run today up to sixty and it pulls ok with no smoke that I can see. Thanks

Many thanks for this, and you are right regarding the spare being a steel

Hi Guys Can any one verify if the wheel bolts on the Galaxy Ghia 2003 are the same for the original alloys and steel wheels ? I want to take the alloy's off to refurbish them myself and put steels on so the cars not off the road Thanks

Thanks guys and understood

Hi Guys Help please. There seems to be confusion regarding the tyre pressures on the Galaxy with 215/55 R 16 tyres and I have seen many comments on here. My Ford hand book states 41 front / 38 rear up to three persons ( normal load ) and 44 front / 47 rear with more than three persons. I recently had a front puncture fixed and the tyre place asked what pressure I wanted so I said 42 as sometimes when you take the hose off some air is lost. The mechanic was amazed at this and said 38 was enough for a car as any more would effect the stopping distance in an emergency or bad weather, when I said that the tyres are reinforced and its a heavy vehicle he sort of said oh yeah. I usually run at 42 front 45 rear as if I carry people or items to full load it would mean going to a petrol station every time to put more air in or take some out and I cant see any one bothering to do that. If I am running at too high a pressure I will stand corrected but do any of you prefer different pressures ? Thanks

Hi and thanks for the info I did go back to ECP and they replaced the broken one but as the build quality is not really great I ended up making one good one out of two and both lights are now working. It looks to me that when they are made the damage occurs when the bulbs are put in as the metal tags heed to be opened to take the bulb and in doing so the plastic holder is so easily fractured. Thanks

Hi Guys I need to have a rant as both of the number plate lights on my 2003 Galaxy are in need of replacement which I discovered when changing a blown bulb and they fell apart in my hand. I got two new aftermarket holders from Euro car parts but the quality is really poor and one was already partly broken. Fords in Buckinghamshire where I live don't supply them any more so I am at a loss as to what to do. I cant believe that some thing as important as these lights (For MOT pass) are so badly made, and if I cant find a decent set that I would be faced at scrapping the vehicle? Any ideas please Thanks

Hi Guys Can any one tell me if the door wiring looms are the same on the front doors? The pins are damaged on my drivers door and all I can find second hand are passenger ones. Thanks

Hi and thanks very much for the info, now I know the switch is the way to go.

Hi Guys Have had my MK 2 TDI 2003 for three years and never heard the Auxiliary heater come on except for the other day when ( like a lot of posts on here have said) I heard a noise like a jet engine and wondered what the hell it was.! It was a cold morning around 4 degrees and since then it comes on if its below 10 degrees and having read up on it on this site I now know how and when it should work. I had a Ford diagnostic done just before for another fault so maybe they cleared a previous fault on the heater which is why it's decided to work.? My question is what fuse can I pull to stop it working as on morning's where its around 7 or so degrees I don't actually need it on as I don't feel that cold and the trip I do to work is enough to get the engine hot.? Or could I replace the Temp sensor for the heater with a manual switch.? Or should I leave well alone.! In the Ford handbook it shows several fuses associated with the heater as follows: FUSE 3- 3AMP FUSE 9- 5AMP FUSE 12- 25AMP FUSE 19- 5AMP FUSE 27- 25AMP FUSE 33-10AMP Thank you in anticipation

Hi Guys Thank you all for the replies

Hi Guys I am looking at changing the diesel filter on my 2 but there are so many out there ranging from around £10 to £35 I have seen a Crosland filter in Euro car parts for around £10 and as they are out of stock of the Bosch and Mann was looking at getting it Has any one used this make or know if they are any good or can recommend a particular brand.? Thanks

Hi and thanks to all for the info

Hi All I have seen a few diagnostic tools such as the U380 advertised but the reviews are mixed on it's worth as some say it only works on certain vehicles Can any one recommend a decent one.? Thanks

Hi and thanks for this I will put aside a weekend

Hi and thanks for the advice

Thanks So would this would mean taking off the door card and having a look for frayed or broken wires.?

Hi Guys The electric mirror on the passenger side only goes up and out it wont go in or down its been so since I've had the car over two years now and thought it was about time I tried to sort it Also the passenger mirror doesn't demist since I've had the Galaxy but the drivers side is fine and also demists and so does the rear window I have changed the mirror for a new one and changed the motor for a second hand on but the faults are still present the wiring seems fine and original and the connections clean, I am not sure if it's the switches as we are dealing with two separate circuits I would think it unlikely they are both faulty.? Any help or ideas would be greatly welcome Thanks

Hi All I have just taken out the Video unit from my 2003 Galaxy as I never use it and will fit something else eventually It was connected up so I presume it was working so if any one wants it just let me know and its free,just pay me the postage or you are welcome to collect from the Miton Keynes area While on the subject,does any one know where I can get the control box that sits between the front seats as my one is missing the volume button.? Thanks

Hi I am hoping to change the gear box oil in my MK2 2003 TDDI 6 speed soon as it's done over 100,000 now and a bit notchy in cold weather till it warms up I know what oil I should use i.e VW G052171A2 fully sinth but am not sure what drain plug tool to get Has any one done this and is there any thing I should beware of.? Thanks

Hi Steve many thanks

Hi I would like to change the gearbox oil in my MK2 2003 6 speed,the owners manual quotes Ford N052171VX00 for the oil but Fords say its a VW box. I rang VW but they don't recognise the number,they said it should start with G, any one please know what oil it should be.? Thanks