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EDIT: i've just read a few other threads on wiring looms. i assumed it would be a simple job of unplugging and plugging back in - which i'm sure it is if i had everything dismantled and in pieces am i right in saying that taking apart to get to the part is a small job in itself?? in which case, should i just buy a wiring loom? (assuming i can locate the correct part) let me know. thanks i've just submitted a query with partsgateway.co.uk - i'll see what they come back with

chris, thanks for that. really helpful i'll do the thing to fix the latency in a bit. i'll post back if i have problems loom? thanks for the link. i don't think i would have ever found that searching on my own if it was a bit less... i'd buy without blinking. i think i'll get that wire cleaned first and go from there and see if we have any joy not an expert or anything, but the error seems to indicate an electrical fault so that would make sense EDIT: i just did a check for the compatibility and it says "This item does not fit Ford Galaxy 2001 WGR [1995-2012] MPV 1.9 TDI" hmmm... not sure what to do. any idea how i found out the exact part number i need? for the fuel gauge - i'll try those things you mention - thanks for that i spoke to the previous owner and he told me: "oh yes, that fault's been there for ages... just fill up £10 and watch your miles and just refill when you pass 100 miles" that made me smile! :angry2: i don't think i'd be comfortable without getting it fixed

guys, thanks for the replies i purchased from the link on ebay and got delivery next day i've now tried to use first off, i got a message saying "latency poor" - the ross website says this isn't good and that u need to go back to the supplier/original company most of the tests/functions don't complete - they just time out and no response is given one that seemed maybe relevant 'disel pump' does this (was't sure if this is the same as fuel injector pump) i did get some messages, see below: i clear this and it comes back can one of u guys tell me what this means? reading the text, could it just be a wiring issue? ok, today i found another problem: the damn fuel gauge!! the car is magic. sometimes i'll have zero fuel and then by magic it goes up to half a tank now when i got the car, it started off at just less than half have i got a golden goose of a car - one that u don't have to refuel??? yes!! or more like **** help! how do i fix? i tried running a full test. i used volkswagen sharan chasis - i was told that was what the ford galaxy actually is? it conked out saying that this function could not be performed and that i needed to buy the full version but i got this text before it conked out ####### Start of quote VCDS-Lite Version: Release 1.1 Tuesday, 16 October 2012, 20:30:31. Chassis Type: 7M - VW Sharan Scan: 25,01,02,03,08,09,15,16,17,18,19,22,29,36,37,39,45,46,55,56,76 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01: Engine Labels: 038-906-019-AJM.LBL Controller: 038 906 019 FA Component: 1,9l R4 EDC 0001SG 1457 Coding: 00002 Shop #: WSC 02314 VCID: 5BC9146FDA2B 2 Faults Found: 18075 - PD Unit Injector; Cylinder 2 (N241): Electrical Malfunction P1667 - 35-10 - - - Intermittent 16686 - Shareware Version. To Decode all DTCs P0302 - 35-10 - Please Register/Activate - Intermittent Readiness: N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 03: ABS Brakes Labels: 1J0-907-37x-ABS.LBL Controller: 1J0 907 379 P Component: ABS 20 IE CAN 0001 Coding: 12702 Shop #: WSC 02314 VCID: 3E0FBDFB2979 No fault code found. ######### End of quote (the forum wouldn't allow me to quote multiple times for some odd reason) same thing indicated? i didn't try everything. are there specific buttons that i should try? i'm a bit lost - so all the help given would be great @gregers: i'm based in hornchurch. give me a shout if u pass by :angry2: @seatkid: i'm new to the website. 'where' exactly do i search for looms? my friend said that we should start by replacing the cam sensor unit - costs about £30 from europarts but also replace the wiring - he said he looked into this and it can only be purchased from the main dealer - of which the nearest is in chingford for us looms = wiring i assume? let me know thanks for all the help so far - really appreciated

anyone? i've checked out a few videos on utube and i can see that u have to drill holes in the bumper if everyone else is doing, it must be ok if anyone else has installed, it would be great to hear back thanks

anyone? after fixing my current problems, i'd like to get something i can play mp3's on instead of a replacement stereo, is there anything that will let me just put a line in? so i can play from my phone? thanks

@silverbeast, thanks for that, much appreciated

oh... well i don't want that to happen how do i know what's safe to go for?

I want to replace my stereo with one that plays MP3 Are there any recommendations for this? Can I just buy any universal car stereo and fit? Should I try to get one that is the same size as the one I have fitted currently? Thanks Omar

On eBay reverse parking sensors are really cheap - £12 Are these any good? How much effort is required to install? One of the things I was concerned about was drilling through the bumper Are there any things I should avoid doing? Thanks Omar

apologies for digressing with this thread... i now have serious problems :rolleyes: the car has literally no acceleration - little power- i struggle to get to 30mph my friend drove the car and said it was fuel injector related i showed him the diagnostic report i gave above >> 2. 19463 Faulty wiring or faulty cam sensor he's said this is the most likely cause of the problem instead of replacing the fuel injectors, he suspected that replacing this unit will solve my problem he said he recently had a similar problem with a bmw (an old one) and this solved the issue any opinions? the cam sensor unit costs £30 roughly which is ok - but no use spending a single penny on this if this won't solve are there anythings that should be done to fully pinpoint the problem?? thanks

sorry for the late reply - my email notification are going to spam software: for the OBD2 bluetooth, most customers use torque on the android phone i also sell a wifi unit that work on iphone, that uses one of a few different apps, the recommended one is dashcommand does that answer questions? the wifi unit, i could give you to try out for free - we've got a few returns that are perfectly OK - you can pay if u think the unit is any good let me know if i answered both questions

chris, thanks, i'll buy now and give it a go i'll post back here with results gregers, do u know for a fact that your car is the problem? i sell bluetooth obd2 units on ebay, we've got a really good rate of good units - 98% work the ones we sell are not like all the other sellers on ebay (i.e. same black model) the ones i sell are direct from the manufacturer but... but... we do get 2% that are faulty - some just won't start and others will intermittently appear to work all faulty ones are replaced + return postage paid for i'd suggest you go back to the place you purchased if in any doubt (let me know if u want to give the bluetooth unit a go. i'll give one at cost price. send me a pm if interested. will definitely work with your car - if it's the same as in your signature)

chris, thanks, that's reassuring i assume i will have to buy the software from ross tech to get full functionality? what will the lite version do for me? i'm assuming that only the full version will be worthy of any use? let me know thanks

chris, thanks for the reply - that's really helpful are you 100% sure that cable will work? i sell obd2 bluetooth cables on eBay and they only work on cars that are 2001 or after if petrol and 2004 if diesel i'll buy if you can confirm. thanks >>You haven't explained the problems your having but looking down the list. well, the previous owner said that the car suffered loss of power when driving this only happened once 2 days ago and hasn't happened again since i've only had the car from last night >>3. 17978 PATS chip may have been lost from key fob when changing battery. aaah... well the key buttons don't work. i have to manually close and open i was actually just about to post another question asking where i can get my key replaced (other than going to ford and paying an arm and a leg) let me know if u can help answer thanks other errors, i'll if they still come up after i buy the cable and see if i can clear and have them not show up again

I've just inherited a Ford Galaxy, 2001 model It was given free to me - I've got a diagnostic report for which I was hoping to get views on - see below I need to know if I'm OK driving the car for a short while without doing anything - say a few months Just about everything has been serviced/replaced that could be a problem There does seem to be a small problem as told by the previous owner. They said the symptoms were similar to one they had before where they had to replace 2 of the engine pistons Yesterday a garage had a look and ran a diagnostic. The mechanic said that one of the fuel injectors needed replacing and that would solve the problems highlited in the diagnostic report I'd really like some views/opinions/factual advice See below for the actuall diagnostic report: http://i.imgur.com/RQJbu.jpg Thanks Omar