paulfoel

£1800+VAT I can get it done for. Considering this to be honest.... even if I sell afterwards

Alas, car is dead. New gearbox needed - best prices I can get for recon one is just over £2K. Also, seems to be a problem with fuel vapour valve (another few £100). MOT in 6 weeks and I know it needs a new wheel hub too (I've got that) and pretty sure rear brakes. Of course the worry then is the module is faulty also. Either way, it seems I can get close to £1000 scrap value so its not economically viable I dont think. (130k miles worth about £3500-£4000 I reckon).

Garage have decided they can't do it because they think its the control module now. Have had no choice but to take to dealer now. (My mate is service manager so I wont get ripped off and at least get a discount). Other than it'd be running around trying to find someone whos got the equipment to configure the module. Although, dealer has said filter and fluid change is in order first off which may solve problem (£320 though!)

Heres update - not sure I understand. Do they mean ECU? "The engineers is under to opinion that the car has an control unit fault and that is causing the problem as other data is normal. They are putting on a different test rig from the factory as we don’t have this equipment and can let you know by lunch time of the outcome."

Yeh had the fluid changed probably a year ago. Worse case - how much we looking for rebuild or replacement? One place has said to me £3500. :-(

Been making a noise for months. Last week started getting message "Transmission function limited". today it seemed to not change gear. By using the manual setting worked out that only gears 1,3, and 5 are working. Im guessing this is significant. :-( Bad news I'm guessing?

Compressor buggered.... Jeez. £500 fitted - seems a bit steep. Although I guess it all needs to be re-filled afterwards? Worth getting hold of 2nd hand one from scrapyard? Or are there too many different versions?

Took it to Halfords autocenter (yes I know but its close to work). They put it on machine and it showed ZERO. They are saying its empty. But I said it cant be because it works intermittently. They want me to bring back tomorrow so they can use nitrogen to test for leak. Tempted to let an air con specialist look at instead to be honest.

No. Displays says its on. And when I turn it on the engine does change slightly so I think its starting up ok.

Was working fine earlier today. Now its just blowing same temp air. Display says on but it makes no difference. Anything obvious to check?

Is this right that you have to change it twice in effect? Because 1st time its only possible to get half out then run the car and change again? Do garages do this (or even know)? Or not bother?

Two of them per side. The ones with star type head on each side of the headlight. Lost one of mine- need replacement

For about 2 years now I've had an "engine malfunction" error but no adverse affects. Now I've got this too. So far no adverse affects. Any ideas what it could be? Started whilst driving in snow last week....

For about 2 years now I've had an "engine malfunction" error but no adverse affects. Now I've got this too. So far no adverse affects. Any ideas what it could be? Started whilst driving in snow last week....

For about 2 years now I've had an "engine malfunction" error but no adverse affects. Now I've got this too. So far no adverse affects. Any ideas what it could be? Started whilst driving in snow last week....

Tried magnet but might try gregers suggestion? Failing that I've tried to get the glass/lens off but its not so easy? Does it even come off?

Managed to drop the mainbeam bulb retaining clip inside the unit and it wont come out - its stuck. Any ideas where I can buy a replacement? Or is it possible to get the glass off - I tried and can't. Also, managed to snap off one of the brackets holding the unit in place so now its only held my one screw. Bad idea - not ideal. New unit, even 2nd hand is not cheap :-(

Nah like water "wooshing"

Still happening... Im thinking maybe suspension damper getting a bit stiff or something?

Really strange - sort of like a whoosing sound from front passenger side. Only happens when engine cold and seems to happen when you take foot off accelerator. e.g. if approaching a roundabout. Been like this for months now but I guess I need to find out what it is.

Yes thats where I can see it. Not sure if its still there though!

Easy enough to change a headlight bulb. Like the idea of removing the whole unit rather than trying to squeeze hand behind. Just done drop the screw like I did. Impossible to reach and it won't fall all the way through. Talking about the two torq screws that hold the headlight. Any ideas where to get replacements?

I did buy a cheap bluetooth one off ebay - only one fault on this and its wrong....

Well, got a friend whos service manager at Ford dealer. He can see nothing on the system. Anyone got any more info on this?

Well, it seems there are lots of spurious faults. His contact within ford dealer is saying deffo this no need to investigate. BUT he can fix it - soldering back of speedo - few £100.... Comments?