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Good luck if it works let us know, my old Gal has the exact same problem as well

Thanks big_kev I'll ignore the aircon for now and check out the brakes fist chance. I have a remote key with the car which I tried programming in with the instructions found on the forum. The led on the door is supposed to flash 5 times if successful. The key flashes 5 times at the end of the process but the door led does not and it's not working. It does go into programming mode as the light comes on at the start. Hope you know what I mean, any ideas

Any news or update on this one. I bought a Mark II Gal 1.9 TDI 2003 the other day and all was fine. Went out today and the pedal went hard with loss of brakes, scary indeed. This happenned a few times on the way home. I've 2 kids and the other half in the car most of the time. Got to get it fixed as cheap as possible spent all the money on the new car :P I was also sure the aircon was pretty cold when I tried it the day I bought it. But today it was not cold at all. Are these sepatate issues or could their be a common cause. How do I fix the aircon and should I check the hoses for vacumn leaks. Also does the car have remote central locking (if it does it don't work )

I had a look for Galaxy ones but got cross eyed after a while, never thought to look for sharon ones

Here's some more pictures in case it may help someone else solve a similar starting issue The starter which was okay plus the ingintion switch oh and a broken mirror in case you have one spare :unsure:

You did you did ;) Here's a photo of the bit sorry about the quality hope you can make it out. It the plastic part that clips onto the back of the barrel and where the wires plug, plugs into. What else have you got that might be of interest

Thank you! Sorted eventually we took the ignition switch apart and found there was a lot of fine plastic bits blocking the wheel that makes the contacts close at position 3. A bit of a clean and poke around and we managed to get it working. I need to replace the switch on the end of the ignition block next time I'm out, but meatime the car is running again. Thanks to the forum and all who contributed esp big_kev A final note the garage had cut and probed the 4 wires at the ignition switch and must have known there was no power coming from the switch to the red/blk wire at position 3. Either they are thick a s#'/# or they have tried to con me into paying a big bill

Thanks great at last we have partial success, the starter motor tested okay so back into the car. Then we tried it as normal still dead. So unplugged the red/blk wire and put a direct feed from the pos terminal, as you suggested, with a wire into the spade end for the red/blk wire. Bingo the starter turned and we got the car running. This was already tried by the garage and the AA mechanic to no avail I think they did it differently. Ignition was switched to position 2 when the car started and it ran for a few minutes till I switched it off. Ok so that eliminates the immobiliser, the starter and just about everything else. We plugged it all back together and it was dead so its definately as you say "the switch is faulty or the wiring is broken between it and the relay" Is there a way I can test the switch and the wire, I'm not sure how to approach it or where to look.

Can't seem to locate fuse 26 numbered fuses go up to 22 it must be elsewhere or hidden underneath somewhere. Here's some pictures the red and black loose wires on the head are test wires with a bulb in the middle Under dash pic 1 under dash pic2 under dash cover engine compartment relays Engine The Old Gal

Because they could not and would not fix it, left it in the car park and would not accept responsibility. When I find out what the problem is they will be hearing from me again.

I'm trying to figure out the wiring components of the starter and charging system. Does anyone know why the Hayes wiring diagram shows 2 batteries, listed as #1 Battery and #145 Battery 2. Where is Battery 2

Just a bit more info I've tried the red wire again with the starter out (it's dead) and there is no whinning noise now however there is a faint hissing noise when I turn and hold the key. Maybe irrelevant. The relay that is clicking in the box is # 94 All other electrics seem to work except Central Locking which has not worked for well over a year I will check the switch as soon as I know how or have someone check it for me....

The red/blk wire gets no power when turning to and holding ignition at starting position. The fuses were checked and okay under the dash and in the relay box. It's a manual and I hear the relay clicking in relay box right hand side of engine compartment when I turn the ignition to start. I also hear a faint whining sort of noise like a motor or something spinning for a few seconds. I'm not sure how to check the switch but I thinks it's okay if the relays clicking. The wiring diagram on the Hayes manual says the red/blk wire comes from the alternator (they changed the belt so were working in that area) don't kow if that has anything to do with it. I've got the starter motor out now and hopefully will get it bench tested tomorrow or Mon, but my gut feeling is it's okay. Thanks for your assistance I can supply pictures if necessary One last thing before I took it home they put the computer on it and it said no codes stored or saved or words to that effect.

I ended up today getting the AA to come and tow the car back to my house. Meantime the AA mechanic tried a few tests and said it's possibly the immobiliser but he wasn't convinced. He checked the starter for power and said the main power is getting there but not to the wire whatever that meant. He directly earthed it as well but got same result. Starter won't turn. I spoke to someone at ford who said it wasn't the immobiliser because the red light in the door goes out. He said take the little wire off the starter( I guess he means the red wire at the end) and check for power with the ignition turned to the starter position, I earthed a wire to the battery earth and with a bulb in the middle put the other end to the red/black wire that I took off the end of the starter motor and turned the key but got no light. What does this mean I hear a click from the relays but the bulb doesn't light. I have a good battery and the headlights dim a little when turning to start suggesting power is going to the starter but it's not getting to the red wire. Can I try anything else What might this mean Help! Thanks

Thanks, I mentioned the earth and they said that was okay and that they can turn it over with external power so I guess that eliminates it. They reckoned all immobilzers are different and that it is immmobilised. They are not taking responsibilty and said, although it's still in the garage, that I need an auto electrician and they haven't done anything but turn the key. (they did put on the new fan belt etc) Where do I stand it was running okay when it went in. Sounds to me like the wiring or switch you suggested, hopefully they'll find it although it sat all day without them going near it. Have also tried using the master key to start it but no joy.