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Thanks guys.. I will arrange some test drives, and might as well consider the s-max if the galaxy doesnt have a spare either. :(   I find it shocking that a family car does not have space for a spare tire.  I must say though, that the reviews of the S-max is even more all over the place, it seems very hit and miss.

Hi,

 

I've been driving a 2003 mk2 for 7 year now and are generally very pleased with it, however time has come to buy a new (2010/2011) car and I keep coming back to the Galaxy as the best option.. (The S-max not having a spare tire is really putting me off it)

 

I've got a couple of questions regard the current version of the Galaxy vs the MK2 version:

 

1) Is the new one better insulated for sound driving down the motorway, etc?  The Mk2 is pretty loud and one of the complaints we've got with it.

2) How is fuel consumption on the Mk2 vs the Mk3?  My Mk2 does 450 miles on a tank if I drive carefully.

 

Hopefully some of you have owned both and can tell me if the Mk3 is any better. :)

Great, thank you Paul.

When I last changed the front disks on my 1.9 TDI Galaxy (2003 model) I had no idea about 288mm vs 300mm disks, and fitted a 300mm disk based on the recommendation of the online dealer (which might well have been correct, as they perform perfectly fine), however I now need to change them again and I was wondering how I can tell whether to fit 288mm or 300mm.. Will it be in the handbook? What would 1.9 TDI 2003 model typically be fitted with?

In that case, and it has happened before.....you put the wrong bulb type in or put it in incorrectly...so shorting out parking and brake light circuits. That will trigger the glow plug warning. Someone on the forum did the very same thing....

 

The brake light bulb is a type 380 - 21/5W twin filament and should have two connector "blobs" on the base and offset location pins, not symmetrical.

 

NOTE: SOME AUTO BULB SELECTORS (e.g autobulbs direct) SHOW THE INCORRECT BRAKE BULB (single filament) FOR THE SHALAXY,

 

You were spot on Seatkid. :unsure: Halfords had incorrectly sold me a 382, 21/12w bulb.. I checked their charts myself first, picked the bulb and asked one of the staff to double check I had the right bulb.. I have now removed the bulb and everything seems to be working fine again.. I will be going to Halfords at the weekend to get the bulbs changed - even though I havent got the receipt any more.

 

As always this forum has proven extremely helpful. :unsure:

 

Thanks for all the replies.

I could add that the break light stopped working all together last week, so I replaced the bulb.. I havent driven the car since then I think, so it well have happened then.

Hi guys,

 

My Galaxy has been running fine for a while, but today it developed symptoms similar to that others have described when their Break Light Switch needed changing:

 

Glow Plug light flashing

 

When headlights is on:

Break Lights constantly on (no change when you press the breaks)

 

When headlights turned to off:

Break lights operate as they should

 

Could this still be the Break Light Switch? (Considering it works fine when the headlights are off?)

 

(I tried to lay on the back next to the break hoping to see something looking like a switch, but couldnt for the life of me see anything looking anything like the break light switch. lol)

 

Im driving a MK2 (2003) 1.9 diesel.

Problem solved.. I found the procedure to program the PATS here chip here.. Now both keys will start the car. :lol:

Hi,

 

Ages I bought a spare remote key for my 03 Galaxy, today I finally got around to reprogramming it - it now opens the door fine (both remote and by using the key), but it does not start the car. Is the programming of the remote element different from being able to start the car? The old car (with a dodgy remote element) and the spare (none remote) key starts the car fine.

 

Any help would be useful.

 

OK, I have found the chip tucked into the key and swapped these around and the new key now works.. Question is, is it possible to reprogram this chip, so I can keep the old remote key as a spare?

Hi,

 

Ages I bought a spare remote key for my 03 Galaxy, today I finally got around to reprogramming it - it now opens the door fine (both remote and by using the key), but it does not start the car. Is the programming of the remote element different from being able to start the car? The old car (with a dodgy remote element) and the spare (none remote) key starts the car fine.

 

Any help would be useful.

sorted it now!!

 

Did you have to reprogram the keys after you changed the battery? What kind of batteries are they?

 

I need to change mine aswell.

bump.. Hopefully somebody knows.

Thanks to Mirez' help I have now diagnosed the problem. In case it is useful to others in the future: The sensor measured correctly, but it would not reset - so once it had a reading of say 20cm (constant beep) it would beep every time I reversed.

 

Now I just need to get another sensor and try to change it. :unsure:

 

Thanks alot for your help Mirez.

Does anybody have any idea on how to replace the front parking sensors? Does the bumper have to come off? If so, how do I take it off? Are there any step by step tutorials (with photos?) available?

 

Cheers.

Mirez: PM sent.

Since washing my car (03, 1.9TDI) with a pressure washer (might be a coincidence) the front parking sensors seems to go solid every now and then, despite not being close to anything - so I suspect 1/many of them might be broken. I have tried to listen out for clicks (as read elsewhere), but cant hear anything, front or back.

 

My question is, if I bought the

Since washing my car (03, 1.9TDI) with a pressure washer (might be a coincidence) the front parking sensors seems to go solid every now and then, despite not being close to anything - so I suspect 1/many of them might be broken. I have tried to listen out for clicks (as read elsewhere), but cant hear anything, front or back.

 

My question is, if I bought the

Another great thread helping me solving a problem with my galaxy. :lol:

 

Now the question is, do I cut into the underlay to dry it, or try to squeeze it while its still on the floor.

This thread was a god send... My wipers stopped working this morning whilst driving to work, and after having a look here I checked fuse 33, and it had indeed blown.

The vca site only gives data for new cars. There is another one which is very comprehensive and gives all the data...

 

Thanks.. So my vehicle Tax is going from

Why is it that all the C02 emissions calculators only list Galaxy post 2006? Even the governments DirectGov website only has the post 2006 model:

 

DirectGov CO2 Search

 

I've got a 2003, 1.9 TDI, Zetec, Auto, but no idea how much CO2 its giving - so no idea what my roadtax will be next year.

HI

 

I'm also having a white smoke and diesel smell issue with my gal. Is your smoke getting into the car itself, or is it just outside?

 

I havent noticed any smoke inside the car, but I wouldnt be surprised if some will find its way there if you are stationary and the smoke if coming out. :wacko:

Many thank to you 'Beyond Help?' Great explanation. That makes a lot of sense. Do you think I should insist that Ford replace it. It's under warranty, but they reckon is has a new Glow Plug alreay. Would they be able to test if it is getting hot enough? They told me that they could only tesy the heater if the tep is low enough? Is this right? Surely there's some way of checking the heater without it being really cold. Any ideas??

 

I would insist! I reported my problem to Ford the day my warranty finished (second hand warranty from ford garage), dropped it off on monday so they could test first thing on tuesday (as temps are lower in the morning), and picked it up yesterday with a new unit fitted (well, thats what they say, I dont think they have fitted a new unit as it doesnt look new).. But atleast it seems to be working. Started it up this morning (3 degrees outside) and it fired up no problem.

 

If they think its already got a new glow plug it must be something else - and its still under warranty, so..

Im having the same problem, and from what I am seeing it is very common.. Luckily my Ford Dealer will have a look and hopefully fix under warranty (which ran out the day I reported it).

 

Have a look at this thread, instructions with photos on page 6.

 

Good luck.

If it's a mkII galaxy number 12 fuse.

 

It is. thanks. :D