Just Got A Galaxy, Having A Couple Of Problems

[djdave01]

Hi all, great to see theres a Galaxy owners club online. I used to use a similer Volvo one.

 

I got myself a 1998 Galaxy 2.3 GLX. In general very happy with it although it does have a couple of little problems to be sorted out.

 

Most i can deal with, but theres two things im lost with.

 

1, the heated mirrors dont heat up. Everything else seems to work electrically. Ive checked the fuse. Dont know where else to look.

 

2, strange one this, when i press the heated rear screen button, the tailgate opens!! No idea where to start with that one

 

Any help appreciated

 

Dave

[seatkid]

Check for shorts and broken wires in the tailgate rubber gaitors.

 

The heated door mirrors only heat when the rear heated window is turned on.

 

The rubber gaitors between the doors and pillars also commonly have degraded wiring insulation leading to short/open circuits.

Edited August 21, 2008 by seatkid

[gregers]

take a look in the tech section under faqs for broken wires and you should find some answers there.

[djdave01]

Check for shorts and broken wires in the tailgate rubber gaitors.

 

The heated door mirrors only heat when the rear heated window is turned on.

 

The rubber gaitors between the doors and pillars also commonly have degraded wiring insulation leading to short/open circuits.

 

 

Hi Seatkid, thanks for the reply.

 

Im aware the mirrors should heat up when the rear window is on, thats the same as my old car. Unfortunatly, they dont ;)

 

The sun has finally came out, so im going to have a good look at the rubber gaitors & wiring just now. Will report back anything i find.

 

Thanks

[djdave01]

Oh dear!!! Three split wires in the in the loom between the car and the tailgate. Suspect there the cause of my problems.

 

Ive been to halfords and got bits to repair them, but its raining now & getting dark. Will sort in the morning.

 

Thanks for help

[big_kev]

Oh dear!!! Three split wires in the in the loom between the car and the tailgate. Suspect there the cause of my problems.

 

I would also take into account that more wires may be broken although the insulation may still be in one piece and they may look ok.

[mumof4]

only 3?? crumbs, wish i only had that many broken/split.

[Smilge]

only 3?? crumbs, wish i only had that many broken/split.

 

You could always go out with a pair of pliers and get some more? ........ :huh:

[djdave01]

Just to update,,,,

 

Ive repaired the three broken wires. the others looked fine.

 

Pushing the heated rear window button no longer opens the tailgate im glad to say, heated door mirrors still not heating up though. Ive checked the cables between the a-frame & the doors, they all seem fine. Bit strange that both mirrors dont heat up.

 

A further issue was also solved. The tailgate would not open by pulling the handle. I could here the motor trying to unlock the tailgate but it remained locked. Repairing the wires has sorted this.

 

Any other ideas for the heated mirrors?

 

Thanks

 

Dave

[scorpio_man]

hi there

 

the elements have maybe just 'burned out'. replacement mirror glass from ford (or fordpartsuk.com) or a scrap car should do the trick.

 

hth

[djdave01]

hi there

 

the elements have maybe just 'burned out'. replacement mirror glass from ford (or fordpartsuk.com) or a scrap car should do the trick.

 

hth

 

 

Thanks for that idea scorpio man. I'll check to see if theres power getting to the mirrors though before i replace them (once the bloody rain stops)

 

 

Ive had the car about 4 weeks now. sorted out a few niggily problems. Fuel consumption seems terrible, hopefully a service will help. Also occasionally get a 'screeching' noise just after the car has started off the key. Very loud noise, only lasts around 1 second.

There are a couple of knocking noises when i hit bumps. Got Kwik Fit to check the car. They say all the suspension, bushes & steering bits are all fine.

They think the insides of the catalitic convertor are banging around and quoted me

[seatkid]

Also occasionally get a 'screeching' noise just after the car has started off the key. Very loud noise, only lasts around 1 second.

There are a couple of knocking noises when i hit bumps.

Screeching noise is probably aux belt slipping on alternator pulley - check tension and belt condition - also check power steering belt is tight.

 

Knocking noise is worn drop link(s) - very common fault see FAQ nr.2 - new drop link from Fords are around

[gregers]

Thanks for that idea scorpio man. I'll check to see if theres power getting to the mirrors though before i replace them (once the bloody rain stops)

 

 

Ive had the car about 4 weeks now. sorted out a few niggily problems. Fuel consumption seems terrible, hopefully a service will help. Also occasionally get a 'screeching' noise just after the car has started off the key. Very loud noise, only lasts around 1 second.

There are a couple of knocking noises when i hit bumps. Got Kwik Fit to check the car. They say all the suspension, bushes & steering bits are all fine.

They think the insides of the catalitic convertor are banging around and quoted me

[djdave01]

Also occasionally get a 'screeching' noise just after the car has started off the key. Very loud noise, only lasts around 1 second.

There are a couple of knocking noises when i hit bumps.

Screeching noise is probably aux belt slipping on alternator pulley - check tension and belt condition - also check power steering belt is tight.

 

Knocking noise is worn drop link(s) - very common fault see FAQ nr.2 - new drop link from Fords are around

[djdave01]

Thanks for that idea scorpio man. I'll check to see if theres power getting to the mirrors though before i replace them (once the bloody rain stops)

 

 

Ive had the car about 4 weeks now. sorted out a few niggily problems. Fuel consumption seems terrible, hopefully a service will help. Also occasionally get a 'screeching' noise just after the car has started off the key. Very loud noise, only lasts around 1 second.

There are a couple of knocking noises when i hit bumps. Got Kwik Fit to check the car. They say all the suspension, bushes & steering bits are all fine.

They think the insides of the catalitic convertor are banging around and quoted me

[chazhead]

"Also occasionally get a 'screeching' noise just after the car has started off the key. Very loud noise, only lasts around 1 second."

 

That is the starter bendix sticking, again an easy'ish fix.

 

Remove starter motor clean and grease up the bendix and all will be right with the world again :)

[djdave01]

"Also occasionally get a 'screeching' noise just after the car has started off the key. Very loud noise, only lasts around 1 second."

 

That is the starter bendix sticking, again an easy'ish fix.

 

Remove starter motor clean and grease up the bendix and all will be right with the world again ;)

 

 

Thanks for the information, but what bit is the 'bendix' lol (can you tell im not a mechanic)

 

Dave

[chazhead]

;) Once you have removed the starter motor, there is a gear on the shaft that sticks out from the starter motor casing. This gear runs up and down on the shaft, clean up the shaft and the gear and lightly regrease so the action is smooth and not sticky or jerky. While you have the starter motor out, check the teeth on the gear for wear, it the teeth look worn then I would think about replacing the starter motor as you will end up damaging the starter ring which is a can of worms you do not want to get involved with.

 

 

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[djdave01]

;) Once you have removed the starter motor, there is a gear on the shaft that sticks out from the starter motor casing. This gear runs up and down on the shaft, clean up the shaft and the gear and lightly regrease so the action is smooth and not sticky or jerky. While you have the starter motor out, check the teeth on the gear for wear, it the teeth look worn then I would think about replacing the starter motor as you will end up damaging the starter ring which is a can of worms you do not want to get involved with.

 

 

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Thanks Chazhead. Ive got some grease now, will have a go tomorrow.

 

 

Dave

[djdave01]

Also occasionally get a 'screeching' noise just after the car has started off the key. Very loud noise, only lasts around 1 second.

There are a couple of knocking noises when i hit bumps.

Screeching noise is probably aux belt slipping on alternator pulley - check tension and belt condition - also check power steering belt is tight.

 

Knocking noise is worn drop link(s) - very common fault see FAQ nr.2 - new drop link from Fords are around

[djdave01]

Hi All, Just an update on all this

 

Got the anti roll bar drop links changed this morning, no more knocking :blink:

 

Ive had a look at the starter motor, strangely i can only see one bolt holding it on, i know there should be two at least so im waiting on a haynes manual to get here before i try that one. Ive took starter motors off other cars but im a little confused with this one lol

 

Thanks again for all advice & help so far.

 

Dave