Where The Heck Is It? ( Cruise Vacuum Pump )

[Airrex7]

Galaxy M2, 03 plate 2.3 Ghia 16v petrol

 

Hi,

 

Having searched this site and found out how to undertake what I hope is a simple repair, I went looking a little while ago for the cruise control vacuum pump.

 

I know what it looks like, (I think ), but having removed the passenger side headlight unit, I couldn't find it.

 

I have to get under the car in the next few days to replace a starter motor, once the undershield is removed, will I find the pump,( passenger side ), or am I looking in the wrong place?

Edited March 24, 2012 by Airrex7

[seanwhu]

Galaxy M2, 03 plate 2.3 Ghia 16v petrol

 

Hi,

 

Having searched this site and found out how to undertake what I hope is a simple repair, I went looking a little while ago for the cruise control vacuum pump.

 

I know what it looks like, (I think ), but having removed the passenger side headlight unit, I couldn't find it.

 

I have to get under the car in the next few days to replace a starter motor, once the undershield is removed, will I find the pump,( passenger side ), or am I looking in the wrong place?

 

Hi

 

Take the passenger plastic wheel arch out thats held on with screws and you will find it tucked away and screwed/bolted to the inner wing . I think removing the headlight was for the MK1.

[Airrex7]

Thanks. :blink:

 

Would you know if the procedure for the simple fix of triming the vacuum hose/tube and refixing is the same on the MK2 as for the MK1?

[mikej]

I have a mk2 same model as yours and spent 2 yrs trying to fix it and guess what once i did i don't ever use it lol :blink: Anyhow it is indeed behind the passenger indicator secured to the inner wing. Believe me there are alot of areas that can cause failure not just a seized pump or split pipe and yes you can be lucky and just trim the pipe. I would recommend you do a search on here because it has definately been covered many times and there should be a wealth if tips .

best of luck

mike.

[seanwhu]

Hi

 

yes it is the same Mk1 or 2. I replaced the whole pipe and found mine had split at the T piece in the drivers footwell high up above the pedals, no problems since.

[mikej]

That's were my fault was in fact i'm sure i posted a lengthy report on here as to how i found it, you should be able to find it even if it was a few years ago? there are also a few second hand pumps on fleebay if it turns out that is your problem .

[Airrex7]

Galaxy M2, 03 plate 2.3 Ghia 16v petrol

 

Thanks for the replies.

 

There are 2-3 smallish jobs I have to do on the Galaxy all are pretty much covered here on the site, although I have to say I didn't find any thing that stated that vacuum pump was bolted to the inner NS wing on a MK2, I spent ages crooking my neck looking into space occupied by NS lamp unit.

 

I know the cruise control is/will work, ( I think ), 'cause when I operate it via the switch the cruise indicator comes on, so I guess that's a good sign.

 

I fixed on the advise here on site that it was the tube/hose to the pump that needs trimming and re-fixing, it never occurred to me there is another place it might fail.

 

How do I get/reach T/join if it's up in drivers well,---I mean do I just pull back carpet.

 

If I need to replace parts( not vacuum ),is it a Ford purchase, can I get tubing/T-Join/hose from a motor factor?

 

Apart from replacing the starter motor the other job is the rear washer wiper,---no wash reaching the screen.

 

Apparently it is a common fault, something to do with the washer tubing by the inside NS sill.

 

What I don't understand is there is no damp in the NS front well or under pasenger seat, is there something else I should check first before removing trim? ( washer bottle is full ).

Edited March 25, 2012 by Airrex7