A Few Problems I Need Help With Please

[leerd001]

I have recently acquired a ford galaxy 2.3 zetec 1999, first chassis as it's on changeover year. This first problem is passenger and drivers windows go down ok, but I can only close them when I lock the car on the passenger door lock, after a while, the drivers window opens a couple of inches on it's own. 2nd problem is I can't lock the drivers door as the lock spins in the handle with key inserted and I can't manually lock the door from the inside as it won't push inwards. 3rd problem is the interior lights don't go out when ignition on or normal use. Last problem is the wiper arm spindles are worn, is there a repair kit? Any help will be appreciated

[BrianH]

Wipers do have issues - do you mean the arms slip around on the spindles? Commonly they stick due to seizing up, or the wiper motor control board gives issues. replacement complete linkages are sometimes easiest way to fix, have a read of posts here theres been many posts about them.

 

Theres a paddle on the back of the lock - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DOOR-LOCK-REPAIR-SET-KIT-FRONT-for-FORD-GALAXY-SEAT-ALHAMBRA-VW-SHARAN-33mm-PIN-/252099302063 shows the bits, but it will have broken for a reason, maybe wires, maybe the latch, check/repair wires as detailed below first and go from there.

 

Rest of the problems probably down to broken wires - common issue on these, have a look in the faq section at the top of the forum, instructions there on where to look (door gaiters) and how to fix (check all of the doors including the boot)

Edited April 9, 2016 by BrianH