hampstead Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 Hi all My Galaxy has been at the friendly local garage (not a dealership) having a full service and I asked them to also change the cambelt. According to them, they disconnected the battery to do the belt change, and that in turn was the last straw for the immobiliser servo, so I will now have a much bigger bill for the labour to diagnose why it wouldn't run after fitting the belt. Fair enough, worn things can finally fail when you start prodding around. But is it really necessary to disconnect the battery to change the belt - I thought the belt was on the offside and the battery on the nearside - if so it's unlikely to be for reasons of access. Anyone know? Thanks! Quote
Steven.Langdale Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 If you follow the Ford procedure to do it, the 1st thing is to disconnect the batter neg leads. Thats the procedure for loads of stuff. More of a safety thing really. It would look like they followed the correct procedure, or at least started too. :( Steven Quote
Masked Marauder Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 They most likely put the battery leads back on with the ignition on and that is what will have frazzed your immobilizer. Quote
dave_m Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 you would understand why they disconnect the battery if you accidentally touch a high rated fused supply or direct lead from the battery with a torque wrench which is connected to an earthed bolt at the other end :( B A N G !! frightens you to death and welds your wrench to the terminal. As i found out on an astra some years back Quote
kawasaki-krazy Posted February 23, 2006 Report Posted February 23, 2006 welds your wrench to the terminal Had a similar thing a while back on an Astra replacing a throttle cable. Low voltage but very high current. Somehow because its ONLY 12 Volts people take it for granted but it can do a lot of damage. KK Quote
bigdaddy Posted February 24, 2006 Report Posted February 24, 2006 Funny thing is,,,,,you dont realise you have done it until it happens :D :D :D Bang,,,,,,,Bloody hell what was that,,,,,,,,,ooohhh aye forgot to disconnect the battery B) :D :D TOSSER Quote
hampstead Posted February 25, 2006 Author Report Posted February 25, 2006 OK, thanks, they were obviously justified in disconnecting the battery. I guess I will never know one way or the other if the ignition was on when they reconnected. Has become quite a saga. Car went in Monday morning and is still there! Hope it comes back soon... Quote
Masked Marauder Posted February 25, 2006 Report Posted February 25, 2006 Well what ever they change I would insist on being given the old one for independent inspection. Tell them that today if you can. Even if your not going to get the failed parts inspected it will focus their minds a bit. Quote
Charliemuttley Posted February 25, 2006 Report Posted February 25, 2006 Just wanted to put my two pennies worth in- you ALWAYS disconnect battery when working on engine- what if the starter goes off while you have your hands on crank pulley!!.....or you short something which causes a spark, then an engine fire......ouch..... I also agree always make sure they give you the old faulty parts. I am a self employed mechanic and make a point of showing customers all faulty parts.Good luck Quote
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