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Old 05-05-2007, 10:28 AM   #1
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Hi All,

Just finished another "how to". It's on cleaning the electrical connectors on the AU auto box. It may save some bucks and smoothe out some gearchanges.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...0&postcount=86

Thanks to JC for the initial idea.

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Old 05-05-2007, 11:02 AM   #2
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Old 05-05-2007, 11:31 AM   #3
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Rather then WD40 or CRC etc there is actually a more suitable products available from Dick Smiths, Jaycar and Altronics for this purpose called contact cleaner/lubricant that you might want to try.
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Rather then WD40 or CRC etc there is actually a more suitable products available from Dick Smiths, Jaycar and Altronics for this purpose called contact cleaner/lubricant that you might want to try.
Down side is they cost a bomb
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Also use Kopr-Shield http://www.romp1.com/automotive1/pro...ield-25002.htm to maintain good contacts and prevent water ingress. Yes this is expensive in OZ but a small bottle lasts seemingly forever. I use it a lot and am still on the original little bottle.
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Old 05-05-2007, 12:00 PM   #6
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Down side is they cost a bomb
Not really $9.95 for 175 gm spray can from Jaycar (Cat NA 1012 http://www.jaycar.com.au ) , $10.45 for 250 ml spray can from Altronics ( Cat T3061 at http://www.altronics.com.au )and $13.98 for 190 gm spray can from Dick Smiths (Cat N11 24 at http://www.dse.com.au )
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and $8.80 for a 225 gm can from Wiltonics Cat SC 1340 http://www.wiltronics.com.au and DJ Coulters have an unspecified size can for only $2.75 see http://www.djcoulter.com.au/Products...p?stockNo=5532 Shop around and it can be had cheaper than WD 40.
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Another clear and precise how to George.
Well done.

I thought that white switch was the inhibitor and reversing light connections.
I think the big round plug with all the wires going into it controls the shifts etc.
Can this one be unplugged and cleaned???
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Another clear and precise how to George.
Well done.

I thought that white switch was the inhibitor and reversing light connections.
I think the big round plug with all the wires going into it controls the shifts etc.
Can this one be unplugged and cleaned???
Don't know!

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Another clear and precise how to George.
Well done.

I thought that white switch was the inhibitor and reversing light connections.
I think the big round plug with all the wires going into it controls the shifts etc.
Can this one be unplugged and cleaned???
I'm about 94.349% sure that you are right on that, I might have to have a look at that tomorrow since I'm again starting to have problems with shifts.
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I'm about 94.349% sure that you are right on that, I might have to have a look at that tomorrow since I'm again starting to have problems with shifts.
I am a bit disappointed REDXR347, I thought you would be 99.99% sure!!!!!!
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I am a bit disappointed REDXR347, I thought you would be 99.99% sure!!!!!!
I'm getting close, I'm now 97.174% sure!
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Another chapter down GK. Only a few hundred to go! Good write up (again).
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Another chapter down GK. Only a few hundred to go! Good write up (again).
Thanks JC, it was the info you originally posted that was the inspiration to actually do it.

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