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24-01-2006, 09:18 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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hey people...
The otha night on the way home.. as i was turning into a street i ran into a medium strip. Apparently at the spot there had been an accident before where a truck took out the first 10-15 metres of the strip at the start of the street, and so the strip i ran into was about 10-15 metres from where i turned which made it invisible on the approach to the corner. Anyway after mounting it very painfully and damaging my new set of 18 inch rims (after removing the front and back i found they BOTH buckled... even though i was going about 40-50 km/hr) and blowing the front tyre, the car came to a slow stop. *************** this is the important part ***************** When it came time to move the car, the car didnt start. Trying lots of times i couldnt work out why the car wouldnt start. So I called the NRMA and afta waiting about 1 hour he finally arrives. He looks at the engine for about 5 seconds, then scratches his head, then he said that new cars usually have some sort of kill switch that shuts down the engine when there is a shock to the car to prevent fuel etc from leaking. So after looking through the manual we found that the switch is behind the glovebox on the left. I think it is a yellow switch that you press down on. So we did... and like magic the car started again. ************************************************** ** Anyway i moved the car to a petrol station nearby. Had to go back the next day with my stock rims and take the 18s off cos they were damaged. It drove home with no problems... and the suspension felt normal so im guessing the only problem was with the rims. Anyway its due for its 30k service in a few days so ill take it in and ask them to check it out. If i do need new suspension ill ask them to drop it for me... and as far as the rims go, i rang up the council and they said to write a letter with all the details and they will send it to their insurance company to see what they say. Theo. |
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24-01-2006, 09:45 AM
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PM me if you want
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Bugger about that, a good reason why I never cut corners, hope the insurance pays up.
My wife's KIA has one of them petrol cut off switches it shuts the fuel pump of in an accident, but her reset switch is in the engine bay, I read the manual the day we got it.
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24-01-2006, 10:41 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Had a similar experience when i aquaplaned into a medium strip.
Completely buckled my front right steel wheel and shredded the turanza tyre. Was not a pleasant experience buying the new parts (thank god i saved about 120 because i was able to get the bits i needed for trade price) However in my case, the suspension didnt feel right, i had completely knocked out my alignment as it was a very substantial hit. Anyway, best of luck with your claim through council.
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24-01-2006, 10:41 PM
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yup, focus has a fuel switch too. In LR models its in the drivers footwell, not sure where it is on the new models.
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25-01-2006, 02:38 AM
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Challenge Accepted!
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Under the Southern Cross
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yeah thats the one.....
my ford probe (RIP baby :( ) had it in the LH/rear of the boot |
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25-01-2006, 10:11 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney
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Yep the LR Focus has a pertol cut of switch. I think it is set to turn on if there is an impact of 30km/h or more (will check the details).
Primarily a safety feature, but can be a bugger if you dont knokw about it and someone gives your car a tap in a carpark and you come back and find your ar wont start.
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25-01-2006, 12:25 PM
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Fez good. Wez better.
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Yes, I'm a pedantic bastard. I make no apologies.
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25-01-2006, 10:17 PM
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GRRRR.....
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27-01-2006, 09:21 AM
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Candy White GTI
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lol okay fezboy ill take that constructive Krytysism. LoL
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27-01-2006, 10:00 PM
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yes fezboy... you are... a bastard.
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28-01-2006, 10:27 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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WOW, nice pic there Cobrin! Any bigger pictures of your car there? It looks good. Welcome to the forums! What mods have you done? I see it is Ink Blue, so i guess it is a LX with rims?
And, calm down guys... Fezboy was pointing out an error. Moving on...
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FYI: If you have an impact...
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