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Old 24-09-2006, 08:09 PM   #271
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Hi guys,
i remember seeing something about an easy fix for a rear shock rattle, but i can't find it again!
can somebody send me a link or something, cheers
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Old 25-09-2006, 06:43 AM   #272
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problem: cruise control does work...
dont take it to a specialist yet way will cost you heaps..
fix: under the steering wheel, at the base of the cluch there is a limit switch, that stops the crusie control when you push the cluch in. ajust the scew.
problem: speedometer has spikes..
fix: this is the sensor in the gear box, go to a ford dealer you can by a new on for about $50, it is easy to replace just undo a bolt and pull it out of the gear box... take off the gear and put onto the new sensor...
Is this at all in relation to the cruise control issue I have, the issue being that if i'm travelling up a hill and have cruise control on, get to the top, apply the brakes and turns the CC off, then i'm on straight and level road and turn CC back on, it seems to go crazy? I'd be at 65km on the flat surface, apply CC for the current speed, but for some reason decides to accellerate to 75km? Then slowly... slowly... begins to settle down to 65km again. It's a pain in the ****. Almost got me pulled over a few weeks ago.
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Old 25-09-2006, 03:08 PM   #273
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Problem : -20degrees of camber on the front right
Reason : Wont say
Fix: Camber kit $110
New Rotor $160
Wheel bearing kit and hub $110
Stub axle $150
Ball Joint $44
Alignment $40
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Empty wallet after paying for it $annoying.
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Old 17-10-2006, 12:00 PM   #274
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Default Power window will not move.

Power widows will not go up. Several windows affected. Pulled out switches and then pulled the switch apart and cleaned contacts. Even though the contacts were pitted. Used what is called micro-scrub contact cleaner (similar to a scourer). No problems since.
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Old 17-10-2006, 11:29 PM   #275
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Hi everyone please help me,

I have looked over this forum and cant find anyone else with problem as of yet. I have a Ford AU II Forte its done 170,000 kms and still runs (touch wood) awesome, always been serviced etc etc.

However for a while now there has been a terrible boot leak. I have no idea what to do because the only thing people have suguested to me is the spoiler. Funny thing is that i do not have a spoiler. People have also suguested the licence plate, well first of all the water is running from the top of the inside of boot down, not up, but anyways i made those screws as tight as they could go.

Nothing works. Everytime its rains my boot is full of water, but not under the parcel shelf, only where the spare wheel is. Everytime i open the boot the top of the boot is drenched and its starting to rust. Obviously there is no way of testing this.

Has anyone heard or had this problem themselves, its driving me insane and the boot stinks of wet carpet.....everyone knows how bad that smells. Please help.

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Tryin this forums stuff for the first time!!

Have seen water entry from seams where the rear quarter meets the boot surround (sometimes you can see small gaps where filler has been missed).
If all else fails, jump in the boot with a torch and get someone to spray around the rear windsreen and around the boot, works most of the time.

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Old 19-10-2006, 10:47 PM   #276
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Hi I own an 1999 AU XR8, the mast in the electric erial is stuff't, I have brought a new one but Im not sure how to replace it.
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Old 20-10-2006, 07:21 PM   #277
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How does a broken ariel mast present itself does your ariel not go up or down or is the reception stuffed. My reception is stuffed but i think it is getting interference from the RDP ecu doobee i had installed.
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Old 20-10-2006, 09:19 PM   #278
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How does a broken ariel mast present itself does your ariel not go up or down or is the reception stuffed. My reception is stuffed but i think it is getting interference from the RDP ecu doobee i had installed.
Hi, yes the mast will not go up and down, you can hear the motor going but the mast stay's up, I need to know if I have to take the wheel and the body skirt off to fit a new one in and if so will it brake the clips that hold it all on? My son own's a EA that he has spent 1000's on with the Turbo and every thing, but I've only had my AU for a few months and Im not sure how to fix the ariel so I thought I would jump on here and see if anyone out there Know's. regards XR8
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Old 21-10-2006, 03:32 PM   #279
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: hi well its all good :thebirds: I fixed it, and eazy as lol. thanks any way :eclipsee_ XR8
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Old 24-10-2006, 12:14 AM   #280
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Power widows will not go up. Several windows affected. Pulled out switches and then pulled the switch apart and cleaned contacts. Even though the contacts were pitted. Used what is called micro-scrub contact cleaner (similar to a scourer). No problems since.
How expensive are these switches? Where can I get em from? My drivers side window stuffed up, cleaned it etc etc as much as I could but no go. I ended up putting it on the passenger side.
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Old 02-11-2006, 12:38 PM   #281
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I have an AU2 and my transmission keeps slipping while im driving which causes it to jerk. I happens no matter how long i have been driving for. Does anyone know what might be wrong. It also stalls sometimes for no reason, usually around corners. Help!
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Old 03-11-2006, 09:15 PM   #282
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I have an au1 wAGON,duel fuel.the brakes are a problem.need to up date to a two piston au2 brake assembly.some people might take the crap out of the au,but it is dam reliable.the best car i have ever owned.i am up to 263000 and still going strong.the cab i got a ride in the other day was an au2 with 930000 and still in service.try beat that with a dunnydoor.
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Old 04-11-2006, 01:38 PM   #283
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I drive an AU Fairmont Ghia....I have a problem, I can lock the vehicle...but the left passenger door wont lock...so if someone opens the door all doors become unlock....On very very rare occasions does the passenger door lock...can someone plz advise me....
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Old 04-11-2006, 06:10 PM   #284
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I believe that means the actuator in that door is faulty and needs replacing.
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Old 04-11-2006, 06:32 PM   #285
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The drivers seat is off centre to the left of the steering wheel.The seat or steering colum are not aligned properly.Very uncomfortable some days.
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Old 05-11-2006, 09:18 AM   #286
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cab i got a ride in the other day was an au2 with 930000 and still in service
whoa,thats great to hear,as i plan on keeping an AU for a very long time.
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Old 06-11-2006, 09:48 PM   #287
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how to remove the traction control from au 1
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Old 07-11-2006, 01:46 AM   #288
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this thread is for problems encountered dude not tutorials.

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Old 11-11-2006, 10:16 PM   #289
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Having killed my DL LTD a couple of weeks ago after using a lexus as a bonnet ornament I now find myself the proud and happy owner of a 2000 model AU LTD so far so good, runs like a train, got the usual intermitent missing digits on the LCD display thingy (thanks to everyone who posted the dude in Morrabin's contact details, will be calling him Monday) the only thing that bugs me now is a slight hissing sound when I accelerate,it dies off once you back off the pedal. seems to be coming from under the dash on the drivers side, no real impact on performance just annoying anyone had a similar problem?
I had a similar thing on the DL just before the brake booster crapped itself but there is no reduction in braking efficency like there was with the DL.
Oh and hats off to the morons at ford who wrote the owners manual... had to reset the alarm (not difficult) but the manual says nothing about holding in the bonnet open switch or getting your ears blown out not to mention waking up everyone for 2 blocks at 7am on a saturday morning.

Little things aside I love my new beastie and hope it proves as trouble free as my dearly departed and sorely missed DL
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Old 13-11-2006, 11:11 PM   #290
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I have an AUII, 2001 XR8 with in-dash 6 stacker. (20,000K's)
The CD's keep getting jammed in the player, and can't be removed.
It has been repaired twice before, but keeps on happening.

Does anyone know if an aftermarket CD system will fit?? If so, type etc


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Old 14-11-2006, 01:19 PM   #291
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Just had the body control module replaced on my car. Got Ford to do the install as I didn't trust the local auto electrician as I think he stuffed original module whilst installing replacement aerial but couldn't prove it. Cost $850 ouch! Beware people.
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Old 16-11-2006, 07:57 AM   #292
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Damn ... I have a spare BEM sitting at home ... could have had it for $20.
I know an auto electrician that can reprogram the BEM as well.
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Old 16-11-2006, 11:47 AM   #293
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Damn ... I have a spare BEM sitting at home ... could have had it for $20.
I know an auto electrician that can reprogram the BEM as well.

Thanks for the offer man, yeah if it happens again will definately look at a second hand unit. A lesson has been learnt.
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Old 10-12-2006, 08:57 PM   #294
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Default door lock not... um...locking the door...

Interesting, I have a slow flashing of the indicator dash lights when I lock the doors and the right hand rear door won't lock........anyone know of an easy fix?
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Old 10-12-2006, 10:11 PM   #295
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Have an AUII S/SR. Had it for 200km

1. The battery holder in the remote comes off. 10 min soldering job (if that!) and they're both working A-OK.

2. Driving along, and then all of a sudden there was no power steering fluid. Wretched noise, no P/S. Tightened bolts, filled it up and on my way (happened less than 3 hours after I got it - the rack was replaced by Ford about 50,000km ago.....).

3. Rough idle. Under investigation.
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Old 13-12-2006, 11:09 PM   #296
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i have an AU2 forte DEC/2000...its been a great car only just hit 55000kms
the only problem it has had is when new there was a noise coming from the rear suspension, ford dismantled and rebuilt the back right under warranty and everything good ever since
BUT YES WE GET THAT POWER WINDOW PROBLEM ..the drivers side switch wont work sometimes for the passengers window...ps lowndes was robbed
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Old 14-12-2006, 08:13 AM   #297
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Dirty contacts under the power window switch ... pop the panel out of the door and clean the contacts underneath ... this SHOULD fix it ... other than that ... the plug might have moved and lost connection too.
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Old 15-12-2006, 11:38 PM   #298
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) the only thing that bugs me now is a slight hissing sound when I accelerate,it dies off once you back off the pedal. seems to be coming from under the dash on the drivers side, no real impact on performance just annoying anyone had a similar problem?

Yep I have the same problem and are anxious for an answer on this ASAP!
I also get a large "crack" sound emitting from the front passenger door/ jam/dash area when I go over harsh / sharp bumps and it's totally annoying. Anyone else have this and found a resolution?
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Old 16-12-2006, 09:54 PM   #299
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I also have similar Handbrake noise problem
I have found from reading through Forums and talking to various Ford and Ford Service Department people that some IRS AU and even BA Handbrakes have an issue where they get stuck on resulting in a constant metal to metal sound
Mine has been like this since about 15000 ks when I first noticed
after first service
It has been in since for repairs approx 6 times over 4 years
It stops for a little while and starts again after about 1000 Ks
To date the rear rotors have been replaced once also replaced 2 sets of clips and 2 sets of handbrake shoes and i think a cable and still not fixed
I am learning to live with it now by turning up the volume or the air conditioner.
With my luck they will probably find a fix for it just before I sell it

I found if you reverse an apply the foot brake the noise will go
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I found if you reverse an apply the foot brake the noise will go
I agree I found the same thing, an apparent problem with the AU. When I had a disc to disc diff replaced (same cable it went).
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