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by jrh
Wed Feb 10, 2021 8:36 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: 2007 radio fault
Replies: 10
Views: 15165

Re: 2007 radio fault

First problem. Removing the radio , get the radio out and you will see EXACTLY the type of radio you will need to replace it. Different radios, have different sockets !!!! Second problem. Only a Probe aerial has the right connectors and unless you know what you are doing..............good luck. Are ...
by jrh
Mon Feb 08, 2021 7:36 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: 2007 radio fault
Replies: 10
Views: 15165

Re: 2007 radio fault

Unfortunately, that confirms what I have noticed , it is the aerial that kills a really good radio. It will be the aerial control circuit component failure that needs repairing , the radio side will be fine. Finding a gifted amateur ,or professional to repair it.......................good luck. Make...
by jrh
Sun Feb 07, 2021 7:43 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: 2007 radio fault
Replies: 10
Views: 15165

Re: 2007 radio fault

Question.
Were you having any problems with the aerial either not fully retracting or extending , before this occurred ?
by jrh
Fri Feb 05, 2021 8:38 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Erratic idle speed 2.5 v6. Please help!
Replies: 19
Views: 25738

Re: Erratic idle speed 2.5 v6. Please help!

Well done , one last little thing to check , though you have probably done it ! Look at the tiny ball-race that runs through the curved slot off the throttle quadrant plate. Make sure it is turning freely as you get someone to slowly press the accelerator pedal (engine not running ) to the floor. Re...
by jrh
Thu Feb 04, 2021 3:16 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Erratic idle speed 2.5 v6. Please help!
Replies: 19
Views: 25738

Re: Erratic idle speed 2.5 v6. Please help!

Absolutely go with that.
So much water dissolved in ethanol used in cheap petrol these days, it's a wonder anything works.
by jrh
Wed Feb 03, 2021 7:17 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Erratic idle speed 2.5 v6. Please help!
Replies: 19
Views: 25738

Re: Erratic idle speed 2.5 v6. Please help!

Double check that absolutely every little black pipe is connected up to a fitting , especially round the back of the air filter box. When you have it all back running as it should , then 'play around' taking one pipe off at a time . You will see what the effect of a 'missing' pipe has on engine runn...
by jrh
Wed Feb 03, 2021 7:58 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Erratic idle speed 2.5 v6. Please help!
Replies: 19
Views: 25738

Re: Erratic idle speed 2.5 v6. Please help!

Most IMPORTANT , get yourself a small tube of Silicone grease.
Use it to smear the surfaces of the filler cap AND the rubber washer in the cap.
Ignore this advice , tear the rubber washer and you have big problems.
by jrh
Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:25 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: A few Issues
Replies: 13
Views: 19933

Re: A few Issues

That was he good news. The next few items will happen, nothing to worry about , just be prepared. IF new front springs haven't been fitted already , they will break. Easy to change , not too expensive. IF the immobiliser hasn't been touched then best to 'modify' as soon as possible. Next birthday/Xm...
by jrh
Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:07 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: A few Issues
Replies: 13
Views: 19933

Re: A few Issues

You have bought a winner there , well done. That rear caliper will need replacing but not an expensive or difficult job. Make sure the antifreeze is the right stuff , hate to say it but the Ford stuff is best , buy on ebay though. DO NOT WORRY about changing cambelt , even if it hasn't been changed....
by jrh
Thu Jan 21, 2021 4:26 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: A few Issues
Replies: 13
Views: 19933

Re: A few Issues

Is this the recent ebay one ?