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wheelebarrow
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Dashboard electrical problem
« on: Aug 12th, 2010, 1:16pm » |
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Hi just bought a 1997 Ford Scorpio Ultima firstly, all the dials and clocks on the dash flash on and off including the speedometer and now the headlights have just shut off although the indicators still work on the front and the rear lights all work perfectly fine
I was just wondering if you could help me as I rely on my car for mobility and it has us totally baffled!
My partner has had the dashboard off and checked for loose wiring he has checked all the fuses would truly appreciate any help you would be able to give thanks!
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Dashboard electrical problem
« Reply #3 on: Aug 12th, 2010, 8:57pm » |
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Does sound like thats the problem 
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« Reply #4 on: Aug 12th, 2010, 8:57pm » |
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Thanks mate that worked for the wipers and the headlights, just the problem now with the dashboard clocks..... speedometer flickers on and off all the other digital displays and clocks go off and on too my girlfriend really loves this car and doesn't want to get rid of it so would be grateful if ya could let me know if possible what it could be thanks again
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« Reply #5 on: Aug 12th, 2010, 9:01pm » |
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Can we get a bit more info?
Engine?
Auto or manual?
Does the engine crank and start?
Does the car drive?
When you say the speedo goes of and on do you mean the needle jumps about or the actual lights behind it?
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wheelebarrow
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Dashboard electrical problem
« Reply #6 on: Aug 12th, 2010, 9:16pm » |
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yeah sure the engine is 2.3 16v Manual transmission Yeah the engine starts and it drives quite well every now and then though whilst driving it loses power/pull but picks back up quickly but that is a rare occurrence
the lights stay on just the digital clocks and the speedometer water gage and petrol gage all go off and on can stay on for a little while but all disappear after going a bit crazy thanks mate
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Mike H
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Dashboard electrical problem
« Reply #7 on: Aug 13th, 2010, 1:25pm » |
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Sounds like an intermittent power supply problem to the dashboard electronics? Dirty fuse / relay contacts?
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Re: Dashboard electrical problem
« Reply #9 on: Aug 13th, 2010, 6:45pm » |
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Losing the power and picks up again, could that be the MAF or maybe a vacuum leak............ Just a suggestion..... perhaps someone will say maybe or not.......
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I think i'm going, erm what do you call it..... Senial....
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Mike H
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Re: Dashboard electrical problem
« Reply #10 on: Aug 14th, 2010, 12:56pm » |
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Or bad electricals cutting the ignition, which relates it to the dashboard problem?
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Jonnycab
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Re: Dashboard electrical problem
« Reply #11 on: Aug 15th, 2010, 3:21am » |
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Have you checked that the small lead on the battery negative terminal is on really nice & tight....Just a thought 
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