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kittman
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electrical problems
« on: Feb 12th, 2007, 9:14pm » |
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Hi guys, need a bit of advice I am in the process of buying a 96 24v scorpio cossie which has been stood for a while. The front headlights, indicators and wipers dont work. my mate has had a look and he thinks the fuse box is faulty. Iwas wondering if any of you have had similar problems and is £400 too much to pay for it 
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Re: electrical problems
« Reply #1 on: Feb 12th, 2007, 9:28pm » |
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Hello and welcome to the site 
if its not taxed an MOT'd i think i'd be looking for it a bit cheaper unless its in exceptional condition, does it run?
Check the multiplug on the drivers side fusebox is properly seated.
Thats the one under the bonnet just below the edge of the windscreen, drivers side (UK). Unclip the fusebox lid to gain access to it.
One end of the multiplug should hook under two locating lugs before its pushed into place.
If the multiplug is just pushed straight on it gives the symptoms you describe... heres hoping 
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kittman
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Re: electrical problems
« Reply #2 on: Feb 12th, 2007, 10:38pm » |
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It,s taxed till may, m o t till june and had an engine rebuild last year purr,s like a kitten and growls like a tiger in sports mode. I,ll check that connection thanks
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Re: electrical problems
« Reply #3 on: Feb 12th, 2007, 11:37pm » |
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Buy it!
Check it well, we've had people in the past check it a few times before they see the light (no pun intended)
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on Oct 17th, 2011, 12:35pm, Simmo wrote:| I give up ! Too much for an old boy! |
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taliban aka Cheekyboy2
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Re: electrical problems
« Reply #4 on: Feb 12th, 2007, 11:51pm » |
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yep, we've all made that mistake, the multiplug appears to be seated properly but it isnt, it has to be slid in correctly front and rear, if you do it instantly 1st time, you've done it wrong!
even if the fuse box needs changing; 100 quid or so for a new one and a few hours wiring it in, you'll still have what sounds like a great car for 500 quid.
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kittman
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Re: electrical problems
« Reply #5 on: Feb 14th, 2007, 5:24pm » |
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Good news, it worked and I £100 knocked of the price so I got a cossie scorpio estate for £300 quid just need to sort out a headlamp bulb and a naff battery (keeps goin flat). Thanks guys
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Re: electrical problems
« Reply #6 on: Feb 14th, 2007, 5:40pm » |
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That is one cheap cossie mine set me back £1100 about 7 months ago.Make sure you get a good battery as I have found out that these need the power.Roy.
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Re: electrical problems
« Reply #7 on: Feb 14th, 2007, 9:15pm » |
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If you are getting a new battery read This before you do and be sure to take the advice re;the power rating. These cars need a whole load of power for starting.
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Re: electrical problems
« Reply #8 on: Feb 14th, 2007, 10:56pm » |
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Yeah cheers for that I had already seen that article and will be getting a BIG battery
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Re: electrical problems
« Reply #9 on: Feb 18th, 2007, 9:42pm » |
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Well it cost me £60 for a new battery from ford (they wanted £100 at first) and it seems to have done the trick, thebattery was dead the next morning but has been fine since. Just like to say thanks for your help and I will make a donation shortly 
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Re: electrical problems
« Reply #10 on: Feb 18th, 2007, 11:39pm » |
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on Feb 12th, 2007, 11:37pm, Highlander wrote:Buy it!
Check it well, we've had people in the past check it a few times before they see the light (no pun intended) |
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Hello
Highlander
I wonder whom you may be talking about there then LOL
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Re: electrical problems
« Reply #11 on: Feb 19th, 2007, 10:55am » |
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Oh I could name a few, ME INCLUDED!!
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on Oct 17th, 2011, 12:35pm, Simmo wrote:| I give up ! Too much for an old boy! |
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kittman
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Re: electrical problems
« Reply #12 on: Feb 19th, 2007, 8:53pm » |
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You think your bad, the guy who looked at my fuse box originally took it apart twice and he didn,t put it back on right either, he runs four group N subaru impreza rally cars in the British rally championships and two focus w r c cars !!!
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