Author |
Topic: ALARM and HEADLIGHTS (Read 509 times) |
|
jemjives
Newbie
I love YaBB 1G - SP1!
Posts: 1
|
 |
ALARM and HEADLIGHTS
« on: Feb 8th, 2005, 8:16am » |
 Quote  Modify
|
Hi,
2.0 ghia Ultima estate.
1. The alarm has had a tendancy to go off intermittently just lately (annoying at 0300). I have checked to make sure windows fully closed etc
2. Offside headlamp unit. The dip beam is not working.
I have changed with a working bulb and checked fuses.
Are there connections and wiring I can check with my limited technical ability?
|
|
 IP Logged |
|
|
|
Baz
Moderator
Senior Member
S Reg. 1998 24v Cosworth S2.9 COS (Deceased)
Posts: 4009
|
|
Re: ALARM and HEADLIGHTS
« Reply #1 on: Feb 8th, 2005, 9:15am » |
Quote Modify
|
Hi,
1. Check the bonnet switch. It is located left of centre on the front flat metal bit where the bonnet catch is (Well you said limited technically!!) If all else fails, the horn for the alarm is located behind the battery
2. Have you checked that you are getting 12v at the bulb? You may have a broken wire or loose plug. Some kind soul will be along shortly with the address for the wiring diagrams.
Baz
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
Snoopy
Administrator
Very old.BAD tempered and missing friends.
Posts: 6278
|
|
Re: ALARM and HEADLIGHTS
« Reply #2 on: Feb 8th, 2005, 4:05pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Is this the one you meant Baz
http://www.carsoft.ru/avtorepair/sierra_el.html
and I am a kind soul really!... there is also a wealth of info on the wiring on the main site but refers mostly to the main loom if I remember correctly worth checking it out though..
|
|
IP Logged |
HELP the FORUM.Please DONATE
|
|
|
Eddie
Full Member
Must try a different shampoo!
Posts: 495
|
|
Re: ALARM and HEADLIGHTS
« Reply #3 on: Feb 8th, 2005, 5:51pm » |
Quote Modify
|
And not forgetting the connections under the drivers side fuse box,this is how mine started.
The connectors have a tendency to work loose,give them all a firm push to try reseating them.
Unfortunately I dont know exactly which one is the culprit.
You will need to remove some trim etc. around the coin box to the lower right of the steering column, the underside of the fuse box is above the accelerator pedal.
eddie
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
Danny_R
Full Member
97 Ford Crown Vic 4.6L V8 ,88 Mercury GM 5.0L V8
Posts: 381
|
|
Re: ALARM and HEADLIGHTS
« Reply #4 on: Feb 8th, 2005, 6:37pm » |
Quote Modify
|
like Baz said, the false alarm is normally due to a dodgy bonnet switch.
If you want to disconect the alarm, simply remove the multiplug from the bonnet pin switch or as Baz pointed out, unplug the alarm horn behind the battery.
HTH
Danny_R
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
granorpio
Full Member
1998 Silver Facelift Cosworth
Posts: 589
|
|
Re: ALARM and HEADLIGHTS
« Reply #5 on: Feb 9th, 2005, 11:22pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Hi 
If checking the bonnet switch please be careful as the rubber cover over the spring is not particulary secure on the base and you may end up with the Zebedee effect  I know it's happened to me in the past 
|
|
IP Logged |
- Mike -
So nearly said "goodbye" but now Scorpio will see another day, alongside the replacement! eek!
|
|
|
|
Home
Help
Search
Members
Login
Reply
Send Topic
Print