Ford Scorpio Forum - Print Page


    
      
        Ford Scorpio Forum
        (https://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl)
      

        General >> Give/Need advice to/from others >> electrical problems
        
(Message started by: kittman on Feb 12^th, 2007, 9:14pm)

Title: electrical problems
Post by kittman on Feb 12^th, 2007, 9:14pm

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 ???

Title: Re: electrical problems
Post by Highlander on Feb 12^th, 2007, 9:28pm

Hello and welcome to the site ;D

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 ;)

Title: Re: electrical problems
Post by kittman on Feb 12^th, 2007, 10:38pm

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

Title: Re: electrical problems
Post by Highlander on Feb 12^th, 2007, 11:37pm

Buy it! ;D

Check it well, we've had people in the past check it a few times before they see the light (no pun intended) ;D

Title: Re: electrical problems
Post by taliban on Feb 12^th, 2007, 11:51pm

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.

Title: Re: electrical problems
Post by kittman on Feb 14^th, 2007, 5:24pm

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 ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: electrical problems
Post by macroy on Feb 14^th, 2007, 5:40pm

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.

Title: Re: electrical problems
Post by Simmo on Feb 14^th, 2007, 9:15pm

If you are getting a new battery read This (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/battery.htm) before you do and be sure to take the advice re;the power rating. These cars need a whole load of power for starting.

Title: Re: electrical problems
Post by kittman on Feb 14^th, 2007, 10:56pm

Yeah cheers for that I had already seen that article and will be getting a BIG battery

Title: Re: electrical problems
Post by kittman on Feb 18^th, 2007, 9:42pm

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 :D ;D

Title: Re: electrical problems
Post by derekne on Feb 18^th, 2007, 11:39pm

on 02/12/07 at 23:37:27, Highlander wrote:

Buy it! ;D

Check it well, we've had people in the past check it a few times before they see the light (no pun intended) ;D

Hello
Highlander
I wonder whom you may be talking about there then ::) LOL

Title: Re: electrical problems
Post by Highlander on Feb 19^th, 2007, 10:55am

Oh I could name a few, ME INCLUDED!! ;D

Title: Re: electrical problems
Post by kittman on Feb 19^th, 2007, 8:53pm

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 !!!