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(Message started by: wheelebarrow on Aug 12^th, 2010, 1:16pm)

Title: Dashboard electrical problem
Post by wheelebarrow on Aug 12^th, 2010, 1:16pm

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!

Title: Dashboard electrical problem
Post by Tompion on Aug 12^th, 2010, 3:12pm

It might be worth checking the multiplug that goes to the drivers side fuse box, it's very easy to get it plugged in wrong.
See here:
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=admin;action=display;num=1267895931

Title: Dashboard electrical problem
Post by wheelebarrow on Aug 12^th, 2010, 8:54pm

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/YaBBImages/grin.gif Thanks Tompion will try that and let ya know mate...... thing is the windscreen wipers are not working now lol like I say we'll try that and let ya know thanks again

Title: Dashboard electrical problem
Post by Highlander on Aug 12^th, 2010, 8:57pm

Does sound like thats the problem ;)

Title: Dashboard electrical problem
Post by wheelebarrow on Aug 12^th, 2010, 8:57pm

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

Title: Dashboard electrical problem
Post by Highlander on Aug 12^th, 2010, 9:01pm

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?

Title: Dashboard electrical problem
Post by wheelebarrow on Aug 12^th, 2010, 9:16pm

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

Title: Dashboard electrical problem
Post by Mike H on Aug 13^th, 2010, 1:25pm

Sounds like an intermittent power supply problem to the dashboard electronics? Dirty fuse / relay contacts?

Title: Re: Dashboard electrical problem
Post by Highlander on Aug 13^th, 2010, 2:03pm

Have a look at this thread, might be a dodgy ignition relay (21) try swapping it with 18 if you have it.

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Problems;action=display;num=1281531782

Title: Re: Dashboard electrical problem
Post by tonyboy on Aug 13^th, 2010, 6:45pm

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.......

Title: Re: Dashboard electrical problem
Post by Mike H on Aug 14^th, 2010, 12:56pm

Or bad electricals cutting the ignition, which relates it to the dashboard problem?

Title: Re: Dashboard electrical problem
Post by Jonnycab on Aug 15^th, 2010, 3:21am

Have you checked that the small lead on the battery negative terminal is on really nice & tight....Just a thought :)