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(Message started by: Fitzy on Apr 13^th, 2004, 9:01pm)

Title: M.P.G low on 2.3 Ultima Estate (lpg)
Post by Fitzy on Apr 13^th, 2004, 9:01pm

Hi Guys

need some help regards m.p.g, i've got a 2.3 Uktima Estate which also uses lpg problem is that on journeys either long or short on gas or petrol, instant reading only shows about 18-20 m.p.g and average m.p.g over journey's is only 17-18 m.p.g. Can some please help have got a droning noise from rear possible bearings ned replacing could this influence m.p.g?

Also has anyone got a spare trip computer switch my reset button does not work so i need a new one?

Fitzy ??? ??? ???

Title: Re: M.P.G low on 2.3 Ultima Estate (lpg)
Post by craig on Apr 14^th, 2004, 7:15am

as well as the reset button not working,with a reading like that it may be faulty as well,buttons are replaceable,but a little tricky,new unit from ford comes in at about £28.00.......
HTH

craig..

Title: Re: M.P.G low on 2.3 Ultima Estate (lpg)
Post by howiedintheplace on Apr 14^th, 2004, 8:08am

Hi

With figures like that you must drive flat out every where you go. I guess you are getting your figures from the trip computer so must be a problem there, try working out your MPG with out the computer. I get 25 MPG from a 24V towing a 16 ft car trailer. If you mean the 3 button module to control the computer then I think I have one.

Dave

Title: Re: M.P.G low on 2.3 Ultima Estate (lpg)
Post by JohnJ on Apr 14^th, 2004, 8:15am

I sprayed circuit cleaner intothe switch and it worked perfectly after that. didnt need to open it. is there a definate click when you press the reset button, if so the spray may do the job.....not to anoy you but I posted thisinthe NEWS section about good return in MPG from the same engine. ;)

JJ

http://forum.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=news;action=display;num=1081792313

Title: Re: M.P.G low on 2.3 Ultima Estate (lpg)
Post by Fitzy on Apr 14^th, 2004, 9:23am

Hi JohnJ

I did read your post in the news section thats why i put my post in cos my m.p.g was so low using boyh fuels, and yes there is a definate click when i press reset button. Where can i get some circuit spray from, would like to try that first before replacing whole switch.

Fitzy :) :)

Title: Re: M.P.G low on 2.3 Ultima Estate (lpg)
Post by JohnJ on Apr 14^th, 2004, 6:24pm

Maplins sell contact cleaner.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/products/module.asp?CartID=040414192346827&moduleno=4153

HTH