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(Message started by: Chieftain on Feb 8^th, 2007, 11:00am)

Title: small problems abs etc
Post by Chieftain on Feb 8^th, 2007, 11:00am

Picked up a P Ultima 2.9 24V yesterday, couple of questions, first the abs light goes out when ignition turns on as it should, but once I move it comes on, is this a fault or is it doubling as brake wear? (cant see a seperate brake wear light) traction control light comes on after initially going out, from what I have read this is correct but can the forum confirm? My handbook is in the post :'(

So far very pleased and fuel consumption coming from Harlow to Gloucester was very good about the same as when I used a Mk 3 granny to N Wales.

Also how easy is it to obtain the remote fobs? only key I had was the black one with a red dot

Many thanks in anticipation

Bob

Title: Re: small problems abs etc
Post by scorpio_man on Feb 8^th, 2007, 11:11am

hi and welcome

you worded your question slightly differently on g&s! ;)

are you saying....

both the abs AND the tc lights go out after the start up tests?

then BOTH come back on as you move (without pushing the t/c button)?

hth

btw, the handbook in here (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/images/handbook088.gif).

Title: Re: small problems abs etc
Post by Chieftain on Feb 8^th, 2007, 11:47am

Yes sorry about that, on turning ign on both go out then as soon as i move they both come on, I can control the tcs with the switch on the console while static but not one on the move. :-[

Title: Re: small problems abs etc
Post by scorpio_man on Feb 8^th, 2007, 1:22pm

hi there

points to a faulty sensor. as i said, check the rear connection under the seat base first.

hth

Title: Re: small problems abs etc
Post by solarpanel on Feb 8^th, 2007, 6:58pm

if the traction light is on then the traction is no working,it will be a rear sensor just done mine last weekend,scanned car left rear sensor failed.

Title: Re: small problems abs etc
Post by Chieftain on Feb 9^th, 2007, 8:10am

Just an update, think I now understand the traction control i.e if light on system off, light off sytem working flashes when kicks in. This morning I tried the system out by starting up lights out and then reversed fast on packed snow (at work with plenty of safety margin) wheel spin then it kicked in an light flashed. SO I am assuming that it is a case of checking the connections under the seat and then down to the hubs.

Also the seat bely light flickers and comes on during driving, any thoughts, seems like a connection problem. ;D