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(Message started by: DagenhamGeoff on Apr 23^rd, 2009, 7:13pm)

Title: One hell off a group of gurus
Post by DagenhamGeoff on Apr 23^rd, 2009, 7:13pm

Hi, I`m new to this group of fine gentlemen, my nane is Geoff (obvious), recntly bought a Ultima 2.3 with 122,000 on the clock, Bit of bubbling to the rear arches but nothing I can`t sort out.

When I got the car the idle was way off 1500, but with your help I`ve managed to get this down to 1,000, still not ideal, MAF cleaned and IAV also cleaned, throttle body buttefly is not sticking so not sure how to lower the idle further.

I`ve also noticed that the autobox kinda thuds into reverse from park, in fact they all seem a little thumpy......checked the ATF, its not red/pink, more like a very light pink/beige colour?...doesn`t smell burnt or anything but it is a little low.......I`m hoping that I can change filter and fluid once I`ve found where to get the filter from.

One other thing I`ve just noticed is the steering wheel itself is "clicking" when turning, whether driving or idle..it`s not coming from the engine bay or underneath it`s literally where the steering wheel adjoins the dash.......pretty scared of driving it as I`ve only been driving for just over a year and being disabled I needed something that was comfortable and the Scorpio is just that.

If ANYONE could give me a few hints/tips/clues I`s be truly grateful......you`ve helped me so far and for that I`m truly grateful

Geoff

Title: Re: One hell off a group of gurus
Post by holtneil on Apr 23^rd, 2009, 7:19pm

hi mate the click may be from the self cancel indicaters check for movement in steering collum ???

Title: Re: One hell off a group of gurus
Post by tonyboy on Apr 23^rd, 2009, 7:20pm

Hello Geoff . Yes excellent site very helpfull people . And when i get a bit of spare cash i'll be making a donation

Title: Re: One hell off a group of gurus
Post by DagenhamGeoff on Apr 23^rd, 2009, 7:25pm

Bloody hell that was a quick response, I`ve just checked steering column, no play at all, think you`re right it must be the indicator cancel.....guess that would make sense....God how dumb am I..never had it in my last car so just wanted to be safe than sorry.
Thanks Neil.

One problem less to worry about :D

Title: Re: One hell off a group of gurus
Post by DagenhamGeoff on Apr 23^rd, 2009, 7:26pm

Hi Tony, I`ll be making a donation once my DLA comes thgrough, monthly "wages" is crap lol

Title: Re: One hell off a group of gurus
Post by DagenhamGeoff on Apr 23^rd, 2009, 7:38pm

Any ideas regarding autobox anyone? Please

Title: Re: One hell off a group of gurus
Post by Snoopy on Apr 23^rd, 2009, 7:45pm

Could be a lot of things , you need to get the car scanned for fault codes.... There are a lot of members that can do this for you and I am sure they will volunteer if they read this post. Some garages will also do ti for you but they charge and we try to avoid that . Otherwise get yourself off to one of the meets that happen on odd occasions depending on where you are in the country.

the thumping can be down to a lot of things ... Make sure the box is filled to the correct level and do that when it si HOT on level ground, with the engine running put it through all the gears a couple of times to fill all the oil ways and then leave it running in P and check the level... add fluid if required through the dip stick hole....

Title: Re: One hell off a group of gurus
Post by DagenhamGeoff on Apr 23^rd, 2009, 7:53pm

Thanks Snoopy (*great name) I`ll give that a try......what do you think on the hand held scanner things they sell for about £80 would that do the trick?

Title: Re: One hell off a group of gurus
Post by scorpio_man on Apr 23^rd, 2009, 8:03pm

hi there

most of us use..... http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/homediag.htm

hth

Title: Re: One hell off a group of gurus
Post by Snoopy on Apr 23^rd, 2009, 8:06pm

Don;t really know, I haven't got one, someone on here might tell you . The MAF might need a couple of goes before its really clean, and works properly . You could always do a full reset by disconnecting the battery for about 10 mins but make sure oyu have the radio code and know how to reprogramme the windows and like stuff. Personally I would only do that as a last resort.
Most people on here use Alex Peppers OBD sofware and lead .. details on the OBD pages have a read through the site it might help.

the WHOLE of the FORD TIS manual is also on the main web site so its worth looking through ..... IF you have a few spare weeks ! ;D

Title: Re: One hell off a group of gurus
Post by Snoopy on Apr 23^rd, 2009, 8:07pm

ANDREW..... ! You beat me to it I had a lot to write !!!!!!!!!

;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

Title: Re: One hell off a group of gurus
Post by scorpio_man on Apr 23^rd, 2009, 8:09pm

if you're not fast, you're last!!! ;D

Title: Re: One hell off a group of gurus
Post by DagenhamGeoff on Apr 23^rd, 2009, 8:10pm

" a few spare weeks" lol luckily I`m disabled so spend nearly every day at home........I`ve read a few of the pages and looked through this site a million times but boy does it get confusing lol....thanks for all your input guys.I`ll do some more reading

Title: Re: One hell off a group of gurus
Post by Simmo on Apr 23^rd, 2009, 9:41pm

Geoff. If you look at the meetings page you will see that there is a Kent meet, at Badgers Mount, just off the M25 every two months and the next one should be the end of May. We do have guys and gals who travel up from Essex and usually there are one or two lads with their laptops who will scan the car for you. Very friendly meet. ;)

Title: Re: One hell off a group of gurus
Post by Jonnycab on Apr 24^th, 2009, 5:53pm

on 04/23/09 at 19:53:12, DagenhamGeoff wrote:

Thanks Snoopy (*great name) I`ll give that a try......what do you think on the hand held scanner things they sell for about £80 would that do the trick?

I've got an OBD11 handheld scanner & they are good at picking up engine management fault codes, but don't tend to read the gearbox fault codes....well mine doesn't anyway :)

Title: Re: One hell off a group of gurus
Post by Tompion on Apr 25^th, 2009, 1:03am

A faulty ECT (Engine Coolant Temperature sensor) could cause a high idle speed - the desired tickover speed drops as the engine warms. You could try unplugging it a few times to clean the contacts. A faulty one won’t necessarily produce a fault code.
It isn’t the same sensor that works the temp gauge – so you can’t use that as a guide.

Dave

Title: Re: One hell off a group of gurus
Post by joe-satch on Apr 25^th, 2009, 8:55am

the meeting place of the essex ford granada owners is at the halfway house pub on the A127 southend bound,and the meeting is tomorrow april 26th...all are welcome...mk1-mk2-mk3- and ultimas.regards den....ps time of meet is 12noon. :).

Title: Re: One hell off a group of gurus
Post by Tompion on Apr 25^th, 2009, 10:29am

The Alex Pepper lead will give the temperature reading from the ECT & the desired/actual rpm - don't know which of the other readers will.

Title: Re: One hell off a group of gurus
Post by DagenhamGeoff on Apr 25^th, 2009, 7:15pm

Thanks to everyone, after changing the ATF and filter, the autobox is now silky smooth, now I really do have to sort out the sounds in the car, was thinking of a new headunit but I just have no idea how to go about it, I gather it`s not just a case of taking the old and plugging in the new, correct me if I`m wrong but the standard Fords headunit have a seperate amplifier, I`m hoping on bypassing this and installing an aftermarket amp, guess that means losing the stalk control as well.....if anyone is an audiophile out there and could share their wisdom I`d be realy grateful.....thanks again for everyones comments, made me feel really welcome and loved lol

Title: Re: One hell off a group of gurus
Post by Pegasus on Apr 26^th, 2009, 8:05pm

on 04/23/09 at 19:19:12, holtneil wrote:

hi mate the click may be from the self cancel indicaters check for movement in steering collum ???

My steering wheel has clicked on turning for the 1st half mile (moving off slowly when cold) since I've had it - nothing to do with the self cancel indicators. Not sure of cause but never given any probs or concerns.