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(Message started by: Remy43 on Jan 9^th, 2013, 3:55pm)

Title: Sensotronic problem
Post by Remy43 on Jan 9^th, 2013, 3:55pm

Hello all,

New here.. I'm Rémy, from Holland. Own 2 '98 24v Cosworth's and have a little problem with one of them.

The latest one I bought has a problem with it's powersteering. The steering wheel doesn't turn heavily, but compared to my older scorpio it's 2 fractions more heavy...

The older one had the same problem a while ago, but after replacing the 20 amp fuse of the ignition timing (according to the scemes), it worked properly..! Beats me......

The fuse of my newest Scorpio is good though, so i was thinking of a broken wire somewhere.. perhaps?

Thanks :)

Title: Re: Sensotronic problem
Post by Scorpio on Jan 9^th, 2013, 8:49pm

Welcome Rémy,
Only the 24v have the speed sensitive steering.
Check that a lower spec replacement isn't fitted instead at some time previously.
Also PAS fluid level is ok.

Adam

Title: Re: Sensotronic problem
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Jan 9^th, 2013, 10:24pm

May also be worth changing the PAS fluid ;)

Title: Re: Sensotronic problem
Post by Matt on Jan 9^th, 2013, 10:51pm

ive seen the cable snap on the green plug also

do both cars have the same tyre sizes?

Title: Re: Sensotronic problem
Post by Remy43 on Jan 10^th, 2013, 5:32pm

Change the fluid would be an idea.. thnx.

Level is ok (ofcourse :P), but you don't know me so ok.. level check of fluids is one of the first things you should do after buying a car :)

Did have some wiring problems with my other Scorp, also some snapped cables on plugs so yeah, i'll check.

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

Is there a topic where you can show your Scorpio?

Title: Re: Sensotronic problem
Post by Matt on Jan 10^th, 2013, 7:29pm

tyre size and pressures will make a small difference

and yeah heres the topic http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=OT;action=display;num=1286528633

Title: Re: Sensotronic problem
Post by Simmo on Jan 10^th, 2013, 7:33pm

on 01/10/13 at 17:32:18, Remy43 wrote:

Is there a topic where you can show your Scorpio?

We don't have a specific place but I suggest you use Off Topics. Pleas keep any pictures to 640 x 480 or smaller. :)

Title: Re: Sensotronic problem
Post by Remy43 on Jan 11^th, 2013, 3:55pm

on 01/10/13 at 19:29:44, Matt wrote:

tyre size and pressures will make a small difference

and yeah heres the topic http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=OT;action=display;num=1286528633

hm, the older one has 195/65-15
the newest one 215/55-16

winter tires, 2,5-2,6 Bar

Title: Re: Sensotronic problem
Post by Remy43 on Jan 11^th, 2013, 3:56pm

on 01/10/13 at 19:33:55, Simmo wrote:

We don't have a specific place but I suggest you use Off Topics. Pleas keep any pictures to 640 x 480 or smaller. :)

ok will do, thank you :-)
Need to polish it first... but it's a real beauty! July '98, one of the last

Title: Re: Sensotronic problem
Post by Remy43 on Jan 12^th, 2013, 12:23pm

btw, does anybody know how to learn an original remote? :-/

Read something about pushing the unlock button and then open the door with the key, within 10 seconds?
Did that, doesn't work though (yes, new battery)

Title: Re: Sensotronic problem
Post by Tompion on Jan 12^th, 2013, 1:00pm

Have a look here:
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/remote.htm

Title: Re: Sensotronic problem
Post by Remy43 on Jan 12^th, 2013, 2:07pm

on 01/12/13 at 13:00:47, Tompion wrote:

Have a look here:
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/remote.htm

glad i donated, this site rocks ! :D
thanks, it worked!