Common Problems with the AU?? - Page 7

8pAc · 20-10-2005, 11:41 PM

I have a Series 3 220 xr8 and have had the car for 16.000 klm got it in march. and only problem ive had was the upper windscreen seal let go. Not to dear but if it was a regular occurance it may get annoying. Oh it also seems to eat Cat coverters, aftermarket ones that is. Apart from that it is one hell of a car, extremily fun to drive

25-10-2005, 07:35 PM

I've had my 99 AU (175,000k's) Forte for 3 years and its been great. Few minor probs but nothing too bad.

-Slow fr windows, (lube as previously mentioned)
-boot mounts ripped out due to rust, took one off and use the other as a stand.
-fresh air/recycle button stuck on fresh, (just put it on AC max)
-started missing due to leads, ($90 ish for parts)
-NSR central locking actuator stuffed ($360 odd quote from Ford).

In Casper's post it mentions a MAP sensor problem. How noticeable is it when the sensor goes?

The Monty · 25-10-2005, 07:56 PM

Th fresh air/recycle switch went on my mums forte, 99. She just sticks a match in the top, and it holds there fine.

Engineer · 26-10-2005, 12:18 PM

Hi Guys

My series 2 XR8 with 70K kms had these minoe issues

1) Rear IRS strut mounts. Totally toasted cost $175 from Ford for the pair and $200 to fit and wheel align. .
2) Rear stoplight globe. replaced for $3
3) Front and rear rotors warped (premium brakes). $280 dollars to remachine all rotors and deglaze pads (they were quite new).
4) rear handbrake ineffective: $40 to adjust
5) Master electric window switch failed: $0 . I took it apart and cleaned all the contacts under the buttons and regreased and reinstalled. Works perfect. The electrical contacts blacken easily prohibitng power flow across switch.

Apart from that its perfect!!

Regards
Engineer

Dark Horse · 08-11-2005, 08:01 PM

275 km per tank around the city? Holy hell! It should be around 450-600 km.

SirHenry · 08-11-2005, 08:12 PM

Just a query about Fresh Air/Recirculate switch I think the manual says its supposed to stay on Fresh Air unless on Air Max. (ie the switch will not lock)

Chris

SirHenry · 08-11-2005, 08:42 PM

(edit) incorrect info..

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XR6BADBOY:P · 09-11-2005, 12:52 PM

275 km per tank around the city? Holy hell! It should be around 450-600 km.

Who would you take it to, to get it worked out properly other than ford?

It seems to be running like a V8 Supercar in a V6 Body, does that mean it's Chipped if it's going threw that much guzzle?

StevenAu2 · 09-11-2005, 03:17 PM

Mu Au2 4.0L get saround 480km a tank thats just running round.Ok ok with a fair bit of hard acceleration.Have you checked you dont have a fuel leak somewhere? If you change over to lpg it will take years to recoup your outlay and you can bet the stinking govt will eventually raise the price of lpg.

XR6BADBOY:P · 09-11-2005, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by StevenAu2

Mu Au2 4.0L get saround 480km a tank thats just running round.Ok ok with a fair bit of hard acceleration.Have you checked you dont have a fuel leak somewhere? If you change over to lpg it will take years to recoup your outlay and you can bet the stinking govt will eventually raise the price of lpg.

Well can you detect small fuel leaks? Secondly yes it has been gushing out lately, so I am leaving it home next few days till I go to ford Saturday.

To dangerous, it absolutely stinks of fuel.

**Mechan1k** · 10-11-2005, 09:41 PM

you soaked the coil packs maybe????
probably needs drying ... or the solenoid on your starter motor is on it's way out.

Timeshift · 11-11-2005, 04:48 AM

That's something i've always wondered... BP happy washes. The automatic systems as part of the deluxe wash do an "underbody" wash which sprays water jets underneath your car... why doesn't that stop the car from starting up?

**Mechan1k** · 11-11-2005, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Timeshift

That's something i've always wondered... BP happy washes. The automatic systems as part of the deluxe wash do an "underbody" wash which sprays water jets underneath your car... why doesn't that stop the car from starting up?

actual I remember the morning before the Peter Warren All Ford Day .... a mate went through one of those "brushless" high pressure washes ... and the under body spray somehow shorted out his alternator .... his car had to be towed home.

Timeshift · 11-11-2005, 03:15 PM

And I bet BP simply said to him that they hold no responsibility for use of the car wash and he had to pay for a new alternator...

**Mechan1k** · 11-11-2005, 05:17 AM

They only spray under your guards really ... I depends "how well" almir22 washed under his car.

I know i need to get under mine with degreaser and a high pressure hose ... but i know I have to avoid certain parts here and there.

Another thing is he could have high pressure sprayed a connector/vacuum hose off somewhere ... causing the car to not start as well. High pressure gernies aren't gentle.

A few things need to be checked .... it's a case of he's got water in somewhere ... or a cable/lead/hose has come off somewhere causing the problem.

rayner22 · 14-11-2005, 03:32 PM

Hey guys,
Ive had mt AU for nearly two years now, and ive probly spent 4 times more on mods than repairs. The only thing it keeps doing is warping the discs bout every 12 mths, the usual thing cos of the crappy steel they make em out of. HAd electric windows and the central locking stuff up once but all easy fixed.
Only real problem with it is the great little knock its got in the engine... a common thing they all suffer eventually. Its got to do with the counterweights on the cam etc apparently. Its harmless but does get annoying some days when i t has a "loud day"
I'm lucky in the fact my local ford dealer's mechanics make sure she's all sweet and out on the road makin holdens look bad!!!

potboy90 · 16-11-2005, 11:47 PM

i have a xr8 au11 injeters keep blocking
all ways run premo fuel and tryed diffent servos but still doing it

rayner22 · 17-11-2005, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by potboy90

i have a xr8 au11 injeters keep blocking
all ways run premo fuel and tryed diffent servos but still doing it

Ive had that happen sometimes,but only usually a slight ticking. A bottle of injector cleaner every 3 tanks seems to stop it though

04-12-2005, 04:12 AM

Some problems i am having with my 1998 fairmont Ghia

climate control lcd missing some characters (very common problem it seems).
Transmission at low speeds not very smooth, this has me slightly worried as I am not very mechaniclly inclined and it may cost a bit.
Cruise control will not work when the headlights are on. it will read on the dash that the cruise is on but will not set however it will when the the lights are off.
Now i don't know if this is suppose to do this but when i have the car running and and have the head lights on and my foot on the brake then turn the ignition off the car will continue to run but when i take my foot off the brake the car will turn off or if i turn the lights off the car will turn off. in my opion that is strange.
And the handbrake needs ajusting.
But overall I love this car and I have always owned Holdens.
Does anybody else have these strange problems.

Dark Horse · 04-12-2005, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mick260682

Transmission at low speeds not very smooth, this has me slightly worried as I am not very mechaniclly inclined and it may cost a bit.

When was the last time you had the transmission fluid changed?

SIKSIX · 06-12-2005, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mick260682

Some problems i am having with my 1998 fairmont Ghia

Cruise control will not work when the headlights are on. it will read on the dash that the cruise is on but will not set however it will when the the lights are off.
Now i don't know if this is suppose to do this but when i have the car running and and have the head lights on and my foot on the brake then turn the ignition off the car will continue to run but when i take my foot off the brake the car will turn off or if i turn the lights off the car will turn off. in my opion that is strange.

Does anybody else have these strange problems.

HEy mick i had the same problem in my xf falcon (besides the c/contorl) and went to a honest auto elec and he told me to change my tail lamp globes because they some times short to earth and spent $8.95 changing my rear lights (all of them) and fixed the problem..

8pAc · 04-12-2005, 10:31 AM

Wow thats a wierd one, the worst problem I have is a crap handbrake that makes the Shssshhh shhssssssh noise when slow.

**Mechan1k** · 04-12-2005, 10:41 AM

auto gearbox unable to handle towing/heavy load too well.
auto box heats up quickly ... needed a seperate oil cooler from factory (not just plumbing into a small section of the radiator).

06-12-2005, 04:22 AM

I've got the car booked in to service the transmission on Friday which hasn't been done since i've owned it. I'm getting a new battery tomorrow, fixing the window tint on Saturday, and the latest on the Cruise control light thing is that it has been bought to my attention that the brake lights are always on when the lights are on, so it looks like a cross wire or something. also fixing the rear window tint on saturday.

Bucknaked · 06-12-2005, 06:58 PM

May as well add my stuff too.

A couple of things.

Body Kit required replacing due to lack of sexiness
Rims needed replacing twice, as they were too small at the time.

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Seriously, IRS rear Shock Mounts replaced around 45,000. Both sides replaced.
At about 50,000 k's the water Jacket on the top of the engine (Where the top Radiator hose connects to the engine) needed a new seal.
Premium Brake Rotors and pads front only replaced at 58,000.
And today at 64,300 klm, Steering Rack was replaced. I have oil stains now on the garage floor.

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I've ben advised left hand ball joint needs replacing and I also need to replace front bushes. Also need a camber kit. these I hope to do before we go away at Christmas. I will need to replace the sunroof switch as she opens fully, but refuses to close. Theres a routine for ensure the roof closes. Yes, swearing is involved.

But the major thing done today. Overall, car has given me very little grief

FOON · 12-01-2006, 06:55 PM

Firstly, great thread guys - keep it up.

The problem with our AU1 is that the two warning lights for "over temp" and "empty fuel" light up when you turn the headlights/parkers on.

The temp guage needle is sitting just where it always has and fuel needle shows half full - these are working fine.

Has anyone had this problem? Do you know how to fix it?

Thanks.

loxxr6 · 06-12-2005, 09:48 PM

Cracked Firewall and possibly the pedal box (only affects manual transmission vehicles apparently). This causes water to drip in when it rains. Luckily it's going to be fixed pretty cheaply,all things considered. It makes driving the car a real as the clutch doesn't always engage properly....

07-12-2005, 04:06 PM

New Update, I had the Head light, Cruise control brake light thing fixed Thanks siksix , but maybe the auto electician saw me comming but he charged me $140.00 for a new rear tail light assembly, at least he did pick the car up and drop it back at my house. (great now he knows where I live). I have the car booked in for service on the transmission it lookes like its going to cost me $350 for a new solenoid as i was told that the old one keeps the transmission fluid on high pressure which causes the car to change gears very ruffly. and also on friday i'm getting the car serviced for the ruff idle.

Discotheque · 08-12-2005, 03:34 AM

I got a 1999 Ford Futura. Done 155,000km's
Had it for nearly a year now.

Hardly any problems other than a really ruff idle.. sometimes a misfire.
The engine is running really rich on petrol but doesn't guzzle it.. and I'm using optimax and jet cleaner every fill.

One problem. Was at the local shops and went back to my car and the engine wouldn't turn over. Just get a click and the alarm light starts flashing fast.
Stuffed around for half an hour and got my spare key that I only recently got cut, stuck that it and away it went.
Worn out key. The car wouldn't detect it being the original key since it's so worn down.

SIKSIX · 08-12-2005, 08:34 PM

Hi ,there manual owners i got the {water leaks on my feet} problem and i dont know what to look for and how to fix it as im not too bad with a welder and, or where to get it fixed if its too hard. Also does anyone know a place where i can get it fixed in the northern suburbs of melbourne.