The download spiral of repairs ..

OzJavelin · 19-01-2007, 07:14 AM

In the last few months on my AUII ute I've replaced the airbag clockspring, had front discs machined twice and new pads fitted, had rear discs replaced (and new pads), had the diff/driveshaft inspected for EXCESSIVE clunking noise when it downshifts coming to a hault (I was told these were OK, and that the auto was the problem), have the auto inspected and am now awaiting a replacement TPS and auto service.

However, last night I drove the ute (my wife usually drives it) over to my sisters and it was clunking and grinding it's head off. Every downshift is a CLUNK .. and now it's developed a nasty grinding noise sometimes when it takes off. Sounds/feels like it's coming from back of the auto? Sounds like the engine is strugging to push against something which is binding then eventually the car starts rolling at it's OK??? I'll be calling the auto place again first thing this morning ..

And finally .. when I get home last night and go to lock it, the passenger door will not automatically lock. It just makes this clicking noise. The car thinks it's locked, but I can just walk up to the passenger side and open the door. Great .. just what I want ..

Is door problem a quick/easy fix with wrecker parts?

(BTW: Did I mention I'm getting sick of repairing stuff on this car!!??)

GK · 19-01-2007, 08:09 AM

Oz, sounds like you are having a shocking run!

I hate it when you get one of those. I hope you get through it soon and get these issues sorted so you get a long clean run.

Cheers mate,

GK

OzJavelin · 19-01-2007, 09:31 AM

Geez .. how could I have forgotten having to replace the sparkplug leads (backfire) and the radiator!! This car suxs!!!

5tumpy · 19-01-2007, 12:18 PM

The door problem is a burnt out actuator, a common problem and all falcons, about $150 for a replacement if memory serves.

How many K's has the ute done? If it's an AUII it's what 5 years old? With the exception of the auto and the radiator, the stuff you've mentioned you've had to do is normal wear and tear stuff....

Are you taking the **** or actually having a whinge?

OzJavelin · 19-01-2007, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 5tumpy

The door problem is a burnt out actuator, a common problem and all falcons, about $150 for a replacement if memory serves.

How many K's has the ute done? If it's an AUII it's what 5 years old? With the exception of the auto and the radiator, the stuff you've mentioned you've had to do is normal wear and tear stuff....

Are you taking the **** or actually having a whinge?

The AU's done 135,000km .. had EVERY service done ontime, by the book a Ford Dealer (?!). Anything which has been wrong has been repaired immediately. So I'd say it's been well looked after. And yet here it is at 5 years old and seems like components continually failing. Is five years too much to expect from it? I've owned cars which are 35-40 years old which haven't caused this much trouble ..

So yes, I am having a whinge. But thankyou for the info about the actuator

Mark351 · 19-01-2007, 02:54 PM

What was the issue with the clockspring?

GK · 19-01-2007, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 5tumpy

How many K's has the ute done? If it's an AUII it's what 5 years old? With the exception of the auto and the radiator, the stuff you've mentioned you've had to do is normal wear and tear stuff....

Are you taking the **** or actually having a whinge?

Having to do the discs a couple of times in a few months is hardly normal wear and tear.

A good whinge sometimes helps you know! This is often a good place for sympathy and encouragement. LOL!

GK

The Monty · 19-01-2007, 03:50 PM

Parts you will need for the door are.
BAF F21813 A Lock Asy Frt Door 135.00
BAF 14A584 A Wire Door Lock Jumper 11.18
You need the second part ( a wiring loom) as the au actuator got replaced by a BA/F part and as the wiring is different, you need the loom to match the wiring.
Hope that helps.

**Mechan1k** · 20-01-2007, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by The Monty

Parts you will need for the door are.
BAF F21813 A Lock Asy Frt Door 135.00
BAF 14A584 A Wire Door Lock Jumper 11.18
You need the second part ( a wiring loom) as the au actuator got replaced by a BA/F part and as the wiring is different, you need the loom to match the wiring.
Hope that helps.

Did this last week ... need a T30 bit to undo the 3 Torx screws in the door ... need to take door trim off as well ... I replaced mine in the Ford Spares carpark as I needed the door to lock for work purposes. Didn't take long at all to do ... oh ... a flat blade screwdriver ... a phillips head screwdriver ... and a 10mm socket as well to get the door trim off.

**Mechan1k** · 20-01-2007, 10:44 AM

I have just got through a lot of repairing and getting things fixed on the ute as well ... I am over 200K though now. But I have just put in a new strengthened auto though to cope with the load I take.

I am still having an intermittent overheating issue underload .... accentuated with A/C on during hot weather. I have come to the conclusion it is something to do with the location of the transmission cooler (hopeing to rectify it soon and test yet again).

Mind you this week I have racked up 3,000km for work ... and it hasn't missed a beat ... go figure.

mik · 20-01-2007, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OzJavelin

In the last few months on my AUII ute I've replaced the airbag clockspring, had front discs machined twice and new pads fitted, had rear discs replaced (and new pads), had the diff/driveshaft inspected for EXCESSIVE clunking noise when it downshifts coming to a hault (I was told these were OK, and that the auto was the problem), have the auto inspected and am now awaiting a replacement TPS and auto service.

However, last night I drove the ute (my wife usually drives it) over to my sisters and it was clunking and grinding it's head off. Every downshift is a CLUNK .. and now it's developed a nasty grinding noise sometimes when it takes off. Sounds/feels like it's coming from back of the auto? Sounds like the engine is strugging to push against something which is binding then eventually the car starts rolling at it's OK??? I'll be calling the auto place again first thing this morning ..

And finally .. when I get home last night and go to lock it, the passenger door will not automatically lock. It just makes this clicking noise. The car thinks it's locked, but I can just walk up to the passenger side and open the door. Great .. just what I want ..

Is door problem a quick/easy fix with wrecker parts?

(BTW: Did I mention I'm getting sick of repairing stuff on this car!!??)

thats bad luck mate ,the door lock thing does sound like a wear an tear thing, could the grinding thing be handbrake dragging/grinding? hope its easily resolved.

mik · 20-01-2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechan1k

I have just got through a lot of repairing and getting things fixed on the ute as well ... I am over 200K though now. But I have just put in a new strengthened auto though to cope with the load I take.

I am still having an intermittent overheating issue underload .... accentuated with A/C on during hot weather. I have come to the conclusion it is something to do with the location of the transmission cooler (hopeing to rectify it soon and test yet again).

Mind you this week I have racked up 3,000km for work ... and it hasn't missed a beat ... go figure.

i would be surprised if the cooler was the problem i fitted a cooler to mine about 3 weeks ago and i must confess i was thinking this cooler is going to screw up the air flow to the radiator (the tranny cooler is a biggy) and affect the air con coolness as well, but i dragged a 16 foot van to queensland suburbs to see relo`s up there and to noosa and home(from melb) through high 30c tempretures loaded with way to much crap for the trip, and it made bugger all difference to my surprise.....are your fans taking a nap now and again?

au2sw · 20-01-2007, 06:37 PM

i hafd a similar prob with my auto (au2 2000 wagon forte) with cluncking etc. turns out the rear extension housing seal was leaking and the box only had a couple of litres left init. auto should be serviced every 20-30,000 ks.

blacklabel · 21-01-2007, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by OzJavelin

However, last night I drove the ute (my wife usually drives it) over to my sisters and it was clunking and grinding it's head off. Every downshift is a CLUNK .. and now it's developed a nasty grinding noise sometimes when it takes off. Sounds/feels like it's coming from back of the auto? Sounds like the engine is strugging to push against something which is binding then eventually the car starts rolling at it's OK??? I'll be calling the auto place again first thing this morning ..

May not be the problem,but you could possibly have a bent propeller shaft.
My tranny is at the end of it's life(248,000km),and while getting a couple of faults diagnosed, my mechanic told me that it wasn't uncommon to have a bent propeller shaft- a result of the excessive hardwork being done by trannys that are in need of reconditioning.And unfortunately each problem makes the other worse,as the seals get quickly worn.
I would certainly have it checked when sorting out your tranny.

Good luck!

Bucknaked · 21-01-2007, 09:47 AM

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**Mechan1k** · 21-01-2007, 09:54 AM

Was waiting for someone to harp on that ... was thinking of making a comment about it