BF2THRASH New Member 22 Member For: 12y 8m 28d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 20/05/12 11:23 AM Share Posted 20/05/12 11:23 AM G'day All,Have been driving our BF 2 XR6T now for about 6 months with no problems at all.It has 89,000Km, No mods, is well serviced and came from a good home. (Old people) About 2-3 weeks ago it started to not start on the odd occasion with the immobiliser light flashing.Its doing it more often now and this week has started to cut out while driving with no warning and the dash "Christmas Trees".On saturday I drove it and its got no power and boost is non existent. Feels like its a corolla or something and just as quiet!Then yesterday my Fiance was driving it and the wipers came on by themselves? Im just assuming that it is an electrical issue due to the nature of the faults.I have a good mechanical knowledge and Im totally stumped, considering an ECU issue??Any help or Ideas would be greatly appreciated, Just don't want to go to a dealership as I have had bad experiences with a few.P.S. Love the site!Thanks in advance to anyone that has any suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quadie Donating Members 720 Member For: 19y 3m 8d Gender: Male Location: Muswellbrook,NSW Posted 21/05/12 08:12 AM Share Posted 21/05/12 08:12 AM start by checking the fuses , pop the engine bay fuse box out , check for burned damaged cables,check the earth strap from the engine to chassis ,check the earth strap for the internal fuse box.check the internal fuse box, they have been known to distort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BF2THRASH New Member 22 Member For: 12y 8m 28d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 21/05/12 09:48 AM Author Share Posted 21/05/12 09:48 AM Thanks Qaudie!Will be all over those things tomorrow night.Will let you know how I go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BF2THRASH New Member 22 Member For: 12y 8m 28d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 24/05/12 11:59 AM Author Share Posted 24/05/12 11:59 AM Ok,Had a go at the stuff that was suggested.Checked the engine room relay/ fuse box and all fuses, connectors and earth points.Then onto the internal fuse box, its fuses and all its connectors /earth points.Found a few dead ants but I don't think that would be an issue. No burns or deformations found either.During this process I found the wipers were not getting any power at all!I found in the owners manual the wipers run off the Accessory power supply.In the internal fuse box I removed the accessory relay, used the window relay that I know is functioning and fitted the relays in the others places.I then had NO working windows! So suspecting the Ex Acc relay I removed it and gave it a bash and hey presto! Windows work.So after all that I believe that the Acc relay is faulty and being the same relay and same age I am assuming the cutting out problem and No start could also be a relay related Issue??I have since fitted Two new relays and haven't seen any traces of previously mentioned problems.I am hoping that this is the issue and I will keep you posted!Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quadie Donating Members 720 Member For: 19y 3m 8d Gender: Male Location: Muswellbrook,NSW Posted 24/05/12 02:04 PM Share Posted 24/05/12 02:04 PM No probs. well done on the find ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellato Donating Members 2,713 Member For: 14y 3m 24d Posted 25/05/12 12:08 AM Share Posted 25/05/12 12:08 AM Sounds like you may have fixed the problem. But if for some reason it comes up again check the ICC is plugged in properly at the back (just push it in), and check all the plugs underneath the icc (I think there is 4 or 5). This may be irrelvant for you but my car was losing the dash cluster and just losing all power randomly and couldn't figure it out (Also didn't start on a dozen occassions) and once I pulled out the ICC and put it all back in and checked all the plugs it came good. Like I said sounds like you fixed the problem but if you have an issue again try this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BF2THRASH New Member 22 Member For: 12y 8m 28d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 25/05/12 09:06 AM Author Share Posted 25/05/12 09:06 AM (edited) ICC? Whats that?I have checked all the plugs and connectors on the drivers side under the dash.Thanks for your input Bellato! Edited 10/06/12 11:55 AM by RHR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyfrd Turboless Donating Members 5,992 Member For: 13y 11m 16d Gender: Male Location: Geelong, Victoria Posted 25/05/12 09:36 AM Share Posted 25/05/12 09:36 AM The massive silver centre piece on the dash. Radio, aircon/climate controls are apart of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BF2THRASH New Member 22 Member For: 12y 8m 28d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 25/05/12 11:12 PM Author Share Posted 25/05/12 11:12 PM Ah Ok,Not too keen to rip that out just yet.Will wait a few more days! Thanks Guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellato Donating Members 2,713 Member For: 14y 3m 24d Posted 26/05/12 09:59 AM Share Posted 26/05/12 09:59 AM It's surprisingly not that big of a job if you do have to pull it out. The top cover above the unit clips off and the two side panels next to the shifter unscrew, then 5 screws and its out. But yea don't do it if you don't need too. But if you do I think theres a thread on here if not pm me and I can run you through it. Also the plugs underneath the unit are accessible from where the tissue box holder is, feel around and you'll feel them. Just push them all up to ensure there properly clipped in.Ps if it happens again try this before going to ford because they couldn't diagnose my problem and it cost me $100 for nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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