Hi guys,
I have a couple problems with my 2000 plate 4.6 P38, and thought I would try to combine them in one thread rather than spamming the forum with multiple threads, but I can do that if you think it will help better, or keep things neater.
Anyway, I am not particularly mechanically minded, but can do stuff with proper instruction, preferably if that instruction comes with pictures to show where I am meant to be looking. I have no idea where the vacuum hose is, or what it looks like, or what it is meant to do for example (for fixing cruise, see later).
I do have RAVE, and have searched it, but cannot find what I'm looking for. I have searched on here too, but generally either my google-foo fails me, or most problems are solved on the first attempt, where mine doesn't, and I need further investigation (Fuse 17 and windows not set, see later).
Thanks.
Anyway, here is the list.
Problem 1:
Fuse 17 keeps on blowing.
Now this has been an issue for a while. I had previously asked about it in this thread:
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f10/fuse-17-keeps-blowing-218743.html
And I changed out the brake switch sensor thingy just the other day, replaced the fuse, drove a few hundred metres, and the fuse blew again. So I guess it wasn't that. So where do I look next? The connection with the switch looked okay, but any other method of checking the wiring?
Problem 2:
Drivers window not set.
Now this one is quite annoying. And again, has been present for a wee while. I tried the procedure where you open the window fully and keep pressing the button for 4 seconds, then closing it fully, keeping the button pressed for 4 seconds again, but to no avail. It is just not setting. It makes an awful noise when fully up, like there is a cog just worn away and slipping on something when you keep it pressed. And the window doesn't fully shut as I get a helluva noise when I go over 55 mph.
So what would be the next port of call here?
Problem 3:
Rear Passenger Bulb Blown.
Except it's not. But generally after about 3 flashes, this message shows up, the indicator clicks double time, and the brake light apparently goes with it. While the dash shows this message, along with the light for the trailer (I think) flashing too.
Any ideas?
Problem 4:
Cruise aint working.
Not really too worried about this, although I would use it a lot if it were working, but are there any simple checks I could do? Please bear in mind I really don't know what individual hoses etc... are, or where they are located. I can check stuff if I am given a guide, but would ideally want pictures showing where I am meant to be looking.
Problem 5:
Drivers heated seat not working.
Again, not really too bothered about this, and don't particularly need to be spending money trying to fix it, but if there are a few simple checks I could do to find the problem, I could at least decide if it's worth it or not to fix.
Thats about it for now. There are other issues, but I think they will require proper mechanics / painters to fix. These are the ones I would like to have a bash at before I decide to just put it in somewhere to fix them.
Thanks for hanging in there and bearing with me. And any help would be much appreciated.
I have a couple problems with my 2000 plate 4.6 P38, and thought I would try to combine them in one thread rather than spamming the forum with multiple threads, but I can do that if you think it will help better, or keep things neater.
Anyway, I am not particularly mechanically minded, but can do stuff with proper instruction, preferably if that instruction comes with pictures to show where I am meant to be looking. I have no idea where the vacuum hose is, or what it looks like, or what it is meant to do for example (for fixing cruise, see later).
I do have RAVE, and have searched it, but cannot find what I'm looking for. I have searched on here too, but generally either my google-foo fails me, or most problems are solved on the first attempt, where mine doesn't, and I need further investigation (Fuse 17 and windows not set, see later).
Thanks.
Anyway, here is the list.
Problem 1:
Fuse 17 keeps on blowing.
Now this has been an issue for a while. I had previously asked about it in this thread:
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f10/fuse-17-keeps-blowing-218743.html
And I changed out the brake switch sensor thingy just the other day, replaced the fuse, drove a few hundred metres, and the fuse blew again. So I guess it wasn't that. So where do I look next? The connection with the switch looked okay, but any other method of checking the wiring?
Problem 2:
Drivers window not set.
Now this one is quite annoying. And again, has been present for a wee while. I tried the procedure where you open the window fully and keep pressing the button for 4 seconds, then closing it fully, keeping the button pressed for 4 seconds again, but to no avail. It is just not setting. It makes an awful noise when fully up, like there is a cog just worn away and slipping on something when you keep it pressed. And the window doesn't fully shut as I get a helluva noise when I go over 55 mph.
So what would be the next port of call here?
Problem 3:
Rear Passenger Bulb Blown.
Except it's not. But generally after about 3 flashes, this message shows up, the indicator clicks double time, and the brake light apparently goes with it. While the dash shows this message, along with the light for the trailer (I think) flashing too.
Any ideas?
Problem 4:
Cruise aint working.
Not really too worried about this, although I would use it a lot if it were working, but are there any simple checks I could do? Please bear in mind I really don't know what individual hoses etc... are, or where they are located. I can check stuff if I am given a guide, but would ideally want pictures showing where I am meant to be looking.
Problem 5:
Drivers heated seat not working.
Again, not really too bothered about this, and don't particularly need to be spending money trying to fix it, but if there are a few simple checks I could do to find the problem, I could at least decide if it's worth it or not to fix.
Thats about it for now. There are other issues, but I think they will require proper mechanics / painters to fix. These are the ones I would like to have a bash at before I decide to just put it in somewhere to fix them.
Thanks for hanging in there and bearing with me. And any help would be much appreciated.