Common Problems with the AU??

[Beer Baron]

Originally Posted by Skeg37

I have an Au XR6 1998 Adaptive shift auto. Once my car gets warm it stalls as soon as I put it in gear. I have been told it is a solenoid in the auto transmission and will cost around $450. Does this sound right? Is there any other solutions/suggestions?

Ask what solenoid it is. There is a big price different between the solenoids. Doesn't sound outrageous though.

[Wolfghost]

Finally found the problem 2 months later, poor falcon been parked up for months, one broken valve spring, they are all being replaced at we speak
and should have me car back this weekend.

[Road_Warrior]

Frikkin fuel gauge and DTE reading in the Mrs' AU series 2 wagon is out to lunch. Conked out last night and was reading over a 1/4 tank but the bloody thing was empty. When you fill it, the needle jumps from empty to full all the time. What gives? Do I need to replace the sender unit?

[Professor Farnsworth]

lol @ the windows sticking issue, my AU2 Ghia has only the drivers window working consistently - front passengers sticks down all the time so have disconnected the switch (is not the switch at fault). Rear left doesn't work at all and rear right is temperamental. Bloody annoying.

Had the IRS shock mounts replaced last year as they were cactus when i bought it. Rear right actuator replaced, climate control screen is fading, washer jets motor is stuffed, and i believe it needs new engine mounts. Has a miss at cruising speeds sometimes too. It's a v8.

I absolutely adore it though, best drivers car i've ever had.

[FTE217]

Brake lights, intermitted, anyone advise please ?

Globes are fine, fuse's are good as well.
Fiddled with the thingy at the brake pedal, this seems to get them working off and on once moved around a little..
What is this part called as I assume this is the issue.
Thanks in advance guys.

[phr33k]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BRAKE-LIG...1#ht_481wt_927

this is the part you need mate, should be an easy fix given fuse/wiring/globes are ok

[FTE217]

Damn, yer thats it - Thanks phr33k I'll get one later today.

[phr33k]

no worries mate, good to be of service :P

atleast its a half decent price considering how bad somethings can get

[Woodsa]

Originally Posted by Wolfghost

Au2 xr8 2001 model was missing at idle, not so noticable under revs. Had efi dude out to repair problem, said it was computer and afs sensor so soughted new afs and sent comp away for repair, unable to fault old computer, sent back, fitted parts same thing,, then said was O2 sensors, replaced them, same dilemma. didnt call him back. Sent car to new mechanic. explained problem, missing and a vacuum leak i cannot find.
After test they said i had a coil issue, said i replaced coils twice in 2 months wasted another 1000 dollars on there recommendation, and the idiot proceeded to tell me, that I dont have a CAMSHAFT SYNCHRONIZER (or sensor) because i have pushrods. I wont tell you what i thought and said. took home noticed harmonic balancer had slipped, replaced, still same issue.Camshaft synronizer is about to be replaced.

Replaced parts list for a miss
3 sets coil packs
2 sets leads
2 sets plugs
1 computer
1 air flow sensor
2 O2 sensors
1 Harmonic Balancer
full set intake gaskets, valley, planem, throttle body etc
plus labour at 104.00 p/h ( the joys of a mining town price but not working at a mine)

and annoying the wife by having to use her (corolla). been 8 weeks now and looks like it will be ongoing until i can find someone who is capable of diagnosing. will let you know when its running as it should

Hey wolf ghost, my AU2 fairmont V8 had a similar problem. Turned out that a wire had worn through on the engine. I can have a look under the bonnet and find the wire I repaired if you like. Fixed it 100% after about two years of searching.

Mine would drive fine but on idle it would just drop revs like the ignition was cut then pickup again for no reason..




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[Wolfghost]

Originally Posted by Woodsa

Hey wolf ghost, my AU2 fairmont V8 had a similar problem. Turned out that a wire had worn through on the engine. I can have a look under the bonnet and find the wire I repaired if you like. Fixed it 100% after about two years of searching.

Mine would drive fine but on idle it would just drop revs like the ignition was cut then pickup again for no reason..




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I eventually found it, it was broken valve spring, but under a compression test was unable to fault, new set of valve springs and she's been running like a dream ever since

[gizmo302]

just bought an au wagon 1999, ex taxi- 340000ks (work car) drove it about 50ks went perfect, then went to start it and it would wind over but not start, leave it for 5 mins and it will go, turn it off and again it wont start (will wind) left it for 10min and it went , went around the block all went fine, stopped it and again it wouldnt start, left for 2 hrs and started straight away
it has just had a new fuel pump in it, so im ruling that out, i tried a spark plug in it and wound it over to check spark (when it was hot) and it seemed to have spark but still woldnt start, any ideas?

[Wolfghost]

Originally Posted by gizmo302

just bought an au wagon 1999, ex taxi- 340000ks (work car) drove it about 50ks went perfect, then went to start it and it would wind over but not start, leave it for 5 mins and it will go, turn it off and again it wont start (will wind) left it for 10min and it went , went around the block all went fine, stopped it and again it wouldnt start, left for 2 hrs and started straight away
it has just had a new fuel pump in it, so im ruling that out, i tried a spark plug in it and wound it over to check spark (when it was hot) and it seemed to have spark but still woldnt start, any ideas?

First thing, is the smart lock turning off when your trying to start it, make sure the lights not on

[Professor Farnsworth]

firstly is it a ghia? if it is, and it has memory seats, it's an AU3

[shell101]

Yes sorry it is a Ghia just got all the paperwork out says series 2

[Professor Farnsworth]

does it have clear front indicators or orange? as in the lens of the indicator built into the headlight assembly?

[KR1STO]

Hey Prof, I've got a S2 (2000) with Memory Seats. It is a Fairlane, but just saying that it may have been optioned on the Fairmont Ghia S2.

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by KR1STO

Hey Prof, I've got a S2 (2000) with Memory Seats. It is a Fairlane, but just saying that it may have been optioned on the Fairmont Ghia S2.

yeah pretty sure that was only for fairlanes mate - the only Fairmont Ghia i couldn't be sure about is the 75th anniversary one, not sure if you could option memory seats on that. But i'm almost positive it was AU3 only for them.

[shell101]

It has orange lenses I have no idea if it does have the memory seats but it definitely has climate control which is allowing me not to be able to purchase the standard mirrors on ebay etc

[shell101]

Hey this is a bit silly but my paper work says ghia no where on my vehicle does it say ghia. Any ways checked them out the difference between the two and mine only has wood grain on the dash and cloth seats where as the ghias have the wood grain in numerous other places and leather seats

[2002au]

brought my 2002 xr6 3 years ago with 112,000 on it, now at 161,000. replaced the following

-clutch (very heavy, though this was the problem)
-clutch cable (better, but still not great)
-radiator (bottom tank slight leak)
-spark plugs, leads and coil pack (had a miss under load)
-inlet manifold gasket (as above)
-speedo drive o ring (very very slight drip)
-drivers side wheel bearing (noisy)
-auto belt tensioner (noisy pulley)
-firewall cracked right around the clutch cable. got the car back a few days ago, going much better and the clutch perfect now.

im sure theres more but that's all I can think of.

Then of course normal maintenance things like oil changes, coolant flush, battery etc, but all cars need that

[dopeydazza]

Hello
I bought mu AU2 at 350,500 km and was assured by Ford that they are bullet proof.
Nearly 3 years later, and I have just hit 410,900 km and so far both front wheel bearings were replaced at 390,000.
The exhaust rusted silly (lpg) replaced at 405,000 km, window switch as usual gets sticky (repaired due to previous post), front driver and rear passenger solenoid on auto door lock replaced at 360,000 km (aso repaired due to forum post).
This forum is great and thank you for the help.

All in all, I am very happy with my Beautiful swan (former ugly duckling)

[KR1STO]

Originally Posted by dopeydazza

Hello
I bought mu AU2 at 350,500 km and was assured by Ford that they are bullet proof.
Nearly 3 years later, and I have just hit 410,900 km and so far both front wheel bearings were replaced at 390,000.
The exhaust rusted silly (lpg) replaced at 405,000 km, window switch as usual gets sticky (repaired due to previous post), front driver and rear passenger solenoid on auto door lock replaced at 360,000 km (aso repaired due to forum post).
This forum is great and thank you for the help.

All in all, I am very happy with my Beautiful swan (former ugly duckling)

Doing well at 400+ mate..
Is the car basically standard or is it modified..?
Either way. It's doing very well..!

[dopeydazza]

Car AU2 is standard, originally a sales car from 2000 till 2008, private till 2010 when I got it.
It is all original, except for colour coded factory bullbar which I luckily found on Ebay and installed myself.

[colins]

Oiled all the moving parts in relation to the Ghia sticky drivers window jaming down. Oiled rubbers, cable and will update you in a month

[Maka]

Originally Posted by colins

Oiled all the moving parts in relation to the Ghia sticky drivers window jaming down. Oiled rubbers, cable and will update you in a month

Silicon spray is your friend mate lol!

cheers, Maka

[wogboi91]

Hey guys/gals

I got a very strange problem I have been trying to fix for 2 weeks now.
My AU doesn't want to fire up after sitting in the garage for a week.
When I turn the key the engine cranks over a couple times then all of a sudden all the lights/power is cut off. I turn the key off and on again and the electrics are back on.

Cleaned and sanded battery terminals
Sanded every earth wire I could find
Bought a brand new battery last week
New spark Plugs
Cleaned TB
Cleaned CAS

I don't know where to go from here, any ideas would highly appreciated.

Thanks

[dopeydazza]

Does having flat or incorrectly coded keys allow car to turn over but not start? Look for smartshield icon on dash if stuck on.

[mcfly94]

Well so far Ive had the brake switch go on me, which was easy as to replace.
Last night my right rear actuator stopped working and just makes noises.
And my column has the common knock, what can be done to fix this?

[Professor Farnsworth]

new actuator..

unsure about the steering column, mine doesn't do it with 276,000KM on it

[mcfly94]

Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

new actuator..

unsure about the steering column, mine doesn't do it with 276,000KM on it

Suppose I have to replace the whole rack as it is weeping to?

Going to get my mechanic to write a report so I can take it to the car yard as I still have 10 days or 500kms left on my warranty.
Probably wont like me, but hey the steering column and weeping were an issue the day I bought it, they cleaned and said the rack was no longer leaking, but it is.