Barra

Yes old_mate was right, new switch fitted fixes all. Thanks

Thanks bionic Bought one off ebay (genuine ford) the other day. Would this switch potentially be the cause of the ABS and DSC faults too? Haven't fitted the switch yet, assuming easy to do..? Looks like it just clicks in to a bracket and connect electricial socket.

Anyone??

Hey guys. I need some serious help. About 1000kms after my last service, which included the front rotors being machined. I have been getting intermittent ABS and DSC faults which stay on until I cycle the ignition. It would be ok for a while in a straight line on a hwy (for 150kms) yet when I braked harsh or broke before a hard corner the faults would appear again. It was very frustrating as I had my young daughter in the car, so was stressing that the ABS was off. I took it to the workshop that serviced the car, they visually inspected the wheel sensors (did not remove them) and connected a scan tool- These 3 codes were there- C1288 - Pressure transducer main/ primary input circuit failure. U2501 - Missing token from engine management sys for ACC C1991 - Module calibration failure. Note- I saw these code descriptions on the scan tool, yet the mechanic only wrote the codes not the descriptions, I found these online. So I hope they are accurate. Also after mentioning that my cruise wouldn't work sometimes since all of this. They checked my brake lights. I watched as very intermittently upon pressing the brake, the lights would not light up. This is even more worrying. I've looked into a new brake switch which I confident I can fit myself. Could this switch be the cause of all my problems? Or what are the codes relating to? as the workshop have now referred me to Ford. Would rather get it sorted myself if I can. Thanks in advance for your help on this.

Ace would you like to incorporate a stage 2 extended run out towards Toowoomba for those that wish to get out and see some country? Obviously members who aren't afraid of slightly rough roads, bumps and leaves.

Thanks for the advice. I will look into it. Sometimes it's easier to just let them pay for it than have to fork out a grand and wait 2 weeks for the cash back. My novated lease cost me heaps as it is per mth. Should just upgrade to an r spec all black no badges.

Drove to bris for an appointment to fit the tyres, only to get a call on the way down, saying the warehouse only had 3 not 4 and a wait of 2 wks now follows. Oh well only drive it a few times a f/night. Invos would of been good, yet the fleet don't have a supplier for them have to use the big names. Goodyear it is when I can get them. Cheers guys.

anyone out and about tonight and or tomorrow night? Coming down to Brisneyland for a few days and be nice to go on a short cruise somewhere.

Booked in for the goodyear asy 2. Will comment after I give it a good run in.

Yeah passanger and drivers. I believe my rotor/s are a bit warped. Got to get that sorted very soon. Not sure where to take it as ford in toowoomba are sh*t... so I've been told. Any suggestions to the problems and tyre choice?

Nice trophy Bomber. Hope to catch up with you guys on the next cruise. I've been sussing out a route from Tbar north west towards and past the Oakey air museum and back to toowoomba on the hwy. I have been frequenting this road and it has some awesome 40km sharp bends. Waiting for some new tyres to really test it out as it can get a little slippery at the moment.

I'm due for some new tyres as my year old dunlop sport max TT have bad sholder wear after 15,000Ks. Not to happy. Have had 2 wheel alignments (one when fitted and one 6 mths after that) So what is the best to get? Money is no problem as it's a lease vehicle. Goodyear? Bridgestone? Or is there a better dunlop tyre out than the TT. Any help would be appreciated as I haven't had much time lately for research.

Sounds good to me. Count me in Tab. On a side note- just found out if you get disqualified from holding a licence, when you get it back you have 4 points for 1yr and 0 alcohol limit. Like being on your Ps again. New rules that have slipped through recently so I'm told by QLD Tpt.

Hey Tab, did that cruise out west through the bunyas ever happen?

That would be good, might even let you drive the car there and I could drive it back.... :sungum:

Anyone want to drive me to QLD TPT on the 27th and then we can go on a cruise? lol On a serious note- Just remember most people take their licenses for granted and can and will sometimes act up. Unfortunately the consequences can be devastating to the individual and their life and family's life. You feel like a hobo asking for lifts just to do your shopping, people criticize you and or say, "oh that's not a long time you'll be fine." Just think what would you would do if the basic things like going to the shops is difficult, getting to work, taking your kids to a park or picking them up from daycare (I have a little girl) and relying on everyone to help you out for what?... a stupid lapse in judgment. I thought I was fine to drive, yet should of been scared just in case. Same as thinking I'll just give it a squirt around this corner just to hear that mad turbo spool. You can be lucky for so long and disregard the consequences for only so long. Hope this may make you guys rethink the drive home from a mates after a few beers or showing off to mates, testing a mod on the road etc (No I wasn't showing off, I was on my own going down to the servo to get some milk) End my rant. Good thing is I can drink heaps at the moment as I don't have to drive anywhere.....

I like it too Bomber, yet no matter how much I'd like to race the cops or anything while pissed power-sliding sideways down a street chased by a helicopter with a full car of naked chicks doing obscene stuff to me out of view..it ain't going to happen....again. well only in my dreams anyway.

What's wrong with taking a TV? Camping is good, trying to convince my misses it will be fun and to justify the $$ spend on the 4bee.

Go the triton, does your work mind if you take it off road? I'm looking for places to take my pajero project offroad near tbar. Trying to get the misses interested in going out for the day mudding. All she wants to do is borrow my XR to overtake trucks. Best of both worlds having a 4wd and a fast car. Even considered putting an XR motor into my Pajero. Does your misses like 4wding?

So you are smart dressed panda without an XR. What's your work car? Yet population out there is 90% males anyway. Going out in Roma to the Irish is fun.... not. Tbar in T-20 days.

Thanks for the offer Porno, yet she's coming with me.... 1 less girl in Roma for you lol. So you saw the light with the wrx and got an XR?

I would be there too if I could drive there, my girl lives there...I really don't like Roma now as that is why I've been grounded. Yeah might even let you have a drive too. it'll take a while for me to get used to the power again. Went for a drive on a private road and did a nice power skid smoke and all just to get a fix. Plus driven off road on a property in my Pajero in the mud. Even put a motor on my pushie from a chainsaw for a power fix.. Fun times fun times. Who has lost their license and how did you cope??

Thanks Porno for the advice. Cant afford to lose my license again for another 6mths.... can't wait for the 27th of SEPT as it is... Grrrrrr. Got to be extra careful out there then it seems. We'll have to catch up one day for a cruise and a beer. Obviously not at the same time!!

Big bro cameras thought so... So they cant catch you speeding up for a amber light? Friend of mine got a call from an officer stating at set time and date and location in Tbar (2 weeks earlier)she was at a set of lights (Red) and was using her phone texting. They threatened to charge her. I spoke to a police mate for her and they obviously had video footage from one of those lights. Scary stuff. She got off though as it wasn't up to her head and she claimed it was her ipod. She has never been in trouble from the cops either, which is quite weird that they would waste so much time and energy tracking her down. This is worrying as I'm moving there, what is your experiences with the law in Tbar.?

What are the cameras at most lights around Toowoomba for? Panda you might know.? Keen to find out as I will be moving there very soon.