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Couple of (probably) basic problems

speedyxjs - 3/10/09 at 03:44 PM

My grandads mk4 (97) fiesta has a couple of problems.

Firstly the boot release doesn't work and secondly the indicators dont flash when the car is locked/unlocked. The wiring diagram in haynes manual doesnt show the indicators wired to the central locking but he insists they used to flash.

I have checked all the related fuses and they are all fine. Have checked bulbs too, they are all fine.

The other thing i have noticed is that the red light next to the clock (immobiliser?) is on all the time and doesnt flash.

Any idea's to any of the above?

austin man - 3/10/09 at 03:48 PM

I had an escort with a similar problem if I recall rightly there is a swithch / contact wher the hatch closes to the body I gave it a few light taps and plenty of wd40

tomgregory2000 - 3/10/09 at 03:55 PM

are you sure the lights flash, brother got a 2000 focus and the lights dont flash on that, unless it has the same problem

speedyxjs - 3/10/09 at 04:15 PM

quote:
Originally posted by tomgregory2000
are you sure the lights flash, brother got a 2000 focus and the lights dont flash on that, unless it has the same problem

Im not but he is. I used to have a fiesta, same age, and that didnt.

MakeEverything - 3/10/09 at 04:45 PM

sounds like the alarm / immobiliser if it has one...

The lights wont be connected to the central locking, its the alarm that will flash the indicators.

speedyxjs - 3/10/09 at 05:32 PM

quote:
Originally posted by MakeEverything
sounds like the alarm / immobiliser if it has one...

The lights wont be connected to the central locking, its the alarm that will flash the indicators.

Any idea's where to start?

MakeEverything - 3/10/09 at 06:06 PM

Not really. Proba bly best to try the local ford dealer, or alarm fitter?

RickRick - 3/10/09 at 07:10 PM

my mk4 with key operated central locking didn't flash. mk 5 only flashed when the double locking was used, either with double click on the fob or turning key to unlock then lock

my boot relese on the mk5 was pap went back atleast 15 times got free service and cheep wheels out of it too, ford eventualy changed the whole boot lock mech including the solenoid. Easiest thing to rule out first is clean the contacts on the boot lid and shut, remove both the contact units and clean them inside and out

bi22le - 3/10/09 at 07:39 PM

Depending on the model of Mk4 Fiesta you can tell if it has an alarm. If it has an alarm the indicators will flash. Check that the bonnet and boot switches are working as this could cause both of your problems. The indicators may not flash becasue it thinks the bonnet is open (for example).
The ford alarm is where the central locking modual is. I thought this was the passenger side maybe in the kick panel. Get in the car and keep locking and unlocking the doors. Listen for the relay clicking and chase the noise. Thats where the alarm modual is. You will then be able to see if the indicator wires go in and out of the box.
Sounds silly but read the owners manual about the immob light. It may tell you something usefull.
I have not done this for some time, I am running from distant memories!!
Enjoy.

200mph - 3/10/09 at 09:20 PM

my mk4 didn't flash when locked/unlocked.

also had similar problem with the boot and it was due to corrosion of the contacts. gave them a good clean and ensured the springs were free and it was sorted.

Cheers

Mark