Robertminchin

What sticky do you mean ?? This just shows the disconnect bewtween admin and the way we use the Cmax Forum! Nick has maintained a list of TSB/SSms for the max for some considerable time and was clearly asking if he would able to continue to provide the service. I would not be surprised if he will want to take it with him now. Bob

Rich, Thank you for your comprehensive reply. I have concluded that whilst membership covers a range of services that may very justify the fee, they are not what I am looking for in a forum. FFOC is a club with a Forum as just a part of its activities. I joined here as I crave information as to how my car works and how I can service and mend it without being dependant on garages. Ford (and many other manufacturers) have chosen to be highly secretive about how their cars work in detail and forum discussion has been one way to share knowledge, observations etc and discuss/debate the optimum

I'm certainly not asking for anyone to be out of pocket on my behalf. Maybe I don't understand the economics of forums but where does the money go. I just can't believe the other forums I belong to run at a loss. They carry modest advertising as this forum does and it is only focusowners .com that even has the ability to donate money. Maybe a member here can sumarise the accounts for this forum - I assume the organisers publish them? Bob

I'll not be joining up. I'm a member of quite a number of special interest forums on a range of subjects and not one makes a charge. I also object to way it has been announced with replies being prevented. Hope to see you guys over at the other place soon! Bob

Excellent post Rob: Thanks Anyone got build codes for 2006 &2007? Is it the case they repeat every4 years - maybe we could guess 06/07 with a warning note Wonder why they dont run in simple sequence?? :idea: Mods: Please could we have this as a Sticky in each section of the forum?? Bob

You could confirm this by looking at the date codes on almost any plastic part of the car. These rarely hang around long between manufacture and assembly as they are low value, easily damaged and bulky to store and so are delivered to the assembly plant on a just in time basis. Bob

The website give the build dates of cars affected. You will still have to use the dealer to get the recall work done. Faith and dealer in the same sentence??? LoL bob

http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp TSBs & SSMs are listed in this forum on a sticky here http://www.ffoc.co.uk/modules.php?name= ... ic&t=51289 HTH Bob

Rear ones should be connected to the reversing lght bulbs and you should find a switched supply for the front ones in the region of the hazard light dash switch. Some models have switch in this area for front sensors. Otherwise there will be an ignition switched supply at the back of the headlight switch. Bob

I think the Silver cadmium system is meant to be longer lasting provided that it is charged within slightly different voltage limits and that those limits are changed with temperature. Having the car stuffed with computers and sensors means that it is possible to do this. Ford did get it wrong though and had to issue a software upgrade in the early stage of the max. If the car is going to a Fraud agent, it might be worth getting them to look up the VIN number and see if it is due for any software upgrades. Not sure if they will do them free or perhaps make a charge for connecting up the comput

Yes you are correct Silver Calcium is the type (still mainly lead but no antimony that standard batteries use) Sorry if I mislead anyone. Bob

To avoid being called back to the job and provided you are not trying to do it as cheaply as poss, do the alternator & battery change together. I've heard of alternator being £300 fitted and battery about £100. Silver lead batteries are becoming more common so you should be able to better that price by shopping around although this time of year it maybe more who has one in stock! Good luck Bob

I think it is highly likely to need an alternator. The Max does have a complicated charging scheme not only due to the silver-lead battery but also on economy grounds as I have read. However if the charging system has not started charging under these conditions then that does cat a doubt on the alternator. You may also need a battery but I'd suggest alternator first. I'm sure the EPB problem report is down to low voltage hth Bob

If the engine won't keep running after the jump starting battery is removed then it sounds like that the aternator is not producing any charge because if it was, that would be enough to to supply the engine. As well as duff batteries, dodgy alternators are quite common too. I suggest you measure the battery voltage with the jump battery attached and the engine running. the voltage should be about 14 volts. turning on headlights, heated windscreens etc should not make the voltage drop. If it drops or is nearer 12 volts then the alternator is not working properly. Good Luck Bob PS Ghi

That is because there is a Ghia as well as an Ultima model Bob