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CMAX section will go members only as of the new year
jimbob19 replied to bryant_andy's topic in MK2 - Ford Focus 2005 > 2011
Same here , but in the meantime I'm of to focusowners.com :cry: -
No Relay required (didn't have bulb failure on my 04) I think only difference was that N/s tail almp was Orange/white not Black like yours
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All fitted and working :) I had a bulb blown - that was all (and the wiring was slightly different to yours Andy) Many Thanks
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Going to have another go today - metering everything before I start !
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In case I can't get my towbar wired up :( Does anyone know on an 04 ghia plug in kit will I have to get anything done at the dealer to program the kit and make it work - or is it just a case of plugging it in and thats all ?
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Fitting Tow bar with Factory fitted reversing sensors
jimbob19 replied to jimbob19's topic in MK2 - Ford Focus 2005 > 2011
Just wondering if I'm going to need a bypass relay on my particular car ? Anyone else fitted one on an 04 plate or above Ghia ? If so how did you wire it - thanks -
Fitting Tow bar with Factory fitted reversing sensors
jimbob19 replied to jimbob19's topic in MK2 - Ford Focus 2005 > 2011
Got the towbar on and bumper back on all ok However having issues with the wiring , don't think my wiring is same as yours Andy - as black is ground on mine . Had started scotchlocking wires as per your diagram , only done 2 of them , then realised probably not right. Now I have no brake light on nearside and no Fogs - Doh Will meter them out properly and redo tomorrow - just a bit confused as to why these lights are out now though ? -
Fitting Tow bar with Factory fitted reversing sensors
jimbob19 replied to jimbob19's topic in MK2 - Ford Focus 2005 > 2011
Will be fitting mine this morning :) No problem with turning sensors off as the factory fit ones have a button on front of dash :) -
Fitting Tow bar with Factory fitted reversing sensors
jimbob19 replied to jimbob19's topic in MK2 - Ford Focus 2005 > 2011
Removed bulb - no bulb warning :) One last question how do you remove the plastic bumper ? I can see the screw in each wheelarch , but where are the others , and once removed do you just pull it backwards or does it hve other clips ? -
Fitting Tow bar with Factory fitted reversing sensors
jimbob19 replied to jimbob19's topic in MK2 - Ford Focus 2005 > 2011
Don't know if thats fitted or not on mine - Doh -
Fitting Tow bar with Factory fitted reversing sensors
jimbob19 replied to jimbob19's topic in MK2 - Ford Focus 2005 > 2011
Cheers Andy , yep was looking at the thule ride on. I notice that for a lot of the towbar kits for the focus they are saying you need additional wiring with 7 way bypass is that the case ? Jim -
RGR in Cranfield are exellent However main ford dealer in Bedford and Milton Keynes and Dunstable I find are S***
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Fitting Tow bar with Factory fitted reversing sensors
jimbob19 replied to jimbob19's topic in MK2 - Ford Focus 2005 > 2011
Thanks Andy - already have your wiring info from that thread - thanks Do you know if there is any issue with reversing sensors and towbar ? Thanks -
Have got back into mountain biking in a big way and now need to transport up to 3 bikes around with me. I have been using a saris bones rack but although it is exellent it is a real pain fitting and loading all the time. I also have roof bars and some thule 591's again this is great but on a long journey the mpg is down the pan :( I am now looking at fitting a towbar (DIY) and using a towbar mounted carrier , nice and easy to load the bikes :) However I have reversing sensors fitted and am wondering if the towabr will interfere ? Also how easy a DIY job is fitting the Towbar ? i.e. bumper remo
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Put it this way - I bought my 04 C-max 1.6tdci ghia from Ford Direct when it was a year old with 6k on clock. It has exactly same spec as yours (minus sat nav) and I paid £11.2k !!
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How to tell if 90PS or 109PS?
jimbob19 replied to docdunning's topic in MK2 - Ford Focus 2005 > 2011
Is there no way to tell from the engine itself ? Reason I ask is I have just had to have a new engine fitted - original was 110 bhp - but don't know what new one is Will give garage a call in morning if no-one knows :?: -
The air intake is low :( - its behind the fog light I know - as insurance have just paid £4500 for new engine to be fitted due to driving into 18inches of water !!!!!
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Picked up my new Ghia yesterday.. :)
jimbob19 replied to rarex's topic in MK2 - Ford Focus 2005 > 2011
With pads reqd every 15k with EPB - I don't think its great !! Give me a good old manual anytime -
Help ! drove into flood conked out half way through :(
jimbob19 replied to jimbob19's topic in MK2 - Ford Focus 2005 > 2011
Heard some good news today - insurance assesor has authorised new engine replacement :) So not written off ! (thank goodness) Last time I drive through a puddle ! -
Help ! drove into flood conked out half way through :(
jimbob19 replied to jimbob19's topic in MK2 - Ford Focus 2005 > 2011
unfortunately what I thought was a puddle turned out to be 2 foot deep in the middle :( :( -
Help ! drove into flood conked out half way through :(
jimbob19 replied to jimbob19's topic in MK2 - Ford Focus 2005 > 2011
Captain Slow - no that was flooded and closed by police so I turned before there down ridgeway avenue - it was there :( Been told today = minimum cost is £4.5k !!!!!! Just waiting insurance co decision as wether they will be writing it off - I hope not because I can't find another anywhere near as good :( i.e. ghia with f+r parking sensors , full leather , roof dvd and nice 1.6 tdci engine !!! Don't ever be tempted to drive into anything that looks like it will come to the level of your fog lights !! - as that is the height of the air intake -
Sorry above post was me if anyones confused - used wrong login - doh
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Help ! drove into flood conked out half way through :(
jimbob19 replied to jimbob19's topic in MK2 - Ford Focus 2005 > 2011
Insurance company are picking car up tomorrow - the garage will give me estimate of cost and I will have option of paying and not using a claim or claiming. If I claim I will loose NCD protection for 2 years and my NCB will be reduced by 20% - cheaper than paying for a new engine myself ! Lesson learnt :oops: -
Help ! drove into flood conked out half way through :(
jimbob19 replied to jimbob19's topic in MK2 - Ford Focus 2005 > 2011
Yep realise that now ! -
Help ! drove into flood conked out half way through :(
jimbob19 replied to jimbob19's topic in MK2 - Ford Focus 2005 > 2011
This is the second in three months :( :( - none in last 9 years Cracked old guys bumper who pulled away from a junction then stopped because "he thought" he saw another car - only minor but still a claim