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Mk2 General Discussion : Info dates etc on 2016 / 2017 mid life facelift

August 8, 2016, 3:09 pm
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Author: dpluxor
Subject: Info dates etc on 2016 / 2017 mid life facelift
Posted: 08 Aug 2016 at 10:09pm

Hi Bob

Sounds like a great spec motor, if I didn't have such a specific list of requirements on the car then I might have been interested.
I have mobility issues so need auto, and my mileage is so low I would destroy a diesel in a year !!
So, I need to get the Kuga which is as rare as the proverbial rocking horse doo-doo, that being petrol auto.

There's about 20 for sale in the whole country, and probably 12 of those are Ford Direct. So my options are fairly limited.

I hope all goes well with your plans for a new one, not envious at all

David
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Mk2 General Discussion : Camera or no camera ?

August 8, 2016, 4:25 pm
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Author: dpluxor
Subject: Camera or no camera ?
Posted: 08 Aug 2016 at 11:25pm

Well my Kuga is 'in transit' from Ford Direct, just found out today. I am looking forward to picking up end of the week but there is something I have been wondering since I ordered it.

I am keen to have the reverse camera, but Etis says LESS CAMERA. It's a 2016 car, registered Oct last year so has Sync2. I also know it has the premium sound with 9 speakers etc.
As I understand it, the camera did come with the premium audio upgrade option, so I am wondering why Etis says it might not be there.
I guess I could stop being impatient and wait 2 or 3 days, but hey ho, can anyone shed any light on this for me

David
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Mk2 General Discussion : Camera or no camera ?

August 8, 2016, 6:33 pm
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Author: murcod
Subject: Camera or no camera ?
Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 1:33am

It is possible to have Sync2/ 9 speaker premium sound system with no reversing camera - Ford Australia made a mistake and forgot to tick the box on the order form for the first two batches of Kuga Trends sold here..... A bit embarrassing when the glossy brochure said they had it! I've heard of dealers retrofitting the camera in them.

The ETIS listing for mine has "Rear View Camera-Fixed".

Post up what trim level it is and someone else on here might have one around the same build date. If you've got decent pictures of it you might be able to see the camera above the rear plate?


Edited by murcod - 4 hours 25 minutes ago at 1:35am
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Mk1 Technical : 15B35 Recall heated washer jets

August 8, 2016, 6:36 pm
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Author: big al your pal
Subject: 15B35 Recall heated washer jets
Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 1:36am

Kuga Titanium 2009  they did not say why they were being repaired  sorry I cant help you
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Mk1 Technical : Service health check

August 9, 2016, 1:15 pm
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Author: tonyb_rs
Subject: Service health check
Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 8:15pm

I've had a look at the ford motorcraft 4+ site, how they have the cheek of saying it's gonna cost £560 then changed it to £740 when it clearly states £349!!
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Kuga gallery : Carbon Wrap and de chrome.

August 9, 2016, 1:35 pm
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Author: johnney1985
Subject: Carbon Wrap and de chrome.
Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 8:35pm

That looks really smart

Is yours also lowered?
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Mk1 Technical : Serpentine/Aux Belt

August 9, 2016, 1:49 pm
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Author: euroben
Subject: Serpentine/Aux Belt
Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 8:49pm

Thank you.  That confirmed what I was thinking.  I will give it a try.
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Mk1 Technical : Window Bounce

August 9, 2016, 1:59 pm
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Author: euroben
Subject: Window Bounce
Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 8:59pm

My drivers window has suddenly decided that it won't close without bouncing back down.  I have tried all of the suggestions for fixing this by holding the button up four five seconds and then down for five seconds etc so that it can relearn where the top and bottom of the window is.  Unfortunately this doesn't seem to work with mine as even when you hold the switch the window will still bounce straight back down as if there is something in the way (there isn't).  In the meantime I have inched the window up to just below the top so it doesn't bounce back just so I don't get wet when it rains.  I read somewhere that if you operate the window and pull the fuse out for the window it will then let you reset it but have looked in the manual and the fuse list doesn't seem to have one for the electric windows?

Can anyone help?  Has this happened to anyone else?
Thank you!Cry
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Mk1 Technical : OBD2 scanner DPF not showing

August 9, 2016, 2:05 pm
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Author: euroben
Subject: OBD2 scanner DPF not showing
Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 9:05pm

Did you ever find a solution to this as I have the same OBD2 unit and I would also like to see the DPF info.
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Mk1 Technical : Window Bounce

August 9, 2016, 2:14 pm
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Author: Fillco
Subject: Window Bounce
Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 9:14pm

F134 powers the drivers door module which possibly controls the windows to, you could try pulling that one out.




Edited by Fillco - 9 hours 45 minutes ago at 9:15pm
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Mk1 Technical : Flashing lights, clicking, no start tho

August 9, 2016, 3:01 pm
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Author: MikeT
Subject: Flashing lights, clicking, no start tho
Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 10:01pm

Update: 
Mark-the-pro stopped by with a beefy fully charged battery and tried to jump my Kuga with that - fared no better than my earlier attempt.

So he jumped the Kuga from his car's battery with some revs and then my Kuga managed to start fairly readily.

A tip from Mark - once the engine's started; turn on demisters, heated seats etc before removing the jump leads. The rationale being that whilst the booster vehicle is powering things the Kuga alternator is detecting it can't contribute much and is doing nothing - so if you suddenly disconnect the jump leads the alternator has to dive in to the max with potentially adverse consequences. By putting some load on it kicks in the alternator before disconnecting the leads and so reduces the scale of the change.

Battery charging / alternator tested and working okay, so went for the 20 minute drive holding on to the lower gears and we'll see whether it starts in the morning to plan next moves.

The battery is the 6-year old original so it may be approaching end of life as a contributing factor.
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Mk2 General Discussion : Camera or no camera ?

August 9, 2016, 9:36 pm
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Author: murcod
Subject: Camera or no camera ?
Posted: 10 Aug 2016 at 4:36am

Originally posted by dpluxor dpluxor wrote:

Ford Direct pictures are notoriously cr*p, just approx 6 fairly distant images, no chance of seeing a camera at all (plus its black)

1.5 Auto Tit X Sport, Driver Assistance Pack + Premium Sound + BLIS
Build Date 28/10
First Reg 29/10
I assume from the immediate registration that it hasn't been sold to a retail customer, and that a Ford Manager or A.N.Other have had it since new.
Only done 2800miles so I am happy

David


How can a Spanish built Kuga be registered in the UK one day after it's been built? (The build date being the day the drive-train and body are joined together on the production line.)

Or am I missing something???
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Mk2 General Discussion : Camera or no camera ?

August 9, 2016, 11:02 pm
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Author: Fillco
Subject: Camera or no camera ?
Posted: 10 Aug 2016 at 6:02am

Build Date 28/10
First Reg 29/10

Unless Dave has given us the wrong dates or Etis is wrong, it wouldnt surprise me what the motor industry can do this to make a Month look good. I guess the seller franchise can register a car in the UK as long as its got a VIN number.
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Mk1 Technical : Flashing lights, clicking, no start tho

August 9, 2016, 11:13 pm
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Author: Fillco
Subject: Flashing lights, clicking, no start tho
Posted: 10 Aug 2016 at 6:13am

Pleased you got going.
Dont want to go into a debate on this, but starting a recipient car from a donor car with its engine running is not good. Correct, switching on headlights etc can prevent voltage surges, but prior to the car starting, the donor car alternator could have tried to supply hundreds of amps to the recipient. Not quite true regards the Kuga alternator not contributing anything when both running, actually both cars are likely to be trying to sense nominal voltage and charge.
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Mk2 How-To? : Dipstick Reading!!

August 10, 2016, 11:20 am
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Author: sammyboy
Subject: Dipstick Reading!!
Posted: 10 Aug 2016 at 6:20pm

New to forum as I have only had my Kuga just over 1 week.

Apologies for what may seem to be a silly question but not sure which are the min or max marks on my engine oil dipstick. 

I have a 64 plate 2.0 Diesel Duratorq engine 163bhp and the picture of a dipstick in the manual is not like mine.  My dipstick has a yellow plastic base about 4 inches long with a cross hatched area in the middle.  

I am guessing that the bottom of the cross hatched area is min and the top is max. Could someone please advise.

Cheers.
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Mk2 How-To? : Dipstick Reading!!

August 10, 2016, 11:22 am
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Author: hillybilly
Subject: Dipstick Reading!!
Posted: 10 Aug 2016 at 6:22pm

You have it in one, enjoy your kuga.
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Mk2 How-To? : Dipstick Reading!!

August 10, 2016, 11:24 am
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Author: sammyboy
Subject: Dipstick Reading!!
Posted: 10 Aug 2016 at 6:24pm

Cheers hillybilly. 
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Kuga items for sale & wanted : Kuga Bits for sale

August 10, 2016, 12:11 pm
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Author: Eamonn
Subject: Kuga Bits for sale
Posted: 10 Aug 2016 at 7:11pm

I have now sold my Kuga loved it but I get bored quickly with cars anyway I have a few bits for sale..

Personal Reg "WH05 KUG" Valued at regtransfers at £995 Accept £600
Plates included.

4 Window deflectors (slide in ones so no glue to mess the windows or paint).. £40.00

Bonnet Air deflector stone deflector (will need double sided tape to fit) £50.00

Set Kuga Logo rubber Floor mats (4) £25.00

Set Velour Floor mats (4) £15.00

Kuga logo boot protector £40.00

or offers / discount for combination of parts..

All plus postage at cost or collection / delivery if local
All the Best
Eamonn..

my new ride ;)


Edited by Eamonn - 11 hours 48 minutes ago at 7:12pm
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Mk2 Technical : ALL Sony & Ford DAB & standard radio issues & info

August 10, 2016, 12:50 pm
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Author: Fillco
Subject: ALL Sony & Ford DAB & standard radio issues & info
Posted: 10 Aug 2016 at 7:50pm

Originally posted by ashthebash83 ashthebash83 wrote:

Originally posted by Fillco Fillco wrote:

You got it in one, the antennae on the Kuga is not!! Shocking design that is very inefficient and because its inlaid in the same plane as the heated screen elements it is also very directional.



Thanks for clarifying, What i don't understand is the backwards step in Engineering by ford? I always work by the saying "if its not broken don't fix it" i had no problem with having an aerial on my focus and would have felt the same about the Kuga, if its about aesthetics then surely a shark fin type aerial could have been used.

Im sure the heating of the rear element hinders operation too, silly and needless design flaw oh well.

Does anyone know if there is a fix? i.e fitting an after market DAB antenna, is this possible?


Actually there probably is a fix if you hacked into the connection for the antennae at the rear window.

Ive not looked at how it actually uses the heated element and I doubt it does at all, I suspect it uses the silly little 15cm horizontal bit of element at the top left of the rear window which has the appearance of being unconnected at one end (actually it has 2 unconnected ends). Even a shark fin in reality is a poor substitute for the heated screen but would certainly work better than the one on the Kuga.

Just taking a closer look at the one on the Kuga, you have an antennae that is folded. So back your old school days, any electromagnetic energy, your radio station signal induces an one leg of the folded antennae, is then cancelled by the current induced in the other leg as the current is flowing in the opposite direction. So fundamental its unbelievable. So this along with the antennae element being horizontal, facing front to back of the car, and surrounded by heated window element makes for a better antenna if it wasnt there at all.

I have to say that the radio in the latest MK2 Kuga appears better than that which appeared in the early MK2, or Ford have added an amplifier or tweaked something as DAB and FM do work better. My test in the past was listening to Radio 2 DAB at a particular spot on the A17 in Lincolnshire.  At this spot the Belmont radio transmitter in Lincoln is in line of sight and 90 degree side on to the Kuga at 40km distance and the signal drops out completely. Move 10m and a slight right turn and up pops Radio 2 DAB no problem.

There is a means for putting the radio into a test condition to measure the signal strength, but I dont know what it is on the Sync series, I did for the Mondeo Sony radio which was also fitted to the MK1 Kuga.


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Mk2 General Discussion : Camera or no camera ?

August 10, 2016, 1:36 pm
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Author: jumborat
Subject: Camera or no camera ?
Posted: 10 Aug 2016 at 8:36pm

I only mentioned the Powershift's slight oddities that I've come across and that in normal driving it doesn't do what the OP's gearbox was doing.

I think we all know which gearboxes come with which fuel type.
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