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Mk2 How-To? : Sump socket size?

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Author: hillybilly
Subject: Sump socket size?
Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 9:10am

Get a good quality Allen stub to match your socket set and don't over tighten




Mk2 Technical : Sidelight change bulb

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Author: woosydiver
Subject: Sidelight change bulb
Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 9:54am

Although these side lights are on all the time, there are separate DRL's lower down next to the indicators, the same as seen here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-DRL-FOR-FORD-ESCAPE-KUGA-2017-2018-LED-DAYTIME-RUNNING-LIGHT-FOG-LAMP-GRILLE/262895067448

Mk1 Technical : MK1 Low frequency antenna failure

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Author: chaplin21
Subject: MK1 Low frequency antenna failure
Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 10:21am

I bought the car at an auction and it only came with 1 key. I am not sure if the fault code is related to remote control.
Yes it suddenly stopped working. On the day it happened it unlocked the car ok, I drove the car for about 10 minutes and when I parked the car the fob wouldn't lock it. I had to use the small key to lock the doors. Everything else is working ok.

Mk2 Technical : Sidelight change bulb

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Author: Fillco
Subject: Sidelight change bulb
Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 10:59am

They are standard are they?

So your car has DRLs and Sidelights illuminated even with light switch in Off position. I'd have thought it would be redundant with DRLs. Is it some sort of hybrid situation where you have DRLs but the W5W are used for parking or are DRLs on too when parking.

I know this isn't helping you replace the lamps, but curiosity.

Personally I do believe in DRLs but manufacturers could have used LEDs as a sidelight and made that a combined sidelight/DRL.

Mk2 Technical : Sidelight change bulb

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Author: woosydiver
Subject: Sidelight change bulb
Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 11:16am

Well, it seems I was mistaken about the DRL's, a few mins ago I had a look and the lights which I thought were illuminated were not. As it is now dark I can't really test which are DRL's.
[I will provide correct information in a day or two]

But for the purposes of this thread, the side light I am trying to change is not a DRL

Mk1 Technical : MK1 Low frequency antenna failure

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Author: Fillco
Subject: MK1 Low frequency antenna failure
Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 11:17am

I guess you need to find out if its the fob that you have is transmitting or the car not receiving.

I'd check that the B1127 code is for a low frequency antenna, but as I say the remote control operates up in the 433MHz area and that's not low frequency so is unlikely to be affected by a low frequency antennae failure.

If you have keyfree entry (little buttons on the outside driver and passenger door handles), then an antenna in either door may be faulty, or the antennae under the rear bumper. Though your managing to start the engine keyfree, there are about 5 antennae inside the car.

Mk2 Technical : Sidelight change bulb

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Author: Fillco
Subject: Sidelight change bulb
Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 11:23am

Shouldn't matter if its dark to test the lamps, unless your disturbing the neighbours at your time of night.

Oh yes we know which lamp it is, its the one that comes out easy.Smile


Edited by Fillco - 3 hours 35 minutes ago at 11:25am

Mk1 Technical : MK1 Low frequency antenna failure

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Author: chaplin21
Subject: MK1 Low frequency antenna failure
Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 11:36am

I have been to a specialist and the key is transmitting. There are no little buttons on the driver or passenger doors. Is there a way to test each antenna and also if I have to replace a faulty one, will it need to be paired to the car.

Mk1 Technical : MK1 Low frequency antenna failure

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Author: Fillco
Subject: MK1 Low frequency antenna failure
Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 1:05pm

If you have no buttons on your handles then it isn't keyless entry.

OK on the Fob transmitting OK, on this you may need Ford or another specialist to check that the fob's rolling code hasn't gone out of sync with the car or vice versa.

The low frequency antennae which I don't think is causing the problem your having as they are to do with keyless start, but the antennae I believe are one under the rear seat possibly on the back edge of the boot/seat, and also under one flaps of the drivers and passengers seats. I don't know how you would verify they are working without a special receiver capable of monitoring the frequency to check the output near each antennae.



Edited by Fillco - 1 hour 53 minutes ago at 1:07pm

Mk1 Technical : iphone wont play music through bluetooth

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Author: Srmtor
Subject: iphone wont play music through bluetooth
Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 3:32pm

Good afternoon,

This is my first post so be gentle!

Recently purchased a 2010 plate, the missus tried to connect her phone which does, but it wont play music through the bluetooth. Any ideas why or what to do to make it work?

Thanks in advance 

Rich

Mk1 Technical : MK1 Low frequency antenna failure

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Author: chaplin21
Subject: MK1 Low frequency antenna failure
Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 3:49pm

Ok i know where 4 of the antennas are but I will have to see a specialist to solve this problem. Thanks for your help anyway.

Mk1 Technical : iphone wont play music through bluetooth

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Author: StJo13
Subject: iphone wont play music through bluetooth
Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 4:36pm

make sure notifications are enabled with sync connection if texts are getting through that's probably ok
what has caught me out on occasion is the last used audio on the phone if you have open a link on a tweet or YouTube spotify etc when music is the last used opening Bluetooth audio usually launches it without touching phone I need max volume on the phone and much higher volume than radio but display shows track names etc

Mk1 Technical : Brake squak / knocking noise after new spring

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Author: speedy_snail
Subject: Brake squak / knocking noise after new spring
Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 4:37pm

Just had my 2010 Kuga 163 AWD serviced by Ford at 60k miles.

They found it had a broken front suspension spring.

They couldn't get the part, and as I was in a rush, I took the car away, got a spring from Euro car parts, and took it to an F1 Autocentre to fit it.

I went to pick up the car, and straight away when driving it away, there was a scr*ping noise. I took it back, they jacked it up, and the spring wasn't properly seated in the strut. After rotating it, I drove away again. However, there is still a knocking / squealing noise when I brake. I took it back to the garage. They clearly didn't want to know, told me I had bought the wrong spring, and to give it a while and see 'how it goes'.

Tried heavy braking from speed in case there was debris between the pads and disc.

Got home, took the wheel off, had a really good look. The spring is solid, all the connections are tight, everything appears to be fine. But the noise is still there when braking.

Any ideas? Please help!

Kuga gallery : First Kuga

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Author: davidoff
Subject: First Kuga
Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 4:42pm

Fitted my spoiler today. Was a bit nervous drilling 3 holes in the tailgate but fit the template, measure 10 times and drill once and all was well.
Its a good kit and the instructions are pretty comprehensive.
Perfect fit first time.
I did put a small amount of silicone around the holes and the screw lined up perfectly.
there you go.

Mk1 Technical : ALL iPod MP3 USB Bluetooth Aux Phone Info

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Author: Srmtor
Subject: ALL iPod MP3 USB Bluetooth Aux Phone Info
Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 3:32pm

Good afternoon,

This is my first post so be gentle!

Recently purchased a 2010 plate, the missus tried to connect her phone which does, but it wont play music through the bluetooth. Any ideas why or what to do to make it work?

Thanks in advance 

Rich

Mk1 Technical : ALL iPod MP3 USB Bluetooth Aux Phone Info

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Author: StJo13
Subject: ALL iPod MP3 USB Bluetooth Aux Phone Info
Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 4:36pm

make sure notifications are enabled with sync connection if texts are getting through that's probably ok
what has caught me out on occasion is the last used audio on the phone if you have open a link on a tweet or YouTube spotify etc when music is the last used opening Bluetooth audio usually launches it without touching phone I need max volume on the phone and much higher volume than radio but display shows track names etc

Mk2 Technical : Powershift gearbox oil change?.

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Author: keithmac
Subject: Powershift gearbox oil change?.
Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 5:24pm

Bought the oil and filter kit for £130, job for next Sunday so wish me luck!.

Could really do with the service manual for the gearbox but can't find one online, Powershift 6DCT450 - MPS6..

Mk2 Technical : Powershift gearbox oil change?.

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Author: kuga4574
Subject: Powershift gearbox oil change?.
Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 7:19pm

We change the oil and filters on our mondeo's every 30,000 miles Same gearbox
Just catch the oil and measure it put the same amount in and just drive it after a few miles it will sort its self out if you want a workshop technical bulletin PM me and I will email it to you
We did our first one with the help of youtube loads of good video's on how to do it


Edited by kuga4574 - 2 hours 32 minutes ago at 7:28pm

Mk2 General Discussion : Bulb change?

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Author: David9761
Subject: Bulb change?
Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 9:14pm

How easy is it to change the bulbs in the Headlamps on the MK2.5 2017 Kuga? Does it require the headlamps out or can they be changed whilst attached to the car.

Tried looking on Youtube but no videos on there regarding the MK2.

Thanks

Mk1 General Discussion : Road noise

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Author: Davemk1
Subject: Road noise
Posted: 02 Jul 2017 at 9:29pm

Hi never had this problem before, just can't believe as I'm told by the garage and mechanics that's how cars are ,and always have been , pointed out I have a car I've owned for 36 yrs which my parents owned from 1971 and I have never witnessed such wear on tyres nor have I on the other 12 cars I have owned in the last 36 yrs , was just told times have changed , enqiired , when this huge shift took place , no reply really just unreal it was like an out of body experience 😂 Just love the Kuga though , incidentally 8 out ot the 14 cars were Vauxhall s first 5 Fords , now back to Fords
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