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i've got an 95 ef futura 5sp manual, and occasionally the smartlock and econ (economy mode on auto transmission) light comes on while driving. the revs drop to 0 and then the light goes out and it goes again. any ideas?
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| Mechan1k |
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errr ... earthing problem with BEM maybe???
I had issues with Smartlock in my XG (EB/ED pretty much) ... and found it was an earthing issue with the BEM ... it just immobilised itself and wouldn't start again at all
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Check for loose connectors, and the INST. BATT. fuse.
Also the dome light (and int. lights fuse) are part of the smartlock system. check them.
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mate had that prob too...just a doddgy earth wire
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cemil wrote: mate had that prob too...just a doddgy earth wire
It's a b**ch when you turn up to a FordMods cruise and find in a Maccas car park when you are ready to leave that the bastard doesn't start ... and I had to get a tow-truck the tow the bastard home ... oh well.
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| mr_sperm1 |
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that explains the smartlock light - but what about the econ light? that's the one that's got me confused!
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Good question ... cos my ute was manual .... I didn't get that.
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I HAVE THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM!!! (1993 EB Series 2 wagon)
When driving - revs drop to 0 - then smartlock light comes on and stays on (solid - not blinking) aswel as the orange light to tell you you've left your lights on - after about 2-3 seconds car regains revs - orange light goes off - smartlock stays on - and I can continue driving!! Only 1hr ago - same thing happend, and then for a second time. The difference with the second time was that the car died alltogether!! Can ANYONE help PLEASE!!!??? |
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Go to an auto electrician ... and let them know your are having issues with Smartlock immobilising your car while driving (damn dangerous in my opinion).
From what I have heard lately it seems to be a common thing with bad earthing of the BEM. Better to get it checked out ... then causing an accident.
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Thanks mate - will do 1st up tomorrow morning.
Cheers - Matt 
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No probs ... I found out the hard way as mentioned further above.
Lucky I was parked when it happened ... bastard wouldn't start again.
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yeah - at least mine A) DID keep going and B) started today after dieing completely! Hate to think what auto-elec' will charge to LOOK at it! Oh well.
Thanks again!
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Knowing them ... at least $50/hr ... and a mobile guy will charge a call out fee as well ... best to take it to a place you know and trust.
Diagnostics takes the time ... and that's where the cost is.
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Yeah - I spose it's there living though, and family doesn't come second!
Cheers.
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