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 Post subject: Demist Function in a BA XR6...... need advice
Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 8:58 am 
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When I select the windscreen demist function in my BA,
I can't seem to get any air blasting out from the top of the
dash, even with the fan turned up high.

The actual demist seems to work pretty well, as the AC is
automatically engaged after pushing the demist button, but
as mentioned the air flow is only just noticable, and the fan
speed makes no difference.

Is this normal??
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 Post subject: Re: Demist Function in a BA XR6...... need advice
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 8:19 pm 
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Nope. Doesn't sound normal to me. When I go to demist-only there's definitely a gale up there.

Maybe one of the rods or driveshafts out of the HIM has dislodged?


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 Post subject: Re: Demist Function in a BA XR6...... need advice
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:57 pm 
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dont know bout BA but my EBII used vacuum hoses for the air con. but maybe in the BA isnt the same, but what i think is that maybe a vacuum hose has unplugged / perished...........

 

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 Post subject: Re: Demist Function in a BA XR6...... need advice
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 12:47 am 
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BA uses a HIM module which operates levers to open and close vents. Possible reasons for no demist are failed HIM module, Shaft dislodged from HIM module or broken shaft.
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 Post subject: Re: Demist Function in a BA XR6...... need advice
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 3:25 pm 
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Thanks for the comments there.
Looks like its dodgy to me, so I'll get it checked out.
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 Post subject: Re: Demist Function in a BA XR6...... need advice
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 7:54 am 
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xpression wrote:
BA uses a HIM module which operates levers to open and close vents. Possible reasons for no demist are failed HIM module, Shaft dislodged from HIM module or broken shaft.


Are these things time consuming/expensive to get fixed ??
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 Post subject: Re: Demist Function in a BA XR6...... need advice
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:55 pm 
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depends if you wanna pull the dash out yourself or pay someone to do it.

I think from memory the HIM module (if that is the problem) is worth $300-$400, although i do
have a couple in the shed i may be able to part with if that turns out to be the problem.
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Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 9:51 am 
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xpression wrote:
depends if you wanna pull the dash out yourself or pay someone to do it.

I think from memory the HIM module (if that is the problem) is worth $300-$400, although i do
have a couple in the shed i may be able to part with if that turns out to be the problem.


I won't be pulling the dash out myself, that's for sure.... way beyond my expertise.
I rang my local Ford place here and they were not familiar with the problem, so perhaps I'll drop
the car in there for a diagnosis. Perhaps not, if they've never heard of the problem. The information
here is more useful than the Ford mob in town can offer !!!

If it comes to mega-bucks for a dash removal and repairs, I may well forget it altogether.......
We'll see.

Thanks for the comments/advice...
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 2:03 am 
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if you were closer i'd offer to take a look for you.

BA/BF/Territory dash's are pretty easy to R+R. At one stage i could do a R+R of a HIM module in under 2 hours. Its amazing what repetition does for you though.

I'll upload some diagrams for you tomorrow through the day so you can see how it all fits together.
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 Post subject: Re: Demist Function in a BA XR6...... need advice
Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 6:50 am 
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Mate, you wouldn't believe it, but it seems to have started
working OK now.....!! Mind of its own I spoze, but I am happy
that all seems to be functioning. Still, I'd be keen to see some
diagrams of what goes on in there.

Xpression, thanks also for the attention to the issue generally, it
is certainly appreciated. You have helped me a number of times here
on FM. Cheers.
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Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 12:32 am 
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any time :) just means my years in ford dealerships as mechanic than service advisor than salesperson werent wasted :)
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