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| ChrisFG |
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My 2012 G6E turbo has developed a problem with the Internal Command Centre so my dealer tells me. I'm getting a "system comms fault" message when I start the car. The Command Centre console is blank and the aircon is definitely not working (Bluetooth and radio also not working). I have replaced the battery and I'm now waiting for Ford to deliver a new ICC from Melbourne to Canberra - 2.5 weeks so far (I think it's been transported on a silk cushion on the back of a wombat). I'd like to find out if anyone else has had this problem and if this was the solution. Thanks in advance.
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| Gina Mae |
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I am currently experiencing the exact same problem starting from last night....
"system comms fault" message when I start the engine... The command centre console is blank, aircon and radio functions are not working.... I was assuming it was an electrical problem maybe a fuse... Would appreciate your feedback... |
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| ChrisFG |
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We've checked the fuses and replaced the battery with no improvement. With the part still somewhere between Melbourne and Canberra (still - 3 weeks + now) I'm tempted to lift the trim and check the connections to make sure everything is plugged in. I have no evidence that the dealer checked that
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| thatarchieguy |
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Hey Chris,
I've got the exact same problem with the same model car, Just started today 13/02. Did they say what the cause was? |
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| ChrisFG |
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No advice on the cause but I have been thinking back on issues I've had over the past 4 years. First the NAV screen went blank and the dealer recommended disconnecting and reconnecting the battery (basically a reboot) and that fixed it. Then late last year the screen went blank for all options, we recharged the battery and that was fixed. And now it's not functioning at all.
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| ChrisFG |
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The part has arrived!! And with its characteristic customer service, the dealer didn't reserve any time for me this week and I have to wait until next week. I'll be writing a please explain to Ford Australia when I'm sure my car is functional again.
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| ChrisFG |
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I would also suggest looking on Gumtree for a replacement part - Haynes have an online manual which details how to remove and replace the unit. Any decent auto-electrician should be able to do the work.
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| burnsy16 |
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Hey Chris, I have the same problem, just wondering if the new ICC sorted and if you found the underlying issue ?
Cheers |
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| ChrisFG |
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The replacement unit has worked like a charm. I suspect that as it's all computerised a power surge when the battery failed caused some electrical fault in the unit.
Second-hand parts are almost impossible to get for the model and it appears that new ICC units are unavailable too. The "new" unit in my car was "reconditioned" at $2500 (including labour). |
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| Nate.cole |
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Hey,
So today i got a system comms fault on my 2012 Ford G6e and I'm wondering how long do i have to fix it before it dors damage to the system, if it will fo damage at all. Can i drive the car with the system comms fault? As I'm on government benefit atm due to losing my job due to corona and i am left with 100 a fortnight after my outgoings. So can i still drive the car with the fault coming up without foing more damage to the system? |
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| Nate.cole |
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Hey,
So today i got a system comms fault on my 2012 Ford G6e and I'm wondering how long do i have to fix it before it dors damage to the system, if it will fo damage at all. Can i drive the car with the system comms fault? As I'm on government benefit atm due to losing my job due to corona and i am left with 100 a fortnight after my outgoings. So can i still drive the car with the fault coming up without foing more damage to the system? |
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