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Dan62

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In Topic: Electronics Question

30 March 2013 - 12:16 PM

The Maplin solution would be a lot cheaper.

An 0.22 ohm resistor in series with the lamp would give you 0.9v drop and an 0.47 ohm resistor 1.8v. (approx assuming 12v)

A 10w wirewound will be adequate, your looking at approx 4w for the .22 ohm and 8w for the .47 ohm.

 

They will dissipate heat so keep them away from other wiring, putting them in the earth return side of the lamp will protect the high beam filaments as well.


In Topic: Electronics Question

30 March 2013 - 09:07 AM

See here for the TSB solution.

 

As for your question, fitting something like a Zener diode and resistor is not possible because of the current the lamps draw.

Something I have seen used before is a resistor across the switch, providing a continuous current through the lamp filaments, enough to keep them warm.

 

Best to keep car electrics as is and go for the Ford fix. 


In Topic: Vacuum Inside The Crankcase. Escort Zetec 1.6 66Kw

29 March 2013 - 09:32 AM

Bad PCV maybe, should be found somewhere around the inlet manifold with a pipe going to the crankcase.


In Topic: 2006 Fusion 1.4 Zetec Climate Semi Auto Problem

22 February 2013 - 08:56 AM

There is a common problem with the gearshift actuator, see this post.
This is highly likely to be your problem. Get it checked asap before it fails altogether.
If you can't do this yourself then have the actuator replaced, its not cheap but be warned, if it fails you will get stranded and also when it fails it can damage the TCU which is a very expensive unit to replace.

As you have noticed, there are no dash warning signs, the EST warning light only seems to come on when its too late.

If you need any help, ask in the above post, there may be someone closer to you than I am who can help u out.

D.

In Topic: Fix Durashift Gearbox Problem Easy.

18 February 2013 - 01:41 PM

There is 1 bolt at the top but you cannot see it, if you look at the actuator and gearbox casting you can work out where it is, remove this from above. There are 2 bolts which are easily removed from beneath, 1 goes through the linkage pivot and there is another to the left. Just remove these three bolts,unclip the linkage arm and pull back the black rubber boot where it connects to the gearbox (don't remove the bolt) and the unit will come off.

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