Recently acquired 113 and enjoying it immensely but have some issues to sort out.
First the big one - does the FRP have ABS and Traction Control? The standard Puma manual that came with the car and what info I've managed to garner online implies it does but neither system is functioning on this car and there are no warning lights showing on the dash, not even at start up. At a guess I'd say the bulbs have been removed to hide the fault but I don't want to start stripping the binnacle out to check until I'm sure. I tried to check the ABS fuses but the engine bay fuse box layout does not correlate to the manual and the fuse numbers do not match the amperages quoted therein so am I right in thinking the FRP is different in this regard and if so where can I get the relevant information for this car?
Secondly, the courtesy light/door open warning does not operate off the drivers door and it is not the switch as as swapping them around makes no difference - has anyone had this before and can offer a likely remedy? Other than that it seems fine as it operates off the passenger door and when the car is unlocked or the engine switched off. I'm wondering if the door jams have been painted at some point and interfered with the earthing via the mounting screw but not sure as electronics are not my forte.
Thirdly, how can I stop the passenger side headlight filling with water? The old one had loads sloshing about in there after the rain but as all but one of the clips were snapped it was perhaps to be expected. After unsuccessfully trying to fix it using silicone sealant I went out and bought a brand new one nut that too is now almost totally white with condensation inside the covers and taking the car for a drive with the headlights on to try and dry it out made it worse! The other one is fine strangely and it is driving me mad as nothing looks more rubbish than a FRP with one white headlight. It is currently off the car again and sitting on the Aga drying out but I need to decide if it is faulty and I need to send it back for a replacement or whether I should try the silicone sealant on it given that it is new.
Fourth, the remote part of the central locking has failed but I'm guessing a new key will sort that and for now I'm just using the door key.
Fifth, the door cards are not attached properly. I'm hoping this will be an easy fix once I can remove them and identify the problem (new clips at a guess). Anyone else had this?
Finally, is there a decent specialist in the south - preferably West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire area - as it is a long way to Pumabuild from here?
Sorry for all the questions but I don't have a garage and it has been too wet since I got the car to do a great deal on it. I'd hoped to work on it over the holiday but it has just rained constantly so no joy there!
So in short it is a great car to drive but Ford build quality seems as dismal as ever and is reminding me why I haven't touched one since my woeful Escort. That said, I dont regret buying it even though I allowed my heart to rule my head but I do want to get it sorted and I can't have it off the road as I need it to get about and get to work in (it has to earn its keep this one).
Thanks
This post has been edited by Polypedates: 30 December 2012 - 02:55 PM