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Right Nigel test is all ok had the battery tested all ok checked continuity all good. On cranking the battery volts drop to 10.5 volts have made a hot lead for ignition live feed and clamped to battery the dash battery light won't light till this is connected ? gave it a good rev and battery light went out drop revs Bach on and no volt increase at battery. Stephen

Right Nigel test is all ok had the battery tested all ok checked continuity all good. On cranking the battery volts drop to 10.5 volts have made a hot lead for ignition live feed and clamped to battery the dash battery light won't light till this is connected ? gave it a good rev and battery light went out drop revs Bach on and no volt increase at battery. Stephen

( Usefull tip is to remove the exciter lead from the alternator, extend it with a flying lead, ignition on. The ignition light should be off. Touch the end of the flying lead to the battery neg. Light on. Touch the end of the flying lead to the battery pos. Light off. No smoke at any time. Shows it's working as intended.) Nigel do you mean the warning light not the ignition live exciter lead. stephen

Hi i have a zetec with a small denso type alternator and broke down the other week with no charge going to battery. fitted a new alternator seamed to solve the problem then after a 2 mile test drive the volts dropped down to 12 and no charge to the battery. I had added some led driving lights before this happened and put MOT miles on before i broke down on a 100 mile run Took off and had both bench rig tested and no output. So fitted a new reg removed led lights feed,too no 2 and still no joy. how can i further bench test i have diode tested the rectifier in place and only reads one way help may be in the tin top at w/e Stephen

Hi Bob Can we have a place please Stephen & Lesley

I found out how far you can drive on a battery when alternator gave in. I have a volt gauge that while driving through Blackwall tunnel went down to below scale, made it through but only had 9 volts at battery with a test meter at terminals car still running gave up 10 miles on so made about 15 miles with side lights on as well. so both are a help new one fitted and now get a good 14 volts. Stephen

Have a good one Nigel Stephen

Yes well worth doing did it in 2009 with ian and frends not for faint harted as as your own risks. Some pics on my photo bucket link below http://s119.photobucket.com/user/stevedohc2b/library/Ring%20trip?sort=4&page=1 Stephen

Have used a ultra sonic bath length of pipe a 5 volt supply with injector cleaner on sons old saxo works well but had 4 Spair from scrap yard

Looks great great talent will dig out a pic Stephen

Sad day Steve hope you enjoy retirement But now you will have the time to use the Hood !! Great times had with you and the car facing wrong way around the ring and in pits at Lemans Stephen

2 please Bob a Silva Could make it a late birthday is well not far off 15th Stephen & Lesley

Commer MT75 oil in mine Stephen

All the best for 2016 I have 2 visits planned to the dentist as broke a filling week before Christmas so not looking forward to an hour in the chair each visit and a big bill. Stephen & Lesley

Hi I lost my Dad last year and when a child we used to make these paper stars at Christmas. So found these instructions on the Web on how to make so thought I would share http://www.highhopes.com/3dstar.html Great for the Tree. Stephen

Yes general under bonnet heat is enof bob simple thing first. Second for cable change. Stephen

Very good

Info http://www.fordopedia.org/parts-catalog/part-number/85TF9B989AB looks like a pinto

What engine is it pinto / twin cam My local factors has some as OEM quality Allparts automotive http://www.allpartsautomotive.co.uk/contact-us/our-branches/ Ford a or a scrap yard I also have a a ford beakers near work SE18 All ford All Fords Garage Address: 61-68 Eastmoor St, London SE7 8LX Phone:020 3556 0824 Stephen

BOB might be of help http://www.auto-tat.co.uk/Escort%20Upgrades/Chapters/Engine/CVH/Breather%20System.htm stephen

Bob did you check compression first? Stephen

Do you still have the heated rear screen Stephen

Bob I have a gusson tester had to get an adapter to fit plugs in zetic Your local garage should have one. Not expensive to by under £20 on each bay http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=daytime+running+lights&LH_PrefLoc=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1311.R-1.TR10.TRC0.A0.H0.Xcompresion+.TRS0&_nkw=compresion+tester&_sacat=0 so would cost same to post you mine. Stephen

So it has run before, what was next thing you did then it did not run. Most problems link to last thing done I gave someone a jump start then my wipers would not work . turned out attaching lead to battery has damaged a wire feeding Ford loom for wipers . Stephen

from haynes 2.0 litre DOHC fuel injection models A development of the EEC IV system is used to control both the ignition and fuel injection systems. The module receives information from a crankshaft speed/position sensor (similar to that described for the ESC Hybrid system), except that the sensor is activated by a toothed disc on the rear of the crankshaft, inside the cylinder block), a throttle position sensor, an engine coolant temperature sensor, a fuel temperature sensor, an air charge temperature sensor, a manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor, and a vehicle speed sensor (mounted on the gearbox). Additionally, on models with a catalytic converter, an additional input is supplied to the EEC IV module from an exhaust gas oxygen (HEGO) sensor. On models with automatic transmission, additional sensors are fitted to the transmission, to inform the EEC IV module when the transmission is in neutral, and when the kickdown is being operated. The module provides outputs to control the fuel pump, fuel injectors, idle speed, ignition system and automatic transmission. Additionally, on models with air conditioning, the EEC IV module disengages the air conditioning compressor clutch when starting the engine, and when the engine is suddenly accelerated. On models fitted with a catalytic converter, the EEC IV module also controls the carbon canister-purge solenoid valve. Using the inputs from the various sensors, the EEC IV module computes the optimum ignition advance, and fuel injector pulse duration to suit the prevailing engine conditions. A “limited operation strategy” (LOS) means that the vehicle is still driveable, albeit at reduced power and efficiency, in the event of a failure in the module or one of its sensors. 1.6 litre and 1.8 litre (R6A type) CVH models A development of the EEC IV system is used to control both the ignition and fuel injection systems. A fully electronic Distributorless Ignition System (DIS) is fitted, replacing the mechanical distribution of high tension voltage (by a rotating distributor) with “static” solid-state electronic components. The system selects the most appropriate ignition advance setting for the prevailing engine operating conditions from a threedimensional map of values stored in the EEC IV control module memory. The module selects the appropriate advance value according to information supplied on engine load, speed, and operating temperature from various sensors. The EEC IV module receives information from a crankshaft speed/position sensor (similar to that described for the ESC Hybrid system), except that on 1.6 litre engines, the sensor is activated by a toothed disc on the flywheel), a throttle position sensor, an engine coolant temperature sensor, an air charge temperature sensor, a manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor, a vehicle speed sensor (mounted on the gearbox), and an exhaust gas oxygen sensor. The module provides outputs to control the fuel pump, fuel injector, throttle valve control motor, pulse-air control solenoid, carbon canister purge solenoid (where applicable), and the ignition system. Using the inputs from the various sensors, the EEC IV module computes the optimum ignition advance and fuel injector pulse duration to suit the prevailing engine conditions. A “limited operation strategy” (LOS) means that the vehicle will still be driveable, albeit at reduced power and efficiency, in the event of a failure in the module or one of its sensors. Precautions General It is necessary to take extra care when working on the electrical system to avoid damage to semi-conductor devices (diodes and transistors), and to avoid the risk of personal injury. In addition to the precautions given in the “Safety first!” Section at the beginning of this manual, take note of the following points when working on the system. Always remove rings, watches, etc before working on the electrical system. Even with the battery disconnected, capacitive discharge could occur if a component live terminal is earthed through a metal object. This could cause a shock or nasty burn. Do not reverse the battery connections. Components such as the alternator or any other having semi-conductor circuitry could be irreparably damaged. If the engine is being started using jump leads and a slave battery, connect the batteries positive to positive and negative to negative. This also applies when connecting a battery charger. 5•4 Engine electrical systems stephen