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#511 | ||
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Location: ACT
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Airbag light could be blown fuse - check all fuses (better yet, replace the airbag ones)
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Brisbane, Qld
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The air bag will not go off unless you crash. Also it depends on the code if it will go off in a crash or not.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: jimboomba
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speaking of air bag, every one on here nos i had the accident, just wondering, where that sensor is, becuase i hit the lower suppot bar, behind the front bumper dead straight doing 40 kms and hour and pushed the bar in and the air bag didnt go off
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Narangba QLD
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as far as I am aware in AUSTRALIA you need to be doing in excess of 45kmh to set off the airbag(lower in america from what i recall).. otherwise they would go off in shopping centre carparks if you tapped sombody.. and if you hit the dash at that speed your a rag doll and need to grow a spine lol..
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#515 | ||
Just slidin'
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Brisvegas
Posts: 7,791
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If you werent injured enough for hospital admission, then the airbag wont go off. Why would the airbag go off if you hit the rad support? The crash isnt going to hurt you, but if the air bag woul have gone off, you could have had a broken arm/nose, and probably burns. No use the airbags going off and doing more damage than what is going to be caused by the accident itself, otherwise they wouldnt be allowed to be fitted.
Get what Im saying?
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#516 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 474
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Thanks Whiskers, JC and Beer Baron.
I'll have to go have a quick look at the fuses. I did notice earlier today that its gone back to intermitently being lit up and it may even have to do with the rotation of the steering wheel. |
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Giddy up.
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Kramerica Industries.
Posts: 15,620
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If so count how many times it flashes, then a pause, then count the flashes again. It could be the clock spring, very common. |
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#518 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 474
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Thanks Galaxy XR8,
I forgot to check the fuses, but that's because when i drove it this arvo it was lit up initially then went off as per normal! Then the same tonight when i drove it home again! But i will write myself a post-it note to check the fuse and to try it with the aircon on to see if it flashes as you've suggested. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what the front end squeek may be? its not grindy sounding and its like its only a small section of when the front left wheel is rotating, as in you hear it up to about 30kph then its gone, but also it sometimes isnt there at all! I might just get new wheel bearing done to eliminate that. |
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#519 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 474
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Thanks for all the help ppl, and also the search feature!
I've worked it must be the clock spring as tonight i drove it and for a short while and i was able to control the light by the steering wheel, i.e. straight no light, turn a fraction and it light up! |
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#520 | ||
Giddy up.
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Kramerica Industries.
Posts: 15,620
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The clock spring is a common problem, but the amount of time's the airbag light flashes then pause's and flashes again is the code that denotes the exact problem.
If you want to be sure. But I will put my money on the clock spring. |
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#521 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 3
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Item:- CD Player
Problems: CD won't eject - Starts to but gets stuck before exiting the front slot. Cause:- Slippery CD Fixes:- Remove complete stereo. Remove lid. With a small flat blade screw driver, carefully turn the small white gear on the left side of the CD player towards you. Eventually the CD will come out. Test loading/unloading with a different CD. Cost:- $0 if you do it yourself. Less than an hours work. |
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Join Date: Dec 2009
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5.0 means business
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Busselton, Western Australia
Posts: 1,020
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Any suggestions where to get a new Au Xr8 Series III radiator? Mines started leaking.
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Melb
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5.0 means business
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Busselton, Western Australia
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thanks.
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#526 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Toowoomba
Posts: 1,096
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The battery just died in mine. Racq sold century and its just over 2 years old. Out of warranty by 3 months. Bloke told me i dont drive enough!!! 9500 ks a year. I would not ever buy a century again, gave me the run around big time when i asked the question.
Toss pots AZZA
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Narangba QLD
Posts: 4,338
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9500 a year!! That's bugger all
I know of alot of weekender type cars get flat batteries as the cells don't get charged etc and die
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Geelong, Victoria
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#529 | ||
I Wish I Was A Post Whore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Warwick QLD
Posts: 235
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I've owned mine for almost 2 years and only done 4000 ;)
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 2
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Key is put original in turn to pos I, pull out, put second key in and turn to II. Something like that. I could look up manual if needed. |
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#531 | ||
Regulator
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 4,168
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Just got an AUIII Futura. Have owned an AU1 and AU2 Forte 5 years ago as well.
I've also worked in the taxi industry from 1999-2006 and spent many hours inside/outside AUs, as well as working on them. With the one I just picked up, I've had to replace the timing chain tensioner o-ring and fix the window switches. I also replaced the steering wheel with a leather XR one as the standard types commonly wear away to nothing. The keypad battery connector commonly falls out as well, so my fix was to put a small rubber seal between the pad cover and battery. Problem solved. S5 solenoid needs replacing but apart from that it's actually quite a nice car to drive considering it has 343,xxx kms on the odometer. These cars go forever.
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#532 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 42
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[QUOTE=Racecraft]Item:- Front Power Windows
Item:- Front Window switches Problems:- window won't go up or down occasionally, or switch will not reset itself to neutral. Not quite sure if this is where I need to be, but 1st thank you very much to those who shared their power window problems and fixes, you saved me a lot of hard work and possible unecessary expense, my AU futura would not wind up the LHF window, only done 43,000 kms, so having the LHF door trim stripped down and just about to try and remove the motor / regulator, which almost seemed impossible as the glass was bottomed, and seemed impossible to get up without more dismantling, looking around this forum found the solution, I removed the switch LHF, cleaned the contacts, which had a light brown stain, all non smokers in this car, smokers either don't smoke or they walk, anyway sprayed CRC into it, not attempted dismantling, but still no go, removed the switch from RHF drivers side window, did the same procedure, and great joy every thing was back to normal, all windows wound up or down no problem, it must be the RHF was the one that had resistance somewhere, and wasn't feeding power to the LHF side, so thanks again everyone. |
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#533 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 11
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Guys anyone know how i get to the drivers side rear seat belt as it wont retract. Its in my au 99 model
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#534 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 1
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well I've got an AU 2 tradesman ute 11/2001 and I was pretty happy with it, I had even got over the poor fuel economy but thats when the trouble started....
the roof lining started falling off $120.00 easy and fairly cheap, exhaust section between cat and muffler $140.00 not too bad, air con started cutting in and out and temp gauge started cutting in and out and then all of the dash instruments ARRRR still not fixed, sprayed electrical connections with some crc worked for a month or so but still a problem. started getting hot in town, got the radiator and engine flushed and replaced thermostat, $300 wife started getting cranky (this car is costing us a fortune) found red oil in coolant!!! common problem for automatics!!! apparently the auto trans fluid runs through the radiator and they corrode putting coolant in the trans (sometimes) and/or trans fluid in the coolant, killing the transmission luckily I was only up for $520.00 for the radiator and the trans has been ok, harmonic balancer and 180K service $550.00 so all up in the last 12 months $1630.00 and I still have and electrical, over heating and air con problem ARRRRRRR they might all be related so I am going to check the thermo fans today I think the over heating might be that I have lost the low speed thermo fan the temp gauge still sits between N and O on normal but it smells hot (can smell coolant and it feels a lot hotter than it should) in diagnostic it says 92 deg which sounds normal from what I read on the forums but any help would be appreciated. ![]() |
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#535 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 38
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Looks like most AU problems are here. Mine over the last 5 years. AU2 2000 Wagon.
Valve regression- New head $1500. Door actuators (2) $120 Speakers( seperated(2) ebay $15 Rear g/box seal $80 Front rotors New $220. maching X 2 $80 Hand brake looses adjustment quickly. An odd fault ## passenger door windows rattle down(always check before car wash) ![]() |
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#536 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: jimboomba
Posts: 4,638
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Front rotors would be a wear and tear problem
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#537 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 5
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My problem started only the other day, the LCD display on the dash cluster (Trip meter, Odometer, ECT) doesn't light up.
I've replaced both bulbs and checked all fuses,they seem fine as far as I can tell. Also I have noticed that now I dont get the DTE audible warning, I am assuming that the two are related. Has anybody had this problem before if so how did you fix it? |
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#538 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 58
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Did the production of the series III get rid of most of these common problems with the SI and II
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#539 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 474
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wagon wheels, Buy a new seat belt, you wont be allowed by law to repair it and a second hand one really isnt a smart move! Would you put a second hand seat belt on your drivers seat? i doubt it!
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#540 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 11
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Finally sorted the seat belt. Now the problem is when i turn the engine off and pull the key out, the orange light is on in the air recirculating switch, the one that lets in air or just recirculates in on the dash beside the fan speed nob draining the battery. If i turn the speed nob on it turns the orange light off. Anyone had this happen before
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