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just had completely faded lcd display in my Au 1 same as 2 & 3 fixed by a real gentleman who knows how NOT to charge excessively $50 versus up to $300 for changeover try this link www.geocities.com/liquidxtal
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I last advised about a squeak with my rear right rotor etc. Well, it is not a common problem in this case cause the whole axle/hub set up is bent to the @%#$house! My guess is that the previous owner has had someone smack into the side of him and the problem is just starting to come through now. Anyway, Widowmaker in Caloundra are now going to replace the whole axle/hub for the right rear which shall keep me going until the AU is traded in on a new post BF model XR8 :eclipsee_ ...hope they build a good one!
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I second that problem. And riding in heaps of taxis, they all have the same problem. It costs heaps to fix it. I think its around 400 dollar mark, maybe a bit more. |
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Hey,
I have a 99' Fote on dual fuel! I have trouble starting on gas! I've got advice from dealers n garages! Thought maybe someone knows how to solve it! All the mixers and stuff like that are fine! They said to me it's the gas converter that need's replacing soon? Cheers Simon ![]() |
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Ok thank's! Will do!
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Maybe your jet in the converter needs to be cleaned ... maybe a diaphram issue in the converter as well ... as they get older they are not as tight.
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Join Date: May 2005
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i've got moisture build up in my front head light... how can i get rid of it?
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if you want cheap leds go to 123leds.com or sickmods.net hes a great guy, and leds come with free resistors, contact him and he should be able to get you the right value.
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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PM "The Dok". He runs a business called the Headlight Hospital and can refurbish them and reseal them. Also I thought this thread was for problem and solution not a general Q & A.
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Boot Hinges on the sedan broken fixed under warranty, and some bloke ran into me , under warranty would have loved to fix him up!!!!!. AU may be differnt in looks but excells in value and lasting well. Taxis drive them that says it all . I was in a AU2 the other day had done 750000KM+ and sounded in A1 condition. All AUs suffer form rust was you car often with a cap ful (50ml) of Kero in the water the car will last a heap longer. My paint protection place recomended it
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They said the same thing about the EF- EL and the EB-ED before that. I think we're just gradually getting worse.
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I agree with those taxi drivers in a reliability sense. I owned an AU1 XR8 before my current BA XR8. The AU was totally hassle free. I can't say the same for the BA. I've been pretty lucky compared to some but my 15K old BA has just had the diff replaced! One of many common BA problems.
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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I've owned a series 1 XR6 and a series 2 XR8 ute and both cars have had the side view mirrors crap themselves. I've had to replace them at about $200 each.
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Another problem ive had to fix twice at about 12 monthly intervals is replacing the gasket(more like an o-ring) of the thermostat housing.
P!$$ easy job though!!! |
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The only problems ive had with my 1998 AU Forte is the Water Pump which i noticed the noise about a day after a brought the car. I got it second hand with 203 thou on the clock.
When i got the Towbar put on i got him to check over it. He picked out that the Rotars were undersized and majorly out of shape. I got the car yard to fix all of this. |
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Ok anyone heard of this one? I have a au11 xr8 ute 5 speed manual standard. When I accelerate in first gear and than depress the clutch I hear a beep, then the same into third, sometimes when slowing down and braking. It does it often and every time I drive the car. Just a short beep.
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I have a 2000 auii xr8. GReat car , i have a problem with the interior lights staying on after car is locked and also staying on when driving. ant ideas????
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dont laugh, ive seen it happen and this WAS the "problem" |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Central Coast, Nsw
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AU TE-50 T3....
The only probs with mine, rear passenger wheel bearing desintigrated, rear shock mounts replaced due to factory fault. In all honesty, best car I have ever owned by fu*ing a long shot, and is actually cheaper to run than my previous Ford V8's..EL & EF, fuel, reliabilty & performance wise. Cheers.
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Merrylands Sydney
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The auto is leaking like a siv.The engine is leaking like a siv.There is no filler tube to top the auto oil up. I may stop anywhere if I leave home. So tommorow I am taking a day off and hopefully getting the car repaired.
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Yes a common problem regarding the BTR boxes in the AU are the seals, and also the from the speedo transducer.
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Good man. This may be the likely culprit ...the speedo cog /transducer.The rear seal went and got replaced a year ago. Thanks.!! :sm_headba
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Well the new second hand box went in last week.Apparently if the rear auto seal goes the tailshaft may thrash around causing bad wearing inside the main gearbox housing.
Today while driving around my brakes totally dissapeared.Yes no brakes.It seems the brake booster died and was hissing inside the car.I was lucky not to smash.The dam brake boosters are made of plastic!!! If your car is on 180,000 kms ,do yourself a favour and get another booster.If there was a lady or youngster on the car they could have been killed.
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