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26-09-2005, 08:29 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jul 2005
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I have a problem with my auto dropping down gears at speed.This only happened in top down at first when it was bad.Now it occasionally happens but not dropping down to 2nd or 3rd like before at 100Kph. 5 solenoids replaced ,valve bodies rebuilt,fuel filter,TPS switches replaced,speed sensor replaced. Just recently told of wiring harness common fault (engine/trans)being brittle and causing major problems with taxis. Has anyone had this fault as it is starting to annoy me. Thanks Deano
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27-09-2005, 08:03 AM
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Location: Melbourne
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Inhibitor switch ;) I had this problem on my EL Ghia V8 and this fixed the problem right up. I was told it's because of the location of the exhaust on the 5.0s that cause it to get hot and eventually die.
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27-09-2005, 12:58 PM
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Oops, I slipped....
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Adelaide, SA
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Yep, exactly what he said ^^^
With the Pacemakers, the LH cat sits right next to the switch as well.
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27-09-2005, 05:23 PM
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zx TT
Join Date: May 2005
Location: perth
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That might be just the information I was looking for aswell.
My car is an ed v8 and she sometimes drops...or goes into neutral(not good if you are revving hard!) The auto trans place scanned it ,drove it and said she was sweet although it could be the engine breaking down or something to that effect(hunting for the gears) Next time i get her serviced I'll be mentioning the inhibitor switch,thanx guys
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27-09-2005, 05:48 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Adelaide
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Another vote for inhibitor switch, same thing happened to me.
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27-09-2005, 06:05 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Agreed. Definately the inhibitor switch. Cost us $120 supplied and fitted for the EL so it's not too expensive.
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27-09-2005, 08:30 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jul 2005
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I have just come inside after fitting a new inhibitor switch in the car to see if anyone had replied.Thanks for the replies as it is reassuring to know that others have had (and fixed) this problem.I cannot give an answer on how the car is going as it is an intermittent problem. Thanks again Deano
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29-09-2005, 08:26 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jul 2005
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After pulling apart the inhibitor switch the sparky at work noticed that the connections where a plug goes in are the ones that are dodgy.Apparently the inhibitor switch is used to plug the sensor into the main loom.This making a bad connection occasionally drops the car down gears or into neutral.Hope this helps someone.But dont stuff around like I did just replace it.
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29-09-2005, 08:30 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: St John's Park NSW
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Might be worth getting a HEAT shield from a BA falcon and putting on your exhaust near the Sender? They arent very dear. Cheaper than a new sender
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29-09-2005, 09:26 PM
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Oops, I slipped....
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Location: Adelaide, SA
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double post
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30-09-2005, 10:10 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sth East Melb
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yah, im having this same problem. Spoke to Kenaz about it and he also pointed me to the inhibitor switch.
ALL HAIL THE KENAZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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30-09-2005, 07:36 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jul 2005
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There is currently a heat shield in this area that protects all the switches from heat.The gap between the shield and the cats is not very large at all. I suppose if this shield was doing its job there wouldn't be a problem.Is the BSA one larger or thicker than this shield?. Thanks for the info.
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