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Any idea what is causing this?
Whats the easiest way to do this?
When I turn on the heater after a few minutes I get a loud roaring sound. The heater does kick out great heat. The belt has been replaced yet the sound remains.
The noise also appears when the AC is turned on. The compressor cycles correctly. Can any one tell me what to check next.
This started after the AC unit inline filter was replaced. A shade tree mechanic serviced the ac. Before this repair the was minimal ac afterward there was the roar.
Could this simply be the lack of vacuum in the system?
It is no fun when the temp is 98 degrees and there is no ac Help
Here's what you do: (I am referencing my 2001.) On the gear shift unit, to the right on the gear shift at the bottom, you will see a little oval-ish plug that is flush with the gear shift panel. Pop that off and using a screw driver or some other long narrow item.. hit the manual over ride button that is roughy straight down. I would suggest that the car is idling, and foot on the brake. When the button is pressed you can then shift into drive/reverse ect. However, your brake lights may or may not work. Use the manual over ride with caution!
In my case this issue arrived due to a broken brake relay switch which enable the safety feature to prevent the car from being shifted into drive.
I hope this helps someone, bc without knowing this handy hint I would have had to pay for a tow truck to get my ZX2 to the auto shop.
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If you are buying a car that doesn't run, don't pay more for it than a wrecking yard would give you. There could be all sorts of things wrong with the car and then you're stuck with it.
Besides all that, the car is barely worth $800 even running.
I have installed some "B-quiet" in the trunk, a heavy rubber mat but still have the road noise. Anyone have any other suggestions on how to quiet the cabin better?? Tires, better insulation, etc....
Thanks!!!
DO NOT...do not....attempt to clean the throttle bore or throttle plate with a cleaner.
Only other thing I can think of is that you have large vacuum leak somewhere---loose hose to power brake, a bad intake manifold gasket, that sort of thing. Using some carb cleaner as a tester, you can squirt it into various cracks and joints and if engine idle speed changes, you have a vacuum leak.
I have a '03 ford ZX2 which has leak in intake hose. Plus it has a leak in the coolant hose. My local mechanic has given a price of 332 + tax for labor + parts. Please let me know if this is a fair price.
Thanks!
Noop
So what part do I need, hub assembly or wheel bearing? And how much do you think it'll cost in labor to fix it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wuzycg01jpc
There must be a short in the system somewhere. Will replacing the cars positive battery cable solve the problem?
Has anyone experienced this?
Wondering if any other years will fit and if so which ones and what parts? Was told there are several Escorts there but I have to go find them on my own. Also, what is the best place to determine what year it is? VIN or ???
Thanks for any assistance, have to get it back on the road ASAP.
Kathy
Sounds like a module problem doesn't it? Have you done any scans?
Other than that the car just purrs. Mom clearly had low miles on it, and the best part about the car is the fun in driving and shifting, through it's standard 5 speed/gears! My hope is to upgrade some things, and when my 12 year old son is ready to start learning how to drive, he will be one of very few GEN Zs or whatever they are going to be called; with the skill in driving a stick! I do need a little help in one minor area as the internet is not giving up much info. All of my lights/flashers and indicators work. The left blinker started blinking fast. Now both/both side blinkers front and back are all blinking fast. All rear/head lights and corner indicators light up, so I do not have any non working bulbs. I am thinking I need to replace the indicator relay. My problem is I don't know where exactly it is located. I know there is a head lamp relay under the hood, and I think the relay I am looking for is under the steering wheel inside somewhere, but where exactly? If anyone can point me in the right direction or confirm I am trouble shooting down the right path, I would greatly appreciate it. Would also love to see any pics of your ZX2s and pics of where the relay is. Thank you in advance for your time and ZX2 enthusiasm.