Glyn, When you say "it clicks quite quickly" are you referring to the starter motor? Does the immobiliser usually light before the ignition key is turned? It could be flashing because the starter motor is taking a huge current, so little is left for the immobiliser circuit. Without knowledge of how the immobiliser is wired it could be pure guesswork. If it's a standard Fiesta mk3 immobiliser (if there is such a thing), someone else here may have the answer. A few words of caution WD40 is HIGHLY INFLAMMABLE, so take care if using it near electricals. Many years ago when I and a few other motorists were caught in a flash flood and ended up in a car park, a helpful bystander decided it was ok to spray WD40 nead my coil, and I could have had a major fire if I hadn't managed to beat the flame out! Martin ----- Original Message ----- From: Glyn Scoltock To: Quantum Owners Group Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2017 6:42 PM Subject: [Quantum Owners] Re: H4i nearside rear bulb holder
Hello Everyone Thank you for your replies. Particularly for the steer about what it was from and where one could be obtained, I was able to track one down quite easily after that. Thanks also for the offer bilje55 but I had already ordered one by the time you posted otherwise I would have taken you up your kind offer. Do you have any electric window switches by the way? you did say that you had some H4 parts going as you did not have an H4 anymore? I have done a little wriggling (with the plug that is) and stuck some gaffer tape over it to keep it still and so far all is well. That being almost sorted, the new one is due to arrive on Wednesday. Did anyone following this exchange of messages have any ideas about the occasional starting fault (see the first email)? Please let me know if you do. I will now try to find the bloody WD 40, a suitable job for Sunday afternoon. ALL THE BEST Glyn Scoltock On Saturday, 16 September 2017 16:41:44 UTC+1, Glyn Scoltock wrote: Hello Everyone I am experiencing a problem with my nearside rear bulb holder on my H4i , number 59 fitted with 1.8 zetech engine. The indicator was malfunctioning as were the other attached lamps. It failed the MOT because the garage said that there was a very bad earth connection. It was an advisory note. I should like to replace it for reliability reasons. Where does it come from? Is it a Ford part that came from the donor car? Has anyone had to obtain one and if so where did they get it from? Has anyone got one that I could buy from them? There is also an occasional fault now when starting the car. When turning the ignition key to start the engine it does not catch and it clicks quite quickly while the immobiliser light flashes in unison. So far it has started in the end but is it related or is there some difficulty with the ignition or the immobiliser? If anyone has any answers or comments would you please let me know, I have in the past had some excellent helpful advice from here. ALL THE BEST Glyn Scoltock -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. Virus-free. www.avg.com -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to quantumowners+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.