Mechanical Advice

[Lunchcutter]

Hi, Have had a shit of a weekend with the 1994 EL? Ford Future, first battery problems (first came to light when mother-in-law got rushed to the emergency and i left the car in a 1 hr emergency car park when I came out dead flat.. thankfully raa guy jumpstarted to get me home)... recharged the battery for 24 hours and still no good today... tonight raa man came out and did a changeover battery (heavy duty $145) and after he left I went for a drive to the servo and noticed that all my dash instruments are no longer working.. no speedo, no petrol guage no taco... called the raa again they sent another guy out that tells me this problem is an unfortunate coincidence and now i have to go to an auto electrician to repair.. hmmm i know nothing at all about cars, but in general do not believe in coincidences.. can anyone give me any advice regarding this.. have you ever known of this to happen before.. or maybe it is just coincidence... i am scared cause in the past when Ive needed an auto-electrician i've just about also needed a new personal loan too ... any reponses greatly appreciated...

[Dog_ger]

Franks Auto Electrics. 15 Cross Keys Road, Salisbury.

Very Impressed. Very busy. You may have to book. 82817955

[The Ash Man]

I am a Auto Elec Sales Rep
Sounds like your computer may need to be reset
Sometimes happens when there is battery problems
Not very cheap unfortunately
Which area do you live in? Ill be able to point you in the right direction

[Drop Bear]

RAA: Glorified battery change and tyre replacement technicians.

[Sojourner]

It can be related as in some badly designed modern cars you cannot actually take the battery out without causing the computer to have to be re-set. The correct way to change a battery in one of these cars is to have the battery cables hooked up remotley whilst the change over is made which is difficult to say the least!

[Lunchcutter]

Thanks so much guys for your responses and advice.... ash man Im in Salisbury... thanks dog_ger I will give Frank a call also.. thanks again chums

[Dog_ger]

Hows the car Cutter....?

[blackcat]

Franks Auto Electrics. 15 Cross Keys Road, Salisbury.

Very Impressed. Very busy. You may have to book. 82817955

I've heard bad reports about that place.

[Dog_ger]

I have been there 3 times blackcat.

always above and beyond service.

This last time they could have taken me for a ride, but it was only around $60

What price do you pay to get your car right..... AnyPrice...

[hearts on fire]

Dog_ger do you smoke weed?

[Dog_ger]

no

[Dog_ger]

Dog_ger do you smoke weed?

Do you go to church..?

I have had a heart attack.

Smoking re-pulses me, I can't stand the smell.

[hearts on fire]

no

why do you ask cutie pie?

[Dog_ger]

a funny question to ask...?

[hearts on fire]

a funny question to ask...?

thats fair enough, i thought it was fairly funny......

[Lunchcutter]

Hows the car Cutter....?

Hey Dog_ger Franks is looking at it tomorrow morning.... now My electric arial on my other vehicle wont go down when I turn the car off... i can hear the motor trying to put it both up and down but nothing happens, it just stays rigid.. any ideas with this one?

[Dog_ger]

Time for a new power arial.

Tell Frank and ask for a discount on your 2nd car...

[Lunchcutter]

Time for a new power arial.

Tell Frank and ask for a discount on your 2nd car...

thank you dog_ger will do

[Alaska]

Hows the car Cutter....?

Hey Dog_ger Franks is looking at it tomorrow morning.... now My electric arial on my other vehicle wont go down when I turn the car off... i can hear the motor trying to put it both up and down but nothing happens, it just stays rigid.. any ideas with this one?

I have found with the electric ariels that if the motor can be heard working then it is likely that you have bent it on a tree or something and it will not easily slide up and down. Try gently shaping it to as straight as you can and use some Vaseline to lubricate.

[Rams52]

Hows the car Cutter....?

Hey Dog_ger Franks is looking at it tomorrow morning.... now My electric arial on my other vehicle wont go down when I turn the car off... i can hear the motor trying to put it both up and down but nothing happens, it just stays rigid.. any ideas with this one?

I have found with the electric ariels that if the motor can be heard working then it is likely that you have bent it on a tree or something and it will not easily slide up and down. Try gently shaping it to as straight as you can and use some Vaseline to lubricate.