Ford Escort dashboard dials
Model Year: 1999
Categories:
Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
when i put the ignition on all my dials goes to full the back, the trip comp resets itself also the battery seems a bit flat, and when i have no key in the ignition the clock moves about 4mins every 30 secs
Posted: Mar 10, 2010 (14 years ago)
Is the engine turning over ? you say " battery a bit flat ".
Posted Mar 11, 2010 (14 years ago)
yes the engine is turning over
Posted Mar 11, 2010 (14 years ago)
Looks as if the dials etc . are doing a re-boot self test which can be caused if voltage drops .This would confirm your suspicion of battery being low . Either charge , test or replace battery .
Posted Mar 11, 2010 (14 years ago)
i think i might have found the problem, the clip on the distriptor has a lot of Corrosion on it and is broken, and thanks for your comments
Posted Mar 11, 2010 (14 years ago)
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