'Speedometer' problems, MK1 Mondeo K'93' plate

FordMondeoMk1 · 21-12-2009, 10:12 PM

Hay there, i recently brought a Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 115hp a couple of weeks back, first off it has been left for a few months so please take this in to account!

There are a few minor problems;
obviously the first and most important, the Speedo used to wobble but quite close to the actual speed reading but never stopped and always wobbled, but now its completly not working but i have read messages and there is no wining from gearbox, and no funny sounds, a friend assumes its a fuse, but i suspect otherwise, Please give me your opinions and advice.

i have a 5 week old daughter so i want to be responsable now.

also my windscreen washer pump seems to wind up but it isnt producing water, there is no blokage BUT the pipe has come off the pump but still no water leaking out of the pump when i look under the car after pumping the washer jet! Any advice or help would be much apreciated. i have been told by someone it might still be winding but the pump has seized, which makes as much sense as a car passing a MOT test without no exterior signaling lighting bulbs!
i have basic to average knowledge mechanicly so can manouver some assembling many thanks Colin

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wayne dowling · 21-12-2009, 10:19 PM

the speedo could be the speedo drive in the box they can wear with them only being plastic

FordMondeoMk1 · 21-12-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by wayne dowling

the speedo could be the speedo drive in the box they can wear with them only being plastic

Any ideas what would be involved in replacing such an item, im hoping it dosent involve ripping the gearbox apart! it drives amazing though!

Glenn. · 21-12-2009, 10:37 PM

I would try to remove your washer bottle pump and make sure the little filter isnt bloked with shit.

the youth · 21-12-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Glenny Boy

I would try to remove your washer bottle pump and make sure the little filter isnt bloked with shit.

deffo sounds like the problem if you can hear the pump running
also the early mondeo's used a speedo cable still so I would suspect that that has snapped as it was starting to sieze the speedo would flicker.

steve

FordMondeoMk1 · 21-12-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by the youth

deffo sounds like the problem if you can hear the pump running
also the early mondeo's used a speedo cable still so I would suspect that that has snapped as it was starting to sieze the speedo would flicker.

steve

Curious then would this be a profesional job or would it be a fidly but able job for me to do, providing there where instructions, also, any ideas (if worse is to be) how much it would range to replace the Speedo cable if that is the suspect? i havent yet checked terminals in case of dirt or build up on both faults but now Xmas is here i have time to tinker wile the reletives are telling there life stories and the turkey is cooking! lol.

I have changed a washer pump on a Rover 200 (bubble/25/ZR shape) and involved unbolting the drivers wheel arch bumper bolts, a few under the bonnet leaver and pulling back the shit shield in the wheel arch, are mondeos just as obtainable or are they a... ... ... Ford!?!

the youth · 21-12-2009, 11:40 PM

easy job really, just remove the speedo clocks(a few screws) then look at the top of the gearbox towards the bulkhead and you will see the cable undo the nut holding it on and then pull it out, remove the inlet damper for more access (the big black thing in you engine bay!)
also buy a haynes manual as with your basic skills it will help you no end

steve

the youth · 21-12-2009, 11:42 PM

laso as for the washer pump, if you can hear it working and nothings coming out stick it on some ramps and then disconnect the wiring plug, then use a bigish screwdriver to prise it out, then move quick or you will get wet!
clean up the blck filter/seal then refit

steve

FordMondeoMk1 · 22-12-2009, 12:06 AM

brilliant i will try and have a butches over the next few days and follow up if i can whats goin on, but if any other advice can be given or things to watch out on Mondeo Mk1's please please let me know, it is the 1.8 lx Saloon

Many thanks Colin

COLEYST200 · 22-12-2009, 12:27 AM

getting the pipes back on the pump is a pane as they all ways seem to be on the short side . and dont forget the rubber L pipe is a one way pipe

21-12-2009, 10:19 PM	#2
wayne dowling Regular Contributor Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: stoke on trent Posts: 215 Rep Power: 3	the speedo could be the speedo drive in the box they can wear with them only being plastic __________________ Drive it like its stolen

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Glenn. Professional Waffler Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Darlington county durham Posts: 27,973 Rep Power: 33	I would try to remove your washer bottle pump and make sure the little filter isnt bloked with shit. __________________ NORTHEAST/NORTH YORKSHIRE ALL FORD MEET ORGANISER pm for details.

21-12-2009, 11:40 PM	#7
the youth PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: May 2003 Location: stockton on tees Posts: 7,877 Rep Power: 16	easy job really, just remove the speedo clocks(a few screws) then look at the top of the gearbox towards the bulkhead and you will see the cable undo the nut holding it on and then pull it out, remove the inlet damper for more access (the big black thing in you engine bay!) also buy a haynes manual as with your basic skills it will help you no end steve __________________ Mondeo ST TDCI and XR4x4 cosworth YB race car NSSCC 2011 16th overall and 3rd in class B Matt lewis motorsport supporting my racing in 2011 http://www.mattlewismotorsport.co.uk/

21-12-2009, 11:42 PM	#8
the youth PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (1) Join Date: May 2003 Location: stockton on tees Posts: 7,877 Rep Power: 16	laso as for the washer pump, if you can hear it working and nothings coming out stick it on some ramps and then disconnect the wiring plug, then use a bigish screwdriver to prise it out, then move quick or you will get wet! clean up the blck filter/seal then refit steve __________________ Mondeo ST TDCI and XR4x4 cosworth YB race car NSSCC 2011 16th overall and 3rd in class B Matt lewis motorsport supporting my racing in 2011 http://www.mattlewismotorsport.co.uk/

22-12-2009, 12:27 AM	#10
COLEYST200 PassionFord Post Whore!! Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (3) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 5,894 Rep Power: 10	getting the pipes back on the pump is a pane as they all ways seem to be on the short side . and dont forget the rubber L pipe is a one way pipe __________________ Birmingham group Click here to take a look at my three door project.

22-12-2009, 12:06 AM	#9
FordMondeoMk1 Virgin Garage is empty, add now Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Yeovil Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	brilliant i will try and have a butches over the next few days and follow up if i can whats goin on, but if any other advice can be given or things to watch out on Mondeo Mk1's please please let me know, it is the 1.8 lx Saloon Many thanks Colin

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