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Old 15-10-2009, 11:16 AM
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My 1987 3 door has an annoying electrical fault which has persisted even after a change of ecu and chip!
When driving, the door ajar display lights up together with the warning lights above it as when the ignition is switched on, then all goes off (apart from the brake light display) after three or four seconds. It doesn't effect the running of the car but can happen four or five times during an hours drive!

Any suggestions how to cure this fault greatly appreciated.
Old 15-10-2009, 07:52 PM
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There is a massive warning light module on the os kick panel, or is this the ecu you are reffering to ?.
Often these can be helped by running a seperate earth to them, but they are basically crap anyway.
Got one for sale though if interested, from a 3 door.
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Old 16-10-2009, 08:40 PM
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Thanks Tabetha - I'll try the earthing thing and get back to you if necessary.
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Originally Posted by tabetha
There is a massive warning light module on the os kick panel, or is this the ecu you are reffering to ?.
Often these can be helped by running a seperate earth to them, but they are basically crap anyway.
Got one for sale though if interested, from a 3 door.
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interested in buying if still avalible ??
Old 17-10-2009, 03:42 PM
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It's me mates, but he selling a lot of 3 door trim bits(doing a track car), so will speak to him monday.
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Old 17-10-2009, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by tabetha
It's me mates, but he selling a lot of 3 door trim bits(doing a track car), so will speak to him monday.
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hi

i'm interested in rear quarter galss +trims if he is sellin them??

cheers

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Old 17-10-2009, 07:07 PM
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can i have 2nd/3rd dibs on this please???
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It's me mates, but he selling a lot of 3 door trim bits(doing a track car), so will speak to him monday.
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ace cheers mate

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He may well sell the glass also, as plexi glass cheap and super duper lightweight, and 30 year warranty against yellowing, got this stuff on me lads shed!!
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