My Focus...

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My Focus...

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2000 miles since it's been 100% perfect, 2000 miles that I've driven the car without thinking "OMG whats that noise, whys it doing that"...
But today, I pulled out of a junction and heard a beep much like when my petrol light comes on.
Engine management light fully lit :evil:

So plugged my laptop in and got this code...

DTC P1729 - 4x4 Low Switch Circuit Mailfunction :lol:

I think it's very confused :wink:
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Torch it and get another 406.
2.1td exec estate.
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StevieboyTD wrote:Torch it and get another 406.
It's driving ok, I've disconnected the battery, if it returns then I'l panic :lol:
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Owch could be worse, this is the GF's car. Exactly the same engine as mine but with cylinder liners to bring it in from 1.6 to 1.25 litres.
Have a listen to this video...
http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g16/B ... EO0002.mp4

Serves her right for thrashing it from cold every day :lol:
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Maybe you have a 4x4 Sierra underneath? :cheesy:

But that said, I highly doubt it. The Focus is such a good vanilla-hatchback to drive. Just think to yourself - "Hey at least its not a Mk1 Megane or a Mk4 Golf"....
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StevieboyTD wrote:Torch it and get another 406.
:lol: :lol:
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STALLED wrote:Maybe you have a 4x4 Sierra underneath? :cheesy:

But that said, I highly doubt it. The Focus is such a good vanilla-hatchback to drive. Just think to yourself - "Hey at least its not a Mk1 Megane or a Mk4 Golf"....
I wish, love XR4x4i's. We even had a limited edition 4x4 Mondeo over here!
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I had a XR4x4 - V6 through a cosworth exhaust system sounded the nuts
Also had XR4i Bi-plane spoiler, Cosworth Sierra wheels, and Cosworth Grille

Uber confortable as well
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Shame they do 15mpg, can insure one on a 3000miles a year classic insurance policy for £700 a year!
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I used to get 20mpg - maybe I didn't boot it enough :lol:
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Crash it and get another 406.


The other half is selling her 1.25 litre Focus-shaped Fiesta. Mostly due to my constant mockery "fix or repair daily LOLS"
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Bailes1992 wrote:Owch could be worse, this is the GF's car. Exactly the same engine as mine but with cylinder liners to bring it in from 1.6 to 1.25 litres.
Have a listen to this video...
http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g16/B ... EO0002.mp4

Serves her right for thrashing it from cold every day :lol:
I love how every single video on there is about a broken Fu**us.
Shame not even a very desperate thief wouldn't steal that POS.
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