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07 Transit instrument lcd failed with dashed lines

  • 16-01-2009 9:38pm
    #1
    bg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭


    My 07 transit recently developed a problem with the in dash lcd display, every field has dashed lines in it, it is as if there is no information coming to the display. so the remaining fuel miles, the trip miles, and the odo are all just
    ? ? also the engine management is intermittently coming on..
    the van is driving perfect and has no obvious engine problems..
    Anybody ever seen this before???


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  • #2
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Nope, but I take it it's still under warranty?


  • #3
    bg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭bg


    Anan1 wrote: »
    Nope, but I take it it's still under warranty?

    I hope so, I bought it private 3 months ago..


  • #4
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    The warranty on Ford cars is 2 years from new, I don't know whether it's the same with commercials? It'll say in the handbook. Assuming it's been serviced as per the book, it should still be covered.


  • #5
    fm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 670 ✭✭✭fm


    yea,2 years warranty on commercials


  • #6
    S.I.R
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,837 ✭✭✭S.I.R


    hmmm


    its only the electricals ??


    every ford from 07 seems to be having trouble... even the bullet proof ( not litterally ) focus...


    just play it by ear and check with the garage you bought it from....


    or was it private sale ?


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  • #7
    bg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭bg


    S.I.R wrote: »
    hmmm


    its only the electricals ??


    every ford from 07 seems to be having trouble... even the bullet proof ( not litterally ) focus...


    just play it by ear and check with the garage you bought it from....


    or was it private sale ?
    Private sale
    Im hoping to get it pluged in this weekend ..


  • #8
    gofaster_s13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 942 ✭✭✭gofaster_s13


    With a display full of dashs, on the transits this usually means a blown ECM


  • #9
    Owen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,683 ✭✭✭✭Owen


    If it is just the LCD, kcsystems.ie in Watergrasshill in Cork can repair most LCD faults in cars/vans. Usually for between 100-150 Euro - well worth it.


  • #10
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Why pay anything if it's still under warranty?;)


  • #11
    bg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭bg


    gofaster_s13 wrote: »
    With a display full of dashs, on the transits this usually means a blown ECM

    What's an ECM ?? Is of easy to be replaced? I hope you don't mean the engine management computer !!
    The amber engine light also comes on.


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  • #12
    bg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭bg


    ned78 wrote: »
    If it is just the LCD, kcsystems.ie in Watergrasshill in Cork can repair most LCD faults in cars/vans. Usually for between 100-150 Euro - well worth it.

    Cheers for the info if it turns out to be the LCD il be calling them


  • #13
    maxwell smart
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    it soundslike the GEM (General Electronic Module). I think this is a generic part in lots of models (I know its in the F150 truck in the US and is causing problems) If so and it's not under warranty then it could be (with labour) €1800. I have the same problem with my wifes Focus. In total I've have 3 new GEM's in it. Its been with the AA 17 times for various problems. luckily it was bought new so its covered at the moment, but I will have to get rid of it before the warranty goes.


  • #14
    bg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭bg


    maxwell smart wrote: »
    it soundslike the GEM (General Electronic Module). I think this is a generic part in lots of models (I know its in the F150 truck in the US and is causing problems) If so and it's not under warranty then it could be (with labour) €1800. I have the same problem with my wifes Focus. In total I've have 3 new GEM's in it. Its been with the AA 17 times for various problems. luckily it was bought new so its covered at the moment, but I will have to get rid of it before the warranty goes.

    I feel sick, I doubt it is under warranty.


  • #15
    gofaster_s13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 942 ✭✭✭gofaster_s13


    ECM= engine managment computer, common fail on the new Transits the dash display reading as you describe is usually the first fault it brings up


  • #16
    bg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭bg


    gofaster_s13 wrote: »
    ECM= engine managment computer, common fail on the new Transits the dash display reading as you describe is usually the first fault it brings up
    If thats the case then i need a new ECU that wont be cheap!! is it likely to get any worse ? I can live with the LCD problem. Im not going to fork out thousands to get a new ECM just for the lcd on the dash. can the van just stop if the ECM packs up all together?


  • #17
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    bg wrote: »
    I feel sick, I doubt it is under warranty.
    Why is that? Even if it was registered at the very start of 07 it's still close enough for goodwill.


  • #18
    bg
    Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭bg


    Anan1 wrote: »
    Why is that? Even if it was registered at the very start of 07 it's still close enough for goodwill.

    Bought it from a private sale dont know if it was serviced in ford fot the last 2 years.. Il check the weekend


  • #19
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    bg wrote: »
    Bought it from a private sale dont know if it was serviced in ford fot the last 2 years.. Il check the weekend
    Private sale makes no difference, nor does it's not having been serviced by Ford, as long as it was looked after to manufacturers specifications.


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