anthony2277

Is the honeycomb in the cat really needed, I know your not supposed to do it but will hollowing it damage the car

I could get a start button like a racecar lol

Awesome cheers for that, i believe it's the yellor/red wire, weekend project

A bloke at work said he had the same problem so a mate of his ran a wire from the ignition wire to the starter motor, sort of a half hotwire to bypass the BEM, does this sound doable, also is it easier to get to the starter from the bonnet or from below, couldn't even see it from the top.

Thanks heaps

Ha ha yeah but I like my kill switches being able to turn off so I can drive when I want, not when the car wants

Yeah tats what my mechanic said when it first stared playing up, is there an easier way to get it out than unbolting another thing below it with a shitload of wires hanging out of it, i could see 4 bolts probable size 14 spanner

I used to hit the dash above the stereo, maybe it needs a bit of knee action, I will give it a go next time it won't start

Tapping worked for the last 2 months but now its not, on its last legs i think

Found the bem, its blue, found the wire colours 2 red 2 blue, how the heck do I get to it

Sorry bout all the questions but I'm saving for a Bond and can't afford a mechanic after spending over a grand last week for roadworthy, repairs and rego

Is there only wires coming out of one side of the module or is there wires coming out both sides, sorry didn't explain very well in my last comment

OK cool, bypass from the firewall side or the back end of the car side of the bem

So if I bypass the smart lock will be not there anymore, not gonna stuff anything is it

Oh cool may try to bypass, what is it actually for

So you still think the bem?

It used to start all the time doing that but now it doesn't work anymore, I keep trying to start and roll the car a bit and it starts, sometimes, otherwise I keep trying and eventually it starts

Don't forget to disconnect the battery, I forgot and blew all my lights

Last few times I have tried to start my car its been tempremental, sometimes goes first times others not, all lights and electrics come on and work but doesn't kick over when the key is turned, does nothing at all, does this sound like a starter motor problem, the car is a 95 EF 6cyl 4lt,

Also, is the starter in a bitch of a place or easy change over.

Cheers Anthony

I would say a warranty comes with it

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So an EF alternator is prob the best way to go, cheers guys

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I would rather pay like 40 bucks for a pulley and pulley puller than 90 for one from the wreckers

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How do I tell if its just a pulley

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Be cheaper if it is just the pulley<br /><br /> RACQ said the alternator is done

Yeap, an EL should fit.

 

EA/EB and ED all run V belts, the EF runs a serpentine belt set up.

Is it as simple as a pulley swap?

 

pulley swap on the alternator you mean?

EA is unique - being an 85A Bosch unit with a 3 rib pulley

EB/ED/XG run a 85A Mitsubishi alternator with a 3 rib pulley

 

EF 6cyl run a 110A Mitsubishi Alternator with a Serpentine belt pulley

(they have 4 diode packs making up the rectifier)

 

EL/XH run a 100A Mitsubishi Alternator with the Serpentine Pulley and a 3 diode pack rectifier.

 

EF/EL/XH V8's run a 100A Mitsubishi Alternator again, with Serpentine Pulley and 3 diode rectifier pack.

They are essentially the same as the EL/XH 6cyl alternators, except the alloy casing has the mounting tabs in a different location.

 

EA-ED/XG alternators have the voltage reg/brush assembly plug, in the back of the alternator casing.

EF-EL/XH alternators have the plug in the SIDE of the casing.

 

You can also retrofit the two wire AU/BA alternators to the E-series as ford have a conversion plug available, to suit the earlier looms.

The BF-FG/Territory alternators with the 3 wire regulator, will not work.

(but they will physically bolt up)

 

All the Ford badged Mitsubishi alternators, have a date code on the ID sticker, so you can identify the age of the unit.

In the linked example, the date code says 5209 - meaning 52nd week of 2009.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Genuine-Ford-Falcon-AU-BA-6-Cyl-110Amp-Alternator-NEW-/260753586980?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cb61ffb24

 

ok, that just confused me