the old maverick really getting to me now!!!!

sam1989 · 02-06-2013, 21:53

hi all as you know I been having problems with my maverick 2.7td 1994

started when I had half a tank I went out the following morning and she was reading full tank and fuel light was on ???

went out yesterday and gauge had dropped back to half where it was originally but fuel light was still on

went out today and drove her and fuel light went out but I now have

no ignition lights
no rev counter

indicator lights and clock and spedo all work ok though ????

please any ideas or help would be great

solarman216 · 02-06-2013, 22:03

Electrical problems always difficult, from your description I would say a bad earth connection some place, but rayf3262 will probably be better able to point you in the right direction, Rick

sam1989 · 02-06-2013, 22:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

Electrical problems always difficult, from your description I would say a bad earth connection some place, but rayf3262 will probably be better able to point you in the right direction, Rick

cheers mate I will have to double check earths and all electrical connections

oh the joys

rustic · 02-06-2013, 22:27

Sounds like a poor connection on the instrument pod.
Power for the fuel gauge, rev counter ignition lights all start their supply from here.

Disconnect the plugs two or three times to clean off any corrosion.
best regards,

Rustic

sam1989 · 02-06-2013, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustic

Sounds like a poor connection on the instrument pod.
Power for the fuel gauge, rev counter ignition lights all start their supply from here.

Disconnect the plugs two or three times to clean off any corrosion.
best regards,

Rustic

thank you mate shall give it a go and go from there

hoping it is just the connection behind the instrument cluster and nothing more serious

solarman216 · 02-06-2013, 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustic

Sounds like a poor connection on the instrument pod.
Power for the fuel gauge, rev counter ignition lights all start their supply from here.

Disconnect the plugs two or three times to clean off any corrosion.
best regards,

Rustic

You are quite right of course, but it has been a hard day, Rick

sam1989 · 04-06-2013, 14:45

Right had all clocks out cleaned all conections checked all the fuses etc and still no dash lights and even the glowplug heater clicks dont happen now so she a f****r to start!

Any ideas or help before I take a match to the thing! !???

cncfabs · 04-06-2013, 15:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by sam1989

Right had all clocks out cleaned all conections checked all the fuses etc and still no dash lights and even the glowplug heater clicks dont happen now so she a f****r to start!

Any ideas or help before I take a match to the thing! !???

Ignition switch

sam1989 · 04-06-2013, 15:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by cncfabs

Ignition switch

Expensive? ??? Easy to do???? Where to get???? Lol

Cheers

Lincs Mav · 04-06-2013, 16:57

Pritty sure my dad replaced the ign switch on his terrano.He used a second hand one new ones are about £50 from Nissan I think.

Cheers Gav

02-06-2013, 21:53	#1
sam1989 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: somerset Vehicle: Ford Maverick SWB 2.7td Posts: 80	the old maverick really getting to me now!!!! hi all as you know I been having problems with my maverick 2.7td 1994 started when I had half a tank I went out the following morning and she was reading full tank and fuel light was on ??? went out yesterday and gauge had dropped back to half where it was originally but fuel light was still on went out today and drove her and fuel light went out but I now have no ignition lights no rev counter indicator lights and clock and spedo all work ok though ???? please any ideas or help would be great

02-06-2013, 22:03	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,428	Electrical problems always difficult, from your description I would say a bad earth connection some place, but rayf3262 will probably be better able to point you in the right direction, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

02-06-2013, 22:27	#4
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Sounds like a poor connection on the instrument pod. Power for the fuel gauge, rev counter ignition lights all start their supply from here. Disconnect the plugs two or three times to clean off any corrosion. best regards, Rustic __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

04-06-2013, 14:45	#7
sam1989 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: somerset Vehicle: Ford Maverick SWB 2.7td Posts: 80	Right had all clocks out cleaned all conections checked all the fuses etc and still no dash lights and even the glowplug heater clicks dont happen now so she a f****r to start! Any ideas or help before I take a match to the thing! !???

04-06-2013, 16:57	#10
Lincs Mav Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lincolnshire Vehicle: Nissan terrano Posts: 405	Pritty sure my dad replaced the ign switch on his terrano.He used a second hand one new ones are about £50 from Nissan I think. Cheers Gav