NEW Project 2 2004 Connect T200 LX (Pic Heavy)

[paul2012]

Well finally replaced alternator today

Compared both together before fitting



Now fitted. Works perfectly, no more Batt light or DTC stored



Also removed old accelerator pedal mounting bracket



& fitted replacement along with accelerator pedal





Now drivers seat can be refitted

Yes, I know clutch/brake pedal could do with new rubbers

[paul2012]

Fitted new seatbelt clasp for belt minder to drivers seat before refitting seat.
Along with steering column covers & O/S kick panel etc



Think I will do away with old grey kick panels etc as they don't look right with dash. Time to get later dark pewter ones.
I may also change floor cover to dark pewter as well

Still looking for replacement door cards to match dash

[paul2012]

Routed wiring for ext ambient air temp sensor through engine bay. - Sensor clips onto back off lower bumper reinforcement bar

Now it's working as it should do & get this message & chime when air temp is 4°C & below. Simply hit menu set/reset to clear message.



Yes ABS light is on, due to ABS pump not plugged in yet, I really need to fill tank with diesel



Just an idea on what it looks like in the dark - yes they all can be dimmed including stereo via dimmer control on headlamp switch

[SteveO]

So Paul are you keepig a running cost of what the project is costing as you go along?

[paul2012]

So Paul are you keepig a running cost of what the project is costing as you go along?

yes I am

[paul2012]

Well changed Pollen filter today.

Old one looked as if it be in there for a few years





Replacement grabbed from ebay here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-CONNECT- ... 3a8ad92da3

Also bagged door handles from local salvage yard. Going to get them painted up before fitting.



To save on time, due to complete door lock assembly on front doors has to be removed to get access to T20 torx bolt.
It works out easier to get another set. When painted, I can remove my old ones then fit replacements straight away.

Then get old ones painted & sell on ???

[Milemuncher]

Paul, the pollen filter looks like the one that was in my Dad's (ex-police) Astra. He wondered why the car was permanently steamed up. Removal of the offending item was an instant cure (non-ac vehicle)

Strangely though our Connect came with no filter (i assumed it was required with ac) it had a plastic grille fitted in its place, i guess to minimise leaf ingress etc. If i had seen your photo Paul, i wouldn't have spent 15 mins trying to wedge the filter in the grille thingy when it was obvious it was one or the other !

[paul2012]

After a few PM's Here is the resquested info on how to enable auto wipe/headlights with alarm on 2009 onwards connects

Parts required

Rain/ light sensor with plug & lengh of wiring - part no - 3S7T-17D547-AB
Rain/light sensor bracket/covers part no's F1488557, F1710216 & F1687666
headlamp switch with auto lights - part no 4M5T-13A024-DA
GEM module (MUST have CTM CL RKE AS on label) Part no 9T1T-15K600-ED
Antiptheft horn part no 2T1T-13832-AD
Bonnet switch part no F3553259

Rain sensor wiring details
Pin 1 on sensor connect to Pin 8 on headlight switch
Pin 2 on sensor connect to GND
Pin 3 on sensor connect to GEM connector BL pin 22

Autolights wiring details.
Pin 4 on headlight switch connect to GEM connector IPR pin 21

Alarm wiring details
Anti-theft horn connect to GEM connector IPL pin 1
Pin 1 on Bonnet switch (hood ajar) connect to GEM connector BL pin 23
Pin 2 on bonnet switch connect to GND

GEM programming instructions Ford IDS required.

Before connecting VCM/VCMII to vehicle.
Unplug GEM module.
disconnect toughbook/laptop from internet & then run IDS (by disconnecting from internet, IDS can't download vehicle's "As Built Data")
Once IDS has communicated with vehicle. Select Module programming & then Programmable module installation (PMI)
Select GEM, IDS will attempt to download "as built data" it will then give option to manually configure GEM module.
Select manual configuration & enter the following codes when instructed too. ( there are 3 programming codes to enter in - 1 at a time, shown in yellow box below)



Once done IDS with ask for module to be installed. At this point plug GEM module back in & follow instructions on IDS to complete process.

Now you have automatic wipers & headlights with Alarm

[paul2012]

Paul, the pollen filter looks like the one that was in my Dad's (ex-police) Astra. He wondered why the car was permanently steamed up. Removal of the offending item was an instant cure (non-ac vehicle)

Strangely though our Connect came with no filter (i assumed it was required with ac) it had a plastic grille fitted in its place, i guess to minimise leaf ingress etc. If i had seen your photo Paul, i wouldn't have spent 15 mins trying to wedge the filter in the grille thingy when it was obvious it was one or the other !

There should be a pollen filter there with or without AC

To replace, remove scuttle panel, then remove 2 torx screws securing water tray & remove it. This will give you easier access.

Unclip flap at front of pollen filter housing, then lift & remove grille/mesh then remove pollen filter.
Reverse proceedure to fit new filter.

(My Connect is missing the plastic grille/mesh that goes on top of filter. Currently have a new one on order Ford part no F4529629)

I can say that there is an increase of airflow now filter has been replaced

[Milemuncher]

Tried all combinations of fitting the grille back on with the filter in, to the effect i deduced it was one or the other ! In anycase i cant see an issue now as the filter is tight fit, and can't fall out

[paul2012]

Having a clearout on connects parts

Will be listed here viewforum.php?f=66 over the next few days.
So if anything you are looking for, let me know

[paul2012]

Time for new tyres

The are 205/50/17 93W XL



Fuel efficiency rating C
Grip rating B

Good price too, £84 for the pair - brand new on ebay

[liteace]

Nasty, cheap Chinese tyres, no thanks, is it not best to spend a little more on things like tyres and brakes !

[Milemuncher]

Tyre discussions cause more heated debates than anything even amongst friends !

I have always been sceptical about budget tyres and never used them, however when my other half bought her Connect sportvan, it came with four reasonably new Khumo tyres on. Everything was done at the Ford dealer by the previous (lady as well !) owner, even down to tyres, bulbs and screenwash purchases ! Anyway, they seem fine, which has surprised me - not noisy, and the grip seems fine.

On the other hand, my work car - a 2011 Octavia - has just had new tyres fitted yesterday, and as it is going back in about 6 weeks or so, I expected the lease company to try and save money, but they authorised all four Michelins. Even with the discount they must get, its an odd decision.

[liteace]

At least Kumho are listed in the tyre test, those Shengtai rapdis, cant even find them