1995 Ford TD Factory immobiliser/central

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Mon 25 Apr 2005 22:27
1995 Ford TD Factory immobiliser/central - biker rob
Problem with the immobiliser/central locking fitted to my 1995 Escort TD. Whilst welding on a sill, I fried the electrics that lead to the NSR door, wires run up the 'B' piller and into rear door. The electrics power the central locking fitted to that door. I have replaced all the wires with a same age car with parts from the scrappies. Now the central locking does not work, nor does the tailgate release and the immobiliser light on the dash no longer flashes like before. Any ideas?
Cheers
Rob
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Mon 25 Apr 2005 23:17
1995 Ford TD Factory immobiliser/central - elekie&a/c doctor
Does the car run? Best way you have blown a fuse,worst way the cdl control unit (if dead locking fitted)is damaged .(situated drivers footwell to right of accel pedal behind plastic panel.)
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Tue 26 Apr 2005 06:46
1995 Ford TD Factory immobiliser/central - biker rob
Car runs with no problems apart from as described. According to Haynes, the fuse should be No19 but theres no No19 fitted and never has been!!!
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Tue 26 Apr 2005 08:39
1995 Ford TD Factory immobiliser/central - elekie&a/c doctor
The fuseboxes on escorts do vary slightly & the designations may not be accurate.Release the spring clip that secures the front of the fuse box & drop it down a little.You may find a single 20a yellow fuse halfway up the relay plate.
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Tue 26 Apr 2005 21:23
1995 Ford TD Factory immobiliser/central - biker rob
Did as described - you were 100% spot on - there it was - blown 20 amp fuse just where you mentioned. Cheers for that.
Rob
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