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    Fairmont 2002 v8 Problems

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    Dicko


    Number of posts : 2
    Location : Nelson
    Registration date : 2008-03-29

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    Post by Dicko Tue Apr 01, 2008 5:52 am

    Hi all, i'm new to this forum and could do with a little help. I have
    just bought a nice Fairmont 2002 v8. All of a sudden the darn thing has
    started beeping at me. There is no visual lights up etc. i have checke
    the doors, seatbelts etc. Can anyone tell me what is wrong? cheers
    Dick
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    Mr T


    Number of posts : 22
    Location : South Island
    Registration date : 2008-03-17

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    Post by Mr T Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:13 am

    i remember taking a XR8 for a test drive and it started beeping Shocked ! looked at fuel gauge.... no fine..... oil pressure fine..... funny little (S) thing flashing on dash! my first introduction to the overspeed button........ man talk about break into a sweat Shocked Shocked Shocked

    Don't think this would be the prob with ya fairmont though, sorry
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    Dicko


    Number of posts : 2
    Location : Nelson
    Registration date : 2008-03-29

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    Post by Dicko Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:24 am

    Yep thought of that as well, and checked also, thanks for the reply thou, cheers
    FJ
    FJ


    Number of posts : 3225
    Age : 51
    Location : Canterbury
    Registration date : 2008-03-16

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    Post by FJ Tue Apr 01, 2008 6:55 am

    When does the beep happen mate?, on start up or while driving?.
    TS50#17
    TS50#17


    Number of posts : 39
    Location : Christchurch
    Registration date : 2008-03-19

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    Post by TS50#17 Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:09 am

    when you first start the car, do all the lights light up for the lamp test?
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    Post by Guest Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:14 am

    I would say its the overspeed button set to low
    Or your boot is not shut properly
    FJ
    FJ


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    Age : 51
    Location : Canterbury
    Registration date : 2008-03-16

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    Post by FJ Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:03 am

    Check the airbag warning light too mate.
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    Post by Guest Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:15 am

    Is there enough pretol in the tank?

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