John F. Russo
12-22-2003, 10:07 AM
Traction Control Light and Intercooler Pump Problem
I started my car and noticed my three traction control related lights were on yellow (permanently). It is obvious that my pump could not operate either.
Diagnosis
I spoke to David Frey of Kenny Brown and informed him. I told him that one of the wires that broke went to my intercooler pump(Ford Lightining vehicle uses the same pump) and was the cause of the problem. It is apparent that the two wires connected to the plug are exposed to water periodically. As further proof, the broken wire was colored green. (It was hanging in the air under my car for one week). The plug is located just to the left side of the radiator near the bottom as you look at the backside of the radiator when the car is on a lift.
Recommendation
My car has 15,000 miles and I decided to replace the entire plug.
I also will water proof the plug with a plastic spray. I suggest that everyone waterproof their plugs too.
Any other suggestions?
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2003 Blue 300B (Canadian) (reversed traction control, mini spare,
trunked 6 disc CD changer,clock-in-the-radio, heated front
seats, hood light)
-Born 12/10/02
-12,000 miles
-18.5 mpg at a steady speed of 80 mph
-Stock transmission (upgraded with Performance Automatic
clutches and band after stock tranny failed in 8,800 miles)
-Wheel locks (Ford)
-Badgeless front grille by “Zack”
-Zaino waxing
Kenny Brown: 6th “Signature Series” conversion (450 hp) Born
3/28/03
-Dead pedal
-Baer front brakes 14 in. two piston, vented rotors
-MMX Driveshaft
-377 RWTQ
-4.10 gears
-Precision, triple disc, P/N469018-3 Precision, triple disc,
P/N469018-3
-Vortech supercharger (5 and 9 psig boost)
-Pirelli P-Zero Asymmetric (front 255/45ZR18 99Y;rear
255/50ZR18 102Y)
-FordChip
-One coil of each front stock spring removed to produce
the “same” effect as an Eibach spring
-Ground clearance: 5 in.
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1961 Ford Galaxie, 2 dr. Club Victoria, 390CID, 375hp, 4 barrel
I started my car and noticed my three traction control related lights were on yellow (permanently). It is obvious that my pump could not operate either.
Diagnosis
I spoke to David Frey of Kenny Brown and informed him. I told him that one of the wires that broke went to my intercooler pump(Ford Lightining vehicle uses the same pump) and was the cause of the problem. It is apparent that the two wires connected to the plug are exposed to water periodically. As further proof, the broken wire was colored green. (It was hanging in the air under my car for one week). The plug is located just to the left side of the radiator near the bottom as you look at the backside of the radiator when the car is on a lift.
Recommendation
My car has 15,000 miles and I decided to replace the entire plug.
I also will water proof the plug with a plastic spray. I suggest that everyone waterproof their plugs too.
Any other suggestions?
______________________________ _____________________
2003 Blue 300B (Canadian) (reversed traction control, mini spare,
trunked 6 disc CD changer,clock-in-the-radio, heated front
seats, hood light)
-Born 12/10/02
-12,000 miles
-18.5 mpg at a steady speed of 80 mph
-Stock transmission (upgraded with Performance Automatic
clutches and band after stock tranny failed in 8,800 miles)
-Wheel locks (Ford)
-Badgeless front grille by “Zack”
-Zaino waxing
Kenny Brown: 6th “Signature Series” conversion (450 hp) Born
3/28/03
-Dead pedal
-Baer front brakes 14 in. two piston, vented rotors
-MMX Driveshaft
-377 RWTQ
-4.10 gears
-Precision, triple disc, P/N469018-3 Precision, triple disc,
P/N469018-3
-Vortech supercharger (5 and 9 psig boost)
-Pirelli P-Zero Asymmetric (front 255/45ZR18 99Y;rear
255/50ZR18 102Y)
-FordChip
-One coil of each front stock spring removed to produce
the “same” effect as an Eibach spring
-Ground clearance: 5 in.
______________________________ ____________________
1961 Ford Galaxie, 2 dr. Club Victoria, 390CID, 375hp, 4 barrel