You might not even read this, as this is quite an old video, but thank you so much! I fixed my grille shutter today thanks to your video, works like a charm! Too bad I had to cut off screws holding the bumper together with the fender, the threads on them were torn. That was much more time consuming than the grille repair itself. You helped me a lot. Thanks!
Well done - I had grill shutters on my 1948 international farmall they were manual back then. I think their to increase mileage by lowering the drag coefficient but in my testing my Farmall never did get any better mileage. I imagine if the electric motor was buggered you could sort it out by just removing the bodge and drive on like a Farmall. Love the music buddy .
The fuel economy had been getting worse since the problem so I don't know if that was down to aerodynamics, power drain by the fan or poorly regulated temperature. As long as the PCM thinks the motor is running then it won't switch into the protective fan strategy. I hope the US Marines don't come after me for that music, I don't want them coming after me!
Great job, cable tie and duct tape always my first option. I just had to replace my Smart Alternator on my focus. I have come to the conclusion that with ford smart means expensive. lol
This is the first thing I've had to repair on this car in almost 2 years so very glad I could do it with zip ties. I hear those alternators are expensive! Cheers!
You displayed the power of being a DIY'er right there buddy. That was funny "Moder". Bonnet= hood. Wing= fender. Steering wheel= steering wheel, but then we put it on the wrong side. LOL
+wyattoneable active grille shutter is the same everywhere - unnecessary junk 🤣 I would love to know.how much Ford would charge to fix it properly. Cheers buddy!
The cooling fans come on when it detects a fault with the grille system so you can't just unplug it otherwise that would have been my fix! They're on the Mustang and the F150 I believe, so they're becoming more common. Cheers!
I've got a problem with fan speed 3 and 4 on heat which is cooling my engine. Replaced the thermostat and coolant temp sensor and still no dice. Someone suggest the shutters. Maybe?
Hi man. I would like yo know-how Moré about this part. I am so noob. I would like to know what is function of those pieces in the engine. Someone hoty car and I would like to known if they works properly. Your video is going to help me. Thx so much. Regards from Spain 🇪🇸
The grille shutters add about 6% better fuel economy when closed by making the car more aerodynamic. They open to allow air flow through the radiator when cooling is needed then close again. They actually save you money when they work like they are supposed to.
hi great vid thanks, mine isnt working and im trying to disconnect the bottom plug at the motor, but it doesnt want to shift, any help with this connecter would be greatly appreciated, i have the same model car so have been studying all your vids
@@Badgertronix hi managed to get it loose today, so had a good look took front grill off and undertray and accessed the grille plug and motor, no corrosion and no sign of any wiring issues. gave it all a good clean with electrical contact spray, and put back together still getting no communication code, and its defaulting to open. when i shut them by hand they open to default open so assume the motor is working!. i think i must have an ecu fault, any ideas please
Badger when shut the engine off the noise the car makes do you know what it is i have a 09 mk4 makes the same noise dont think i have active grill so it cant be the motor??
You should change your channel name to Bodgertronix mate. 😂 Worst case i suppose you could delete it when its finally f****d. And short the motor circuit out with a resistor.
+zoidberg444 it was a good bodge. I ended up securing lots of plastic parts with zip ties during reassembly 🤣 It's a 3 pin connector so I guess you'd have to figure out how to bypass it in a clever way
orig00.deviantart.net/346c/f/2014/203/f/3/ford_mondeo_mk1_and_mk2_by_djdeejayf-d7rt328.jpg looks ike a mk 1 and a mk 1 facelift, or it was my complaints remain invalid
That link doesn't work for me. I'm not really sure what your point is, the 2007-2014 Mondeo is generally referred to as the MK4. That's all that matters to me. Cheers!
You might not even read this, as this is quite an old video, but thank you so much! I fixed my grille shutter today thanks to your video, works like a charm! Too bad I had to cut off screws holding the bumper together with the fender, the threads on them were torn. That was much more time consuming than the grille repair itself. You helped me a lot. Thanks!
Awesome! That's great to hear. Thanks for the feedback 😊
Active Grille is just the modern version of ramming that cardboard down the front of your Austin Allegro.
My kind of fix! Nice Job
The Allegro was a pioneer for modern technology in so many ways. Just look how the square steering wheel caught on 😂 Cheers!
Those are the most self-uplifting repairs. No parts required. Way to go mate!!!
+chungaleta1234 cheers mate! Very happy not having to splash out on parts
Helped me out again with another mondeo issue. Cheers
Well done - I had grill shutters on my 1948 international farmall they were manual back then. I think their to increase mileage by lowering the drag coefficient but in my testing my Farmall never did get any better mileage. I imagine if the electric motor was buggered you could sort it out by just removing the bodge and drive on like a Farmall. Love the music buddy .
The fuel economy had been getting worse since the problem so I don't know if that was down to aerodynamics, power drain by the fan or poorly regulated temperature. As long as the PCM thinks the motor is running then it won't switch into the protective fan strategy. I hope the US Marines don't come after me for that music, I don't want them coming after me!
Works like a charm. Nice repair!!
got to love repairs when no new parts required to bad you had to remove the bumper too put it back lol great job well done
Thanks buddy. I'm happy with 10 minutes to wrestle with the bumper as long as I don't have to pay for new parts. Cheers!
Nice ya got it sorted and didn't take one nap during the process way ta go daddy.
+MostlymoparIH plenty of naps had after the process. Sleep is glorious at the moment
Great job, cable tie and duct tape always my first option. I just had to replace my Smart Alternator on my focus. I have come to the conclusion that with ford smart means expensive. lol
This is the first thing I've had to repair on this car in almost 2 years so very glad I could do it with zip ties. I hear those alternators are expensive! Cheers!
Great video Jonathan and really cheap fix which should last quite a few years! :)
a 2 zip tie fix is easy on the budget. Cheers Terry I think it should up well.
You displayed the power of being a DIY'er right there buddy. That was funny "Moder". Bonnet= hood. Wing= fender. Steering wheel= steering wheel, but then we put it on the wrong side. LOL
+wyattoneable active grille shutter is the same everywhere - unnecessary junk 🤣 I would love to know.how much Ford would charge to fix it properly. Cheers buddy!
7:23 sound - Is it the Active Grille motor sound? How did you manage to get the motor out of the grill?
Hi how you remove bottom grill with out taking bumper.
Remember Duct Tape to go along with the Zip Ties 😋 Good fix !
+N Smith I knew I forgot something! Will have to use duct tape for the next repair. Cheers!
And do the repair with Vice Grips.
Always having a cuppa besides work ;-))
Tea is the foundation for all that is good
One cool video dude 👍
Thanks
At least you caught it before it burnt the motor up, from not being to able to move the fins.
I was hoping the motor was ok. From what I read they do burn out as you say. Cheers!
Have you ever thought of fitting daytime running lights I have a set but have no idea how to install 😕
I haven't, but if I do I'll make a vid installing them
Excellent
Good fix and cheap
+Carolina Man my favourite kind! Cheers buddy
Thanks
love the video defo bodgit and legit fix lol and i love your safety shoes
If you fix things with zip ties you have to wear flip flops 😂 Cheers mate!
Badgertronix flip flops you was bare foot LMAO
oh yeah. That's next level ultimate safety
Exactly. Don't want to risk damage to expensive safety boots!
Can I please ask if you were able to remove it without taking the bumper off how come you need to remove it to replace it .. thanks
there just wasn't quite enough room to get it back on so the bumper had to come off
Or unplug the thing with the shutters open. I don’t think any of the Fords in the USA have this.
Good demo with the zip ties !
The cooling fans come on when it detects a fault with the grille system so you can't just unplug it otherwise that would have been my fix! They're on the Mustang and the F150 I believe, so they're becoming more common. Cheers!
On their hybrids for efficiency, since 2013 at least. Not sure what else.
Yes several US Ford's do have active shutters. My Ford Fusion has them.
I've got a problem with fan speed 3 and 4 on heat which is cooling my engine. Replaced the thermostat and coolant temp sensor and still no dice. Someone suggest the shutters. Maybe?
Hi Jason,did you manage to sort it out,I've got the same problem.
Hi man.
I would like yo know-how Moré about this part. I am so noob.
I would like to know what is function of those pieces in the engine.
Someone hoty car and I would like to known if they works properly. Your video is going to help me. Thx so much.
Regards from Spain 🇪🇸
The grille shutters add about 6% better fuel economy when closed by making the car more aerodynamic. They open to allow air flow through the radiator when cooling is needed then close again. They actually save you money when they work like they are supposed to.
Using plastic to fix plastic... I say that was a good choice, cheap & quick! =)
They don't call me the plastic whisperer for nothing 😂
Haha, you made fun about my car XD but that is ok ;-))
So this assembly can cause cooling fan to not work../ not work properly
Yes
hi great vid thanks, mine isnt working and im trying to disconnect the bottom plug at the motor, but it doesnt want to shift, any help with this connecter would be greatly appreciated, i have the same model car so have been studying all your vids
I don't remember having any specific issues disconnecting anything. Sometimes pushing the connectors further in helps you release the tab easier.
@@Badgertronix thanks its just me then, im having another go at it today so fingers crossed, thanks
@@Badgertronix hi managed to get it loose today, so had a good look took front grill off and undertray and accessed the grille plug and motor, no corrosion and no sign of any wiring issues.
gave it all a good clean with electrical contact spray, and put back together still getting no communication code, and its defaulting to open.
when i shut them by hand they open to default open so assume the motor is working!.
i think i must have an ecu fault, any ideas please
I'm not too familiar with the system but I would suspect plenty of other things before I go to the ECU. I'll see if I can find a wiring diagram for it
@@Badgertronix many thanks your a gent
Badger when shut the engine off the noise the car makes do you know what it is i have a 09 mk4 makes the same noise dont think i have active grill so it cant be the motor??
If it's a diesel then there's a vacuum pump that runs when the engine switches off. Cheers!
Badgertronix cheers I was worried there was something wrong 😳👍👍
Solenoid valve sound at the end🤦🏻♂️😆😆😆
don't suppose anyone has the part number for this
Tell me where the wires from the active grid go
You forgot to say please
The best
In Queensland, I think I'd just remove them altogether.
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You should change your channel name to Bodgertronix mate. 😂
Worst case i suppose you could delete it when its finally f****d. And short the motor circuit out with a resistor.
+zoidberg444 it was a good bodge. I ended up securing lots of plastic parts with zip ties during reassembly 🤣
It's a 3 pin connector so I guess you'd have to figure out how to bypass it in a clever way
I'd have gone with wire if I were me.
That's too professional for me. I went with what I knew. All hail the zip tie
Catty wampus I know but moe der what is that? Moe ta is moor like it.
+MostlymoparIH I'm still working on foreign English 🤣
technically there is no mk 4 mondeo, that would be a ford fusion rebadge, what you have here is a mk 3 or third generation in the mainland europe.
+Martin Cooper hmm no. The 2007-2014 Mondeo is commonly referred to as the Mk4. Cheers!
so 92-2000 mk 1 2000-2007 mk3 2007-2014 mk 4. 2015 mk5? odd to me
92-96 mk1, 96-2000 mk2, 2000-2007 mk3, 2007-2014 mk4, 2014+ mk5
orig00.deviantart.net/346c/f/2014/203/f/3/ford_mondeo_mk1_and_mk2_by_djdeejayf-d7rt328.jpg looks ike a mk 1 and a mk 1 facelift, or it was my complaints remain invalid
That link doesn't work for me. I'm not really sure what your point is, the 2007-2014 Mondeo is generally referred to as the MK4. That's all that matters to me. Cheers!
American pronunciation... moder ha ha
What brand is your drill motah?
haha yep, I have to cater for a broad audience 😂Cheers buddy!
It's a Supercheap Auto own brand. They're our main car parts and accessory chain store. It was cheap and it has worked for years
It's all catty wompus any who.