Question and Pic Spam

SVTC99 · 06-28-2009, 07:04 PM

Well, since there aren't but two SVTCs on the forum so far as I can tell, I figure a little pic spam can't hurt too bad. Washed/Waxed the car this afternoon, so I figured I'd take a few pictures.

I've managed to get the yellow out of the headlight covers, but there's still some haziness to the plastic right over the actual headlight.

Now for the interior:

Gauge cluster. Don't mind the check engine light, I replaced the AIC last week and haven't cleared the codes yet.

Wanted to put up a couple pictures of the dash so that someone who doesn't see it every day can tell me if there is any warping going on.

And for Redeemer, who asked yesterday for some shots of the rims. (They're still wet, so pardon the water.)

Also, I have a question. I am having what appears to be an unusual problem. Though it isn't anything major, it is irritating, and I was wondering if any of you lovely gentlemen had any ideas. The overhead cabin light and the floor light on the passenger's side will not shut off. I checked everything I can think of but have been unable to rectify the problem. The overhead light will go off if you switch it to "Off" rather than "12 sec," but the floor light will not shut off at all, so I ended up just removing the bulb. I've checked all the pertinent fuses, and no dice, so I just wanted to see if you all had any ideas. Thanks in advance!

FordFanStan · 06-28-2009, 07:36 PM

Those head lights will clean right up with some polishing and buffing. Do you know any Ford techs or have any trustworthy dealerships close by? You can have them run their IDS software tests (I think it is best to just run the majority of all the tests: check for OBDII codes, KOEO and KOER, Mode 6, etc.) to diagnose your issue and it should let you know where the issue lies with the floor light. While you are there you can have them print out an Oasis report for your VIN and it will let you know the entire vehicles dealership history as far as service records, recalls, maintenance, etc. I'm not too familiar with the Contours so I can't help much through the keyboard. FFS

FordFanStan · 06-28-2009, 07:37 PM

BTW, The Contour looks good all cleaned up

Redeemer · 06-28-2009, 07:42 PM

lol, No dash warp that I can see. What do you use to clean the interior? I'm still trying to clean up all the mess the first owner did.

If ya need a set of the early 98 svt rims let me know.

Light issue: check the dimmer switch, later models have a dimmer switch that clicks everything on if you go all the way in one direction.

SVTC99 · 06-28-2009, 07:53 PM

FFS: Yeah, I used a turtle wax headlight restoration kit, and it helped a lot, but that haziness is still bugging me. I think I will have them run a diagnostic on those lights. Like I said, it isn't a huge deal, but it is irritating. And I have all the records as far as dealership visits and maintenance, etc. since it's essentially been a one-owner car. My father bought it new in June of 99 and I received it as a graduation gift in January of 07. Also, thank you for the compliment.

Redeemer: Alrighty, I just thought I might have just been used to it. I've never seen the interior of another SVTC, so I wanted to be sure. Lol. I use ArmorAll interior wipes or spray to clean the dash. The steering wheel I clean with warm, just barely soapy water to remove the gunky hand oil buildup. I tried using the ArmorAll wipes on it as well, but whatever is in it that gives the surface that sheen afterwards makes it impossible to grip the steering wheel, so I gave up on that.

I also have some generic leather wipes I use for the seats.

Redeemer · 06-28-2009, 07:55 PM

also Check the switches on the A-pillar that are pushed in when the door shuts, I believe I once read that someone had this problem before and it came out being the central timing unit (don't quote me on that one though).

SVTC99 · 06-28-2009, 07:56 PM

Thanks Redeemer, I will check that out.

Buckachow · 06-28-2009, 08:03 PM

car looks super clean. Very nice.

What wax do you use?

SVTC99 · 06-28-2009, 08:10 PM

Thank you muchly!

This time around I used Mother's FX SynWax.

Redeemer · 06-28-2009, 08:34 PM

wow, I just realized yours doesn't have the spoiler like mine lol.

SVTC99 · 06-28-2009, 08:59 PM

Haha, nope. I think that was a 98 only thing. The only other Contours I've seen with the spoiler are the SE versions.

Redeemer · 06-28-2009, 09:05 PM

It was optional like the sunroofs, Which I kinda got lucky and found one with all the options they had for it lol.

Haybale · 06-29-2009, 09:07 PM

sharp car!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVTC99

so are there any better pics than the reflection on the bumper?

SVTC99 · 06-29-2009, 10:12 PM

Thank you very much!

Hahahaha! I was hoping no one would notice that, but I can't say I'm surprised.

And I know you've already seen the other pics, so I won't bother to direct you thataway.

Redeemer · 06-29-2009, 10:29 PM

lol, wow am I the only one that was just checking out the car?

LucidMode · 06-30-2009, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redeemer

lol, wow am I the only one that was just checking out the car?

What car?

Haybale · 06-30-2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVTC99

Thank you very much!

Hahahaha! I was hoping no one would notice that, but I can't say I'm surprised.

And I know you've already seen the other pics, so I won't bother to direct you thataway.

those are only drive by shots, we need full frontal and/or facial shots!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redeemer

lol, wow am I the only one that was just checking out the car?

do you know how you can tell you are gay???

Quote:

Originally Posted by LucidMode

What car?

you are such a dipwad, at least her pics were real and not pics of a magazine

Redeemer · 06-30-2009, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haybale

do you know how you can tell you are gay???

lol, My fiance would tend to disagree.

sonic_mike · 06-30-2009, 09:54 PM

Nice looking car.

Haybale I hear your nick name is "the one pump chump."

Haybale · 07-01-2009, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redeemer

lol, My fiance would tend to disagree.

"tend" so not always!!!!

haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic_mike

Nice looking car.

Haybale I hear your nick name is "the one pump chump."

so what's you point? I get mine!!!

sonic_mike · 07-01-2009, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haybale

"tend" so not always!!!!

haha

so what's you point? I get mine!!!

HAHAHA like a boss!

Haybale · 07-01-2009, 12:57 AM

you could call me that, btw it only takes 1 good pump to make a baby!!!

btw my son will be 1 on friday!!!

sonic_mike · 07-01-2009, 01:01 AM

con grats bro/happy birthday.

Haybale · 07-01-2009, 01:03 AM

I can't believe it's almost a year, damn time flies

FordFanStan · 07-01-2009, 02:07 PM

Stop hijacking you two nerds. FFS

06-28-2009, 07:04 PM	#1
SVTC99 99 SVT Contour Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Huntsville, AL Vehicle: 1999 SVT Contour Posts: 28	Question and Pic Spam Well, since there aren't but two SVTCs on the forum so far as I can tell, I figure a little pic spam can't hurt too bad. Washed/Waxed the car this afternoon, so I figured I'd take a few pictures. I've managed to get the yellow out of the headlight covers, but there's still some haziness to the plastic right over the actual headlight. Now for the interior: Gauge cluster. Don't mind the check engine light, I replaced the AIC last week and haven't cleared the codes yet. Wanted to put up a couple pictures of the dash so that someone who doesn't see it every day can tell me if there is any warping going on. And for Redeemer, who asked yesterday for some shots of the rims. (They're still wet, so pardon the water.) Also, I have a question. I am having what appears to be an unusual problem. Though it isn't anything major, it is irritating, and I was wondering if any of you lovely gentlemen had any ideas. The overhead cabin light and the floor light on the passenger's side will not shut off. I checked everything I can think of but have been unable to rectify the problem. The overhead light will go off if you switch it to "Off" rather than "12 sec," but the floor light will not shut off at all, so I ended up just removing the bulb. I've checked all the pertinent fuses, and no dice, so I just wanted to see if you all had any ideas. Thanks in advance!

06-28-2009, 07:36 PM	#2
FordFanStan Fear No Threat! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, Ca. Vehicle: 1994/2000 L's Posts: 3,504	Those head lights will clean right up with some polishing and buffing. Do you know any Ford techs or have any trustworthy dealerships close by? You can have them run their IDS software tests (I think it is best to just run the majority of all the tests: check for OBDII codes, KOEO and KOER, Mode 6, etc.) to diagnose your issue and it should let you know where the issue lies with the floor light. While you are there you can have them print out an Oasis report for your VIN and it will let you know the entire vehicles dealership history as far as service records, recalls, maintenance, etc. I'm not too familiar with the Contours so I can't help much through the keyboard. FFS __________________ "Black Betty" In The Works: Big Inch Aluminum Modular, TF heads, 8.5 second cert'd cage, 13.50" tires, and a big Twin Screw!

06-28-2009, 07:42 PM	#4
Redeemer 98 SVT Contour Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ethridge, TN Vehicle: 1998 Ford Svt Contour Posts: 94 Gallery: 1	lol, No dash warp that I can see. What do you use to clean the interior? I'm still trying to clean up all the mess the first owner did. If ya need a set of the early 98 svt rims let me know. Light issue: check the dimmer switch, later models have a dimmer switch that clicks everything on if you go all the way in one direction. __________________ Last edited by Redeemer : 06-28-2009 at 07:48 PM.

06-28-2009, 08:03 PM	#8
Buckachow Broke as a Joke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego/Temecula, CA Vehicle: Black 99 SVT Lightning #1231 Posts: 603 Gallery: 3	car looks super clean. Very nice. What wax do you use? __________________

06-30-2009, 09:54 PM	#19
sonic_mike 562-335-2053 call handz Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 54 miles north of the bay Vehicle: 03 svt lightning Posts: 1,408	Nice looking car. Haybale I hear your nick name is "the one pump chump." __________________ Chickenears stage one intake LFP 4LB lower Bassani catted mids Bassani cat back Amazon dyno tune Fluidyne HE

06-28-2009, 07:37 PM	#3
FordFanStan Fear No Threat! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, Ca. Vehicle: 1994/2000 L's Posts: 3,504	BTW, The Contour looks good all cleaned up

06-28-2009, 07:53 PM	#5
SVTC99 99 SVT Contour Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Huntsville, AL Vehicle: 1999 SVT Contour Posts: 28	FFS: Yeah, I used a turtle wax headlight restoration kit, and it helped a lot, but that haziness is still bugging me. I think I will have them run a diagnostic on those lights. Like I said, it isn't a huge deal, but it is irritating. And I have all the records as far as dealership visits and maintenance, etc. since it's essentially been a one-owner car. My father bought it new in June of 99 and I received it as a graduation gift in January of 07. Also, thank you for the compliment. Redeemer: Alrighty, I just thought I might have just been used to it. I've never seen the interior of another SVTC, so I wanted to be sure. Lol. I use ArmorAll interior wipes or spray to clean the dash. The steering wheel I clean with warm, just barely soapy water to remove the gunky hand oil buildup. I tried using the ArmorAll wipes on it as well, but whatever is in it that gives the surface that sheen afterwards makes it impossible to grip the steering wheel, so I gave up on that. I also have some generic leather wipes I use for the seats.

06-28-2009, 07:55 PM	#6
Redeemer 98 SVT Contour Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ethridge, TN Vehicle: 1998 Ford Svt Contour Posts: 94 Gallery: 1	also Check the switches on the A-pillar that are pushed in when the door shuts, I believe I once read that someone had this problem before and it came out being the central timing unit (don't quote me on that one though).

06-28-2009, 07:56 PM	#7
SVTC99 99 SVT Contour Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Huntsville, AL Vehicle: 1999 SVT Contour Posts: 28	Thanks Redeemer, I will check that out.

06-28-2009, 08:10 PM	#9
SVTC99 99 SVT Contour Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Huntsville, AL Vehicle: 1999 SVT Contour Posts: 28	Thank you muchly! This time around I used Mother's FX SynWax.

06-28-2009, 08:34 PM	#10
Redeemer 98 SVT Contour Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ethridge, TN Vehicle: 1998 Ford Svt Contour Posts: 94 Gallery: 1	wow, I just realized yours doesn't have the spoiler like mine lol.

06-28-2009, 08:59 PM	#11
SVTC99 99 SVT Contour Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Huntsville, AL Vehicle: 1999 SVT Contour Posts: 28	Haha, nope. I think that was a 98 only thing. The only other Contours I've seen with the spoiler are the SE versions.

06-28-2009, 09:05 PM	#12
Redeemer 98 SVT Contour Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ethridge, TN Vehicle: 1998 Ford Svt Contour Posts: 94 Gallery: 1	It was optional like the sunroofs, Which I kinda got lucky and found one with all the options they had for it lol.

06-29-2009, 10:12 PM	#14
SVTC99 99 SVT Contour Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Huntsville, AL Vehicle: 1999 SVT Contour Posts: 28	Thank you very much! Hahahaha! I was hoping no one would notice that, but I can't say I'm surprised. And I know you've already seen the other pics, so I won't bother to direct you thataway.

06-29-2009, 10:29 PM	#15
Redeemer 98 SVT Contour Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ethridge, TN Vehicle: 1998 Ford Svt Contour Posts: 94 Gallery: 1	lol, wow am I the only one that was just checking out the car?

07-01-2009, 12:57 AM	#22
Haybale Full of shit ^^vv>> Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In my L, SoCal Vehicle: 99 SVT L Black #1339 Posts: 1,509	you could call me that, btw it only takes 1 good pump to make a baby!!! btw my son will be 1 on friday!!!

07-01-2009, 01:01 AM	#23
sonic_mike 562-335-2053 call handz Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 54 miles north of the bay Vehicle: 03 svt lightning Posts: 1,408	con grats bro/happy birthday.

07-01-2009, 01:03 AM	#24
Haybale Full of shit ^^vv>> Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In my L, SoCal Vehicle: 99 SVT L Black #1339 Posts: 1,509	I can't believe it's almost a year, damn time flies

07-01-2009, 02:07 PM	#25
FordFanStan Fear No Threat! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, Ca. Vehicle: 1994/2000 L's Posts: 3,504	Stop hijacking you two nerds. FFS

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