AU Ford Falcon - SPUD Project



12V Accessory Power Source (Cigarette Lighter) information on the 12V accessory plug (cigarette lighter socket). Applies to EA/EB/ED/EF/EL/AU/BA/BF Falcons and SX/SY Territory models Antilock Braking System (ABS) Antilock Braking System (ABS) information Air Conditioner Controls - Series 1 air Conditioner controls repair information (Series 1 only) Accessory plug Information on the Mobile Office pack accessory plug. Also relevant to the BA/BF/FG Falcons and SX/SY/SZ Territorys Alternator alternator information Body Control Module (BCM) Body Control Model (BCM) information Digital Clock Information on the basic clock available on all low models Brake Switch brake switch replacement Reading Vehicle Identification Plate (Build Plate) Codes - How to read Vehicle Identification Plate A.K.A. build plate codes Crankshaft Angle Sensor basic information on the Crankshaft Angle Sensor, or CAS. Cabin Fuse Panel in-depth information on the continuity and functionality of the interior cabin fuse box PCM Catch Codes Centre Console Buttons accessory buttons (e.g. TCS, ABS, ANT.) information and pinouts Manufacturer Specific Instructions - CodeEzy Keyfob cloning instructions using a CodeEzy branded universal keyfob (Smartlock only) Common Faults common faults Credits Credits DTCs DTC (A.K.A Diagnostic Trouble Codes), and other relevant ECU/PCM Information Door Lock Actuators repair and replacement information for the door lock actuators. Also relevant for BA/BF Falcons and SX/SY Territorys Interior Driver Buttons information on driver-side console buttons (Lock/Boot/Fuel) Engine Number engine number information and location Exterior Door Handles Information on the replacement of the exterior door handles. Also relevant to the BA/BF Falcons and SX/SY Territorys Factory Specifications Factory Specifications fuel filter replacement Fuel Injectors fuel injector diagnosis and replacement Fuel Pressure Regulator Fuel Pressure Regulator replacement steps. applicable to BA/BF/FG/FGX Falcons and SX/SY/SZ Territory models (I6 only) Fuses & Relays fuse information and minimum viable fuses, including diagrams and parts tables Headlight Switches headlight switch controls information and pinouts Head Unit Head Unit information Idle Speed Controller (ISC) Idle Speed Controller Information Ignition Coil Pack ignition coil pack information, including replacement and testing information Instrument Cluster instrument cluster information and special functions Interior Mirror information and removal and replacement information for the interior mirror. Also relevant to the BA/BF/FG Falcons and SX/SY/SZ Territorys Manufacturer Specific Instructions - KEYDIY keyfob cloning instructions using a KEYDIY branded keyfob and programmer Central Locking Keyfobs central locking and Central Locking keyfob information Component lifespans - Educated guess lifespans for common maintenance components. Likely partially useful for various models of vehicle Miscellaneous Notes - Uncategorized notes not requiring a dedicated page PCM PCM (ECU equivalent) location and general information PCV PCV information and replacement instructions Parts Sharing - (partial) list of shared parts from Ford Falcons XA/XB/XC/XD/XE/XF/XG/XH/EA/EB/EF/EL/AU/BA/BF/FG/FGX, and Ford Territory SX/SY/SZ Premium Audio System Premium Audio Information Rear Lights Connector tail light/rear light assembly plug information Relays - General Information types of relays (general information) Manufacturer Specific Instructions - Remocon Keyfob cloning instructions using a Remocon branded keyfob and programmer (Smartlock only) Roof Racks roof rack installation methods and information Seatbelts replacement and repair instructions for seatbelts and B-Pillar Seatbelt trims. Partially useful for the BA/BF Falcons and SX/SY Territory models Series Information Series specifics information Sparkplugs spark plugs information and replacement instructions Speakers Speaker installation and wiring information. Partially applies to BA-BF Falcons and SX-SY Territory models Speedometer Reading Calculator interactive calculator for changing of speedometer reading based on transmission driven gear, diff ratio, and wheel size. Changing Differential Ratios and Tyre Sizes calculations required for changing of speedometer reading based on transmission driven gear, diff ratio, and wheel size. Steering Wheel Controls steering wheel Cruise Control and Media Control assembly information, pinout, and 3D printable model Thermo Fan Thermo fan removal instructions Thermostat thermostat replacement instructions PCM Relearn PCM Relearn procedure Reading the Tickford Vehicle Engineering (TVE) Plates - How to read the Tickford Vehicle Engineering (TVE) Plates Trailer Auxiliary plug towbar trailer connector information, including instructions on how to wire a custom trailer plug (if required). Partially applicable to BA-BF Falcons and SX-SZ Territorys Tyre Size Calculator Generic Tyre Size Calculator how to read and decode the VIN number and engine number Ford Falcon AU VIN Decoder Ford Falcon AU Interactive VIN Decoder Verification Letters how to get an official Ford Verification Letter. Will work with other similar models Wheels & Tyres information on the tyre sizes and brake dust covers. also includes general information on calculating tyre size from a tyre size Sedan audio upgrade - 6x9” Speakers


Fuses & Relays

Fuses & Relays

Diagrams

Cabin

Cabin fuses diagram

Diagram scanned from user manual

Engine Bay

Engine Bay fuses diagram

Diagram scanned from user manual

Tables

Cabin Fuses

Please refer to the table below for a list of cabin fuses, including which fuses are constant and which fuses are switched in the case of accessories being installed, such as hard-wired dash cameras and reversing cameras:

If a circuit is switched, this simply means that it is not engaged when the key is not in the ignition. It is up to your own due diligence to discover if these circuits are enabled through the ignition or another source

Fuse Location Name Amps Switched/Constant
1 Cluster Ig 5 Switched
2 Rev Lamps 15 Switched
3 Radio No. 2 5 Switched
4 Cig Ltr 15 Switched
5 Stop Lamps 15 Switched
6 Navigation 5 Switched
7 Fan Coils 10 Switched
8 Demist 30 Constant
9 Radio No. 1 15 Constant
10 BEM Batt 5 Constant
11 Crt Lamps 15 Constant
12 Wiper 20 Switched
13 Mob Office 15 Switched
14 Heater/AC 20 Switched
15 Tail Lamps 15 Constant
16 Hazard 15 Constant
17 A/Bag No. 1 10 Switched
18 Turn Signals 15 Switched
19 Door Locks 30 Constant
20 Cluster Batt 10 Constant
21 (Unused) ?? Constant
22 Power Windows 30 (Breaker) Constant
23 Amplifier 20 Constant

Positions 22 and 23 are referring to the larger fuses at the top of the cabin fuse diagram, rather than the spare fuses towards the bottom

Minimum viable Fuses/Relays

As a result of experimentation, the minimum amount of fuses and relays required for starting the AU Falcon has been ascertained. This assumes a worst case scenario and comes with multiple caveats (listed below)

Caveats

This guide ignores any systems not absolutely required to turn the car over, and as such many systems required for driving legally on Australian roads will be disabled. Please refer to the list below and compensate accordingly if needed, otherwise only use this in order to get a car onto a suitable transport:

Important systems disabled are:

This also assumes that:

List of required fuses and relays

below is a list of required parts, assuming the cabin and engine fuse boxes are empty:

Name QTY
5A Mini Blade Fuse 1
10A Mini Blade Fuse 1
30A Fuse Link 1
40A Fuse Link 1
60A Fuse Link 1
120A Fuse Link 1
ISO mini 4 way relay (SPST) 2
ISO micro 4 way relay 2

The 4 way relays in the above table are white if they are the Ford factory fitted relays. While the green 5 way relays should work there is no reason to have them in this scenario, and a 4 way relay is theoretically also easier to find

Schematic

Below is a diagram and list of the minimum viable fuses and relays

Diagram

MVF/R

Diagrams scanned and modified from a user manual for a Series III AU Falcon, slight variations may be present depending on the specific series and model

List

Fuse Box Position Name Type Notes
Cabin 1 Cluster Ig 10A Fuse required despite vehicle not requiring cluster itself to start (controls ignition handshake?)
Cabin 10 BEM Batt 5A Fuse Body Electronics Module
Engine bay 5 Battery 40A Fuse Link self-explanatory
Engine Bay 6 Engine 30A Fuse Link self-explanatory
Engine Bay 7 Ignition 60A Fuse Link self-explanatory
Engine Bay 8 Main 120A Fuse Link self-explanatory
Engine Bay R1 WAC 5 Way Micro Relay Wide open throttle A/C Relay, stalls quickly without it
Engine Bay R3 EEC 5 Way Micro Relay runs the EECV (Electronic Engine Control v5) module
Engine Bay R5 Starter 4 Way Mini Relay Starter motor relay
Engine Bay R10 Fuel 4 Way Mini Relay Fuel pump

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