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According to the information we've had in from VOSA it is - Time will tell as there's a long way between now and January but its inevitable that SRS systems and component become part of the test eventually. I'm not sure about the 2yr testing law that they're considering as personally, I think...
Under present testing rules the SRS abd SERV light being on is not a valid reason to refuse the issue of an MOT Certificate. From January 2012 it will be and as above taking the lights out will not help you circumvent this ruling new either... infact it will hinder you even more as the light...
I wouldn't use a true "Heli-Coil" on a spark plug as it is wire and will unwind itself the next time the plugs are changed in one of two directions. "Time Serts" or "Tappex" inserts are commonly confused as "heli-coils" though they're not the same. They are a much better product that offer a...
I've not seen the car so can't give you a green light to drive it normally i'm afraid. Personally I'd advise you get it sorted ASAP but if you have to drive it, do so with care rather than hoon it about everywhere. The ABS kicking in all the time is never a good thing; the system isn't designed...
Sounds like a potential wiring/earth problem to me. I'm not trashing the AA's diagnosis as they've seen the car and I haven't but the fan being on and no ECM response suggests an infrastructure fault.
Mick
It could still be a faulty brake pedal switch so don't rule it out just yet but it also sounds to me like a possible fault with a wheel sensor or reluctor ring... most likely a rear one if your speedo is reading fine still. You can visually inspect the setup for signs of cracking or damage but...
You must've been the person Don left a voice mail for me about... silly Android phones eat batteries so didn't get it until I got home other wise i'd have stopped by on my way home.
I've seen this happen to a few F4R heads when people have gone silly with the plug socket. You might get away...
I always check them for signs of play which is why I always keep one in stock but I say if you can afford it and you plan on keeping the vehicle, get it done.
Worst case is it goes shortly afterwards - depending upon who is doing the job for you, would normally incur a nominal labour charge to...
Nagh its not a faulty clockset but there will have been an issue with the fuel level sender so the clockset will need reseting. Press and hold the button on the wiper stalk then turn the key until all the lights come on. The clockset will go crazy and start flicking the needles up and down...
The flashing MIL means you have a level 2 fault... not a perm fault but one that can damage the life of the CAT.
Most probably due to a missfire so the usual culprits to suspect; HO2, CTS, ATS, Plugs, Coil
Correct, most likely that the clearances need setting... obviously you need to do this when the engine is cold.
I doubt it would seriously effect the power output of the engine unless they're completely wrong but the knocking will make you feel like something isn't right.
Mick
1.2 16v Clio II... with a wiring fault you say? Well, that rarely happens :o
Bloody things are plagued with rubbish like this; tape up and repair any breakages and if problems persist replace the "short" loom for a new one from Renault. IIRC it's around £130
Mick
You don't really as they need to be under bolt tension to test for 'play' in the inner/outer assembly... any free play = bin IMO and that's what the Renault tech doc says to.
That's fine, if you have the tools, time and know-how but seeing as you've done this job would you like to repeat it all the time?
I've got about 30 at the minute in the bin that weren't rattling but did show signs of 'play'... lets say £20 a pop?