1.2 16v 02 to 172 conversion PAS probelsm

[Jack Gilbert]

hello


i recently converted my 1.2 16v ( 2002 ) to a 172 ( 2002 ), the problem being is the mot garage wont pass my car without no power steering which i dont even want but thats another story! i was just wondering if there is a way to get around the 172 rack option seeing as the power steering on the 1.2 was electric? i called ktec up and asked what they do and they said they change the abs ring? i might just be a dinny but how would changing the abs ring give me power steering?

if i take the positive from the pas motor to a known feed and then earth the connection out the steering goes fully to the right and there is so much resistance that you cant move it at all left?

any help/advice would be appreciated

jack​

 

[Jack Gilbert]

anyone got any idea's what so ever? :s

 

[Fred@BTM]

1.2 16v uses 22tooth ABS, 172 uses 44tooth, by chaging it the car "should see wheel speed again therefore the electic pas might start working

why won't the MOT pass it though, mine doesn't have it and passes fine (legit MOT, not a hooky one!)

 

[Jack Gilbert]

i see so i do need a 44 tooth abs ring then? and i'm sorry but i cannot answer that question on the mot fail slip they give you it says "power steering inoperative" i did try and appeal the case and he said "because the car is supposed to have it, it should be working"

thanks for the help though! will get back to you

jack

 

[Fred@BTM]

but if you remove it completely it cannot be tested therefore its a pass, complain, get them to call VOSA

 

[Jack Gilbert]

that was exactly my point i did say that and he just stood his ground on the "the car is supposed to have it" i think he just didnt like me to be honest.... what about the abs? do car's HAVE to have abs? i didnt think they did but this guy seemed to think so haha! the funny thing was i knew i had an oil leak from my sump plug and he didnt pick up on it and one of my tyres were close to the limit once again he didnt pick up on it. was quite frustrating as you can imagine!

 

[Jaff.]

go to another mot station?

 

[Fred@BTM]

car is fitted with wrong engine - fail

go somewhere else

 

[Jack Gilbert]

i have to admit i did expect that to be stated haha! it really wouldnt of suprised me and yes i have booked it in for somewhere different. ill get back to you on this abs ring to see what it does , thanks for the advice!


jack