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by grahamlieb
Sat Feb 13, 2016 9:39 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: rear abs mount
Replies: 24
Views: 16827

Re: rear abs mount

A second hand sensor from ebay, glued in place almost worked . ABS fault would register at 15mph Turns out they are super sensitive to positioning, i had placed it too close to the centre, Repositioned it today and after several hours of waiting for the glue to set - it seems to be behaving correctl...
by grahamlieb
Tue Feb 09, 2016 7:25 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: rear abs mount
Replies: 24
Views: 16827

Re: rear abs mount

10 miles it would seem :(
by grahamlieb
Tue Feb 09, 2016 2:15 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: rear abs mount
Replies: 24
Views: 16827

Re: rear abs mount

turns out you cant get without buying a a new axel !
So i manufactured a plastic plate and with some superstrong glue
fingers crossed , light went out - lets see how long it lasts :shock:

*like an episode of scrap-heap challenge *
by grahamlieb
Mon Feb 08, 2016 7:59 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: rear abs mount
Replies: 24
Views: 16827

rear abs mount

Annoying abs light been on for a while , however now the MOT is looming i thought it was time to investigate. Turns out the rear ABS sensor was loose , problem is that the ABS mount has disintegrated so nothing to plug it into ! When you rest it against the ring and start it up the abs system is ok ...
by grahamlieb
Thu Mar 06, 2014 10:21 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Pollen Filter replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 2055

Re: Pollen Filter replacement

Took mine out in the autumn , easy job for RHD , surprised how clogged up it was with leaves , easy to refit as above it bends round.
by grahamlieb
Thu Mar 06, 2014 10:08 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Box end needed for oil change?
Replies: 3
Views: 3087

Re: Box end needed for oil change?

Changed my oil and filter just yesterday , used an 8mm drain plug key to attach to my wrench
Bought from amazon for something like 3 quid ...
by grahamlieb
Fri Feb 21, 2014 11:20 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: drop links
Replies: 3
Views: 2816

Re: drop links

Fantastic reply thank you, :D
by grahamlieb
Wed Feb 19, 2014 11:55 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: drop links
Replies: 3
Views: 2816

drop links

Can anyone tell me , how difficult a job is replacing front drop links
Fairly cheap to buy , but is it as easy as it appears unbolting and replacing ?
Any watch outs? Or should I just leave it alone...!

Ive done many diy jobs on my meggie but never on suspension parts.

1.5dci 53plate :-)
by grahamlieb
Fri Jan 31, 2014 3:45 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: gear selector
Replies: 3
Views: 3719

Re: gear selector

wow ok, think ill wait till it breaks or falls off

:shock:
by grahamlieb
Thu Jan 30, 2014 11:21 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: gear selector
Replies: 3
Views: 3719

gear selector

How easy is it to sort a loose gear selector?
Its just worn out (100000+ miles)
No problem selecting gears just a little loose and doesnt feel very positive,

:o
by grahamlieb
Thu Jan 30, 2014 11:18 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: brake disc and pad question
Replies: 4
Views: 3726

brake disc and pad question

Hi now ive fixed the steering lock its time to move on to the brakes Ive changed many pads n discs in the past so no problem with the mechanics. When looking to order there seems to be different types of pads ... Some places dont specify , others talk about teves braking systems from '05 onwards Jus...
by grahamlieb
Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:48 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Steering lock Megane 1.5dci
Replies: 7
Views: 3649

Re: Steering lock Megane 1.5dci

Success !! Fixed the lock today, saved myself a few quid. Basically removed the lock and looking down the hole where the locking bolt goes in there is a lip on the actual bolt mechanism, with a pencil file i removed a small part of it (took ages) allowing the mech to travel a little bit further.. Pu...
by grahamlieb
Fri Jan 17, 2014 11:28 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Steering lock Megane 1.5dci
Replies: 7
Views: 3649

Re: Steering lock Megane 1.5dci

I can get a recon unit from ebay for about £90 , im just afraid that it might be he same.
Im not afraid of a bit of diy if I can make it travel further then thats what I will do
I will not be beaten !
:o
by grahamlieb
Thu Jan 16, 2014 6:19 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Steering lock Megane 1.5dci
Replies: 7
Views: 3649

Re: Steering lock Megane 1.5dci

53 plate 1.5dci megane 2 , forgot to mention :?
by grahamlieb
Thu Jan 16, 2014 6:09 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Steering lock Megane 1.5dci
Replies: 7
Views: 3649

Steering lock Megane 1.5dci

Hi im sure this has cropped up before , can anyone help Car is due MOT in 6 weeks time and i have what appears to be a common steering lock fault Car starts no problem , lock mechanism makes the right noises, however when the lock engages after the key card is removed it does not catch on the column...

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