awesome MOT fail.

  1. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2007 Leeds Posts: 2865 172 Cup, Mk2 VTR
    #1
    Car failed MOT on 18 points, however I can fix 16 of them quite easily (brake pipe, handbrake cable, bit of welding, windscreen washer & a seatbelt). The other 2 need a bit of advice.

    001. Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate [3.4.1b]

    Now the ABS is plugged in, but it wasn't when I got the car, might it need resetting?

    and 018. Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) [2.2.A.1b]

    Mechanic said it has about an inch of free play, he cant see what's causing the free play but has suggested it might be the rack anyone got any ideas about it?

    Thanks
  2. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 3068
    #2
    Checked the ABS fuses?

    Play in steering maybe down to worn steering rod ends and centre joint?
  3. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2007 Leeds Posts: 2865 172 Cup, Mk2 VTR
    #3
    Just checked, fuses are both OK.

    It had a new rod end before I bought it and both sides look ok. I'll check the centre joint tomorrow. Is there any way the steering column could have play in it?
  4. Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi
    #4
    UJ in steering collum / rack.

    as for the light, put some tape over it.
  5. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2007 Leeds Posts: 2865 172 Cup, Mk2 VTR
    #5
    lights not on at all tonts which is the problem...

    think ill grab a rack and column from scrapyard on the weekend
  6. Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi
    #6
    put some tape over where it should be...and they will never know if its on or not.
  7. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire
    #7
    As said check the fuse for the ABS matey first place to start, i take it the abs dosent work at all? its not just that the bulb is gone?
  8. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Tontsy View Post
    put some tape over where it should be...and they will never know if its on or not.
    It has to illuminate on ignition dosent it?
  9. Saxperience Addict Joined: Oct 2008 Plymouth, Fiddling - under a two poster ramp Posts: 14064 Audi
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Tom5190 View Post
    It has to illuminate on ignition dosent it?
    its supposed too yes.
    but if it had tape on it, id let it slip through the net... but depends on who has it i suppose. go ask the tester if he agrees with "cant see it, cant fail it" lol.
    i find it stupid that a car with abs that doesnt work can fail, yet a car with no abs as standard can pass. its not like the car is undriveable.
  10. Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Essex Posts: 1006
    #10
    Does the abs work then? If so, ever thought about a new bulb?
  11. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2007 Leeds Posts: 2865 172 Cup, Mk2 VTR
    #11
    no idea if it works or not, i know it didnt work on the rear last week as it locked up but the sensors were broken. got a new beam on it now wth good sensors so I'll give it a try.

    if it doesnt work then am i looking at just replacing the abs unit?
  12. Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 Gloucester Posts: 1038 Saxo 1.1i SX
    #12
    rewire the light to airbig light they will never know
  13. Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2011 Wakefield Posts: 395 saxo vtr/vts 106 diesel
    #13
    Got a steering column mate ring me
  14. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2007 Leeds Posts: 2865 172 Cup, Mk2 VTR
    #14
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by newpersn View Post
    rewire the light to airbig light they will never know
    thats actually a pretty good idea. i presume my abs does work since it isnt on the fail sheet, just the light. think ill rip the clocks out and link across.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by saxovtrmk1 View Post
    Got a steering column mate ring me
    bang on rick, got a list of other bits I need too if you've got them. left my phone at work ill pm you. that crank pulley is spot on btw
  15. Established Member Joined: Aug 2010 Chippenham/Bristol Posts: 1892 1962 Austin Mini, BMW 330ci
    #15
    Damnnnn thats a longgg list mate!! Everyone has already come up with good suggestions!
  16. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2007 Leeds Posts: 2865 172 Cup, Mk2 VTR
    #16
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Simon0014 View Post
    Damnnnn thats a longgg list mate!! Everyone has already come up with good suggestions!
    aye ill give them a go this week.

    also as im a retard and cant read the new style mot forms i have 2 advisories

    exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    rear suspension low


    and it is pretty low with the new axle hahaha
  17. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #17
    As said could just be a blown bulb,if it is then it`s a simple fix mate.
  18. Established Member Joined: Aug 2010 Chippenham/Bristol Posts: 1892 1962 Austin Mini, BMW 330ci
    #18
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Saxotim View Post
    aye ill give them a go this week.

    also as im a retard and cant read the new style mot forms i have 2 advisories

    exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    rear suspension low


    and it is pretty low with the new axle hahaha
    haha epic!!

    Yeah bit of exhaust putty/gum will sort that problem
  19. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2007 Leeds Posts: 2865 172 Cup, Mk2 VTR
    #19
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by stevo67 View Post
    As said could just be a blown bulb,if it is then it`s a simple fix mate.
    yep ill rip the clocks out tomorrow or when i can do the steering column.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Simon0014 View Post
    haha epic!!

    Yeah bit of exhaust putty/gum will sort that problem
    too right need to get a pic of it tomorrow when its light and iv put all my audio back in.

    gonna have to take the zorst to pieces anyway to fit a standard one for the retest then again to put my piper and decat back on lol
  20. Established Member Joined: Aug 2010 Chippenham/Bristol Posts: 1892 1962 Austin Mini, BMW 330ci
    #20
    Just had to take my brothers pugsport off and fit a standard with a cat. No blowing or anything, first time in my life that has happened with my intial attempt!!!! was well proud!!
  21. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2007 Leeds Posts: 2865 172 Cup, Mk2 VTR
    #21
    I couldnt be arsed checking if it was blowing when i re-catted it lol sounded fine on the way home ahaa
  22. Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Stone Cross Posts: 184
    #22
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Simon0014 View Post
    Just had to take my brothers pugsport off and fit a standard with a cat. No blowing or anything, first time in my life that has happened with my intial attempt!!!! was well proud!!

    Hahah lmao you need to see the way i put my backbox on. +10 for effort but the outcome is conciderably less LOL
  23. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2007 Leeds Posts: 2865 172 Cup, Mk2 VTR
    #23
    bit of an update to this went down to ricks this evening (saxovtrmk1) to get steering column and washer jets and had a good look round my column and rack and there doesnt seem to be 'excessive' play in it since the track rods both move when we moved the wheel a very small amount so i dont know where he has got 'excessive' free play from

    gonna get it tracked up this weekend see what it feels like then. got a handbrake cable on the way and scrappers for backbox, seatbelt on saturday, check my abs light out friday, brakets made up for number plate at work friday, welding and brake pipe on sunday and hopefully back in for a re test early next week!