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Following on from this thread
http://typeaccord.co.uk/forum/topic/23411-wheel-sensors-my-experience-of-drilling-out/
which appears to have run its course since the ABS fault indication has been corrected.
WIthout going straight to 'swear a lot/buy replacement ABS modulator/scrape skin off appendages /swear even more', I hope at the vey least to identify which procedures will take the owner down a blind alley.
The faults that crop up on the instrument panel in paperclip mode are 6-6 on the ABS light and 3-7 on the engine light, the latter may be unconnected, though to verify I have a cheap OBD2 plug in unit arriving later today.
So far I have checked;
brake fluid levels and cleanliness in the reservior.
the brake pressure sensor for operation (but will double check the contacts again shortly),
the main connector to the ABS block for corrosion and bent pins
30 and 40A fuses in the main box under the bonnet, though I will be removing these in sequence later to see which warnings come up
There is a 'clunk' from the bonnet when the VSA switch is pressed when attempting neutralisation but so far I cannot identify from where, additionally I will look, dismantle and clean up the other electrical contacts that I can gain access to this morning , which includes the crank sensor, since it is mentioned within another thread that traction control plays a part.
I will take out the VSA switch later to check the contacts, I have no reason to think it is faulty as it does actively affect the number of times the exclamation mark light flashes during neutralising, however if it is a double pole throw and one contact is on the blink this may be behind the current scenario.
I have an MOT booked for lunchtime tomorrow but will speak to the station late this afternoon if there is no progress. they have often given verbal advisories on previous vehicles (mainly motorcycles) when they have been presented for testing, saving quite a few pennies in the past. I can check their unofficial stance on the warning light(s) before driving down tomorrow, with a view to not cancelling at the last minute.
http://typeaccord.co.uk/forum/topic/23411-wheel-sensors-my-experience-of-drilling-out/
which appears to have run its course since the ABS fault indication has been corrected.
WIthout going straight to 'swear a lot/buy replacement ABS modulator/scrape skin off appendages /swear even more', I hope at the vey least to identify which procedures will take the owner down a blind alley.
The faults that crop up on the instrument panel in paperclip mode are 6-6 on the ABS light and 3-7 on the engine light, the latter may be unconnected, though to verify I have a cheap OBD2 plug in unit arriving later today.
So far I have checked;
brake fluid levels and cleanliness in the reservior.
the brake pressure sensor for operation (but will double check the contacts again shortly),
the main connector to the ABS block for corrosion and bent pins
30 and 40A fuses in the main box under the bonnet, though I will be removing these in sequence later to see which warnings come up
There is a 'clunk' from the bonnet when the VSA switch is pressed when attempting neutralisation but so far I cannot identify from where, additionally I will look, dismantle and clean up the other electrical contacts that I can gain access to this morning , which includes the crank sensor, since it is mentioned within another thread that traction control plays a part.
I will take out the VSA switch later to check the contacts, I have no reason to think it is faulty as it does actively affect the number of times the exclamation mark light flashes during neutralising, however if it is a double pole throw and one contact is on the blink this may be behind the current scenario.
I have an MOT booked for lunchtime tomorrow but will speak to the station late this afternoon if there is no progress. they have often given verbal advisories on previous vehicles (mainly motorcycles) when they have been presented for testing, saving quite a few pennies in the past. I can check their unofficial stance on the warning light(s) before driving down tomorrow, with a view to not cancelling at the last minute.