Is that desiccant ? I changed the drier as it was a bit leaky which helped for a while. is something like a crochet hook handy for retrieving the beasties ? Or should I 3D print an implement from softer plastic ?

who’s Kurt and where does one find him ? -only joking, Kurt, don’t worry, I won’t be pestering you. will attempt to go through the various how-to’s, it *seems* relatively straightforward if fiddly

Yeah, I kinda think it’s the ‘sensible’ thing to do -as long as I don’t end up making it worse through, what was the phrase again… ‘ham-fisted Gibbonry’. so *just* the sensor to change, the heater matrix o-rings and the air block to rebuild then…. <sigh>

Well, blow me… it looks like there is an actual real fault with the ABS sensor - not sure how that could’ve happened while she was parked up, but hey ho. Just hope it’s easier to extract than the other one ! a replacement EAS valve block arrived in the post today. I’m unsure whether to fit it...

New battery in. Sensor resistance is ok -and ECU can detect movement. I wonder whether unplugging and replugging ECU would help…

Arghhhhhh ! I’m about ready to give up… ABS fault won’t bloody clear. Had a look with Nanocom, it showed healthy speeds from each wheel sensor. Then threw up an e1 then an e2 code. when checking faults in Wabco, it says ‘normal rotation detected on all wheels’ then ‘front left sensor open...

So the alternator is updated, the cable end is recrimped (I used a size 16/10 Ring) and the new battery installed. Voltage is healthy and 14.7 V with the engine running (up from 13.8V) so far so good… but… the ABS / TC error (Front left sensor Open circuit) persists…. I’ll take her a short...

Aye, thats what I'm afraid of !

Hi, Just a quickie but, as tomorrow is VCU replacement day I wondered whether anyone had had any joy removing and replacing the VCU in its housing with the O/P flange attached without having to remove the Chassis crossmember ? I have a refurbished VCU pressed into its housing with the Flange...

And the new VR is on ! The new battery is ‘out for delivery’ The VCU is at the post office awaiting collection. And the heater matrix ‘o’ rings have arrived so that I can tackle the leak when I’m feeling brave. I also have a couple of crimp ends for the alternator but was unsure of the cable...

Got it off but the bloody crimp connector cracked into bits. guess I’ll be doing that next ! im going to stop tonight as I’ve nearly got the VR changed over but one cheesed screw is stopping me ! going to wait until tomorrow with fresh eyes and a deft flat-blade rather than bugger it beyond...

Oh man, hope you’re feeling better, that sounds horrific. take care and rest up, need you around to answer daft landy questions. wishing you a speedy recovery

Ok, so I’m in full dismantle mode… battery is out, alternator is freed, mostly. there were two cables into the back of it: a meaty red one (presumably goes straight to the battery) and a feeble, thin cream One. I’ve released the wee one (the cable isn’t in great shape) but the red one is...

yep Gems -for my sins

I should clarify its the VR -f153A Mobiletron I have for my 120A Magnetti Alternator

Battery ordered (as specced) arriving tomorrow, I have in my greasy mitts the Mobiletron regulator so my first steps after work ce soir will be to safely remove the duff battery (as per Handbook: Ignition on, then off then remove within 17 secs) and the alternator and replace the VR on it. I'm...

But that’s two duffers in 6 months (last one replaced foc under warranty). have I just fitted a badly-suited battery ? Or is it more to do with irregular use or improper charging (alternator currently o/ps 13.8V)? Still, if £100 for a new battery fixes it, that’s getting off lightly

Ah ! Sounds like mine

-and if I have to fork out for a battery if the yakusa is pish (local technical term) what might be a good recommendation ? -bearing in mind the odd polarity

Ok, so some data just in: checked connections, all ok. checked voltage from ecu -nada Checked resistance from sensor O/C Swore a lot Accidentally checked resistance across ecu (and hope I haven’t fried it). however…. I have a brand new sensor in the glove box so I tried to measure it via the...