MOT FAIL>>ADVICE NEEDED

[dangle172]

My 172's mot runs out next month so i took it in today and its failed on some small bits and bobs as follows:

left track rod end
rear brake pads
hazard light switch not working (which i knew about)
rear number plate light not working

Iv bought the track rod end and i need to know if anyone has fitted on before and how easy it is and some torque setting would be good if anyone knows them Obviously i need to get the tracking done after its done so iv called in a favour off a pal!

How do i change the hazard switch??? That ones got me?

brakes im doing on Saturday so there sorted!

And does the number plate light unit just pop out as im assuming its just a bulb.

Hoping someone can advise

 

[Dm_26]

Re: MOT FAIL>>ADVISE NEEDED

Hazard Switch just clicks out of the panel it sits in. Think you need to slide the whole panel out first though. Should be able to just swap it over for a new/used one.

Number plate light just pops up, just use a flat head screwdriver under it, unclip the cover and just unscew the bulb

 

[dangle172]

Re: MOT FAIL>>ADVISE NEEDED

Hazard Switch just clicks out of the panel it sits in. Think you need to slide the whole panel out first though. Should be able to just swap it over for a new/used one.

Number plate light just pops up, just use a flat head screwdriver under it, unclip the cover and just unscew the bulb

thanks bud. Pretty obvious really but its always best to be sure

Anyone for the track rod end?

 

[rich-6]

Re: MOT FAIL>>ADVISE NEEDED

TRE is simple, count how many turns it takes to remove it and wind it back on the same amount, It'l ensure your tracking is'nt miles out when you refit it. as for torque 25-30nm should suffice,

They're Nyloc nuts anyway so will have a job at coming off

 

[dangle172]

Re: MOT FAIL>>ADVISE NEEDED

TRE is simple, count how many turns it takes to remove it and wind it back on the same amount, It'l ensure your tracking is'nt miles out when you refit it. as for torque 25-30nm should suffice,

They're Nyloc nuts anyway so will have a job at coming off

Thanks rich, good wee tip there. I seen they were nylocs but i like things to be right.

 

[richy22]

Re: MOT FAIL>>ADVISE NEEDED

UseRUse a flat screwdriver covered in something top pop the rear numberplates holder out.

U might need to clean the contacts though. The f*****s rust etc as they are exposed under the bumper there.