Recent content by Aj76

Thank chaps

I have a 172 Cup with Recaros currently fitted, I plan to put the original cloth seats back in and move the Recaros on. My question is... What wiring should my original seats have? do the standard seats have an airbag? or will it just be the pre-tensioner that needs installing?

Just noticed that with lights off, that brake light does'nt work.

Nope, just checked. Its odd as its only one side.

My Ph1 has been on the driveway collecting dust for a few months, MOT tomorrow so giving it a quick look over. Driverside brake light is constantly on (when lights turned on) I've cleaned terminals but still on, ideas?

Still not solved, its been parked on the drive for a while as I picked up a bargain PH2. mine seems fine when cold but plays up when warm, that said a very very odd thing did happen.........its revved to 2k and I thought I'd have a quick look under the bonnet. as I removed the plastic engine...

Car starts and ticks over nicely, no problem when revving in neutral. If driven gentle, all seems ok. The problem starts when I try to put my foot down a bit, big hesitation at low rpm, under 2k, then takes off and drives fine higher up the rev range. Other posts lead me to the coil pack/leads...

Can someone confirm the length of the 172 aircon Aux belt please, I have a non gen part 1660mm long but Mechanic informs me it should be 1662mm? Cheers

I was sure it was dephaser as no rattle over 2k and drives ok but since the link to the steering im starting to think its Aux related. I hope it is as previous owner had cam belt replaced 4k ago and a cheap aux and tensioner change will keep the budget right down and make it a proper bargain motor.

Thanks Mick, I'll get my spanners man to do it as I'm a pen pusher!! Does my theory sound likely to you? Not sure how steering could effect it if its the dephaser? Thanks for your trusted input

Picked up a project 172 last night. Seller said dephaser needs replacing as chatters like a diesel on tickover. The rattle sounded like it came from that area so the deal was done. On looking at it today I can have it ticking over and it rattles but as soon as i turn the steering wheel the...

This is still driving me mad, although its settled down a bit. I've swapped the MAP sensor and cleaned Idle control valve. The throttle body is returning correctly as I've checked its fully closed when the high idle occurs. it only happens when its fully up to temp and resets back to normal if I...

Did you manage to solve this? I'm having the same kind of trouble.

Only by a fraction if at all. Then sits back at 2k. But if i turn it off and restart with no throttle it sits just below 1k until i hit the gas again

I've tried giving it a tap but it just settles back at 2k. Can't see any damage to cable at throttle body end and seems to move freely, just can't work out why its only when its up to temp