Activa struggling to start
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Re: Activa struggling to start
Double post removed Mike...
I'll be interested to hear where she's split herself...
What you need to do with the starter motor Mike is measure the voltage across the battery direct and then at the starter motor itself when cranking to rule out wiring... So often it's the battery clamps at fault where they're crimped onto the cables.
The starter motor is a fun job on an Activa...
I'll be interested to hear where she's split herself...
What you need to do with the starter motor Mike is measure the voltage across the battery direct and then at the starter motor itself when cranking to rule out wiring... So often it's the battery clamps at fault where they're crimped onto the cables.
The starter motor is a fun job on an Activa...
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It differs in that it's a bit of a PITA to swap Mike. I fancy you need to have to big pipe off the throttle body and partially remove the oil filling pot to make space to tease the motor out...
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Re: Activa struggling to start
Leak is probably the PAS pipe - that's exactly what my HDi did. Which probably means it's knacker's yard time, as the pipe is NFP, and a complete ball ache to change. There are repair possibilities, eg Plaeides, or this one: http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... =7&t=49073" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Activa struggling to start
Mike, is this your red Activa that's burst a pipe? I'm still keen to offer to rehome her if you get to the stage of scrapping her.
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Re: Activa struggling to start
Hi.
Is the PAS pipe not available from someone on here now? Or is that a different pipe?
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Is the PAS pipe not available from someone on here now? Or is that a different pipe?
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Re: Activa struggling to start
They look like a brilliant investment Mike! Hopefully they'll let you get a proper look under them to see what's going on.
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Re: Activa struggling to start
Do the ramps have some sort of mechanical interlock, so they stay up as the hydraulics pressure drops (as it will given time). If not, then I'd defo be using a couple of axle stands
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Mike, they look absolutely fantastic and a very good investment
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Re: Activa struggling to start
I think I've just seen my Christmas present!
I need another set of ramps anyway as my machine mart ones aren't very high nor that sturdy - those would be absolutely perfect for raising the car within the confines of a single garage. In theory two sets could be used as a poor mans hoist to get both ends in the air a good amount at once, jobs like handbrake cables and exhaust would be so much easier...
If you don't mind me asking Mike, how much were they and where can they be found ?
I need another set of ramps anyway as my machine mart ones aren't very high nor that sturdy - those would be absolutely perfect for raising the car within the confines of a single garage. In theory two sets could be used as a poor mans hoist to get both ends in the air a good amount at once, jobs like handbrake cables and exhaust would be so much easier...
If you don't mind me asking Mike, how much were they and where can they be found ?
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And mine tooMandrake wrote:I think I've just seen my Christmas present!
I am going to treat myself to a set of those. Just the job for levelling an Activa too...
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Hold on tight!superloopy wrote:What's the do's and donts??
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Do get someone else to do it.superloopy wrote:What's the do's and donts??
Don't try yourself.
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Re: Activa struggling to start
I'd have thought anything but those ramps for that job Jim, they have the variable factor built into them as you have separate hydraulic rams whereas traditional ramps can be compared/measured and won't really vary under load.CitroJim wrote:And mine tooMandrake wrote:I think I've just seen my Christmas present!
I am going to treat myself to a set of those. Just the job for levelling an Activa too...
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Good thinking RichardDickieG wrote:I'd have thought anything but those ramps for that job Jim, they have the variable factor built into them as you have separate hydraulic rams whereas traditional ramps can be compared/measured and won't really vary under load.CitroJim wrote:And mine tooMandrake wrote:I think I've just seen my Christmas present!
I am going to treat myself to a set of those. Just the job for levelling an Activa too...
There's enough variables in an Activa as it is
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