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by Spinner
Wed Jul 05, 2017 8:59 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Bonnet Shudder S1.5 OTS
Replies: 17
Views: 8902
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Re: Bonnet Shudder S1.5 OTS

Any movement is not seen at all in the bonnet in any position from closed to fully open. Only when driving and over ripples or bumps. As before, everything was checked yesterday.
by Spinner
Wed Jul 05, 2017 8:42 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Bonnet Shudder S1.5 OTS
Replies: 17
Views: 8902
Great Britain

Re: Bonnet Shudder S1.5 OTS

Back edge of bonnet is firmly locked down. Every thing solid as per last post.
by Spinner
Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:15 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Bonnet Shudder S1.5 OTS
Replies: 17
Views: 8902
Great Britain

Re: Bonnet Shudder S1.5 OTS

Since last communication I have been back to my MoT station. We have checked every bush and joint the length of the car. Also wheel bearings, bonnet fixings, engine mounts etc. No issues found.I am looking at tyre pressures now. Perhaps my spanky new tyre pressure gauge is not accurate ie too high p...
by Spinner
Mon Jul 03, 2017 2:43 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Bonnet Shudder S1.5 OTS
Replies: 17
Views: 8902
Great Britain

Re: Bonnet Shudder S1.5 OTS

Hi.....can you detail a bit more whats happening......is it the bonnet or whole front end.....whats the condition of the front suspension mounts, and engin mounts.....have you had it mot,d lately MoT'd March no issues. From where I sit it is the front of the bonnet. All mounts are good. Subframes s...
by Spinner
Mon Jul 03, 2017 2:35 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: rev counter and horn not working.
Replies: 10
Views: 7232
Great Britain

Re: rev counter and horn not working.

There is a difference, is there not, between British and American fuse ratings. A British 35 amp fuse is actually rated at 17.5 amps if I remember rightly, whereas an American 35 fuse is rated at - wait for it - 35 amps. The logic behind the British rating is that a 17.5 amp fuse will blow at doubl...
by Spinner
Mon Jul 03, 2017 2:19 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: rev counter and horn not working.
Replies: 10
Views: 7232
Great Britain

Re: rev counter and horn not working.

The Horn relay, Tacho and several other items are controlled from fuse 6. It is rated at 35amps. Replace the fuse with 35amps do not uprate it. If you have the failure again, you need to trace the cause.
by Spinner
Mon Jul 03, 2017 2:00 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Bonnet Shudder S1.5 OTS
Replies: 17
Views: 8902
Great Britain

Bonnet Shudder S1.5 OTS

Anyone any ideas about a bonnet shudder when driving. Thinking it was shock absorber related I put new shocks on the front but shudder (over bumps) is still there. I have checked all bonnet fixings/ locks and there is no movement in the bonnet mounting at all. The subframe is fully attached to the e...