Thanks for the info Bill. I managed to wind the pistons in with a pair of pipe grips, (having first pushed the guaiter part up the piston to stop the grips damaging it), and a pry bar to exert pressure onto the end of the piston. I also had to completely detatch the caliper from the axle to gain acc...

Hi All,

I'm trying to replace the rear brake pads on my Wifes' 99 V40 prior to its annual MOT test, I can't see how you retract the caliper pistons (i.e. back off the handbrake adjustment, which operates on the same piston), anyone done this before?

Thanks, Ricky.

Hi, I had a 940 B200F which pulled exactly the same stunt! Your symptoms are identical as mine was. Since you've already purchased the crank shaft sensor - then fit it. That was the cause of the problem on my 940, a simple job on the inline B200, haven't done one on the 850 so I can't help with that...

Hi,

Thanks for the ecu voltage table, we should be able to use this.

Ricky.

Hi Lee and all, Unfortuantely I missed the guy at his workshop today - he was out attending a breakdown, I've already left the car with him since it was virtually undrivible - I'd only go with it with someone else following to tow if needed, although it make to his place unaided! So keys locked in h...

Hi Lee,

Hopefully will see the mechanic dealing with later today & find out.

Ricky

Hi all, I continue to have problems with my car engine managment system. Just pre christmas, it started to play up, intially replacing the battery seemed to solve it, but soon the faults returned. I am not going to go into detail of the 'story' so far as it is too long! I have got to the point that ...

Thanks,
UK model has a weird security strap over it, have always wondered what was under!

Hi all,

Please can someone advise of the location of the ecu please; have all sorts of engine management issues, and I need to get part number off unit for possible replacement.

Thanks.

Hi, Sounds like your altenator regulator in knackered. When they start to play up they will give all sorts of wierd results. Any 12v system altenator should never kick out any more than 14.5 volts, (nominal 14v). Get your altenator off and tested by a profession auto electrical company, (if its only...