19-07-2013, 02:04 PM
(15-07-2013, 08:44 AM)Poodle Wrote: Removing airbags is dangerous, it's not a good idea to muck about with them and if you do then follow the manufacturers instructions to the letter. If the airbag light is on or flashing it's a MOT failure.
DT brakes are perfectly adequate if properly maintained, if they're not providing enough braking force it'll be down to an issue with old brake fluid, air in the lines, sticking pistons and/or sliders, or cheap/contaminated pads. With the drum brakes you would be better off cleaning them out completely and servicing the mechanism, else they'll seize up again in fairly short order.
There aren't two horns, one is the siren for the alarm system and completely separate. If your horn doesn't work, get a friend to hold the button while you give the horn a few slaps, often this can dislodge any dirt blocking them and solve the issue. Try giving the plug a wiggle if this doesn't work, a lot of electrical problems tend to be fairly basic issues such as corrosion causing a poor connection etc.
Removing airbags is not dangerous, it is often done around these parts, if the correct procedure is followed. Some jobs such as the heater matrix change require this.
It is general knowledge around these parts that DT brakes are very weak for the car. I don't know how you can miss this. My point was that it is NOT worth refurbishing DT brakes when you can get an HDi setup for the same money.
Wrong, there are indeed two horns. I know this since I have done away with my alarm system and there are two horns left. Look underneath the passenger's side front bumper.