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13-09-10, 11:02 AM
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Where is the power VIS located.
Hi,
Tried a search but didn't get much. My recently fitted VIS indicator has is telling me that i have issues with my power VIS motor. I would like to take a look at it, but to be honest i dont know where its located. All i know is its the easier one to get to, and its near the top/front/ rather than at the back?
Any help appreciated.
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13-09-10, 11:50 AM
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They are located by the plenum, they motors are screwed down with 4 screws. The power on is the easy one to remove. Its the one in front that faces up, the balance is the one behind that faces the brake fluid reservoir.
When plugging back in connect to the loom first and turn the ign to the 1st postion, this will reset the motor and allow you to line the cam up with the arm in the plenum. It will all make more sense once its removed.
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13-09-10, 12:56 PM
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Ok doke cheers for that, that picture is exactly what i need. Is there any need to disconnect the battery?
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13-09-10, 12:57 PM
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No just unplug the motor and then you can remove
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Last edited by Jay-ZS+; 13-09-10 at 02:40 PM.
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13-09-10, 01:19 PM
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I've got the power motor off. How do i split it open? Theres lots of tiny clips holding it together around the edge, but even when i undo them it doesnt wan't to split apart really
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13-09-10, 01:53 PM
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There is a glue/sealant around the edge, Also the glue that holds the pins for the plug is can be hard to seperate, Try getting a piece of wood to push the pins out and prise it apart.
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13-09-10, 02:01 PM
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Ive got a spare one that I can do a how to with if wanted,
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13-09-10, 02:01 PM
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Use a thin blade/screwdriver to prise up one of the corners, then work it around. I tend to leave a credit card (not one you need ) in one end, and then work on the other end. Once you prise it out, the pins will hold it in place. Need to be a bit careful as the PCB bends if you go mad with it pulling it from one side. Like Jay says, it's a good idea to get a piece of wood or something to push the pins down while pulling the casing up. You don't always need to though, sometimes it comes out relatively easily.
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13-09-10, 02:02 PM
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It would help i guess, im just about to go back out and have another go.
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13-09-10, 02:28 PM
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Ive just popped mine apart using a lighter to push the connectors out.
As Nor said I used a small flat screwdriver and worked my way around the edge.
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