All in all, not a bad day

Greeners · 10th April 2007, 17:17

First chance today to have a poke around the car and do a few odd jobs.

First up was the plenum drains. Mine were all reasonably clear, but I did give them a quick "rod and wash" just to be on the safe side.

Checked the pollen filter and was gobsmacked to find how dirty it was.....

Then moved onto the bonnet cable. Like most others mine was upside down, so I dismantled and cleaned it and too the opportunity to oil all three cables

Having done that , I noticed that the bonnet switch boot was loose

Took it off to discover that the base of it was half broken off

Took the switch out to discover horror of horrors....

As well as a new switch, it would appear that I'll need a new plug as well. I'm assuming that it will be a breakers job as it's part of the main loom.

Other then that, gave it a quick clean......

tony g · 10th April 2007, 17:25

That pollen filter is clean compared to mine in my new car !!! never seen a dirtier filter in my life, and i change them all the time on bikes at work.

Greeners · 10th April 2007, 17:28

I wouldn't mind, but it should have been changed at the last service, before I bought it !!!!!!

tony g · 10th April 2007, 17:40

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Originally Posted by Greeners

I wouldn't mind, but it should have been changed at the last service, before I bought it !!!!!!

yeah the garage i got mine from said they'd give it a service before i picked it up
i think it was just an oil and filter change !!!!!!

ron fleming · 10th April 2007, 18:07

hi GREENERS, did you just lever the switch out. Im still having trouble with my alarm going off due to the bonnet switch, i hope.Warning light on dash coming on most of the time, except when i go round a sharp right hand corner. I think there is water in the switch as the problem first started after i gave her a good wash.

Rich · 10th April 2007, 19:10

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Originally Posted by Greeners

Took the switch out to discover horror of horrors....

What's that

Scary what some people do

JohnDotCom · 10th April 2007, 23:17

A few Posts on another Thread on here said "Do you really need to fit a Pollen Filter?"

I think from pictures and posts you can safely say Yes you should!

All that NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- could be Flying at your face, and makes interior of car Dirty.

Greeners · 11th April 2007, 08:47

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Originally Posted by ron fleming

hi GREENERS, did you just lever the switch out. Im still having trouble with my alarm going off due to the bonnet switch, i hope.Warning light on dash coming on most of the time, except when i go round a sharp right hand corner. I think there is water in the switch as the problem first started after i gave her a good wash.

No, Ive put it all back together with a fair bit of tape to hold it together. The switch (YUE100610), is a very reasonable £9.00, but it's the plug that I need.....

WeeMan · 11th April 2007, 16:53

Well Greeners, read this at work today and thought......I'll give it a bash.

My filter looks like it's been in there since new!

Had a little puddle, (even though I rodded it about 2 weeks ago!)

Was going to do the "spyhole" mod but then thought it was even easier putting it on the ramps every week and poking it from underneath!

So thanks for the reminder!, and now e-bay for a filter!!!!

stef_uk · 11th April 2007, 17:06

shocked how rusty your cables are..mine are completely rust free on a y2k...is it lack of grease?..as your 01 would be pre project drive wouldnt it?...so not inferior quality

10th April 2007, 17:17	#1
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	All in all, not a bad day First chance today to have a poke around the car and do a few odd jobs. First up was the plenum drains. Mine were all reasonably clear, but I did give them a quick "rod and wash" just to be on the safe side. Checked the pollen filter and was gobsmacked to find how dirty it was..... Then moved onto the bonnet cable. Like most others mine was upside down, so I dismantled and cleaned it and too the opportunity to oil all three cables Having done that , I noticed that the bonnet switch boot was loose Took it off to discover that the base of it was half broken off Took the switch out to discover horror of horrors.... As well as a new switch, it would appear that I'll need a new plug as well. I'm assuming that it will be a breakers job as it's part of the main loom. Other then that, gave it a quick clean...... __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

10th April 2007, 17:28	#3
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	I wouldn't mind, but it should have been changed at the last service, before I bought it !!!!!! __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

10th April 2007, 18:07	#5
ron fleming Regular poster mg zt Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: brechin, angus Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bonnet switch hi GREENERS, did you just lever the switch out. Im still having trouble with my alarm going off due to the bonnet switch, i hope.Warning light on dash coming on most of the time, except when i go round a sharp right hand corner. I think there is water in the switch as the problem first started after i gave her a good wash.

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stef_uk Gets stuck in ZT75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: leicestershire Posts: 904 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	shocked how rusty your cables are..mine are completely rust free on a y2k...is it lack of grease?..as your 01 would be pre project drive wouldnt it?...so not inferior quality __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

10th April 2007, 17:25	#2
tony g Posted a thing or two MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: cumbria Posts: 1,238 Thanks: 8 Thanked 43 Times in 24 Posts	That pollen filter is clean compared to mine in my new car !!! never seen a dirtier filter in my life, and i change them all the time on bikes at work.

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	A few Posts on another Thread on here said "Do you really need to fit a Pollen Filter?" I think from pictures and posts you can safely say Yes you should! All that NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- could be Flying at your face, and makes interior of car Dirty.

11th April 2007, 16:53	#9
WeeMan Posted a thing or two Mazda MX5, BMW 520i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny Ayrshire Posts: 1,498 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Well Greeners, read this at work today and thought......I'll give it a bash. My filter looks like it's been in there since new! Had a little puddle, (even though I rodded it about 2 weeks ago!) Was going to do the "spyhole" mod but then thought it was even easier putting it on the ramps every week and poking it from underneath! So thanks for the reminder!, and now e-bay for a filter!!!!