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[D]

Just picked up a late facelift 3.2 Elite as it was too good to pass. It seems to be in really good nick and has a low mileage and yearly dealership servicing. However I could not get the dealer to remove the powersounder for me and I really dont want a potential fire source to be sitting within my car. I wondered if someone could give me a hand with removing the powersounder (dont have the necessary tools and am not great with electrical manipulation) and also get a tech 2 to check for any codes/problems.  I am based around Bromley/SE London and am not sure who is closest to me with a tech 2?

[TheBoy]

Fair trek to mine

[feeutfo]

It really isnt difficult....is it?

Torx nut on drivers corner of scuttle, and a ten mill spanner on ps, then unplug. No?

[martin42]

only takes 5mins,and some very basic tools and a bit of common sense

[TheBoy]

It really isnt difficult....is it?

Torx nut on drivers corner of scuttle, and a ten mill spanner on ps, then unplug. No?

you forgot the 8 fasteners

[TheBoy]

and the wipers

[feeutfo]

Nah dont bother with that, just lift the scuttle up. Although it does help having been in there before and knowing where stuff is... Which the op wont.

Does tech 2 need to talk to it?

[martin42]

i didnt need tech2 just a large hammer lol

[TheBoy]

Nah dont bother with that, just lift the scuttle up. Although it does help having been in there before and knowing where stuff is... Which the op wont.

Does tech 2 need to talk to it?

No, but remember to turn ign on and off just before disconnecting

[Gaffers]

I am J4 M3

[D]

It really isnt difficult....is it?

Torx nut on drivers corner of scuttle, and a ten mill spanner on ps, then unplug. No?

Sounds easy if you have the right tools which I dont. I'm better at fixing people than cars.

[RobG]

It really isnt difficult....is it?

Torx nut on drivers corner of scuttle, and a ten mill spanner on ps, then unplug. No?

Sounds easy if you have the right tools which I dont. I'm better at fixing people than cars.

It is, really. have you read the guide?

[zirk]

Give it a go D, if you really get stuck, Im supposed to in Purley Way next Thursday morning, could pass Bromley on the way back and lend a hand if your around in the afternoon.

Have tools, but no Tech 2, but you could do a Pedal Test first and see if any codes are up.

Chris.

[albitz]

I removed one from a members car today. 1x torx bit (cant remember size) to undo the o/s corner of scuttle panel and a 10mm socket to undo the nut which holds the sounder to the bracket. Then unplug it and idiot the tinkery out of it wivanammer.

[millwall]

im up the road from you in mottingham  ive got next week off work and could help you 

ive never done one but looks easy enough   ive not got a tech 2  but as previously mentioned try the pedal trick