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Aug 26, 2016 15:15:46 GMT
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Last Edit: Sept 18, 2016 16:42:37 GMT by jambucks
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Aug 26, 2016 15:24:57 GMT
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Blimey, a 53 plate 900!
Where the heck was that hiding all those years?
Have you checked clutch cable? Sure the 900 was a cable job.
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Aug 26, 2016 18:07:30 GMT
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the GM900 are indeed cable clutch and the self-adjuster is notorious for, erm..., not adjusting. sometimes just giving it a damn good yanking around will free it off but usually it needs swapping. this requires some contortions in the footwell as you try to hook up the return spring but after you've done a couple it usually goes smoothly enough. or, as in my case, once you've done the same one twice in one day (don't ask)
some have retro fitted the pedal and cable from an astra but i can't remember which variant so forget i said that.
you could also try adjusting the linkage alignment as well - pretty straightforward if you follow the manual - but this problem usually manifests as difficulty engaging 4th and reverse rather than the whole bunch.
iirc you can work out the fault code from the "Check Engine" warning lamp - ignition on but wait and then count the flashes (or was that only on Trionic DI equipped cars?_)
what's an Ignis Sport and is it good?
paul
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Last Edit: Aug 26, 2016 18:15:40 GMT by paulmakin
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paul99
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Aug 26, 2016 18:13:50 GMT
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How has a 1998 car got a 2003 plate btw?
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Aug 26, 2016 19:18:28 GMT
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Did see some mention of clutch cables and astra pedals. Do I need to get underneath to check/have a fiddle at gearbox end?
The plate, I was told the car was first registered in Ireland and came over here in 2003 where it was given the current plate.
Suzuki Ignis Sport. Is fun to drive, quite spacious for the compact size and fairly frugal, it's growing on me but just can't fall for it's looks.
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Aug 26, 2016 21:28:46 GMT
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no, it's a bog standard sort of set up.
disconnect from pedal and pull through bulkhead. this releases the tension at the box end. the new one slides into the selector on top of the box with a lock-nut type setup and then feed through the bulkhead back to the pedal. this was the easy bit, approx 3 minutes. now it needs refixing to the pedal - i did best with my head in the footwell, my legs pointed skywards resting on the back of the seat and the torch in my mouth. would have been much easier to send in a chimney sweep sized urchin but none to hand at the time.
the adjuster is a kind of coiled spring around a tubular thingy, through which the cable runs. to adjust you're supposed to fit the cable and then pull on the spring and let it slap back against the bulkhead a couple of times. sounds odd but it'll be immediately obvious once you see it in the wild. course, if you have no spring slapping action then at the very least the adjuster is fubar'd. which may or may not be additional to a failed clutch. cable is cheap so worth a go before writing the car off as economically non-viable. i MAY have one tucked away somewhere - i'll let you know at the weekend
how much are Ignis's (ignii?) - p/heads shed seemed to like them well enough but prices seem to be on the up since they featured it. goofy looking little thing but genuine motorsport heritage !!! think i might like them, as long as it's not the yellow sign-written version which seems so popular amongst aficionados of the marque
paul
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Aug 26, 2016 21:49:37 GMT
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oh, and sorry to kick off the "vultures circling", but if it is the clutch rather than the cable and, if no-one wants the complete vehicle, i'd potentially be interested in the wheels and the front bumper set up (which looks a bit odd - not the usual 900 affair and i didn't think the talladega got anything model specific in that area).
i'm quite close so collection no problem but, obviously, better if it's just the cable or someone takes on the whole project. i'd just hate to see good bits get cubed !!
this is an interesting vehicle for a "collector" on a budget though - non turbo, with sunroof, unique plate etc so GLWS
paul
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mud
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Sept 17, 2016 18:57:22 GMT
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Hi, have you got to the bottom of the problem and how much is the tax please? Thanks
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mud
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Sept 17, 2016 18:58:09 GMT
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Hi, have you got to the bottom of the problem and how much is the tax please? Thanks
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Sept 18, 2016 16:41:35 GMT
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Thanks for your knowledge Paul, I did try and investigate from your suggestions but in the mean time the car has now sold and sounds like it will be put back to use.
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