IVA Failure - Again

Failure Again!

• Emissions were much better but still too high
• Parking brake power still wasn't strong enough

Running out of time before the summer holiday!

IVA Mods

• Emissions were too high  - Omex sent a new calibration map / Lamda probe, also replaced plugs, leads and coil pack to cure misfire, checked at local MOT garage.
• Exhaust noise was above the 99db threshold - hopefully connected to above emissions and misfire 
• Parking brake needs adjusting as there's too much travel on the handbrake and the braking power wasn't strong enough - adjusted (this involved removing tunnel carpet)
• Speedo was over reading - adjusted pulse setting to -15% of 'correct' setting 
• Full beam headlight on one side wasn't changing over properly (sticky solenoid) - cleaned solenoid and adjusted lights at local MOT garage
• Gear box earth cable not connected
• Rear view mirror vibrates - replaced mirror with dash mounted one
• Starter motor electrical connections require rubber terminal boots - covered

Hopefully this is enough to satisfy the tested - re-test booked for Monday 11th July

IVA Test Day

I had to be at the Southampton test centre at 8.00 so I set of at 7.00, it was raining so I had a damp, chilly drive in. 

Unfortunately the car failed on number of counts including:

• Emissions were too high
• Exhaust noise was above the 99db threshold 
• Parking brake needs adjusting as there's too much travel on the handbrake and the braking power wasn't strong enough
• Speedo was over reading
• Full beam headlight on one side wasn't changing over properly (sticky solenoid)
• Gear box earth cable not connected
• Rear view mirror vibrates
• Starter motor electrical connections require rubber terminal boots

You're not allowed to take photos in the centre so please don't tell anyone.

Fill up ready for the IVA

First venture into the big wide world

IVA Test Confirmed

The Southampton test centre phoned today - I was expecting a test in a couple of weeks but they had a slot next week on Monday 13th!