Can someone tell me how to put the HICAS into diagnostic mode, and the best way to bleed it? I have had my subframe off, and need to bleed it, something I don't really want to do with the wheels/prop/driveshafts spinning next to my fingers!

 

Cheers, Tudor...

anyone?..... :)

To set the HICAS into self diagnostic mode I believe you need to do the following,

Firstly, all 4 wheels need to be off the ground.

Turn the ignition on and immediately start the engine, (in neutral of cause)

Turn steering passed 20 deg' in both directions 5 times each way, (min) and at the same time press the foot break 5 times. (you need to achieve this within 10 seconds, so may take severals attempts)

You should now be able to see the rear wheels move in conjunction with the front.

To bleed the ram, Turn the wheel 180 deg' to the left and loosen the left hand bleed valve until all the air is out, lock the valve off and repeat on the opposite side.

(may need to do this several times to get all of the air out)

Keep an eye on the fluid level also.

Turning everything off should cancel diagnostic mode. (firstly bring steering to 0 degrees)

Cheers matey, I shall try and get that done tomorrow, and after 5 years and 4 months, I hopefully 'should' be MOT'ing her next week :)

Wow! that tops me,

I think I spent the best part of 4 1/2 years ripping out all of the tin worm and replaced with new metal.

I did struggle getting her through the MOT for a while, But was worth the wait!! Good luck with your MOT,

I hope she walks it.

I hope the Hicas diagnostic procedure works also. I have never done it myself, so would be interested to hear how you get on.