The HICAS light just lit up on my dash and wont go!

 

I have a 91 UK TT....anyone know what this could mean has it cut out??

Probably just need to top up your power steering/HICAS fluid.

It's Dexron II type auto transmission fluid you need.

Goes in the greenish pot on the drivers side wing ;)

 

If it's all gone then you could have a burst hose but I doubt it.

It expands with the heat so sometimes the light comes on when cold but goes away after a drive.

 

When the light is on, your rear wheel steering will be disabled but I doubt you'd notice unless you are trying to get it sideways :rofl:

Probably just need to top up your power steering/HICAS fluid.

It's Dexron II type auto transmission fluid you need.

Goes in the greenish pot on the drivers side wing ;)

 

If it's all gone then you could have a burst hose but I doubt it.

It expands with the heat so sometimes the light comes on when cold but goes away after a drive.

 

Thanks mate, dont suppose it makes a difference that mine is manual compared to an auto does it? Where can i pick this stuff up from mate?

If that dont fix it. Jack the rear up and see if the wheels wobble. Thye shouldnt move at all

No it's the same stuff auto or manual - it's just a type of hydraulic fluid.

Halfords or any car spares place will have it for about a fiver.

I think Dexron III is replacing it and I've used that too.

The HICAS light just lit up on my dash and wont go!

 

I have a 91 UK TT....anyone know what this could mean has it cut out??

 

It means its time to get rid of the Usless HICAS and experience how much better your car is without it.

It means its time to get rid of the Usless HICAS and experience how much better your car is without it.

 

Is it that much better then? How is it better?

If that dont fix it. Jack the rear up and see if the wheels wobble. Thye shouldnt move at all

 

My right rear doesn't... because it rubs the wheel arch when jacked up :x:

Is it that much better then? How is it better?

 

HICAS creates a sense that the back end is slightly stepping out. So when it actually is stepping out its already on its way before you realise Thus giving you less time to correct it and having more to correct because you carn't be sure until it has. Make any sense?

 

In a nut shell car feels more responsive and you have more actual control. Cornering is positive and not woolly anymore.

HICAS creates a sense that the back end is slightly stepping out. So when it actually is stepping out its already on its way before you realise Thus giving you less time to correct it and having more to correct because you carn't be sure until it has. Make any sense?

 

In a nut shell car feels more responsive and you have more actual control. Cornering is positive and not woolly anymore.

 

Ah i see, ive noticed that as it happens, i thought maybe the tyres werent up to much...does feel like it slides on roundabouts sometimes :)

Ah i see, ive noticed that as it happens, i thought maybe the tyres werent up to much...does feel like it slides on roundabouts sometimes :)

 

you might also need a full bush kit as well. (About £150 from Luke at the Z centre) You would not believe the difference. It suddenly becomes a fairly nimble sportscar.

you might also need a full bush kit as well. (About £150 from Luke at the Z centre) You would not believe the difference. It suddenly becomes a fairly nimble sportscar.

 

really? i was thinking about gettin a kit as it happens....do you knw how much it would cost to get it fitted at all...i tsake it the £150 buys the front and rear kit?

really? i was thinking about gettin a kit as it happens....do you knw how much it would cost to get it fitted at all...i tsake it the £150 buys the front and rear kit?

 

They are £155 Now from http://www.zcentre.co.uk and I meant a full kit.I'd say it will cost you about £300 to get em fitted. always wise to have a good look at your brake lines behind the diff whilst its off and get em changed if needed. I've lowered mine so I've gone for SLP front ajustable camber and tie bar kit. If you've read any billing posts you'll know I bought a Whiteline rear camber ajustment kit and left it in the Club tent. Strut braces also help make the car feel solid and more positive.

 

I've spent about £1350 on shocks, springs, bushes, tie bars, ajustable camber kits and struts braces. + Too much on Big Brembo discs and calippers all round but its easy to spend a lot more than me. you have to be clear in you own mind what you want from your car. Then find the best way to achieve it to suit your wallet. If you have time to do a lot yourself you'll save a packet, but I run my own company and have three demanding kids that always need me to sort things or take em some place or another, but shopping around and asking on here will get you some good buys.