Controle Technique - Fail

Paul240480 · Aug 28th, 2019, 17:24

My T5 has just failed it’s Frenchy MOT.

Not too badly though.

One thing I can’t fathom tho’ is a ‘dust cap’ on the left hand side of the steering rack.
Apparently it’s just a plastic part and mine has ‘gone’.
The fail papers lists it as : 2.1.3.g.2 ETAT DE LA TIMONERIE DE DIRECTION : capuchon antipoussiere.

Can anyone link me to this part or even a picture of one so I know what I’m searching for please? TIA.

amazondean · Aug 28th, 2019, 17:46

Does it mean there is a plastic tie wrap missing off the end of the gaiter. That might be classed as the cap!!

Paul240480 · Aug 28th, 2019, 18:01

That is a possibility! Hadn’t thought of that. I guess I’ll have to have a look at the other side and see what’s different.

MikeGMT · Aug 28th, 2019, 20:01

May be of some use. Or an idea of where to look, No.2

steering-rack2.gif

ITSv40 · Aug 28th, 2019, 20:19

I would think it most likely the gaiter has a split in it and will let in dirt and water. the description has possibly got lost in translation. I think the only way to be sure is have a good look under there and it hopefully will become obvious.

It could even be the boot on the trackrod end and not the rack at all.

Goupil · Aug 28th, 2019, 21:14

A quick google search (in french

) tells me that it's most likely the gaiter that's either cracked, not fixed correctly or missing.

shouldn't be too expensive to replace

Paul240480 · Aug 29th, 2019, 06:39

Brilliant replies, thank you. I’ll report back

ksmi · Aug 29th, 2019, 09:21

Morning Paul, I am not being facetious when I ask, can you not find out from 'the tester' or is that not allowed? Anyway,good luck in your search,will be like a bus mans holiday for you.

Regards,Keith.

Paul240480 · Aug 29th, 2019, 10:32

No worries Keith. Normally I wait at the test centre and the chaps take me under and show me any fault. This time I didn’t. He did get his list of English terms out and the capuchon antipoussiere is ‘dust cap’ which I knew, he drew a diagram, but still left me unsure.
Easiest way, I guess is to print the pic’ that MikeGMT kindly posted and nip back to the tester.....

ksmi · Aug 29th, 2019, 11:13

The 'Natives' at the centre are friendly then, that helps a lot Paul,can be very frustrating when they are officious and make you feel you are treading on eggshells. How is your French? a lot better than mine,no doubt. I find even though my Frangley is rubbish,I find if you at least try,they are more than willing to meet you half way. The 'shout louder in English' method leads only to disaster!

I must stop faire des vagues.
Regards,Keith.

Aug 28th, 2019, 17:24	#1
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	Controle Technique - Fail My T5 has just failed it’s Frenchy MOT. Not too badly though. One thing I can’t fathom tho’ is a ‘dust cap’ on the left hand side of the steering rack. Apparently it’s just a plastic part and mine has ‘gone’. The fail papers lists it as : 2.1.3.g.2 ETAT DE LA TIMONERIE DE DIRECTION : capuchon antipoussiere. Can anyone link me to this part or even a picture of one so I know what I’m searching for please? TIA. __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Aug 28th, 2019, 17:46	#2
amazondean amazondean Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 12:19 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nettleton Market Rasen	Does it mean there is a plastic tie wrap missing off the end of the gaiter. That might be classed as the cap!! __________________ There are only two things in life that is easy. One's lying down and the other is handing your credit card over. everything else has a degree of skill. Volvo 850 TDI, 850 TDI, 850 TDI Volvo V70 TDI, V70 TDI, Volvo V70 XC, (99)

Aug 28th, 2019, 18:01	#3
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	That is a possibility! Hadn’t thought of that. I guess I’ll have to have a look at the other side and see what’s different. __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Aug 28th, 2019, 20:19	#5
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 22:39 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	I would think it most likely the gaiter has a split in it and will let in dirt and water. the description has possibly got lost in translation. I think the only way to be sure is have a good look under there and it hopefully will become obvious. It could even be the boot on the trackrod end and not the rack at all. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com Last edited by ITSv40; Aug 28th, 2019 at 20:22.

Aug 28th, 2019, 21:14	#6
Goupil Junior Member Last Online: Apr 8th, 2024 19:08 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Brittany	A quick google search (in french ) tells me that it's most likely the gaiter that's either cracked, not fixed correctly or missing. shouldn't be too expensive to replace __________________ 1998 V70 2.5T Summum - B5254T - M56

Aug 28th, 2019, 20:01	#4
MikeGMT VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:13 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kingston upon Hull, E.Yorks.	May be of some use. Or an idea of where to look, No.2 steering-rack2.gif

Aug 29th, 2019, 06:39	#7
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	Brilliant replies, thank you. I’ll report back __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Aug 29th, 2019, 09:21	#8
ksmi Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2020 07:12 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: high ham somerset	Morning Paul, I am not being facetious when I ask, can you not find out from 'the tester' or is that not allowed? Anyway,good luck in your search,will be like a bus mans holiday for you. Regards,Keith. __________________ 855 tdi auto.Now gone to new home in Wales. Short Four.

Aug 29th, 2019, 10:32	#9
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	No worries Keith. Normally I wait at the test centre and the chaps take me under and show me any fault. This time I didn’t. He did get his list of English terms out and the capuchon antipoussiere is ‘dust cap’ which I knew, he drew a diagram, but still left me unsure. Easiest way, I guess is to print the pic’ that MikeGMT kindly posted and nip back to the tester..... __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/

Aug 29th, 2019, 11:13	#10
ksmi Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2020 07:12 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: high ham somerset	The 'Natives' at the centre are friendly then, that helps a lot Paul,can be very frustrating when they are officious and make you feel you are treading on eggshells. How is your French? a lot better than mine,no doubt. I find even though my Frangley is rubbish,I find if you at least try,they are more than willing to meet you half way. The 'shout louder in English' method leads only to disaster! I must stop faire des vagues. Regards,Keith. __________________ 855 tdi auto.Now gone to new home in Wales. Short Four.

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