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hi guys
need to replace a power steering belt is it hard to do or can anyone tell me how to do it also have problem with lights .
when i turn lights on there fine when i click to main beam they go out
any one else had that problem thanks

Any other electrical issues?? Has the belt come off completely? Charging light staying on??

wayne0 wrote:hi guys
need to replace a power steering belt is it hard to do or can anyone tell me how to do it also have problem with lights .
when i turn lights on there fine when i click to main beam they go out
any one else had that problem thanks

Hi Wayne,

No, not difficult.
Heres a description with pictures :
http://www.mx5.net/garage/KnowYourCar/S9_Belt.html

srigley wrote:

wayne0 wrote:hi guys
need to replace a power steering belt is it hard to do or can anyone tell me how to do it also have problem with lights .
when i turn lights on there fine when i click to main beam they go out
any one else had that problem thanks

Hi Wayne,

No, not difficult.
Heres a description with pictures :
http://www.mx5.net/garage/KnowYourCar/S9_Belt.html

You main beam problem might be your headlight relay.. have you had any flat batteries lately by any chance?

leamyj wrote:Any other electrical issues?? Has the belt come off completely? Charging light staying on??

No john no other electrical problems belt is damaged and noisy when cold
but not off ............ thanks

srigley wrote:

srigley wrote:

wayne0 wrote:hi guys
need to replace a power steering belt is it hard to do or can anyone tell me how to do it also have problem with lights .
when i turn lights on there fine when i click to main beam they go out
any one else had that problem thanks

Hi Wayne,

No, not difficult.
Heres a description with pictures :
http://www.mx5.net/garage/KnowYourCar/S9_Belt.html

You main beam problem might be your headlight relay.. have you had any flat batteries lately by any chance?

thanks steve will have a go at it at weekend and check relay