Removing Hu

usico · 09-07-2003, 22:19

OK, this is probably an old chestnut but an hour searching the forums is just tooo much:o
Anybody know what (if any) manufacturer's removal tools will work on a Symphony? The VW ones look as though they might - any ideas?
Long round trip to a dealer for me and anyway, rather have access to the right tools all the time!

Stimps · 09-07-2003, 22:20

No idea, although I'm sure Big K would know.

This is definitely one for the FAQ once it's answered!

**robmawer** · 09-07-2003, 22:24

Just used a couple of those wide picture hook things bent straight...

Rob.

KLB · 09-07-2003, 22:31

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Originally posted by Stimps in this post
No idea, although I'm sure Big K would know.

He'll probably suggest a sledgehammer

Quinten · 09-07-2003, 22:33

I used the pin that shoves out of one of those measure thingies... uhm... thats not really helpfull...

*looks for link

darn, cant find any pictures now...

Stimps · 09-07-2003, 22:35

What's a "measure thingie" when it's at home, Q?

big k · 09-07-2003, 22:38

hammer who mentioned a hammer don't set me off the proper tool is a t1005 all you need is a piece of metal about 3-4 mm wide stick in slots and away you go

usico · 09-07-2003, 22:38

Think I'll try the picture hooks - always get a sore thumb from them so at last, a use for them. Actually, usually get a sore thumb from a sledgehammer so perhaps....

Nice one!

Kentish · 09-07-2003, 22:40

When I had locked out my Syphony unit and was waiting for the dealer to get me the code, I invested in a pair of Kenwood removing tools ( strip of metal about 4 mm wide) purchased from Halfords just in case they worked.....guess what they did.
Cheers

usico · 09-07-2003, 22:42

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Originally posted by big k in this post
hammer who mentioned a hammer don't set me off the proper tool is a t1005 all you need is a piece of metal about 3-4 mm wide stick in slots and away you go

Do I have to hammer them in???

Stimps · 09-07-2003, 22:45

It's amazing how the mere mention of the word "Hammer" has Big K posting in reply to any thread within minutes

usico · 09-07-2003, 22:51

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Originally posted by Kentish in this post
When I had locked out my Syphony unit and was waiting for the dealer to get me the code, I invested in a pair of Kenwood removing tools ( strip of metal about 4 mm wide) purchased from Halfords just in case they worked.....guess what they did.
Cheers

Now I'm getting spoilt for choice! A scientific experimentation beckons! :mircowave

Progress will be reported!

big k · 09-07-2003, 22:55

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Originally posted by Stimps in this post
It's amazing how the mere mention of the word "Hammer" has Big K posting in reply to any thread within minutes

Stimps · 09-07-2003, 22:58

You can just see the "hammer signal" now, similar to the bat-signal!

big k · 09-07-2003, 23:00

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Originally posted by Stimps in this post
You can just see the "hammer signal" now, similar to the bat-signal!

yeah just like mc hammer said it's "hammer time"

Stimps · 09-07-2003, 23:13

Just don't wear the the parachute pants / shell suits!

Quinten · 10-07-2003, 08:01

Or dodgy Vanilla Ice haircuts

Stimps · 10-07-2003, 09:11

Or sell cars to punters by rapping the details of each model

KLB · 10-07-2003, 11:11

Or replace "No user serviceable parts inside" with "U can't touch this"

neilcaldwell · 07-08-2003, 12:50

I find that feeler gauge works fine. You do need to "help" it out and, as I only have 1, I had to do Left side then right etc. Pushing finger inside cassette slot and pulling gently while feeler gauge is in seems to do the trick.

09-07-2003, 22:19	#1
usico Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Firth of Fifth Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Removing Hu OK, this is probably an old chestnut but an hour searching the forums is just tooo much:o Anybody know what (if any) manufacturer's removal tools will work on a Symphony? The VW ones look as though they might - any ideas? Long round trip to a dealer for me and anyway, rather have access to the right tools all the time! __________________ 03 Black vRS with pretty bulbs. Has been known to be clean.

09-07-2003, 22:20	#2
Stimps Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Colchester Posts: 5,093 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No idea, although I'm sure Big K would know. This is definitely one for the FAQ once it's answered! __________________ Steve « Nature Green 1.4 16v Fabia Comfort »

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robmawer Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Rochdale Posts: 12,422 Thanks: 2 Thanked 69 Times in 62 Posts	Just used a couple of those wide picture hook things bent straight... Rob. __________________

09-07-2003, 22:33	#5
Quinten playing dadsie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,023 Thanks: 19 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts	I used the pin that shoves out of one of those measure thingies... uhm... thats not really helpfull... looks for link darn, cant find any pictures now... __________________ Awooga!!!*

09-07-2003, 22:35	#6
Stimps Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Colchester Posts: 5,093 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What's a "measure thingie" when it's at home, Q? __________________ Steve « Nature Green 1.4 16v Fabia Comfort »

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big k Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: u.k Posts: 1,215 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	hammer who mentioned a hammer don't set me off the proper tool is a t1005 all you need is a piece of metal about 3-4 mm wide stick in slots and away you go __________________ how can me find a jet engine for me rapid ?

09-07-2003, 22:40	#9
Kentish Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	When I had locked out my Syphony unit and was waiting for the dealer to get me the code, I invested in a pair of Kenwood removing tools ( strip of metal about 4 mm wide) purchased from Halfords just in case they worked.....guess what they did. Cheers __________________ Andy Owner of a sense of humour.

09-07-2003, 22:45	#11
Stimps Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Colchester Posts: 5,093 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It's amazing how the mere mention of the word "Hammer" has Big K posting in reply to any thread within minutes __________________ Steve « Nature Green 1.4 16v Fabia Comfort »

09-07-2003, 22:58	#14
Stimps Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Colchester Posts: 5,093 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You can just see the "hammer signal" now, similar to the bat-signal! __________________ Steve « Nature Green 1.4 16v Fabia Comfort »

09-07-2003, 23:13	#16
Stimps Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Colchester Posts: 5,093 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just don't wear the the parachute pants / shell suits! __________________ Steve « Nature Green 1.4 16v Fabia Comfort »

10-07-2003, 08:01	#17
Quinten playing dadsie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,023 Thanks: 19 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts	Or dodgy Vanilla Ice haircuts __________________ Awooga!!!

10-07-2003, 09:11	#18
Stimps Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Colchester Posts: 5,093 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Or sell cars to punters by rapping the details of each model __________________ Steve « Nature Green 1.4 16v Fabia Comfort »

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KLB Discordian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Newport, Newport - so good the Post Office named it twice Posts: 1,962 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Or replace "No user serviceable parts inside" with "U can't touch this" __________________ Mike

07-08-2003, 12:50	#20
neilcaldwell Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I find that feeler gauge works fine. You do need to "help" it out and, as I only have 1, I had to do Left side then right etc. Pushing finger inside cassette slot and pulling gently while feeler gauge is in seems to do the trick.

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