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hi all, i need to remove that little black box on back of engine near the topp where wires go into, how does this box come off and should it be loose moving around ?
 
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Kriss, little more information and perhaps a wee piccy of the offending article may help us help you better! After all we don't want you removing something if someone has assumed you are talking about a completely different part :eek:
its the little black metal box housing thecu im told. ive read somewhere you need a rivit to turn some kind of wheel but damned if i can see any wheel let alone spin it. its also that little black metal box whcih cuts through wires causing loads of running probs back and top of engine
 
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If it's the cover for the ECU my advice would be to leave it well alone as this is what protects your ECU from water and debris! If you remove it and get water in there you'll be looking at having a new ECU which will not be cheap [unless you're very lucky]!

I should imagine it shouldn't be flapping about for the reasons I have just described! I'd advise trying to secure it rather than remove it and perhaps try and protect the wires which may easily be chafed by the box itself! perhaps some electrical tape, plastic wire protection etc

I couldn't tell you myself how to remove it if indeed you really feel you need to as I've not had the pleasure of owning a Clio myself ;)
 
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If it's the cover for the ECU my advice would be to leave it well alone as this is what protects your ECU from water and debris! If you remove it and get water in there you'll be looking at having a new ECU which will not be cheap [unless you're very lucky]!

I should imagine it shouldn't be flapping about for the reasons I have just described! I'd advise trying to secure it rather than remove it and perhaps try and protect the wires which may easily be chafed by the box itself! perhaps some electrical tape, plastic wire protection etc

I couldn't tell you myself how to remove it if indeed you really feel you need to as I've not had the pleasure of owning a Clio myself ;)
ive now found out how to remove the top of it by unwinding a little brass wheel only problem is ive been unwinding that little brass wheel now for 1 hour and nothings happening so gues somewhere along the line its stuck inside and wont release the . i havnt a clue about clio,s but ive heard so much about this damn box i thought prevention is better than cure. so when i here people saying this box cut through wires do they meen where the wires enter the box only as if so i can sort this without removing the box, many thanks for your help and advice, chris.
 
#6 ·
The fact that you mention the box moves would indicate to me that's where the problem lies with regard to chafing or cutting through wires! Check around all edges of the box and ensure you get some kind of permanent protection for the wires that run in there. Sorry I can't be more specific but without seeing it in front of me it's all I can advise :)
 
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The fact that you mention the box moves would indicate to me that's where the problem lies with regard to chafing or cutting through wires! Check around all edges of the box and ensure you get some kind of permanent protection for the wires that run in there. Sorry I can't be more specific but without seeing it in front of me it's all I can advise :)
many thanks scatz for all your help, very much apreciated, atvb, chris.
 
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right guys after much swearing and cursing that damn box came off and good news is no chaffing but you could clearly see where it had been rubbing. i also got the bottom off no probs at all but what purpose is this box supposed to be for because after removing and examining it dosnt serve any purpose at all only after after a few years cutting through your wiring. one thing it would be good for is alittle money box as you would never get into it to spend your money so good way of saving. ive come across some useless things in my 58 years of being on this earth but that little black box is at the top of the list for the most useless and i really cant believe some-one got paid loads of cash to design that. thanks guys for all your help/advice as without it id still be out there now trying to remove that box.
 
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