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by 2tmike
Wed May 29, 2013 7:13 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Too wallowy on a spirited drive! Suspension discussion
Replies: 11
Views: 751

handling..

I guess handling feel is a very personal thing and different people like different setups. My Beams is running totally standard suspension except for TRD strut inserts set to slightly firmer than standard which gives quite an acceptable ride on normal roads but is much less floaty than with standard...
by 2tmike
Mon May 20, 2013 8:40 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] abs fault clearing issues still
Replies: 4
Views: 335

ABS

This won't sound very helpful but if you've swapped rev3 ecu for rev 3 and still have a problem either there's a genuine fault still there or you have a wiring problem. If now you're not getting fault codes then probably wiring is most likely assuming that the ecu's haven't been damaged. You could t...
by 2tmike
Mon May 20, 2013 2:35 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] abs fault clearing issues still
Replies: 4
Views: 335

ABS

Have you tried bridging the diagnostics (as needed to show the fault codes) then pumping the brake pedal fast, 5 times in about 15 seconds with the ignition on ?
by 2tmike
Sat May 18, 2013 2:24 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Shocks leaking
Replies: 12
Views: 1003

Struts

Good luck getting that nut undone without wrecking the casing !!!!!
by 2tmike
Mon May 13, 2013 2:55 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Clutch Problem
Replies: 2
Views: 325

Clutch

YUP, sounds like it.....next stage is the pedal staying on the floor when you take your foot off it .....
by 2tmike
Sat May 04, 2013 8:02 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] ABS not working
Replies: 5
Views: 373

Airbag reset

I have the dreaded constant red airbag light on...error codes 14,16 and 56 come up but so far instrument checks don't show anything wrong. Sensor resistances are in spec and there's continuity through from the ecu to the wheel airbag and nothing obviously down to earth Does anyone know the reset pro...
by 2tmike
Sat May 04, 2013 9:16 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] ABS not working
Replies: 5
Views: 373

abs

Ignore ramblings about impact sensors...I'm also trying to diagnose an airbag warning light....;(((
by 2tmike
Sat May 04, 2013 7:33 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] ABS not working
Replies: 5
Views: 373

ABS

Yes, all sensors fitted and connected, also the impact sensors under the front slam panel. Physically all looks fine. If any were down I guess they's throw a fault code ?
by 2tmike
Fri May 03, 2013 4:56 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] ABS not working
Replies: 5
Views: 373

[Mk2] [Generic] ABS not working

Had this problem for a while and can't find the cause... Basically the abs dash lights are normal but the abs itself doesn't seem to be working as I can lock wheels up. I checked for any suspicious wiring behind the dash and there isn't any. Checked for fault codes and got 44 and 49. Cleared the cod...
by 2tmike
Sat Mar 30, 2013 7:36 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Fitting a double din
Replies: 3
Views: 444

Double din

Double din touchscreen will bolt in ok but depending on the make you might need to shave a little off the plastic surround to let it fit
by 2tmike
Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:03 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] knocking front end, it's driving me mad. HELP PLEASE.
Replies: 8
Views: 633

Knock

Cheapest to fix and most common is the arb drop link...disconnect it and see if the knock goes. I went through this with my Tubby, changed almost everything(drop links, bushes, top mounts etc) and in the end I believe it was the shock itself. The noise was noticable when driving from cold and usuall...
by 2tmike
Sat Mar 09, 2013 5:05 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Tidy 2 on PH
Replies: 33
Views: 1795

Rev5

Rev5 tubby for sure, although the seats have been changed...? My GT has the usual alcantera seats and door cards but with red showing in the perforations instead of blue....
by 2tmike
Fri Mar 08, 2013 1:47 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Leaking piston in front caliper
Replies: 20
Views: 2494

calipers

now possibly a permanent fix for the rusted up piston problem....Big red are now offering stainless ones....:)))
by 2tmike
Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:01 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Identifying a genuine Rev 5 GTS from the VIN plate
Replies: 6
Views: 494

Rev 5

Hi, If the GTS is the same as the GT, then apart from the red marked instrument dials it should also have a red stitched 3 spoke wheel which is unique to the rev5 imports...and the plastic column surround should fit this properly, if that is modified possibly the wheel is retro fitted. Also, the rev...
by 2tmike
Thu Jan 10, 2013 1:50 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Broken a crank? I now know why
Replies: 24
Views: 5163

Cranky

Bob, Not wishing to turn this into an argument, I just wanted to say that 'out of balance force' is not the only or most significant factor in crank design. The 'maths' I mean relate to the forces acting on the crank not just in achieving a balance...here an extract from an EPI article on racing eng...
by 2tmike
Wed Jan 09, 2013 1:20 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Broken a crank? I now know why
Replies: 24
Views: 5163

Cranky

I'm not sure of the logic of some of this thread.....balancing is largely about removing vibration and this as stated, is related to fundamental frequency and harmonics due to the geometry and kinetics of the rotating parts....sure vibration induces stresses but, surely, if we're talking about crank...
by 2tmike
Thu Dec 20, 2012 1:20 pm
Forum: Trader Feedback
Topic: Classic Line Insurance
Replies: 10
Views: 5473

Classic line

Just be careful with your no claims with a classic policy....they don't give any and if you renew next time with a different company and need to use the ncd it won't be available.......I had built up 10+ years and then used Classic line for 2 years until they upped the premium by too much....then wh...
by 2tmike
Fri Dec 14, 2012 11:20 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Heater
Replies: 7
Views: 1017

Heater

Perfect fault finding, thanks !!! hose and plug both disconnected, probably when the alarm was installed
by 2tmike
Thu Dec 13, 2012 7:56 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Heater
Replies: 7
Views: 1017

Heater

Cheers, that sounds exactly like the issue...now if it would just get warm enough to go outside and check........
by 2tmike
Mon Dec 10, 2012 6:53 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Heater
Replies: 7
Views: 1017

[Mk2] [Generic] Heater

My heater's turned into on/off mode only...if I set the temperature at 20deg there's no heat , if I set at 21deg it's full on....which bit to replace ?
This is on an import with climate control.

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