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by thomp1983
Thu Jun 15, 2017 8:52 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] ignition problem and no spark?
Replies: 10
Views: 2282

Re: [Mk2] [NA] ignition problem and no spark?

And have you made sure you got every connection? If the car cranks if you supply power to the big block connector at the bottom of the steering column then either there's a break in the wiring between the ignition switch and that connector or the ignition switch is faulty both are easy to test, eith...
by thomp1983
Thu Jun 15, 2017 7:54 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] ignition problem and no spark?
Replies: 10
Views: 2282

Re: [Mk2] [NA] ignition problem and no spark?

As said in your other thread this sounds like an alarm immobiliser that is disabling both circuits
by thomp1983
Tue Jun 13, 2017 9:17 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] HELP.... No power to starter motor
Replies: 14
Views: 2026

Re: [Mk2] [NA] HELP.... No power to starter motor

Do you have a fob for the alarm and does it activate/deactivate? You need to do a continuity test from the sta wire off at the ignition barrel switch all the way back to the wire at the starter and figure out where it's been cut into and repair it. It goes from.the ignition barrel to a wiring connec...
by thomp1983
Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:52 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] HELP.... No power to starter motor
Replies: 14
Views: 2026

Re: [Mk2] [NA] HELP.... No power to starter motor

If it's not working properly yes, I take it the starter isn't turning when you twist the key to start?
by thomp1983
Tue Jun 13, 2017 7:59 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] HELP.... No power to starter motor
Replies: 14
Views: 2026

Re: [Mk2] [NA] HELP.... No power to starter motor

What did you do to get power to the main feed?

As has been said the ignition switch can fail, does the car have an aftermarket alarm fitted?
by thomp1983
Tue Jun 13, 2017 6:30 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] HELP.... No power to starter motor
Replies: 14
Views: 2026

Re: [Mk2] [NA] HELP.... No power to starter motor

The thick black red has to be a fuse as it's part of the main permanent live feed from front to rear. Open the fuse box in the frunk and look at the big fuses at the bottom
by thomp1983
Tue Jun 13, 2017 6:05 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [NA] HELP.... No power to starter motor
Replies: 14
Views: 2026

Re: [Mk2] [NA] HELP.... No power to starter motor

No power to the thick black and red permanent live or no power to the small solenoid activation wire when trying to start the car?
by thomp1983
Mon May 29, 2017 11:13 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Stuck for ideas, side skirts/splitter
Replies: 5
Views: 2131

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Stuck for ideas, side skirts/splitter

Personally I don't like the bomex skirts, I think the greddy or toms skirts look alot better
by thomp1983
Wed May 24, 2017 11:04 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Coolant overflow pipes
Replies: 3
Views: 581

Re: Coolant overflow pipes

As jim says yes but the pipe is normally turned 90 degrees from yours so the open end is out of sight
by thomp1983
Wed May 24, 2017 1:09 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: JDM Import Rev 2 Turbo - 5SGTE build
Replies: 334
Views: 100257

Re: JDM Import Rev 2 Turbo - Megasquirt install. Anti lag. 2 step.

The yellowish plastic thing is a sensor it's part of the cars heater system, I can't remember if it's for aircon only cars or not
by thomp1983
Fri May 19, 2017 12:39 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Any Toad ai606 experts / installers here? Issue with no indicators
Replies: 5
Views: 2753

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Any Toad ai606 experts / installers here? Issue with no indicators

I may be wrong it's been 18 months since I've played with one but I don't remember having a security pin.

The other option is to sit and go through every code combination I've had to do it before and it's tedious but once you get into a rhythm it doesn't take that long
by thomp1983
Thu May 18, 2017 11:04 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: [Mk2] [Generic] Any Toad ai606 experts / installers here? Issue with no indicators
Replies: 5
Views: 2753

Re: [Mk2] [Generic] Any Toad ai606 experts / installers here? Issue with no indicators

Not sure on the led but both the other issues are options that can be turned off.

The last ai606 I had didn't have a 4 digit code there was a sequence you did with the key and fob to get into the programming menu
by thomp1983
Mon May 15, 2017 3:36 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Gareth's 1999 Sonic Shadow Revision 5
Replies: 187
Views: 81657

Re: Gareth's 1999 Sonic Shadow Revision 5

the pipe from the tank to fuel filter is virtually impossible to separate at the tank union so most cut the hard line and use aeromotive fittings to make a new line to the filter. you would probably need to order them in advance of the job so i wouldn't wait till the engines out if your planning to ...
by thomp1983
Mon May 15, 2017 11:29 am
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Gareth's 1999 Sonic Shadow Revision 5
Replies: 187
Views: 81657

Re: Gareth's 1999 Sonic Shadow Revision 5

Gaz before commencing work check the condition of the fuel line from the tank to the bottom of the fuel filter a few of these are starting to fail Mots for corrosion it'll be alot easier to fix with your engine out so I'd check it now and order the parts ready if it does look ropey
by thomp1983
Fri May 12, 2017 9:37 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: welcome to my basket case.
Replies: 305
Views: 82743

Re: welcome to my basket case.

Little ends arrived then?
by thomp1983
Tue May 09, 2017 5:55 pm
Forum: Events Discussion
Topic: New evening /weekend/weekday runs ! north wales / west mids
Replies: 44
Views: 44208

Re: New evening /weekend/weekday runs ! north wales / west mids

I'm out Im afraid I'll be sunning it on a beach in the canaries
by thomp1983
Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:42 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: [Mk2] [Turbo] Gearbox rebuild / replacements. Options?
Replies: 4
Views: 1107

Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Gearbox rebuild / replacements. Options?

Is it still a rev1 box? They were known for having weak synchros compared to later boxes so it's likely just age.

Any decent gearbox/transmission company should be able to do it there's nothing special about them, there's a big company in Sheffield but the name eludes memory currently
by thomp1983
Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:26 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rear brake calipers
Replies: 12
Views: 1058

Re: Rear brake calipers

Pete's a nice bloke but he's not known for getting things done quickly
by thomp1983
Mon Apr 24, 2017 10:41 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rear brake calipers
Replies: 12
Views: 1058

Re: Rear brake calipers

Think he wants them soon :lol:

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