1mz MR2 in canberra?

RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra? (MR2Charlie)

Sat, 29 Sep 2012 08:04:44 GMT

So a long time between drinks, sorry guys.
Cash flow has also been slowing me down (I brought a Jeep.) Sold my Green SW20 really regret selling it and the money just disappeared on bills and lame things like that.

The wiring is complete although a bit messy and as yet untested.

I plan to put the driveshafts back in and wheels on over the next week. Can anybody tell me if the drive shaft seals changes between 91 and 94?
The carry bearing braket is still in need of some fine tuning.
Plan for the exhaust is just to pay someone else to do it
Ive removed the guts from the inlet manifold mainly because i just couldnt find a newer model part at the right price.

I'll upload some more photos in a day or two.

Charlie

My father drives my Red SW20 and with the Green one gone im really motivated to get back in the driving seat of an MR2 again.

RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra? (MR2Charlie)

Tue, 08 May 2012 23:56:03 GMT

Wiring half done.

RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra? (MR2Charlie)

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:43:44 GMT

Cheers BJ the only thing i normally understand about electrical things is that once the magic smoke comes out they dont work....

My plan is to put the chip antenna and transponder in the boot and run just an ignition switch and start button.

Found the reverse switch thanks J

RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra? (bjsw20)

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 08:29:51 GMT

Inside the head of the key there is a 4C carbon chip which is coded to the immobiliser box, the box immobilises the engine until it recognises the correct key in the ignition. There is an antenna the comes from the box and goes around the ignition barrel so if you are going to be using it you will need to fix the antenna around your existing barrel, also the Camry key is a different profile key, if you look at that key and your MR2 key you will notice that the groves on the keys are different and the Camry one will not go into the ignition on the 2, to get around this you will need to cut the chip out of the Camry key, and put it in a blank that is the correct profile for your car ( TOY38R)
I can get the blanks and they should only be around $20 cut to your key. You should also make sure that you have a spare key because you won't be able to get more coded into your car as coding for these is done through a sequence of turning the car on/ off, opening the doors etc, though there is another way of making a key from the immobiliser box.

Really I would think that your best bet is to either run an aftermarket ECU that eliminates the factory immobiliser or, be a little dodgy and glue the chip to the antenna and stash it behind the dash, so the car will always see the chip.

Hope you understand what I mean.

RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra? (MRVirgin)

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:49:31 GMT

MR2Charlie

Got it at itchiban imports in Sydney.

Quick check guys reverse switch plug is on the body harness? I seem to have misplaced it....

Engine loom. Red/blue Red/black wires

RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra? (MR2Charlie)

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:38:52 GMT

I mob... sorry fat fingers and touch screen I get lazy.

Can u explain more about how the chip works? How much more will I complicate the process if i eliminate the ignition barrel completly?

RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra? (bjsw20)

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:25:19 GMT

MR2Charlie

I've got the key and pretty sure everything else required. Also been looking into getting the ecu re-flashed to remove I mob.

I can get the MR2 key blanks that can take the immobiliser chips so you could cut the chip out of the Camry key and swap it over.

I mob?

RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra? (MR2Charlie)

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:07:37 GMT

Got it at itchiban imports in Sydney.

Quick check guys reverse switch plug is on the body harness? I seem to have misplaced it....

RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra? (MRVirgin)

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:07:33 GMT

woah! Where'd you get that? I thought the first gen 1mz with the return was never sold here in Aus.

RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra? (MR2Charlie)

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:20:06 GMT

Virgin is correct the 3vz fuel rail does not fit the 1mz. Ive got one of the first gen 1mz which did have a return system.

RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra? (MRVirgin)

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:34:03 GMT

The 3vz fuel rail does have a return but it is NOT compatible with the 1MZ. You'll hear otherwise from others but from those that have tried it, they know that it doesn't work. I know, I tried.

I just put a T piece into the fuel line, SARD fuel pressure reg on one side, rail on the other. Works fine.

RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra? (Dudeman)

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:23:29 GMT

Sorry if you have answered this but i have missed it...

What are you doing for the fuel rail - the 1mz is returnless but does it need to to a return system for the sw set up?

I have read somewhere that the earlier v6 (can't remember right now) fuel rail is a return type and is compatible with the 1mz.

Or have I just got it all back to front? (it is 2.25am...)

RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra? (MR2Charlie)

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:47:31 GMT

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RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra? (MR2Charlie)

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:39:26 GMT

Engine is in!!!!
I'll post some pics tonight fits great with some healthy looking space driver side.

I wonder if the rubbing you mentioned is caused by the carrierbearing mount people have used.

RE: 1mz MR2 in canberra? (MRVirgin)

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:28:43 GMT

Be aware that the drivers side driveshaft inner CV joint can rub against the block. What's your plan to cross the coolant flow?