I own an MR2, But needs some work.

Re:I own an MR2, But needs some work. (Gatesys SW20)

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:29:54 GMT

Oh ok not the car

Low kms is good but also bad because if it was barley driven
Could have been barley looked after as we'll do you know how many owners have had it log books etc
Also low kms could mean barley used so if it had sat for a while mr2s have a tendency to do a head gasket for that reason alone.

But see how you go with trying to get her to fire :)

Re:I own an MR2, But needs some work. (Pipinhot)

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:15:15 GMT

Gatesys, the guy who owned it before me had Standard QLD plates, im from Townsville.

Yep im thinking engine diagnostic.
im sure if anyone of you guys had a look in the engine bay, you would be shocked at how clean and semi new everything is.
138 thousand is not alot considering its age.

But here are some picks.

Re:I own an MR2, But needs some work. (Gatesys SW20)

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:27:39 GMT

That is true
You may need to take it to someone who can pull codes direct from the ecu if there are even any to pull

Re:I own an MR2, But needs some work. (Tree)

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:21:36 GMT

Correct me if I'm wrong but if the engine light isn't coming on I dunno if the diagnostic with come up with any codes...from my experience anyways.
Like Gatesys said worry about the mechanics first, there's no use for a spoiler if the car doesn't run haha. But if you must know, rev 3, 4, 5 spoilers would have less holes as it mounts directly on the boot. Basically you want the ONE piece spoilers

Re:I own an MR2, But needs some work. (Gatesys SW20)

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:18:22 GMT

Where are you from sorry? And we're the previous owners plates mr2low

Re:I own an MR2, But needs some work. (Reddtarga)

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:20:20 GMT

He said it's an NA therefore no AFM.
NA's use MAP

Re:I own an MR2, But needs some work. (purple5ive)

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:24:29 GMT

I WOULD TRY THE DIAGNOSTICS TEST FIRST
see what error codes you get and come back with a report
search the forum for how to do the diagnostic tests it has been covered before
also if the car has an afm see if its connected properly
if you havent dealt with removing an AFM before i wouldnt recommend tryign to remove it before learning how to do so the right way (many people have damaged the plugs doing it the wrong way and the only way out is getting a new or second hand one)

good luck

cheers

Re:I own an MR2, But needs some work. (Gatesys SW20)

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:15:35 GMT

I'd be more worried about it running ATM then a spoiler
But go rev5 or just got rev2 far far cheaper whatever it's your car you should be happy with it not what everyone else thinks

Id double check grounds
And distributor connections

Also anything thing could be worth checking timing might be extremely retarded
Timing lights aren't to expensive

Re:I own an MR2, But needs some work. (Pipinhot)

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:09:34 GMT

Will look into compression test, i will take a photo when i get home the sarvo of engine bay and the screwed up front lip, for 22 years old, she's still nice, besides bent name plate.
Leads look great, hoses are a bit iffy but okay for the moment.
Me and my father both looked over the electrics, but that is not our strong point, sat there scratching, going what if its this, or WHATS THAT?????

BTW, What spoilers do you guys like. without drilling to many holes all over the place.

Re:I own an MR2, But needs some work. (Gatesys SW20)

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:20:41 GMT

Btw that was meant to say hey welcome nice buy shame she won't start :(

And vaccum hoses ( all the hoses that connect to your Intake and tb )

Distributor, leads, igniter, is it throwing any ecu codes if I remember In my previous code it threw a faulty O2 sensor engine light flashes for a number which equates to your engine code number

Also comp test in my car with 225xxxkms came up 182-185-185-190 which is really good
So make sure there all about the same within 10 psi of each other
A tester you can get from super heap or any auto place I paid 45$ for mine

If its blown a head gasket your water will be milky colour and it will be through your oil as well

If it is down on compression
Try liqui moli full engine detox and flush few mechanics swear by it.

But yeah start with the basics really mate. :)

Re:I own an MR2, But needs some work. (Tree)

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:11:57 GMT

^comp test is a good idea
Yeh just keep doing the basics like air, fuel, spark (forgot which order lol) and eventually you'll find the problem

Re:I own an MR2, But needs some work. (Gatesys SW20)

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:20:18 GMT

Hey welce nice but she it won't start :(
Check dizzy vaccum connections and make sure your grounds are all good I'd recommend also yeah might be worth doing a compression test In it
Your on the money with the gasket tho

Where did you say ou were from do you know what the number plate previously was? I recognise that car

Re:I own an MR2, But needs some work. (Pipinhot)

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:48:43 GMT

So i replaced the plugs with BKR6E (Copper alternative) to BKR6EP-8

Car still don't start, None of the electrics work, so weird, the fan starts in "ON" position, but nothing else. the lights work while your trying to start the car.

Car is all like chika chika chika chika chika chika chika
but not VROOM, wum wum wum wum wum wum
Not sure where to look next.

Re:I own an MR2, But needs some work. (Reddtarga)

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:57:51 GMT

"Putting it on ACC doesn't get the car's windows working."
They should work with ignition fully on, even if the motor is not running.

Re:I own an MR2, But needs some work. (Pipinhot)

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 18:12:26 GMT

Because we are having trouble getting it to fire on all 4 properly, im not 100% sure the windows work.
Putting it on ACC doesn't get the car's windows or even the speakers working not even in the on position, but when it runs i will try the windows and stuff.
The number in the spare Tyre bay is SW20-0017295
The boot is 100% clean of defects, no fill in's where holes were drilled. or on the rear side panels.
Super cheap didnt have the NGK BKR6EP-8 plugs they had -11. So he referred me to Repco, but there closed now. (Can i use BKR6E?)
The car fires, splutters, idles for a few seconds, then you try and give it some gas n up the revs, just snuffs out.