*Help* (Please!)

[MelBee42]

Cheers - yeah, I asked them to look at the wiring this morning. Not able to get a picture at the moment - but will see what they say when they call back. The wiring looked pretty bodged actually when we put the engine in.

[redarrow]

Mel, why didn't you use Mattperformance, he one of the best known person to know everything about the mr2.

I am sure that a garage wouldn't know half of what Mattperformance knows  and i am sure he wouldn't charge you a bank load of money.

while Mattperformance was there, i am sure he would check any other concerns you have had, and there have been many as you know.

Remember a garage charge for every think they do and check, even if its not fixed, still charge for their time.

You keep throwing money at garages but they're not mr2 specialist like Mattperformance , its your opportunity to get the job done or know what the real problem is with your car once and for all.

I am sure that Mattperformance dose not expect the world when fixing someone's car
not like a garage does.

hope you all the best mel.

regards redarrow.

[MelBee42]

Actually it was only seriously suggested after I had already arranged for the car to be towed, and by then it was already too late. Previously there had been one mention but also with the qualifier that 'he's busy' so I pressed on with getting a mobile mechanic to fit the part which is what the AA suggested to me would fix it. Obviously it didn't, but neither I nor the guy from the AA could've predicted that without trying it.
My local garage does not charge for diagnostics, actually.
They are currently waiting for a part but unfortunately they're not sure if it will fix it as they have checked all the obvious things (replacement sensor is fine, wiring is all fine, etc...).
As you can probably tell I've been having an awful lot of trouble with the car, it's been very stressful, and whilst I appreciate that you're trying to be helpful (and I really, genuine do appreciate everyone's help on here), I really don't find it very helpful to say 'why didn't you do this?' a week after it's already done. Thanks though.

[Anonymous]

So what's the update Mel. What part they waiting on?

[MelBee42]

Hi Richard. Something to do with the actuator, but nothing expensive. I'm going to give them a call again tomorrow and see what's going on. I think they're a bit stuck to be honest so I need to develop a new plan of action if they can't fix it. Made a bit difficult since I don't have the facility to tow a vehicle and of course, mine still won't start...! Any advice much appreciated on a way forward. I've managed to borrow my parent's car for a bit but will need to give that back soon.

[stargazer30]

Any advice much appreciated on a way forward..

Ask MattPerformance.  Simples.

[MelBee42]

Any advice much appreciated on a way forward..

Ask MattPerformance.  Simples.

Thanks... sorry, I should have been more specific! I may need to arrange for the car to be towed (maybe to Matt if he'll have a look at it, or somewhere else I haven't thought of yet, if not!) so I wondered if maybe anyone in the East Mids had some time & access to a tow who could help, or alternatively if someone could recommend a reasonably priced company who'll tow it for me who are reliable.  s:) s:)  The last company I used were a bit of a nightmare.
Thanks!  s:) s:)

[MattPerformance]

Just so you know Mel, these guys are not on commission from me  s;) s;)
If you're at your wits end and you want me to have a look at it try Shiply.com for a shipping quote to B46 1NS (have had a couple of customers use this service - very good value).  I'm flat out at the moment but I'm sure I can find time to do the basics.  Thing is, I have spares of every engine sensor, engine part, loom, you name it - loads of stuff to try without delay and the risk of buying unwanted parts.  I'm sure the garage you're using are perfectly capable (and they'd undoubtedly "knock me into a c0cked hat" on other types of cars) but I have a big advantage on the MR2s.

[MelBee42]

Thanks Matt, that's really helpful. Time is of the essence for me really. I'll let you know as soon as I have a better idea what's going on with the garage.
I've put in my details for a quote on the website you mentioned so I will see if any companies come back to me - thanks for the tip. I would prefer to use a company on a recommendation (if possible) so if anyone can suggest someone reliable that would still be really good.  s:) s:)

[stargazer30]

Just so you know Mel, these guys are not on commission from me  s;) s;)

Yeah right, he's cost me a freakin fortune lol   s:D s:D    s:D s:D    s:D s:D

[Mike_V]

Just so you know Mel, these guys are not on commission from me  s;) s;)

Yeah right, he's cost me a freakin fortune lol   s:D s:D    s:D s:D    s:D s:D

He's damn good though   s:D s:D    s:D s:D

[E]

Mel cant you push the car into the road and get the AA to recover you to Matt's or better still tow it a short distance from the garage in case they have a record of recovering you there then call them out.

[MelBee42]

Mel cant you push the car into the road and get the AA to recover you to Matt's or better still tow it a short distance from the garage in case they have a record of recovering you there then call them out.

I can't use the AA to call them out for the same fault as they've already towed it once, unless they do a towing service that I can pay for separately. (Which they might so I will give them a call to see!)

I see what you're saying about moving the car but it would be very disingenuous of me, I can't really do that. Thanks though.

[redarrow]

mel you can join the relay of the aa, there help for a extra cost on your membership.

Hope you get it all sorted.

You have been so unlucky unreal.

regards redarrow.(dont worry i am sure it get done soon finally)

(when it comes to price, here in the uk london, £80 per hour normal, so matt charges are not a lot, if your into paying heigh prices any way, i am sure member stargazer30 only joking and got a grate deal)

[MelBee42]

Thanks redarrow - as I have said, the AA have already towed the vehicle once and will not tow again for the same fault (yes, I have relay as part of my cover already).
I'm not sure why you're mentioning price as a factor, my local garage is very reasonable, the mobile mechanic I used was very reasonable, and I'm sure Matt's prices are very reasonable as well. (I wouldn't pay anything even remotely approaching £80 per hour!!)
As a general update, my garage *think* they have fixed it and that it was down to lots of bits of faulty wiring which wasn't obvious when they first looked. However, to make sure (so that I don't end up stuck miles from home again) they have been firing it up throughout the day just to check it is starting reliably. It's been fine so far today, so if it continues to start OK I'll pick it up tomorrow. Fingers crossed!

[Wabbitkilla]

Fingers crossed from all of us Mel, just make sure that they move the car around a bit in case movement of the engine dislodges their fine work.
A bit of a saga eh!   s:flame: :flame: s:flame:

[redarrow]

That good news mel, I mention price because another member said matt was expensive not true.

regards redarrow.

(I wouldn't pay anything even remotely approaching £80 per hour!!)

you dont live in london or visit much then .

[MelBee42]

Fingers crossed from all of us Mel, just make sure that they move the car around a bit in case movement of the engine dislodges their fine work.
A bit of a saga eh!   s:flame: :flame: s:flame:

Thank you  s:) s:)  Yeah, it really has been a saga. I'm sure my local garage is really sick of my car! It's just a shame that random things keep going wrong... none of the problems are really even connected, it's all just a long protracted series of unfortunate events... Oh well. Fingers crossed for the future. Fingers crossed that this problem has actually been fixed...!  s:) s:)

Redarrow... I lived in London for four years (West London). By the way, I suspect Stargazer was joking!  s:) s:)

[MelBee42]

Hello all.
Finally picked up the car this morning. It's now starting fine (at the moment - fingers crossed - again!).
I'm probably going to sound like some sort of massive car hypochondriac now (I promise I'm not!), but the brakes feel quite odd in a way they didn't before. When braking there's a bumpy sort of feel to the pedal (as if I were driving on a bumpy/lumpy surface, but the 'bumpyness' is only felt through the pedal). It still brakes ok, if a little sluggish.
Braking was smooth before, so I'm puzzled. I think I need new brake pads anyway (having it serviced in a few days so I'll find out then I guess) but I don't know whether this is related or something entirely different. Any ideas...?

[Anonymous]

That sounds like the ABS is kicking in.

[E]

Possibly rust on the inner edge of the disks.

[MelBee42]

Possibly rust on the inner edge of the disks.

Cheers. New discs probably then? Luckily since I'm getting it serviced in a few days they'll get checked out anyway.  s:) s:)

Don't think it's the ABS. It's a slow, constant, bump-bump-bump rather than a fast pulse, and it's all the time.

[Anonymous]

Glad to hear good news mel. if you feel a bump in the pedal i would think warped disks, which will also reduce braking power. best way to test is to see if the bumps are faster the faster you are going before braking.

[MelBee42]

Glad to hear good news mel. if you feel a bump in the pedal i would think warped disks, which will also reduce braking power. best way to test is to see if the bumps are faster the faster you are going before braking.

Thanks - the bumps are definitely faster when I'm going faster.
Guess it's likely I need new discs then - will order some in in time for the service so I can get everything done at once.  s:) s:)

[Treboeth]

Definitely good to hear you are having some good news at last Mel.

At least the brakes problem seems easily identifiable and a stra.ightforward fix.

Know you can really start to enjoy your car