Mr2 mk1 1985. Not running after battery mishap
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Mr2 mk1 1985. Not running after battery mishap
Hi
After many years i managed to find a really solid example.
Had it running after sitting for 2 years.
I changed the battery today and i mixed the terminals. ( wrong way round)
White smoke came off the black lead
I pulled it off immediately.
Now there is nothing
No lights on dash no fuel pump cutting in..
Zero..
Have checked fuses. All seem good.
Any suggestions would be v helpful.
Thqnks..
After many years i managed to find a really solid example.
Had it running after sitting for 2 years.
I changed the battery today and i mixed the terminals. ( wrong way round)
White smoke came off the black lead
I pulled it off immediately.
Now there is nothing
No lights on dash no fuel pump cutting in..
Zero..
Have checked fuses. All seem good.
Any suggestions would be v helpful.
Thqnks..
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Re: Mr2 mk1 1985. Not running after battery mishap
Have you replaced the negative lead (black) it may have a fusible link in it .
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You will have blown the fusible link and it will need replaced, this article will show you it's location. https://www.mr2oc.co.uk/know-your2/mk1/ ... -link.html
Any good auto electrician will be able to replace it (or supply a replacement)
Any good auto electrician will be able to replace it (or supply a replacement)
All MR2's have the fusible link on the Positive lead
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Re: Mr2 mk1 1985. Not running after battery mishap
Thank you for youre reply.
I have seen the pic you supplied and i pray its the reason! Lol
Feel so ashamed
I have an auto elec coming tomorrow at 1pm.
Will keep you all updated.
I have seen the pic you supplied and i pray its the reason! Lol
Feel so ashamed
I have an auto elec coming tomorrow at 1pm.
Will keep you all updated.
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Re: Mr2 mk1 1985. Not running after battery mishap
Hello again
The problem was indeed the fuseable link.
Wierdly, there was no link as such.
Itvhad been bypassed i believe.
Its running very riughly ( missiing on 2 cylinders)
Limped it home, is now at mechanics.
I love this car as i owned one years ago.
Thank you for your advice i will post more when its running properly.
Great job guys
The problem was indeed the fuseable link.
Wierdly, there was no link as such.
Itvhad been bypassed i believe.
Its running very riughly ( missiing on 2 cylinders)
Limped it home, is now at mechanics.
I love this car as i owned one years ago.
Thank you for your advice i will post more when its running properly.
Great job guys
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Re: Mr2 mk1 1985. Not running after battery mishap
The link just looks like a piece of cable. There's a specific rating for it which you can find on the electrical drawings, these can be downloaded from here https://www.mr2oc.co.uk/download-cats/c ... 0-mk1.html Same place also has the MK1 BGB, aka the Big Green Book aka the Toyota workshop manual. Also the Toyota 4A-GE engine manual
Also shown here https://www.toyotaguru.us/mr2-mk1-1989- ... links.html
Also shown here https://www.toyotaguru.us/mr2-mk1-1989- ... links.html
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Re: Mr2 mk1 1985. Not running after battery mishap
Thank you very kindly sir
I would like to post pics of the beast but cant seem to find a link
I drove it home today ( very slowly as missing on 2 and a large hole in exhaust but! Wow... The driving position is incredible and it turns corners on a penny..
I feel 20 with baldness approaching
I would like to post pics of the beast but cant seem to find a link
I drove it home today ( very slowly as missing on 2 and a large hole in exhaust but! Wow... The driving position is incredible and it turns corners on a penny..
I feel 20 with baldness approaching
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Re: Mr2 mk1 1985. Not running after battery mishap
no problem, thats what the Club is about
These may help with images https://www.mr2oc.co.uk/forum/92/167439.html and Full Members also have use of the Gallery https://www.mr2oc.co.uk/forum/92/165916.html
If your enjoying it now, just wait till its running properly
These may help with images https://www.mr2oc.co.uk/forum/92/167439.html and Full Members also have use of the Gallery https://www.mr2oc.co.uk/forum/92/165916.html
If your enjoying it now, just wait till its running properly
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Re: Mr2 mk1 1985. Not running after battery mishap
Lol.. Yes im impatient
Today has revealed that i need a distributor cap and rotor arm.
Finding these is proving troublesome.
May i ask if there are any available on this site?
Distributor cap no 21806 111
Rotor arm no... 61406 112.
Thanks in advance
Today has revealed that i need a distributor cap and rotor arm.
Finding these is proving troublesome.
May i ask if there are any available on this site?
Distributor cap no 21806 111
Rotor arm no... 61406 112.
Thanks in advance
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Re: Mr2 mk1 1985. Not running after battery mishap
https://www.tcbparts.co.uk/
website is pants, best to ring him
website is pants, best to ring him
Not Plan B again!! Why don't we just go with plan B in the first place?
Itβs more important to lose a minute in life than your life in a minute
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Re: Mr2 mk1 1985. Not running after battery mishap
Thx Jeff
Hes gone home now but have left message.
They are like rocking horse manure
Love the saying btw..
Hes gone home now but have left message.
They are like rocking horse manure
Love the saying btw..
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Re: Mr2 mk1 1985. Not running after battery mishap
although his knowledge and parts stock are second to none, don't rely on him replying to any messages/ emails. Best keep ringing until you speak to Paul directly
Not Plan B again!! Why don't we just go with plan B in the first place?
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Re: Mr2 mk1 1985. Not running after battery mishap
Those aren't Toyota part numbers
1985 rotor arm is 19102-16060
1985 distributor cap is 19101-16080
I've never had a problem getting caps or rotor arms, try MR2BEN if TCB don't have any or eBay.
Suprisingly enough Amazon is alway worth a look https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?rh=n%3A30364 ... to_pf_dp_s
1985 rotor arm is 19102-16060
1985 distributor cap is 19101-16080
I've never had a problem getting caps or rotor arms, try MR2BEN if TCB don't have any or eBay.
Suprisingly enough Amazon is alway worth a look https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?rh=n%3A30364 ... to_pf_dp_s
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Re: Mr2 mk1 1985. Not running after battery mishap
Thanks for that.
I have had to oder a blueline cap and rotor via ebay ( ireland)
There are very few around now.
I called euro car motex and many more.
All had same issue with supply.
International car parts is the company if anyone else is struggling to find some.
I have had to oder a blueline cap and rotor via ebay ( ireland)
There are very few around now.
I called euro car motex and many more.
All had same issue with supply.
International car parts is the company if anyone else is struggling to find some.