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| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK1 N/A - steering | | p/s light on dash lit, power steering not working |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK1 N/A - steering no oil | | I have a knocking noise on my teering been told its steering rack ,checked it is coming from under the gstor there is no oil there bone dry on rack under both gators does the poer steering fluid go to this as it is full ,but not going to the rack is it sopposed to what keeps this oiled thanks |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by debs - crystal451@hotmail.com on 03/04/2002 | The MK1 MR2 has NO repeat NO power steering.
Not fitted, not an option. Recommend you take it to your local mechanic..... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK1 N/A - Rear Wheel Alignment problems with aftermarket alloys | | When the camber & tracking is set up as per manual, the whole rear end has a mind of its own, every bump or corner creates a dead zone or rear wheel steering. The new wheels are 15x 50/195s weighing 690kg. Is the problem due to the fact that more rubber is in contact with the road surface, which is causing the toe in to bite too much, and would extra camber & less toe in eliminate this? |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK1 N/A - power steering | | i had had no power steering because my pump was leaking. i replaced it and when you start the car the light goes off. but when you move the wheel the power steering light goes back on, with no power steering. some friends of mine siad it mite be air bubbles in the system. if thats the case how do i bleed it, or tell wat else i can do. its a 1991 g limiteed complete standard 2 litre. |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 Mk2 N/A - Juddering Steering wheel | | When driving along straight roads, motorways, etc. the steering wheel judders every now and again. It sort of comes in waves. The car also wanders slightly as well in the ruts on the road. |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by Anthony York - a.york@yorksoft.co.uk on 27/10/2001 | | I had this problem for a long time. Had tracking done - 4 wheel alignment the lot. My son looked at it one day and said "you have got your tyres goin.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by Anthony York - a.york@yorksoft.co.uk on 27/10/2001 | | If juddering is a problem i advise you to check the front chassie as hair line fractures are comon on the mk2 this will be situated were the lower lin.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 3 submitted by Anthony York - a.york@yorksoft.co.uk on 27/10/2001 | | (1)get wheel balance checked (2)have tracking checked (3)check for play on steering rack, ball and socket joint (4)get wheel bearing`s checked.
any o.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 4 submitted by Anthony York - a.york@yorksoft.co.uk on 27/10/2001 | | Get a wheel balance first of all and dont worry about swaying on a motorway i found that its just where lorries wear a grove in the road then you just.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 5 submitted by Anthony York - a.york@yorksoft.co.uk on 27/10/2001 | | What worked for me was to have my front wheels balanced on the car, rather than off it. The vibration is now mostly cured and this is an inexpensive r.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 6 submitted by Anthony York - a.york@yorksoft.co.uk on 27/10/2001 | | I HAD THIS PROBLEM I HAD MY STEERING RACK CONDITIONED
AND GOT MY WHEELS REBALANCED. SORTED IT STRAIGHT OUT.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 7 submitted by Anthony York - a.york@yorksoft.co.uk on 27/10/2001 | | I managed to cure my judder at anything above 60 by buying some sprigot rings. These are small circular bits of plastic that sit in the rear of the al.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 8 submitted by Anthony York - a.york@yorksoft.co.uk on 27/10/2001 | | Please help me! (I do not have a very good
understanding of cars, just basics.)
You stated ::was sitting back further in the arch then
it should .... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 9 submitted by Anthony York - a.york@yorksoft.co.uk on 27/10/2001 | | I too had this problem & found it to be my offside front wheel, it had taken a whack at some stage & was sitting back further in the arch then it shou.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 10 submitted by Anthony York - a.york@yorksoft.co.uk on 27/10/2001 | | Already replaced shocks, Tires (running 195 55 r15 . Factory spec. Springs checked. After balanceing and alignment got better but still modarate vibra.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 11 submitted by Anthony York - a.york@yorksoft.co.uk on 27/10/2001 | | I was told that because of wide tires the MR2 mkII is sensitive to ruts, mine started all at once though. Obviously a hardware flaw of somekind. I b.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 12 submitted by Anthony York - a.york@yorksoft.co.uk on 27/10/2001 | | i also have this problem but mine is constant and quite a struggle to drive, i have tried several garages none of them know what it is, i have any luc.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 13 submitted by Anthony York - a.york@yorksoft.co.uk on 27/10/2001 | | If it starts at a constant high speed, say 80 mph, the problem may be reduced by fitting speedflaps onto the front spolier. Toyota Japan started fitti.... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - Steering Wheel - Boss Kit | | Hello, I currently own a K-Reg Japanese G-Limited Toyota MR2 MK2 and I am trying to fit an after market steering wheel with a nightmare of problems. firstly the disc shape contact which connects to the spine seems to be creating an issue with the steering and as a result the power steering failed to work. I had to remove and put old bak on. Has anyone else come accross these problems, before i go and buy another boss kit, as I feel that was my initial problem. Is there a specific type of boss kit for this car and if there is where I can buy one. Many thanks for any useful replys. Thank you
Craig Bell - craigbell123@hotmail.co.uk |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - steering feels really light | | my car was driving good its lowered 1.5 on front and 1.7 on the back with 17inch rims..it was driving good till i jacked up the car and installed the stock tires..for some reason the tires were rubbing the fender at 60mph dont know why..so i jacked up the car once again checked it i didnt see anything strange i decided to swap the tires once again and installed the rims back on..the rubbing noise is gone but now the steering feels really light..so light that its easy to loose control..if there is a crack on the st going right than my car will go right and if the st is full of cracks and wholes than it looks like im drunk driving..also when i hit over 45mph the steering wheel feels numb..what could of couse this? or whats wrong with the car? |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - steering really light | | the car steering was good till i jacked up the car and installed my stock tires back on again..my car is lowered 1.5 font and 1.7 on back, with 17inch rims..i had to re install my rims because for some reason the stock tires would rub on the fender righ after 60mph dont know why..but now that i have put my rims back on the steering feels so light, it doesnt rub anymore but, if there is a crack on the st going right than my car will steer with the crack..if theres alot of cracks and wholes on the st than i look like im drunk driving..and now when i go over 45mph the steering wheel gives a little vabration that numbs my hand..what can it be? tires are brand new..and the springs and shocks are only 1.5yrs old |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - Removing Steering Wheel | | Hi there sorry for being such a pillock but I don't know how to remove the steering wheel from my 1991 Mark2. I took the horn cover off and removed the large nut in the centre, but it doesn't release the wheel and I can't see how it is fixed!! Can anyone help? I am trying to put a new wheel on it, which has a boss kit to make it fit...I hope!
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| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - car is all over the road | | car is all over the road but is fine going round corners no play on wheels when jacked up and tracking is fine also clunking or knocking noise [only happens once every time you move steering wheel] coming from front right of car. also no heating can anyone help thank you. |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by paul - pk4rney@yahoo.co.uk on 05/09/2007 | | have you checked the anti roll bar connecting joints its about £50 per side and you cant tell if they have gone till you take them off for visual insp.... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - Power Steering | | Can someone tell me if the 1993 MKII MR2 have power steering!!!!!!!! oh its an import. |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by Antony Luciano - Antony.Luciano@yahoo.co.uk on 23/05/2007 | | yes it does have power steering, i have a 1991 import, though my power steering has just packed up today! hence me looking on this site!.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by Antony Luciano - Antony.Luciano@yahoo.co.uk on 23/05/2007 | | not sure about imports, but my 1993 uk Mk2 definitely has power steering. to be certain, remove spare wheel from front luggage compartment then remove.... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - 1990 g-limited import,un-modified,full-lock problem,handbook | | recently bought this h plate vehicle.it still has the standard 14 inch alloys.however on full lock it seems to make a rubbing and knocking sound.havnt a clue why,and am thinking of putting 17 inch wheels on-will this make things worse? also has anyone got any idea where i can get a handbook for this particular model? car-handbooks.co.uk cant help. many thanks.also,how often should the timing belt be changed? |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by gareth roberts - garlea51@hotmail.com on 04/03/2004 | | I have the same problem with my 91 G-limited import. On full lock, a rubbing/knocking sound and also a grinding/knocking while driving normally which .... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by gareth roberts - garlea51@hotmail.com on 04/03/2004 | | the knocking noise is your drive shaft bearings. timing belt should be changed every 60 thousand miles but can last for much longer, i changed mine af.... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - Replacing Power steering rack for a Manual Steering rack | | Ok, I have a 1995 MR2 SW20r, nice to look at and was a bargin so I thought, lol, My steering rack is leaking oil out of one of the gators (can this just be replaced?) and looking at the cost of a new one it seems alot cheeper to buy a manual rack. I have seen a rack of a 1991 MR2 on ebay for £40 will this fit and will it work well? |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - Wheel Bearing ?? | | Just purchased a beautfull low mileage (50K) 1998 MR2. One problem when I really push it round a roundabout just before the car starts to slide a metal screeching comes from the back left - perhaps this is worn wheel bearing ? Although i thougt they are meant to knock rather than squeak (sounds like metal on metal) and as soon as U back off the sound stops. I'm not amazingly concerned i reckon maybe worn bearing or suspension rod just wondering if anyone knew any better before I go to garage. |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by jon - jondillon@hotmail.com on 07/03/2004 | | Hey.. I also Purchased an mr2 model 1994 like 2 months back.. the car is exceptional.. but had the same problem at first. Noise came from rear wheel o.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by jon - jondillon@hotmail.com on 07/03/2004 | | Check the rear brake pads, could be a corner is just enough sideforce to make disk touch the metal wear indicator on pad (alerts housewifes to car nee.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 3 submitted by jon - jondillon@hotmail.com on 07/03/2004 | | Well jacked up car today and could not detect any lateral movemenmt in the wheel with the brakes on or off. The suspension rods did look a little corr.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 4 submitted by jon - jondillon@hotmail.com on 07/03/2004 | | There is an easy way to check if its your bearing or something with your suspension. Lift the suspect wheel off the ground by raising the car as if y.... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - steering | | the above question was for a mk2 Glimited 1990 |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - Steering Wheel | | How do you take the original MR2 steering wheel off? I have no instruction manual available and it doesn't seem to matter what the hell I do the thing will not come off, even without main lock nut! Whats my problem? |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - Power Steering Problem | | i have a 2001 MR2 Roadster 1.8 vvti.
when i first start my car the power steering works for a few seconds then stops working. i have a light shows up on my dash (P/S) power steering. toyota say to find the problem it will cost 100 pound before they even fin out the problem. anyone had this problem or have any advice?
Thanks in advance |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by Marc Shepherd - marcshepherd69@hotmail.com on 24/11/2008 | | Here are the main fixes as i had same problem on my mr2 with ps light.
It sounds to me as if you have air in the ps system or ps fluid level is dow.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by Marc Shepherd - marcshepherd69@hotmail.com on 24/11/2008 | | I have had this on my MK2 but it was the relay a cheep fix/fault find is to put the key in ignition and turn to position before the car starts about 1.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 3 submitted by Marc Shepherd - marcshepherd69@hotmail.com on 24/11/2008 | | Not sure if you have sorted your problem , but in case you havent - I have a Mk2 MR2 with the electric PS pump . It has given problems over recent yea.... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - Knocking Sound When Steering Full Lock | | When im about to put my steering into full lock i get knocking sounds,my car is also lowered so im not sure whether its the suspension or the driveshafts.Please help |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by Alfonso - alfg.fonz@ntlworld.com on 17/03/2004 | | If the sound is from the front of the car it cannot possibly be the driveshafts, remember your driving a Rear Wheel Drive car :)
Joking aside, Knoc.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by Alfonso - alfg.fonz@ntlworld.com on 17/03/2004 | | PS. Lowering an MR2 has been known to cause premature wear on your ball joints so check them first!
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| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - POWER STEERING | | HELP!!! I have a 1990 G Limited MR2 and the power steering light has come on. Ive put fluid in it but it still comes on and off. Any ideas??? |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by Tanya - tr0uble@fsmail.net on 16/08/2004 | | AMAZING!! Just had same problem w my 94 model (1 day after buying, imagine the panic). My hero husband found this site and fixed the problem in 5 mins.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by Tanya - tr0uble@fsmail.net on 16/08/2004 | | The same has just happened to me I too have a 1990 mk2 g-limited and searched this site only to find a cure and a free one at that. just turn the key .... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 3 submitted by Tanya - tr0uble@fsmail.net on 16/08/2004 | | Wicked!!!!! Sorted in a flash
Started and stopped engine about 15 times, and magically the steering is working again, thanks
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| Fix / Recommendation 4 submitted by Tanya - tr0uble@fsmail.net on 16/08/2004 | | Try to "feel" if the steering pump is spinning, under front apron, (on left hand side of spare wheel on RHD cars).
This pump has 4 carbon bushes whic.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 5 submitted by Tanya - tr0uble@fsmail.net on 16/08/2004 | | Put the car into nutral. Start the car, Swithch it off. Keep repeating. Normally after about ten times the fault will clear but it can be 30 times or .... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 6 submitted by Tanya - tr0uble@fsmail.net on 16/08/2004 | | My MR2 did this today. Drove to the garage for fuel and all was ok, when I came to drive home I found I had no power steering. Came straight to this s.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 7 submitted by Tanya - tr0uble@fsmail.net on 16/08/2004 | | just tried the remedy listed, turning on and off the ignition and now have perfectly operational power steering with no dash light on, thot i was in f.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 8 submitted by Tanya - tr0uble@fsmail.net on 16/08/2004 | | MATE I DUNO WHO LISTED THE ABOVE RESPONES BUT IT WORKS AND THEY SAVED ME THE DOLLARS AND STRESS YOUS GUYS ARE AWSUM.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 9 submitted by Tanya - tr0uble@fsmail.net on 16/08/2004 | | Wow..what a wonderful site this ..got into my 1994 MR2 TBar which was kindly denoted to me last week by my loving nephew who has gone off to live in U.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 10 submitted by Tanya - tr0uble@fsmail.net on 16/08/2004 | | Try this first before spending to much money turn the ignition on and off about 30 times. same thing happened to me it was the low voltage relay.they .... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 11 submitted by Tanya - tr0uble@fsmail.net on 16/08/2004 | | Try cleaning the contacts on the relay (not sure which one) .... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - steering | | Can anyone help me, iv recently bought a mr2 mk2 and the steering rack is fecked...(".) Does anyone know if a steering rack for a toyota corrolla "92 or "99 would fit..cheers foxy060608 |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - removing wheels | | i have a 1990 g limited import i have what appears to be a knocking offside front wheel but on trying to remove the front wheel to have a closer look the wheel would not come off no matter how hard i ragged it about it all appears to be attached to the brake dics plus any sugestions on why the wheel appears to be loose |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - twitchy steering | | my steering wheel twitches to the right and left quite badly, and reacts really badly to any ruts in the road, the steering wheel also shakes violently when hit about 60mph, my car also pulls to the left constantly. please help me somebody |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by Dan - dj_dannyboy@hotmail.com on 07/07/2002 | | thatll be the ball joints mate...had exact same problem got garage to change them cost £80 parts £70 labour £10 thay will probably have to sort tracki.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by Dan - dj_dannyboy@hotmail.com on 07/07/2002 | | OK, various things to check:
First, Ill assume that youve had a standard tracking check at a tyre garage.
Second, jack up each frontwheel indepe.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 3 submitted by Dan - dj_dannyboy@hotmail.com on 07/07/2002 | | The MK2 MR2 is extremely sensitive to incorrect geometry, which will cause the twitchiness and wandering at speed that many people seem to suffer. Th.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 4 submitted by Dan - dj_dannyboy@hotmail.com on 07/07/2002 | | My MR2 also gets very twitchy around ruts and other uneven surfaces.
I had a geometry check in the autumn and apparently I had a bent track rod. This.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 5 submitted by Dan - dj_dannyboy@hotmail.com on 07/07/2002 | | This could be anything from alignment to steering rack problems. List of things to check:
1) Wheel balancing
2) Proper 4 wheel alignment (should tak.... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - 1991 MK II, Questionable suspension noises! | | Two problems have driven me to madness. Recently, a strange rubbing noise has taken over my car, coming from the passenger rear side, when under load in a cornering manuever. I seems to be in porportion to the amount of turn put in, and disappears after the car is either pushed faster in a turn, 15+mph, or in a straight line. New wheel bearings, rotors and pads have done fuck all to cure my issues. Second, when passing speed bumps, or extreme fractures in the road my front end will produce a fairly annoying crunching sound, Balljoints, bushings, lack of grease? Sometimes I just wanna roll this bastard into a lake, and other times it makes me feel like a fighter pilot, anyway.
Cheers |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by Vince - vincentchierajr@bellsouth.net on 02/03/2005 | | It is probably just the thin metal cowlings that live on the inner face of the wheels. They are easily bendable away from the moving parts of the whee.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by Vince - vincentchierajr@bellsouth.net on 02/03/2005 | | Hi. my car has the same problem with the front end. an annoying crunching sound from the front right wheel/shock. Been told it is probably the shock t.... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - Knocking From Front Of Car | | Recently when turning to the right, a slight drag can be felt through the steering wheel.
When car is stationary and wheels are turned, a knocking sound appears to come from around the front right wheel area.
Any ideas? |
| Fix / Recommendation 14 submitted by Andy Smith - andrew@asmith97.freeserve.co.uk on 07/03/2005 | | I have the same prob just wondering if you got it sorted could you let me know what it was cheers.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 15 submitted by Andy Smith - andrew@asmith97.freeserve.co.uk on 07/03/2005 | | I have a similar knocking problem on my 92 turbo. I suspect that it is suspension related but Ive not yet been able to isolate the cause. As soon as I.... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - Power assisted steering intermittant fault | | On occasions, after starting car, power steering fails to work and dash light stays on. This might continue for 4 or 5 start ups, then the vehicle will start as normal and power steering works fine. Any ideas how to trace fault? |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by Richard Small - richard.small@worthing.gov.uk on 09/09/2002 | | This is a very common fault with the MR2. Most commonly the Power Steering Relay contacts stick intermittently. Locate the relay and clean the contact.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by Richard Small - richard.small@worthing.gov.uk on 09/09/2002 | | hi there, hello i have same fault on my turbo 1993 as well with the power steering only happend once, maybe check the power steering pump belt also ch.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 3 submitted by Richard Small - richard.small@worthing.gov.uk on 09/09/2002 | | Can anyone tell me which relay it is that controls the power steering?......mines gone this morning but l have no sign of leakage from the pump........... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 4 submitted by Richard Small - richard.small@worthing.gov.uk on 09/09/2002 | | question for any one of u guys, once u get your power steering to work (after restarting the car), do you hear a slight humming noise when u move the .... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 5 submitted by Richard Small - richard.small@worthing.gov.uk on 09/09/2002 | | just read the advise above about turning the ignition on and off a few times.Tried it after driving around for days without power steering. Thinking a.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 7 submitted by Richard Small - richard.small@worthing.gov.uk on 09/09/2002 | | I have had a similar problem which continued for a few months. As mentioned before, it could well be the relay contacts have become carbonated/dirty. .... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 8 submitted by Richard Small - richard.small@worthing.gov.uk on 09/09/2002 | | Thanks for your post - mine just packed up this morning - to my horror.
Can you suggest any thing for the shoe marks I put on the door?.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 9 submitted by Richard Small - richard.small@worthing.gov.uk on 09/09/2002 | | have same problem with same car, have you found out anything?.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 12 submitted by Richard Small - richard.small@worthing.gov.uk on 09/09/2002 | | I have the answer.
The power-steering system is fitted with low-pressure pump protection.
Now the fault isn’t with the sensor, but with the relay t.... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - 91 n/a -> rear end wobbles back and forth at 66 mph or faster !!!! | | My 1991 N/A MR2 with 126k miles runs excellent except a few months ago at freeway speeds (66-90 mph) the rear end started wobbling back and forth. It seems to come from the left rear rim/axle and only when the freeway is gradually turning to the right. Other cars avoid me immediately because it looks like I am losing control of the car. When I am parked, there seems to be some play with the left rear rim. All lug nuts are tight. What could it be?? |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - Power Steering No Working | | The power steering on my MR2 2.0 GT Tbar (non turbo) has stopped working.
The mechanic at the garage looked at the fan belt, pump and fluid and everything checked out fine. I was told that there is an electrical management system connected to the power steering and that I need to get it checked for faults.
Is this a known problem on MR2's?
A specialist Japanese Parts supplier had never heard of a management system being attached to the steering before. PLEASE HELP! |
| Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by Peter Marsh - pete-marsh@ntlworld.com on 04/07/2007 | | Buy A Real Car! Renault Clios are the way forward!
Queer!.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 20 submitted by Peter Marsh - pete-marsh@ntlworld.com on 04/07/2007 | | Power steering module is in front luggage compartment under the plastic cover and is bolted to the nearside inner wing (to the right of the spare whee.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 21 submitted by Peter Marsh - pete-marsh@ntlworld.com on 04/07/2007 | | Have 93 MR2 - power steering has gone out about 5 times, unually comes back on within a few weeks - been told its electrical when I decsribed the foll.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 22 submitted by Peter Marsh - pete-marsh@ntlworld.com on 04/07/2007 | | I had this problem and i cured it (1)try resetting ecu by removing negative battery lead if that doesnt work and light goes out then comes back on aft.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 23 submitted by Peter Marsh - pete-marsh@ntlworld.com on 04/07/2007 | | Have had a problem with my MR2 where the power steering fails and the warning light on dash remains on. Was told that this was due a common problem wi.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 24 submitted by Peter Marsh - pete-marsh@ntlworld.com on 04/07/2007 | | Mine just went out as well. I have learned much. Your power steering pump is electro/hydraulic and it has its own ECU and ECU driver. If you want t.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 25 submitted by Peter Marsh - pete-marsh@ntlworld.com on 04/07/2007 | | i have 92 g limited and have just cleaned all the ignition relays one by one and the same with all the other relays except the ecu and had the same fa.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 26 submitted by Peter Marsh - pete-marsh@ntlworld.com on 04/07/2007 | | Did you ever get this sorted!? I ask because i have the same problem with my MR2 :(.... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - Leaking Power Steering rack | | 93 Mk2 T-Bar leaking PAS fluid through the bellows on the N/S tie rod bar. Is there a seal that can be replaced as this has failed on my MOT or is it a full rack replacement? |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - Wandering in straight line | | Had a new clutch and anti roll link pins fitted. Collected car, drove down road and it was like driving on ice!! At 30-40mph in straight line the back end suddenly decides to do its own thing - just as if I had driven over ice patch. Returned to garage - all nuts checked and tight, wheels okay nothing seems loose. Ball joints okay, Cv joints okay. |
| Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by Malcolm - mabbs@salobrena.fslife.co.uk on 08/01/2004 | | You will probably have to have the car 4 wheel aligned again. 2s are very sensitive to changes in the geometry. If the roll bar or anything to do with.... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - steering | | I have a random and intermitent fault with the power steering on a 90 g limited mr2. every now and then the power steering ceases to work and the dash warning light comes on and the steering needless to say goes heavy. it seems to start working as fast as it stops then the problem disapears for a while, this seems to be as a result of sudden change in direction or if i hit a setrious bump in the road...it could be a coincidence. any suggestions on the likely source of the phantom fault, neither my auto electrician or i can trace it as it happens so randomly??? |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by Ben Montague - ben.montague@uk.insight.com on 12/01/2004 | | The power steering relay sometimes gets corroded just take it out clean the contacts and it should be ok..... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - Steering Woe | | I've just got my hands on a 93 MR2, and the steering is a little bit annoying.
Wheel wobble at various times, unaffected by road quality.
I originally thought tracking would be the root cause, however this doesn't appear to be the case.
I have Lexus IS200 17" wheels fitted, and the tyre mechanic suggested this was the root cause and I'd need some kind of spring fitted to prevent suspension damage.
Any thoughts? |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - Steers side to side at high speed. | | I have an 1992 MR2 MKII N/A 3SGE.
When I get up to around 70-80mph a knocking noise comes from the front left, just infront of the passager seat and the car badly sways from left to right. I have topped up my power stearing fluid level as it felt like it was that, that was kicking in and cutting out but the problem is still there? |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by steve - steve@madshu.co.uk on 01/03/2003 | | You need to check your ball joint because it could be the joints thats not properly installed.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by steve - steve@madshu.co.uk on 01/03/2003 | | If its an import - did you do the speed limiter mod?
This can cause odd behaviour from the power steering at speed. Effects from steering being too l.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 3 submitted by steve - steve@madshu.co.uk on 01/03/2003 | | Greg, do you have aftermarket wheels? If so than check the "spigot rings" are correct and in place. These locate the wheel on the center of the hub,.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 4 submitted by steve - steve@madshu.co.uk on 01/03/2003 | | Check the wheel bearing. I had one almost collapse on mine, giving easily an inch of movement at the top and bottom of the tyre.
Also check the bo.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 5 submitted by steve - steve@madshu.co.uk on 01/03/2003 | | I have same problem with 1 93 mr2 NA 5sfe. But I just get vibration in the steering wheel.
Also had a noise come from front left. Found it to be a ca.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 6 submitted by steve - steve@madshu.co.uk on 01/03/2003 | This is a common problem with the MKII. Are you both running stock suspension and wheels with the correct size/spec tyres fitted?
The cars are ve.... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - Loud clunking noise | | Clunking noise coming from right front wheel when turning hard or doing a 3 point turn the vibration, of which, can be felt through the steering wheel |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by Jenny Burridge - jenny_burridge@weymouth.ac.uk on 14/08/2003 | | You steering bushings need to be replaced. The inner one might need to be replaced, but thats not for sure until you do the outer ones first. Basicall.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by Jenny Burridge - jenny_burridge@weymouth.ac.uk on 14/08/2003 | | It cant possibly be a CV joint, its a RWD car.
Check the wheel bearing, I had one almost collapse on the front of my turbo..... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 3 submitted by Jenny Burridge - jenny_burridge@weymouth.ac.uk on 14/08/2003 | Sounds like a CV joint has gone.
Does it clunk only when turning hard in one direction?
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| Fix / Recommendation 4 submitted by Jenny Burridge - jenny_burridge@weymouth.ac.uk on 14/08/2003 | | Have you fitted larger than standard tyres recently ? if so they could be catching, also check wheel bearings, track rod ends & steering rack mounts,a.... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 N/A - knocking fom rear of car, and car veers left/right at speed | | Just got a 1991 n/a mk2, there is a loud knocking noise from the rear of the car at random times, but mainly on light bumps. Also the car veers left to right when accelerating at about 50 mph. I have standard 14" rims and not been lowered. Any help would be much appreciated as am worried i bought a lemon. Thanks. |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by jj - thejukewolf@yahoo.com on 05/10/2007 | | I have exactly the same problem, and mine is a 1991 n/a mk2 as well, keen to find out what's causing it too..... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 Turbo - Car is wobbling....? | | My car seems to be wobbling (best way to describe it). When I get up to about 50mph if I go over an uneven bit of road the car wobbles side to side. The whole car is wobbling back and fore. The car also does this after I change gear and lift off the clutch. I though it might have been the shocks, so I’ve replaced the front shocks and the link arms but no joy. I thought it might be the brakes so I’ve replaced them. I’ve had the wheels balanced as well. Any suggestions would be very welcome. |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 Turbo - Car is wobbling....? | | My car seems to be wobbling (best way to describe it). When I get up to about 50mph if I go over an uneven bit of road the car wobbles side to side. The whole car is wobbling back and fore. The also does this after I change gear and lift off the clutch. I though it might have been the shocks, so I’ve replaced the front shocks and the link arms but no joy. I thought it might be the brakes so I’ve replaced them. I’ve had the wheels balanced as well. Any suggestions would be very welcome. |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by Paul Harris - PAUL.HARRIS3@THEPENSIONSERVICE.GSI.GOV.UK on 17/06/2005 | | the screw on track rod arms have a nylon socket and steel ball set up, if you get a slight knocking on bumpy roads it is possibly this. easy to change.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by Paul Harris - PAUL.HARRIS3@THEPENSIONSERVICE.GSI.GOV.UK on 17/06/2005 | | Ive now changed the Rear tyres had the balancing and tracking done and the problem has got much better its still there though. Still on occations when.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 3 submitted by Paul Harris - PAUL.HARRIS3@THEPENSIONSERVICE.GSI.GOV.UK on 17/06/2005 | The MR2 is very sensitive to anything that you do to the suspension, wheels or tyres.
Has this started since youve changed tyres?
It could b.... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 Turbo - steers left and right on uneven roads | | bouthgt a Rev2 1993 MR2 , with 17" 7 rims , tyres 215 40r 17 front 225 45zr 17 rear . Had alighment and chambers checked improved handling but will i have a problem in handling when on uneven roads . anyone have any idea wats the problem. is it the rims and wheel ? or i have to change it back to its original rims ? |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by WK Chu - gldtouch@brunet.bn on 24/09/2007 | | Sometimes wider, low profile tyres can cause tramlining where the wheels will follow the camber and undulations in the road. Try driving on the standa.... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 Turbo - power steering | | PWR Steering only works for 30 secs after engine is started. PWR steering stops and then will work again when engine is switched off and then restarted, 30 secs later and stops again.
PWR steering warning light on dash does not come on at all. Don`t think this is the common relay problem as there seems to be the 30sec time frame where the PWR steering works and then ceases to.
Any help would be appreciated |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by jay - fallingwater@ukonline.co.uk on 09/12/2004 | | The mr2 power steering is movement responsive so when u move the steering wheel the pump turns on ,but when u leave it it turns off again .it doesnt m.... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 Turbo - Mr2 Turbo Power Steering stopped working | | My alternator belt snapped and hence I lost all power. After fitting a new one I found that the PAS light was still on and I had no power steering. Can someone help? |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by Andrew Jones - andrew.n.jones@aib.ie on 12/11/2003 | | i got up one morning and my ps wasnt workin so i got on the blower to toyota and spoke to a mech he said the p/s is powered by battery and to reset ps.... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 Turbo - power steering | | power steering only works for the first 30 seconds when car started,then fails to work.
the p/s light on dash not lite.
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| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by paul - paulnicholson417@msn.com on 05/07/2003 | | Hi, I from Australia and have a 92 Turbo, with roughly 60k miles. this problem only just happened to me. and I have noticed both times it was after .... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 Turbo - Checking Power stearing fluid level | | Hi, I have a 92 MkII turbo
I noticed some leaking arouund the steering rod seals, and want to check the power steering fluid level ( my stearing pump has become very noisy and I thing It might be related )
Can any body tell me where the steering fluid reservoir is located, as I can't seem to find it. I have located the brake fluid reservoir and know the pump does both brakes and steering. it is anyehere near the brake reservoir? |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by Edward Massey - edward_massey@yahoo.com on 07/12/2003 | | The brake fluid is a completely separate system and does not relate to the steering. You will need to remove the black cover that surrounds the spare.... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 Turbo - Power Steering Rack or Pump - Clunking Noises | | Hi there. I have a 1991 Toyota MR2 MKII import. It recently started to make a clunking noise which can be felt throught he steering wheel but only when first started & turning in a low gear. When the car is warmed up, it seems to disappear. The P/S light has never come on.
Could this be the pump or steering rack ? Help ! |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 Turbo - lack of power steering | | no power steering at all.The warnig light no showing and pump works when first stat car for a few second,any ideas?????? |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by paul nicholson - paul.nicholsolson417@msn.com on 18/07/2003 | | been there tried the turn ignition on and off twenty times didnt work, its the power steering ecu thats gets screwed up instant cure disconect the neg.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by paul nicholson - paul.nicholsolson417@msn.com on 18/07/2003 | | These guys are right . I had this problem on a standard uk car . Light did extinguish for a few seconds on start up but then came on again. Tap the re.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 3 submitted by paul nicholson - paul.nicholsolson417@msn.com on 18/07/2003 | | Hi there i have this problem and took mine to toyota and had it looked at and the problem was the relay it is under the front bonnet on the passenger .... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 4 submitted by paul nicholson - paul.nicholsolson417@msn.com on 18/07/2003 | | Hi there. I have a G-LTD and about 3 weeks ago my power steering went but the light did come on. After much research I found that there is a P/S reala.... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 Turbo - STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES. | | AT SPEEDS OVER 70 MPH, MY STEERING WHEEL STARTS TO VIBRATE, ANY IDEAS!!! |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by OMAR SANCHEZ - SANCHEZRX7@YAHOO.COM on 22/04/2009 | | One of the more common things that goes overlooked would be hubcentric rings if you have aftermarket wheels. MR2s are really picky about having them a.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by OMAR SANCHEZ - SANCHEZRX7@YAHOO.COM on 22/04/2009 | | Wheels need balancing possibly.... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK2 Turbo - Power Steering promlems | | I have a 1994 rev3 mr2 turbo. when i first start the engine i can that the power steering is working and it will continue to do so for a few minutes. Then it will stop working for the rest of the journey. Also after about a 20 minute journey the egine management light will come on and stay on till i stop. Any ideas? |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by Billy - billyharman@hotmail.com on 01/04/2008 | | Just cycle you ignition a few times and it seems to come right after the 6th try or so. theis problem is wide spread and comes and goes for most perpl.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by Billy - billyharman@hotmail.com on 01/04/2008 | | replace the bushes in the electric steering pump motor there are four bushes in total.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 3 submitted by Billy - billyharman@hotmail.com on 01/04/2008 | | For the steering: As you have probably read, the power steering relay seems to cause most of the trouble. Son just had the same problem, car starts a.... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK3 - Knocking or rubbing with Full Lock | | Ive recently bought a Toyota MR2 Mk3 from the Toyota dealership. Everything is fine except that when reversing with full lock, it feels as if it is hitting against something.
I took it back to the dealership to fix but they said its not a problem and its just hitting against the steering rack and that I shouldnt be reversing with full lock on!
Is he just fobbing me off or is this a genuinly a problem with all MR2 Mk3s? |
| Fix / Recommendation 1 submitted by Neil - njd759@supanet.com on 15/02/2007 | | I have had the same problem with my 52 plate Mk3, i spoke to the dealership and thery booked it in for a check up. The engineer said that there are ru.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 2 submitted by Neil - njd759@supanet.com on 15/02/2007 | | I have had the same problem with my 52 plate Mk3, i spoke to the dealership and thery booked it in for a check up. The engineer said that there are ru.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 3 submitted by Neil - njd759@supanet.com on 15/02/2007 | | Me too! I bought my MR2 Mk3a couple of weeks ago. I love it and it drives great, however the ocassioanl knocking noise is worrying me. Please help!.... More |
| Fix / Recommendation 4 submitted by Neil - njd759@supanet.com on 15/02/2007 | | I have the same problem... is this common? It sure does not sound healthy when it happens. Does anybody know if this should happen or not?.... More |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK3 - Steering relay location | | I have found the site really helpful in tracing my intermittent fault on the power steering and want to clean the contacts as suggested by an earlier contributor. I have a MARK THREE MR2 and have the same problem. Can anyone tell me where the steering relay is located please? |
| Steering | | Toyota MR2 MK3 - Toyota MR2 2001 intermittent power steering fault | | Car feels as if power steering is only part working. Sometimes no problem then next time start engine problem reoccurs. Note no warning light comes on the instrument panel. Local garage think it may be electrical as they say motor sounds to be varying speed but suggested taking to Main dealer for diagnostic check. Anybody got any advice that may save expensive check at main dealer? Thanks in advance. |
| Fix / Recommendation 20 submitted by chris - chris@positiveaspirations.co.uk on 23/02/2009 | | I had same problem. Found it was vane pump. Quoted £1300 from main dealer to replace. Picked up power steering pump for £70 at scrap yard and £30 to r.... More |
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