I finally bought my first MR2 two weeks ago, a lovely almost standard Rev 3 turbo.
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The only mods it has are a HKS filter and lowering springs.
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I was very lucky to find a extremely well looked after example, with every receipt since it's import in 2005! Yearly service carried out religiously, always wearing Toyo T1Rs!
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The front engine bay braces where rotted through
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(I hear this is pretty standard!) so replaced these
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The brakes are a little spongy so have bought some new Toyota 5.1 fluid and will flush this though soon.
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Unfortunately during the test drive it started hesitating and threw the error 52 knock sensor code.
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I managed to negotiate a discount off the price
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(I felt it was already pretty cheap) so I took the car with the fault.
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I bought a new pattern knock sensor with some other bits as above from TCB parts
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(found through this forum, thanks!) but this did not cure the problem.
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I started going through possible issues that could be causing this so replaced the dissy cap, rotor arm
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(as they where in poor condition anyway), fuel filter for piece of mind and got some ignition leads on the way.
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From reading around I thought that the issue may be using a pattern part, so took a deep breath and ordered a genuine knock sensor from TCB.
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Wanted to replace the above in case there was a issue blowing the sensor before fitting the expensive one! Reading through many forums regarding the error 52 one user suggested getting a new sensor and connecting it, not installing it in the engine just running a earth wire to the block instead to isolate the sensor so there is no way it could see any knock.
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i did this with my brand new sensor and the error came up with a gental rev as before.
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I am guessing this is showing the wiring is at fault.
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I ran out of time yesterday
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(it was getting dark and cold) so going to check continuity of the wire this morning.
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Hopefully this is the issue as I should be able to get this re-wired quiet easily
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(got a couple of automotive sparky friends), I am running out of money to keep throwing at it!
I have had a few moments of full power
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(that start of the test drive was OK) and I have to say I was impressed! It is very frustrating at the moment thought I as I know that potential is there but I can't use it as running in safe mode!!
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Overall I am very impressed with the car, and I am sure once I get this sorted I am going to be loving it!
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Tried to add some images but won't let me as I don't have enough posts.
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