Just got a first generation

alice · 12-07-2007, 01:23 PM

Hey all.

I've had my MKI for about 2 months. I am in California. I took a day long bus ride and drove it back home through the night. It took awhile to find the right MR2 for me but now I've settled into it and I have a few questions. Don't know if this is the right place to ask but here goes...

The fast idle is over 2K. Best way to adjust?

Brakes squeak when cold. Leave it or fix it? There is plenty left on the pads.
When it warms up after braking about 5 times the squeak goes away.

Steering wheel vibrates at 60ish...had the wheels balanced twice. One guy told me it's the struts but this seems unlikely. Any thoughts?

And last but not least. I put in a Tacoma stereo (just plugged right in albeit the plugs are upside down) but the speaker under the seat doesn't work. Anyone know how to fix this without going to an installer?

Thanks!

driftmonster · 12-07-2007, 01:26 PM

I can help with all those things! Just a bit busy so give me a while to respond

Oh and welcome

PearlJammzz · 12-07-2007, 02:05 PM

Welcome

1. fast idle = cold idle? Not really sure, but there should be a little adjustment screw for you to turn the idle up/down. That could need adjusting. I would look at other things first though.

2. I would leave the brakes, my MR2 does this as well, usually only takes a stop or 2. When the pads get worn, I would get a rebuild kit and rebuild your capilers and get disc resurfaces/replaced if need be.

3. The vibrate could be anything suspension wise but good money if the suspension is stock, it's shot by this point and could be redone as with the rest of the suspension. Might want to get her up in the air and inspect it for yourself, see what all as far as ball joints and whatnot could be replaced. 20 year old car, I am guessing most of it could use a renewal.

4. No idea on the stereo, but if it worked before, then the harness could be a lil diff. If it didn't the speaker may just not work alltogether. I'd check that it's connected and getting juice and then check the wiring diagrams for your car and that stereo to figure out which wire controls the speakers.

Goodluck!

alice · 12-07-2007, 08:53 PM

Thanks for the replies, given and forthcoming. If I fail to resolve these problems I will post in another appropriate forum.

canadam · 12-07-2007, 09:05 PM

Welcome to the board

Jaicvc · 12-07-2007, 09:06 PM

welcome.......

12-07-2007, 01:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
alice No Skills Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Just got a first generation Hey all. I've had my MKI for about 2 months. I am in California. I took a day long bus ride and drove it back home through the night. It took awhile to find the right MR2 for me but now I've settled into it and I have a few questions. Don't know if this is the right place to ask but here goes... The fast idle is over 2K. Best way to adjust? Brakes squeak when cold. Leave it or fix it? There is plenty left on the pads. When it warms up after braking about 5 times the squeak goes away. Steering wheel vibrates at 60ish...had the wheels balanced twice. One guy told me it's the struts but this seems unlikely. Any thoughts? And last but not least. I put in a Tacoma stereo (just plugged right in albeit the plugs are upside down) but the speaker under the seat doesn't work. Anyone know how to fix this without going to an installer? Thanks!

12-07-2007, 08:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
alice No Skills Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Thanks Thanks for the replies, given and forthcoming. If I fail to resolve these problems I will post in another appropriate forum. Last edited by alice; 12-07-2007 at 08:54 PM. Reason: tryin to get it to say 'thanks' officially.

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12-07-2007, 01:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
driftmonster The World Is Mine. Join Date: May 2007 Location: City Of Roses Posts: 833 Thanks: 57 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I can help with all those things! Just a bit busy so give me a while to respond Oh and welcome

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PearlJammzz Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,909 Thanks: 8 Thanked 65 Times in 62 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	Welcome 1. fast idle = cold idle? Not really sure, but there should be a little adjustment screw for you to turn the idle up/down. That could need adjusting. I would look at other things first though. 2. I would leave the brakes, my MR2 does this as well, usually only takes a stop or 2. When the pads get worn, I would get a rebuild kit and rebuild your capilers and get disc resurfaces/replaced if need be. 3. The vibrate could be anything suspension wise but good money if the suspension is stock, it's shot by this point and could be redone as with the rest of the suspension. Might want to get her up in the air and inspect it for yourself, see what all as far as ball joints and whatnot could be replaced. 20 year old car, I am guessing most of it could use a renewal. 4. No idea on the stereo, but if it worked before, then the harness could be a lil diff. If it didn't the speaker may just not work alltogether. I'd check that it's connected and getting juice and then check the wiring diagrams for your car and that stereo to figure out which wire controls the speakers. Goodluck!

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Jaicvc Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Frisco Posts: 784 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	welcome.......