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OBD Codes – the complete list
By Cap Weir
P0100 Mass or Volume Air flow Circuit Malfunction
P0101 Mass or Volume Air flow Circuit Range/Performance Problem
P0102 Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit low Input
P0103 Mass or Volume Air flow Circuit High Input
P0104 Mass or Volume Air flow Circuit Intermittent
P0105 Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Malfunction
P0106 Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure Circuit Range/Performance Problem
P0107 Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric [...]Tags: CEL, check engine light, codes, OBDII
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C60 • MK3 • Transmissions
Gear Ratios
By Dustylax
US Spec Transmissions
00-05 Celica GT & MR2 Spyder – 5 speed – C56
1- 3.17
2- 1.90
3- 1.39
4- 1.03
5- 0.82
R- 3.25
Final Drive- 4.312Tags: 2ZZ-GE, 6-speed, CEL, gear ratios, transmission
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V6 Swap Primer
By Brad Bedell
Engines: Compatiblity / Grocery List
1997+: 1MZ-FE
Best choice for swap.1992-1996: 1MZ-FE
Compatible, but not recommended.
Early 90’s 3vz is proven to work also*
[...]Tags: adjust, belt, CEL, code, codes, conversion, ECU, engine, filter, install, pedal, remove, swap, transmission, TRD
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1ZZ-FE • 2ZZ-GE • Engines • MK3 • Transmissions
Kirk’s Motor Mounts Install
By Southerneditor
I knew that there would be an initial period of vibration post-install, but that it would calm down eventually. The only thing I was missing was an illustration of what, exactly, one is supposed to do with the inserts. In case you’ve been wondering about that, here’s the rundown:
Put the back of the car on [...]
Tags: CEL, ECU, install, kirk, motor mount, pe, pedal, remove, reset, test
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3SGTE Engine Removal / Build-up Pictures
By Joseph Obernberger
I followed the service manual as well as the excellent write up on this site: http://www.mrtwo.net/mr2modproject/mr2modproject.htm to remove the engine out of the bottom of the MR2. The reason for removing the engine was a broken ring land on the #3 piston.
Startup video after rebuild (right click and save-as).
Engine running video after rebuild (right click [...]Tags: 3SGTE, adjust, bleed, CEL, engine, install, photos, pictures, removal, remove, service
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The only good precat…is a dead one!
By Southerneditor
Disclaimer: Altering or removing any part of a manufacturer’s installed emissions system is against Federal Emissions Laws in the United States. Those members who choose to do this agree they are doing it of their own violation, will not hold Spyderchat.com liable, and agree to use their vehicle for “off-road use only”. – Don In [...]
Tags: cats, CEL, engine, gut, gutting, install, pre-cat, pre-cats, precat, precats, removal, remove
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Distributorless Ignition For The MR2
By Joseph F. Obernberger
RX-7 twin tower ignition coils installed in MR2 Turbo.
The goal of the project was to design and build an affordable ignition upgrade for the MR2 Turbo (3S-GTE). The original plan was to build my own ignition circuits using the Motorola MC3334P chip, and four ignition coils (one for each spark plug). The MC3334P chip has [...]Tags: adjust, CEL, code, ECU, engine, install, reset
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Do it yourself Water Injection
By Joseph F. Obernberger
Here are some images of the mcmaster car nozzles mounted inside the throttle body.
An overview video of the water injection setup is here (WMV format 8MB) – it’s a little nerdy – but all in good fun!
Video of each of the nozzles spraying inside the throttle body is here (WMV format 4.7MB – MPG [...]Tags: adjust, CEL, drain, drop, ECU, engine, install
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20V Blacktop Swap – Miscellaneous Info
By Eric Southers
Here’s a summary of the smaller things that you will need to do that aren’t big enough for their own page:
Fuel line
Contrary to what was previously on this page, the 16V fuel line fits fine with no modifications (both SC & NA). I mistakenly used the 20V line which needed to be extended. Sorry about [...]Tags: adjust, air filter, belt, CEL, Clutch, ECU, engine, filter, pedal, remove, strut, swap, tensioner, transmission
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