t-one234 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 hey guys, appriciate im new and im asking questions ive had my supra a day and its been a long 2 weeks negociating a deal, but its finally on my drive its got a few problems, not to big though first thing i need to do is replace the gear gaitor as its past it but i cant see how you would replace it (just bought a momo gearknob as the origonal was shot) the handbrake light is intermittenly coming on and the main problem is, my drivers door window is being proped up by a block of wood, ive searched high and low for a new motor but i cant find one anywhere, cheapest i was quoted 2nd hand was £200 and i thought this was excessive and generally the interior needs freshing up, i was considering an aftermarket steering wheel and subtle bucket seats any help would be appriciated thank you for your time;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Keron (Thats his user name) off here will have the window motor, Sure it will be cheaper than £200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 For the window mech speak to keron he is a breaker, the gear gaitor has to be done by removing the panel and then its a simple job. As for the warning light check your break fluid mate as this is a common thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-one234 Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 awesome, cheers for the replys fellas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOSTA Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 my main warning light kept coming on when i first got my supra it turned out it was brake pads too low ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 If you want an original gear gaiter then you will need to buy a complete gear panel as they are not available separately. The gaiters are sometimes available on ebay. To remove the gaiter pull on the circular hole around the gear gaiter and the panel will lift up. The gear gaiter is held in by a number of plastic pins, these go through holes in the gaiter and through a circular plastic collar, the head of the pins are then melted to form a type of rivet that holds the gaiter and collar in place. Cut/file the heads of the plastic rivets off, this will release the collar and gaiter. The general warning light (it's not just the handbrake warning light) is probably coming on due to low brake fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Leep can make up a replacement leather gear gaiter which is better than the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 warning light could also be because the door switch isnt getting pushed in all the way when the door is shut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisH Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Dont think there are any aftermarket steering wheels with airbags, otherwise that would be the next thing after wheels and exhausts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 For the window mech speak to keron he is a breaker, the gear gaitor has to be done by removing the panel and then its a simple job. As for the warning light check your break fluid mate as this is a common thing. Yeah it is most likely the brake fluid is low, I had this problem with my ZR. It drove me mad as I didn't understand why it kept coming on, only used to come on under hard acceleration though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 my main warning light kept coming on when i first got my supra it turned out it was brake pads too low ;-) Lol, good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-one234 Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 checked the pads and by my standards they do seem fairly low any recomended places to buy pads from at reasonable prices? im trying to figure out how to fit my alpine flip out dvd player at the moment also, what years were facelifts brought in? i have a 1995 model so i assume thats not a facelift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 checked the pads and by my standards they do seem fairly low any recomended places to buy pads from at reasonable prices? im trying to figure out how to fit my alpine flip out dvd player at the moment also, what years were facelifts brought in? i have a 1995 model so i assume thats not a facelift The pads don't have any direct connection to the light bud, I was laughing at the idea that they were When the pads wear they get pushed in closer to the discs, this in turn lowers the level of fluid left in the brake fluid reservoir. When it gets below a certain point the warning triangle comes on to make you aware that it is low. If the brake pads were at full, and the reservoir was near the minimum, and they were worn down to half way... the reservoir would dip below the minimum and the light would come on. I always worry about servicing history when I see threads like this. It seems that people don't get their brake fluid topped up during services anymore, this should never happen unless there is a leak in the system (as long as servicing is done properly). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 checked the pads and by my standards they do seem fairly low any recomended places to buy pads from at reasonable prices? im trying to figure out how to fit my alpine flip out dvd player at the moment also, what years were facelifts brought in? i have a 1995 model so i assume thats not a facelift Facelift models were released 1996 mate. Yours won't be a facelift (check side markers/indicators to confirm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Any pics of the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-one234 Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 yeah, i will take some today, it was owned by a person on this forum, by a lady up in newcastle i believe LOL scott i wasnt to know fella, but im glad i checked as they do need replacing soon and i will top up the brake fluid aswell its got a hks mushroom filter on it which is no longer green cheers for the help fellas, cant wait to meet you at a show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB B Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Go on national events and get your name down for Japfest in May, one of the better club days out, especially if you join Lui's convoy from Reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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