Animal Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Had to take the Supe in to a local garage as the exhaust was blowing and I've not had the time (or decent ramps) to look at it. Turns out it'd eaten the gaskets on the mid-pipe. Cost me £50, but at least it was done. Great, except now my speedo doesn't work and the O/D OFF light is flashing. How the hell can you break the dashboard fixing a bloody exhaust? Looks like they've had the battery disconnected as my stereo has reset, could that have any bearing on things? I'm having to use my sat-nag until I can take it back on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) Have you spoken to them? I've had my exhaust on an off more time than I have clean pants and I've never had an issue. Seems a bit of a weird thing, hopefully you can find out exactly what they've messed with. Edited February 24, 2012 by Josh (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Where did you take it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Have you checked all the fuses!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwarrior Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 O/D Off light flashing is a gearbox fault indication. I had it a while ago when the box was getting hot. Is it storing any fault codes? Edit: Is it regular flashing and not a loose bulb or fuse style flashing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 have a look at this: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?257337-speedo-not-working&highlight=speedo+o%2Fd+light+flashing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Took it to Westways in Whitehaven. Went back straight away, but they'd no space to look at it then. Not checked the fuses or codes yet, I've been struck down with a stomach bug and dearn't leave the house, lol. The O/D light is flashing regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I'm sure that this can be caused by a faulty speed sensor reading to the ecu, iirc the speed sensor is at the rear of the gearbox, possibly damaged a wire if they used heat to free off the bolts on the exhaust or have disconnected it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwarrior Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 have a look at this: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?257337-speedo-not-working&highlight=speedo+o%2Fd+light+flashing Sounds the most obvious place to start. May just be a coincidence that it happened when the car was in the garage. A duff speedo would probably cause mayhem in the gearbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Like Robzki said, the only two plausible reasons for the dashboard faults are: 1) they've disconnected the speed sensor from the gearbox and not re-connected it (highly likely if they've been fiddling with the exhaust) 2) they've taken the dash fascia off which feeds the speed signal to the speedo (unlikely) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Took it to Westways in Whitehaven. Went back straight away, but they'd no space to look at it then. Not checked the fuses or codes yet, I've been struck down with a stomach bug and dearn't leave the house, lol. The O/D light is flashing regularly. Ah right, didn't know if you'd have taken it somewhere in Chorley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I'd say it's a gearbox sensor snag, no doubt melted with a gas axe when removing a stubborn exhaust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Ah right, didn't know if you'd have taken it somewhere in Chorley Nah, it's easier to use a garage up there as I have a bike I can use during the week. I'd say it's a gearbox sensor snag, no doubt melted with a gas axe when removing a stubborn exhaust Joy. That doesn't sound good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 carnt you take it back to them because it looks like its their fault wouldnt they put it right for free? saves the hassle of you jacking it up and getting dirty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 It'll be going back to them when I get back to Whitehaven on Monday. If they've fragged any sensors then they can pay for repairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Jack it up and get on your back with a torch. No idea how to help with your car issue though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Logical explanation is they have knocked a plug off the gearbox or broken a wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 It'll be going back to them when I get back to Whitehaven on Monday. If they've fragged any sensors then they can pay for repairs. Logical explanation is they have knocked a plug off the gearbox or broken a wire. Looks like they've broken your 6 speed gearbox and will need to compensate you accordingly Either that, or the auto box is worth £2,500 in compensation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 It'll be going back to them when I get back to Whitehaven on Monday. If they've fragged any sensors then they can pay for repairs. Out of interest, who have you used up our way to look after the Supra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Westways in Whitehaven. Not brilliantly impressed so far. I got trailered there ages ago when I threw the aux pulley and they forgot to put the undertray back on. Didn't notice for a week or so. They are just conveniently within walking distance to the b&b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Anyone you'd recommend Chorley way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Nope. Never found anyone I can trust to do a good job. Most of the jobs have been done by my dad and me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Fair enough! I know most of the garages in Chorley through work, think the only one I'd use would be Tony @ Weldbank at a push. There is a good Jap Specialist in Leyland, an Ex-TDi Employee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 i carnt trust anyone in my area either they all bang the cars about. i can trust 1 person and hes mobile and good prices and he takes care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Fair enough! I know most of the garages in Chorley through work, think the only one I'd use would be Tony @ Weldbank at a push. There is a good Jap Specialist in Leyland, an Ex-TDi Employee. That's who did my paintwork. Took 2 attempts and there are still runs on the boot lip. They also failed it's MOT when it came out of the spray shop for having incorrectly adjusted headlights, well yeah, the whole car has just been stripped. Might be good mechanics, but they blew it with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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