need help

[Itech]

hey guys I just bought a new MR2... Well it ran GREAT for like 2 hours then just suddenly came up with some problems... Ok so the interior dash lights don't light up when i turn on the headlights. Headlights do work. I'm guessing its the fuse? Where is it located? or is there other possibilities?

Then the big one that scares me, when I heavy accelerate in gear the rpms shoot up but the car doesn't go any faster. I think its the flywheel? I smell the clutch when this happends. If I baby it like a granny it drives fine...

Plz help.

[WT Morgan]

The slipping reving motor problem is the clutch. Replace the clutch, pressure plate, and throwout bearing as a set. Have the flywheel checked for wear and warpage. It may not have to be replaced.
Do the interior lights work when the headlights are not on? If so, it's not the fuse.
Check your owners manual for fuse locations. They are by the drivers left foot under the panel and under the front hood and under the rear engine lid. The interior light fuse is by the drivers left foot.
Is the bulb intensity turned up? There is a dashboard knob for instrument panel brightness. Make sure it isn't turned down.
I hope you got a good prce on it so you can get it fixed and still have a good dollar value buy. I would try to get the seller to pay for the repairs or partially pay if you paid a high price for it or they didn't tell you it had problems. A clutch is a slow wear item and doesn't just do what it did to you in one day. They had to know it was bad.
These are awesome cars. When it is fixed, you will have a great time driving it.

[Itech]

Originally Posted by WT Morgan

The slipping reving motor problem is the clutch. Replace the clutch, pressure plate, and throwout bearing as a set. Have the flywheel checked for wear and warpage. It may not have to be replaced.
Do the interior lights work when the headlights are not on? If so, it's not the fuse.
Check your owners manual for fuse locations. They are by the drivers left foot under the panel and under the front hood and under the rear engine lid. The interior light fuse is by the drivers left foot.
Is the bulb intensity turned up? There is a dashboard knob for instrument panel brightness. Make sure it isn't turned down.
I hope you got a good prce on it so you can get it fixed and still have a good dollar value buy. I would try to get the seller to pay for the repairs or partially pay if you paid a high price for it or they didn't tell you it had problems. A clutch is a slow wear item and doesn't just do what it did to you in one day. They had to know it was bad.
These are awesome cars. When it is fixed, you will have a great time driving it.

Well they claim the clutch was replaced 1.5 years ago.. But yea I'm thinking the clutch is the problem.

its a 1993 MR2. t tops all power options. 108k on the body. First previous owner, body intact all vins matching, no accidents. $3500. N/A

good deal?

This is my 3rd mr2. I've had NO problems with the 1st one. Runs like a champ. 2nd one has idle issues... this 3rd has clutch which is even worse of a nightmare... I gotta stop buying these cars. They are so nice though.

[MRQtwinturbo]

are your rear brake lights working??..i had the same problem..turned out to be the headlight retractor controller relay in the frunk....i had no dash lights or brake lights but my headlights were okay....

and yes...definitely sounds like your clutch is slipping and on its way out....

[Itech]

Originally Posted by MRQturbo

are your rear brake lights working??..i had the same problem..turned out to be the headlight retractor controller relay in the frunk....i had no dash lights or brake lights but my headlights were okay....

and yes...definitely sounds like your clutch is slipping and on its way out....

brake lights work... Going to Midas today to see how much it'll cost to repair...

[Itech]

Went to another mechanic instead one that was highly recommended in the area... Well... the clutch is shot basically. There's some small leaks. And the downpipe is broken. But it isn't louder in sound than my other MR2s which is weird. it passed emissions today. But yea iunno its going to cost about 1000-1200 to fix.

So the question is.

93 MR2 ~110k miles N/A with all power options. $4800. You guys think this is a good deal? body is flawless.

[tHa kNiGHt FaLL]

the fact you can smell your clutch is a good sign... um... its is your clutch

and 1000 - 1200 is highly expensive for a clutch.

i had one done at a performance shop where labor cost is jacked thru the asshole and it still only cost me 800.00

so where are you getting all these MR2's...?

from wha i understand... you just bought one... it broke and now you wanna buy another...?

[Itech]

Originally Posted by tHa kNiGHt FaLL

the fact you can smell your clutch is a good sign... um... its is your clutch

and 1000 - 1200 is highly expensive for a clutch.

i had one done at a performance shop where labor cost is jacked thru the asshole and it still only cost me 800.00

so where are you getting all these MR2's...?

from wha i understand... you just bought one... it broke and now you wanna buy another...?

1000-1200 is for the clutch and all the seals to stop the engine from leaking...

no 4800 would be then the total price i'd be spending on the mr2. seeing if u guys think its a worthy price or not. This is my 3rd MR2. My first is still strong, 2nd is also strong but has body damage. this third one has a PERFECT body but it runs crappy >.<