For the first time in the car's life... it has felt the icy blanket of snow. I figured since it was April it was OK to pull it out of the vault... but I was wrong.
man, you have one clean first gen. Kudos! I got my del sol out last weekend (it was 70 degrees out), and they day after it dropped to 25, and its still that cold.
__________________
gen 3 3SGTE swap, manual conversion, HKS Turbo exhaust, Blitz intake, TRD short throw shift kit, Autometer Boost gauge, OBX manual boost controller, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, 93+ rear suspension and subframe, Turbo model brakes
3 weeks? I might. I need to do a balljoint BAD... when I corner it feels like I'm on ice for a second and I can move it around by hand!
I also have to figure out why the thing is making near 18v all the time... lol
1 of 2 problems....
1) alternator is bad because the battery was low and was overcharging..... so something in the regulator went out
2) you have a gel cell (which suck ass) and something is wrong with the battery....
I had #2 happen to me.... my alt. in the 87 s/c was overcharging, but not quite that much.... on my drive to a huge annual mr2 meet the car broke down.... the alt was sending voltage spikes through the system and fried my megasquirt....
the gel cell battery was the culprit 100%..... put in a standard battery, fixed the MS and haven't had a problem charging since..... (also had a gel cell die on me recently in the ae92.... got replaced with a standard battery as well)
__________________
1) 2004 IS300 Manual/LSD/Sportdesign 2) 2010 Corolla S 5 speed 3) 1986 MR2 "MK1.22" 5sfe/s54 swap 3) 1995 Ford Explorer 4x4, TT/AAL/custom shackle lift, 31"s
I have a standard walmart battery at the moment... so it's probably the regulator. I'm running the 20v alternator, not sure if that is the same as the USDM. Can I replace the regulator or do I need to replace the whole thing?
Its because u where doing 90 mph.
To tell u the truth i think my 89 used to be up that high. And i never had any problems with it. My volt meter use to fliker up and down a bit when i put my turn signals on. Does urs do that too.
The AutoGuide.com network consists of the largest network of enthusiast-owned enthusiast-operated automotive communities.
AutoGuide.com provides the latest car reviews, auto show coverage, new car prices, and automotive news. The AutoGuide network operates more than 100 automotive forums where our users consult peers for shopping information and advice, and share opinions as a community.
ToyotaNation.com is an independent Toyota/Lexus enthusiast website. ToyotaNation.com is not sponsored by or in any way affiliated with Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. The Toyota, Lexus and Scion names and logos are trademarks owned by Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
Forum for every generation Toyota MR2. Including the AW11 and SW20.
Haha Aaron. Its about time u got that garage queen out. 
Linear Mode
