Help!

[penfolderoldo]

Hi everyone,

Was driving home in my 2000 MR2 vvti SMT when it suddenly went into neutral. Parked up and switched off then switched on again, engine management light stays on, and i can put it into reverse ok, but when i put it in drive it just stays in neutral. I realise this is probably a stupid question, but does anyone have any idea of what it could be, and if so how much a garage are likely to charge me to fix it?

Any thoughts gratefully received!

Thanks

Dave

[MR2Jedi]

The SMT's are problematic at best. Many stories like yours. It'll probably be very expensive.
Honestly, I would buy a used 5 speed manual transmission and swap it in. It'll probably be as much or cheaper. Certainly alot more dependable.

[MR2Jedi]

Originally Posted by penfolderoldo

Thanks jedi, thats what i've thought about doing, but don't know if its possible, is it not a massive job fitting clutch pedal etc, and don't even know if the engines compatable with a normal clutch / gearbox - did they ever make these in a traditional manual box?

Obviously it'd be a job for a mechanic (I can just about change a plug, lol!), any idea of how much i'd be looking at?

Cheers mate.

Dave

My '01 had a 5 speed manual.
You will need:
Transmission
Clutch pedal
Return Spring
Clutch Master
Hydraulic Line
Clutch Slave
Clutch Disc
Pressure Plate
Flywheel
Shifter cables
Shifter
Shifter Boot
Can't remember if it had a neutral switch.
And all the clips and retainers to hold everything in place.
All can be had at a salvage yard.