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Parki

Hi - what size is the wind deflector & does it fold down/stay up ok?

Parki

You can either adjust the bonnet to raise the clearance which is a 2 person p i t a or remove wiper arm & bend to clear.

Parki

A bm dealer will quote you new prices - look on ebay etc to give an offer price?

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Will track one down - thanks for the info.

Parki

Wow! So how long have they been unscrewing things to the left? I was worried about damaging the switch itself - job done but what happened to the hex nut? Thanks Althulas for the gen.

Parki

Hi all, my headlight switch cover came off whilst travelling & decided to fit new knob & cover - following 'how to replace this switch' link , I cannot see the hex nut to undo it - the new knob has a metal insert which carries a thread & I'm wondering if my old one has been glued in posi...

Parki

Hi Bob, extracting player from boot is fairly easy - if i remember right there are 3 bolts holding frame to the boot & then screws attaching player to frame - there are threads on this (use search) but when you have the cover off the gearwheels can be lightly oiled & eased into use - did min...

Parki

I have no experience of 2.8's but in general if you have any doubts about a car - unless you know exactly what needs fixing & how much that will be & that is reflected in the price - walk away - there are lots of examples out there so try a few more - if you walk away from a good one you'll ...

Parki

just to update my saga - I plugged the unit in but the discs would only go 3/4 way across & NO DISK showed. I added a few drops of light machine oil to cog wheels & the pin where the tray is pulled by - left it 1/2 hour & it started playing! Now I have to decide do I keep my present set ...

Parki

Just for anyone interested in removing a stuck disc - using the white cog wheels inside the unit - the vertical wheels shift the tray in & out - the bigger horizontal wheel raises the disc - just done it, now i have to re plug the changer & see if it operates normally?

Parki

I still have 4 of these if anybodys interested £80? Buyer to collect or pay courier - I'm in Northumberland.

Parki

Hi Mark I used some self tappers about 3/4" long 3/16" wide with big enough heads (about 5/16") Then I drilled a small hole (about 1/16") & tried to screw the bracket in place - can't remember exactly now but if its too tight try reaming it out a bit until you get a tight fit...

Parki

Hi Z3 Mark - I fitted this type to my '97 - will look up any info I've got - basically once you have the curved trim with the seat belt towers off, place deflector in the brackets on the cross frame & mark the 2 or 3 holes, drill & screw them down - tricky part is marking the underside of th...

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Robert T - yes your right, I've turned off the siren & LED not flashing - LED was flashing during siren going off but 'hazards' did not. As car is 'quiet' will leave problem for now & attempt alarm re programming during warmer weather. Agree,the connector blocks unlikely to be problem. Still...

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Robert T - I have only been locking with the key, manually - when I got her last year, the 'bricks' were not communicating with alarm unit even with new batteries & have not got round to re educating alarm. Have now turned alarm off (I hope) & I'll be happy to keep it off - no one ever takes...

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Yes - unlocked, started engine, drove off & then alarm sounded.

Parki

Thanks Bladerunner919 - could not see the slots in the alarm 'lock' - have managed to turn it in daylight so hoping thats shut up. Will try disconnecting bonnet switch - when I started her this morning all seemed ok then alarm came on after driving 1/4 mile - would bonnet switch theory fit that? The...

Parki

Help! Is there any way to disconnect the alarm? Its 4.20 in the morning & my alarm keeps going off - I can unlock the car, switch on ignition, start the engine & drive off with the alarm still sounding - have tried using 'alarm key' but not sure its turning. Twice the alarm has stopped for a...

Parki

Thanks for your comments - will update when I've checked things out.

Parki

Hi all, Happy New Year - my otherwise good celebrations have been somewhat spoilt on discovering some kind (ars)sole has 'borrowed' my 'original' radio aerial & left a large dinner plate sized dent in the bonnet (hood). I will not be able to live with it so am considering asking my local garage ...

Parki

Thanks for that - have checked with dealer quoting £180 but a couple of breakers want £50 or so for rusted parts needing treatment so I guess I'll have to cough up - mine has lasted 17 yrs so can't complain.

Parki

Hi all, my trusty 1.9 '97 Z is needing some rust treatment & the near side sill cover needs replacing - anybody got one spare? If not guess I'm chasing ebay or breakers? Thanks.

Parki

Thanks Robert - I'll have a look at it again.

Parki

I have just replaced my battery & discovered a grey plastic pipe lying behind battery about 5mm wide coming from RH side (looking into boot) - my previous Mx5 had breather tubes from battery to outside vent should this tube connect to battery or is an overflow from something?

Parki

Ah so thats where that washer came from.

Parki

Yeh - agree with that - I'm now sorting out storage space for my wheels to keep for winter tyres maybe?

Parki

Have now listed on ebay & would take a lower price - post has been viewed by lots of people & I would be interested in comments - are you just window shopping or do you think the're scruffy, too expensive (make me an offer) or is this OE style dated & unwanted?

Parki

Hi - as an unsuccessful (so far) seller of a set of wheels & tyres - I'm just wondering how you've got on? Your wheels look great & I don't understand why there appears to be so little interest Have you sold them? Really good tyres seem to help & 'flashy' modern wheels sell quick? Forum ...

Parki

My 1.9 P Reg was very poor especially on uneven narrow country roads where I had to slow down to let oncoming traffic pass! In my imperfect understanding of the problem (after 5 months of mixed driving) there are about 4 or 5 joints/bearings & any looseness builds up in the system so changing on...

Parki

I am selling my 16" Style 35 wheels + budget tyres. Condition of wheels is v good with some minor blemishes - no kerbing. 2 have slight flaking but surface appears good underneath, centres are ok. Tyres are serviceable, 225 R16 92V's with about 5 mm left, 1 is of different make/pattern but I've...

Parki

Thanks for that Lightning - I shall go ahead & fit them + new tyres!

Parki

Hi - My 1.9 '97 is fitted with 225/50 Tyres on 7 x 16 ET 46 wheels all round & I'm looking to fit 7.5 x 17J ET41 wheels with 225/45 Tyres. My calculations look like there's little difference in rolling circumference & they seem to fit without rubbing (tyre sits about 1/2" further out) M...

Parki

I am planning installing wind deflector (no hoops) soon - can you let me know how you get on?

Parki

Just to say had badly rocking drivers seat making cornering/braking v interesting - ordered set of 4 - £12 inc P&P - had local garage fit drivers seat for £40. Worth every penny - now only car moves not me! Will have a go myself on passenger seat when warmer weather arrives (have no garage) - Do...

Parki

Pics beyond my competence level at present - Battery switch could well be right - guess that could be useful?

Parki

Whilst checking the spare wheel I was unable to remove the Right hand luggage 'box' as it has a red tap like thing with leads looking like they connect to the battery & an earth? I could still loosen the hex nut securing the spare wheel cover through bottom of the box but it does make it tricky ...

Parki

Bought my P Reg 1.9 3 weeks ago - some niggles to be ironed out but today the thermometer showed 9.5 so carefully folded top down & drove home 15 miles through country lanes - only overtook one car but great to feel the (chilly) wind in whats left of my hair - thats why I bought this car!

Parki

In amongst finding a couple of minor jobs for the better weather - I have found a 'spare' EWS Control Box/Unit in the boot - is there any quick way to check if its still working & is it worth owt?

Parki

Thanks for that - having read some of the problems people appear to be having with remote/alarms I am reconsidering - my keys manually lock/unlock & start car & I understand the immobiliser sets itself on key removal so do I need the alarm or remote capability? I may live with it for now &am...

Parki

Thanks to woody1000 for quick response/welcome & jonco for v comprehensive DIY guide - not sure of my ability but should be able to get more electrically minded friend to follow instructions - makes a difference when you know its possible & how. Thanks again. Have brought tyres up to press. ...

Parki

Having been looking for several months I am now proud owner of a P Reg 1.9. The battery has been allowed to go completely flat (it is now fully charged after 250 mile run home) & the 2 half house brick fobs also out of battery. Have replaced these batteries & have follwed Manual procedure to...

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