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Sohail Hoque
Newbie VIC V 8
Posts: 1 Reg: 04-2008
| *I want to fix a new dash-board in my car, because current one is broken. *Fix the door cover(interior). replace a new. *cHANGE THE SIDE MIRROR. *Door shuts down, after closing it hardly. *Fix neon light. (I already have them, but some of them doesn't work). *After starting the AC, the engine fan start to sound annoying. *Leather seats is not in good condition, want to replace or repair them.(Torn) *while i move the car slowly, by releasing the brake slowly. it makes a sound GRGRRGRRRRGRGRGRR. *While driving the engine hot air flows between dash board. i can feel it most near my legs and while holding the steering. *While driving on small hump, it makes a annoying sound. (No idea, from where it comes) *The pick of the car is slow, from the normal rate. *after i drive, i can smell petrol from exhust. *My speedo display shows something in non-english language, can i change into english. *I want to change my dash monitor language into english, it also shows non-english. *The button in my car, like Height, TMS, ECT... I dont see or feel any diffrence while pressing them. And i want to run a whole test on my car to find out whats more fault in my car.... I live in Maribyrnong, VIC, AUSTRALIA, 3032. Can someone help me... By giving me the right advice... PLEASE HELP... 1991 TOYOTA SOARER v8 LIMITED. |
Peter Nitschke
Junk Filterer South Australia UZZ30 UZZ31
Posts: 9130 Reg: 11-2004
| Sohail. The best advice is to start reading the forum. Pretty much all of these issues have been covered in details and you will learn a lot more in the process of discovery by doing some homework yourself. Then ask questions about what you aren't clear on. You also should define the problems better. Broken dash board could mean anything including some of the lights don't work, or the fuel gauge is inaccurate, or the dash doesn't light up for 15 minutes or whatever. Each is a different problem with it's own solution, usually fixable for minimal cost, or you can simply buy a new dash from Toyota for maybe $3,000. Which way would you prefer to deal with the issue? |
Sohail Hoque
Newbie VIC V 8
Posts: 2 Reg: 04-2008
| Thank You Peter. I will go Through the forum and try to find out the best solution for the problems. But is there a way to find out what problem i have in my car. By running a inspection or something like that. Getting a report saying everything about my car. Because I am new in this Automotive field. Thank You |
Peter Nitschke
Junk Filterer South Australia UZZ30 UZZ31
Posts: 9131 Reg: 11-2004
| Not for most of the issues you mention. There is a handy section called Soarer Diagnostics from the main menu. |
Peter Nitschke
Junk Filterer South Australia UZZ30 UZZ31
Posts: 9132 Reg: 11-2004
| A few pointers. Dash - depends on the problem. Door interior - fix or replace depending how bad. Door shuts - it's supposed to. What do you really mean? Neon - Soarers don't have them, so they are add-ons. AC - the fan is supposed to work when AC is on, might be bearing or pump noise, you need to listen under the bonnet to get a better idea. Seats - up to you, or some of the imitation leather covers have been used by some members. Brakes - might be worn or just have noisy pads - change them. Hot air - is the heater on? Is there a hole in the firewall? Hump sound - sway bar bushes, or LCA bushes or both. Car slow - could be many reasons including too high expectations. Petrol smell - car might be running rich for some reason, probably also related to the issue above. Speedo - language can't be changed, print the translations and keep a copy in your glovebox. Dash monitor EMV - some things can be changed. Height - changes slowly. TEMS - should make suspension a bit stiffer. ECT - no real noticeable difference most of the time. |
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo North Island JZZ31
Posts: 3470 Reg: 10-2005
| Sounds like another worn out 17 year old lemon. |
Vinh Bui
Goo Roo NSW 94 UZZ31 (V8) / 96 JZZ30 (TT) / 97 JZA80 (TT)
Posts: 2434 Reg: 07-2005
| Sohail, I think you can take your car over to Sports & Luxury and they will be able to give you a complete list of what's wrong with your car. |
Daniel Lee
Goo Roo Victoria Soarer GT Limited UZZ31 V8
Posts: 1411 Reg: 07-2005
| Yep you can take your Soarer down to Sports & Luxury Cars and have them check the problems / fixed it. http://www.sportsluxurycars.com.au/ At the moment they are very busy and i have to booked in 3 weeks early to get my Soarer in the workshop!! |
Sohail Hoque
Newbie VIC V 8
Posts: 3 Reg: 04-2008
| Thank You... I have mail "Sport & Luxury" and waiting for their reply... I am really happy to found out this site. I was really in tension. Thank You again. |
Daniel Lee
Goo Roo Victoria Soarer GT Limited UZZ31 V8
Posts: 1414 Reg: 07-2005
| Sohail, Dont bother to email them,as they never reply. Best to call them. |
Sohail Hoque
Newbie VIC V 8
Posts: 4 Reg: 04-2008
| Ok. I will, soon. |
Sohail Hoque
Tinkerer VIC V 8
Posts: 6 Reg: 04-2008
| No, they have mailed me and asked to book it. And it cost 150$. It's better than RACV. Racv asked for 320$ |
Sohail Hoque
Tinkerer VIC V 8
Posts: 8 Reg: 04-2008
| Matthew Sharpe, my old lemon is 2500au$ only. |
Sohail Hoque
Tinkerer VIC V 8
Posts: 9 Reg: 04-2008
| and according to the price its worth to squeeze. |
Dave Billings
Goo Roo Louisiana SC 300, 2JZE, 5 Speed
Posts: 1321 Reg: 06-2007
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Sohail Hoque wrote on Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 12:17 pm:*after i drive, i can smell petrol from exhust
You may need new injectors...NOT cheap. |
Sohail Hoque
Tinkerer VIC V 8
Posts: 10 Reg: 04-2008
| how much will it cost? |
Dave Billings
Goo Roo Louisiana SC 300, 2JZE, 5 Speed
Posts: 1323 Reg: 06-2007
| Mine here in US costed $199.00 apiece, multiplied by 6, then the labor was about $600.00, so roughly $1800.00. My petrol was getting in my oil gumming everything up and blowing blue smoke smelling like petrol. Only 2 were bad, but I went ahead and replaced them all so I could get the good warranty. Good luck. |
Sohail Hoque
Tinkerer VIC V 8
Posts: 11 Reg: 04-2008
| If i just get it serviced, will it not work? |
Dave Billings
Goo Roo Louisiana SC 300, 2JZE, 5 Speed
Posts: 1325 Reg: 06-2007
| I dunno... I don't think you can just service them without replacement...but I'm not a mechanic. |
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo North Island JZZ31
Posts: 3475 Reg: 10-2005
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Sohail Hoque wrote on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 01:28 pm:Matthew Sharpe, my old lemon is 2500au$ only.
It always seems like a good idea - you think you're getting a bargain... Then you have to replace all the suspension bushes, the struts, the steering rack rubbers, control arms, the timing belt, tensioner and water pump, the door hinges, the dash out for repairs, the petrol pump ECU, the HT leads... the list goes on and on... before you know it you've spent more money than it would have cost just to get a later model/better condition car - not to mention all the time its spent off the road. Soarers are tough cars, but if they are left to get shabby, they are very expensive to fix. Never buy a cheap luxury car, they are almost never the good deal they appear to be, and you almost always end up hating them for all the problems they cause. |
Sohail Hoque
Tinkerer VIC V 8
Posts: 12 Reg: 04-2008
| Matthew Sharpe, i do agree with you. |
Sohail Hoque
Tinkerer VIC V 8
Posts: 13 Reg: 04-2008
| While i drive through the hump, there is small sound that comes somewhere near from dashboard. Do anyone knows what can it be? |
Dave Rose
TryHard wa uzz31 v8
Posts: 351 Reg: 03-2007
| Do you hear a similar clunk when the car starts? |
Dave Billings
Goo Roo Louisiana SC 300, 2JZE, 5 Speed
Posts: 1329 Reg: 06-2007
| Motor mounts, maybe. |
Sohail Hoque
Tinkerer VIC V 8
Posts: 14 Reg: 04-2008
| while driving from the hump mostly i hear it. otherwise no. |
Dave Hart
Goo Roo Waikato UZZ32
Posts: 1283 Reg: 08-2005
| As Peter said originally it sounds like your sway bar bushes. Go to a good suspension place and get them checked. |
Sohail Hoque
Tinkerer VIC V 8
Posts: 15 Reg: 04-2008
| Do you know anyone in VIC? I live in Maribyrnong. |