dazzy

Mine wasn't an sr model either. You would be amazed how damp the metal roof gets on the inside between the headlining. Clean and re-grease the contacts or swap it out for a new unit.

As dublet says. Check for voltage at the bulb terminals on the roof light. Sometimes knackered/cheap chinese led can still light up a bit And is the new bulb rated for 12v and not 24v. The beams clock use led I think in the red and blue bulb holder I think as standard. I think the dome fuse controls the interior lights. Radio and clock. I also had problems with the integration relay in the fuse box under the steering wheel. This controls most of the interior lights. It must be replaced with another with the same part number. It is a white or green box a couple inches in size.

I had a problem with my roof lights once. It turned out that condensation had corroded the terminals on the back of the lamp unit. May be worth a look. 2 screws hold it in iirc. Check the dome light fuse also. It may have half popped .

Also. Water based paint dries a different shade so the colour in the can is not necessarily what it will look like when dried. Water base also takes longer to dry then solvent.

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Toyodiy is back.

As you put pressure on the dent gently tap down the crowns (in the reflection where it pinches together)to release the stress.

Its not that I want shiny , I want them to stay clean/free from rust. So I should steer away from stainless then, what about galvanised, thats just plated mild steel right.? I am learning by the way and I appreciate all the comments!!

In that case the bolts from the split rims would be stainless and the nuts mild steel so using stainless nuts would be a good thing in this instance? remember they are just for show .

Thanks for the replies. I need 120 new nuts to replace the rusty ones removed from my split rims which turn out to be welded together so they just need to look nice and not go brown rusty. so,for example if I want to replace a wing bolt (10mm socket head) with a stainless one what would I need, i.e M? x 20mm length, flanged hex thanks.

Can anyone please tell me what size bolts are used on a gen 6, ie, m5 m6 m7 etc mainly the 10mm nuts/bolts 12mm " " 14mm " " I don't have a gauge to measure the bolts and I want to get stainless ones ordered this week. Thank you. Daz.

No worries mate.

I have a white 3 post you can have for £10 plus delivery.

the micro switches in the fob break off the board, it is possible to re solder them but it is very tricky, I did mine on the yaris (same key I think) and now works perfect.

This stuff looks good, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Metal-Rescue-Bath-Rust-Remover-Treatment-Safe-On-Everything-Except-Rust-/280957546749?pt=UK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item416a5ff0fd There is a powder on eBay, oxalic acid I think that I have used befor with good results, it does mean removing the rusty parts and leaving them in the solution in a bucket overnight.

I'm in lufbra.

A new Sharp razor blade. Daz

according to the web 6mths is £143 and 12 months is £260, not a great deal more than mine I would love the RS200 but for the same reasons I have and wont get a GT4 is the cost of running and insurance etc

according to this http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/knowledge/index.php?page=index_v2&id=14&c=5 they are 153bhp, similar power as a UK gt celica with a full tank and some heffas in the back hmm, food for thought, Think I need to go have a propa look at a few, on the other hand thats what mums Cmax is for :rolleyes: so far then, no one has had any/knows of any potentialy expensive/common issues, such as hideously expensive lower arm replacement etc.

cheers bud sounds good, im used to shite mpg but thats not realy what im looking for anyway, I dont do a lot of miles. I want a 4 door that has potential to look great and I think these are already half way there, I want to be able to get the dog in the back easily if and when we go somewhere special for walkies, weve got an Akita so he is pretty big, and i realy want electric heated bum warmers, lol and these are half the price on insurance of my celica as you said the clusters are

Ive been looking at the tezzas but insurance is just as much as my current if not more,, im looking for luxury and a bit more practicality. this is what i want http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-03-LEXUS-200-2-0-SE-4DR-SALOON-/280724059889?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item415c7536f1#ht_1646wt_1270

Im thinking of selling my celica and getting a lexus is200, I was wondering if anyone on here has had one or has any knowledge on them, pros/cons etc also would I be better off trading my car against one or selling private or stripping? My celica spec. all new/replaced parts are less that a year old!! genuine SSIII rear high spoiler brand new FULL superstrut replacement, less than 2k miles on them newly refurbed gen 7 alloys in white whith brand new falken tyres full hks shp cat back exhaust, st205 tein dress up spring modified to suit st202 freshly pro painted front wings, mint " "front facelift front bumper with TOMS lip " " standard side skirts, mint SSIII rear spats celica embroided front seats, rare?? TRD rear top mounts TRD gear knob, genuine SSIII genuine white gauge cluster Projector front headlights facelift rear lamps freshly painted boot lid , has had hole filled to suit ssIII spoiler, profesionaly done by myself and the painters at work roof/boot upper spoiler/visor crystal bumper indicators N/S driveshaft with brand new blueprint cv joint (cost £100 for the joint) K&N panel filter new genuine lambda new genuine cat front calipers have had new pistons and seals new blueprint waterpump fitted 8ish months ago new dizzy cap, irridium plugs, leads new handbrake shoes, genuine again new blueprint rear disks 12mths ago passed mot today so 12 mths mot and i put 6 mths tax on at the beginning of the month probs loads more, I will update as and when I remember. didnt realise just how much I have done and all the usual non beams SSIII goodies as you can see I replace service stuff with genuine parts , if that aint feasible then its blueprint She is a 1997/98 R reg import with 113K on the clock, most is in KM, I will go through the paperwork to get a rough idea in miles loads of paperwork I put the list up so hopefully you guys could advise on a sale price for her. some pics are up in my gallery,I will get some nice ones up soon Thanks, Daz

as Izzy said, we use this in the bodyshop for prepping , http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3m-Scotch-Brite-Pre-Cut-Rolls-Purple-Very-Fine-07903-/130505030392?pt=UK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item1e62b4baf8

No need for sand paper, red scotch brite and a bucket of water is all u will need if the paint is in fair condition.