Guest columbo Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 hello fella's. am new here and could do with some help and advice with a couple of issues. my car is a 1997 RZ TT 6 speed manual. 88autobahm front mount intercooler hks air intake super dragger exhaust hks blowoff valve ok , so the central locking packed it in last week and i am not sure where to get a replacement control module ( if thats the problem ? ) i have the module under the drivers seat and have read that it sometimes fails because of damp or wet weather...no shortage of that here i was also thinking about upgrading to a dual core aluminium radiator...is it worth doing ? and where is the best place to get one that will fit my car ? a few other squeaks and rattles tha i would like to get ironed out but i wont bore anybody with that right now ..lol thanks for any help and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest columbo Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 oh yeah there is also an issue with a triangle red/orange warning light with an exclamation mark that comes on when i hit 100 kph ( 60 ish ) somebody suggested it might be from a sensor that would have been fitted to the original bumper for some reason !? ( have a veilside kit fitted which was on the car when i bought it...so i dont know anything about this sensor IF thats the issue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 The module under the drivers seat is O.E alarm, I think you'll find the control module you seek is behind the dash near to the upper glove-box. Give Keron a call, he'll sort you out. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/member.php?676-keron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest columbo Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 The module under the drivers seat is O.E alarm, I think you'll find the control module you seek is behind the dash near to the upper glove-box. Give Keron a call, he'll sort you out. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/member.php?676-keron thanks David, whats is the OE alarm ? is that just the alarm that was factory fitted ? i would be a bit worried if my mechanic has been looking at the wrong control module...he is ex-toyota so he should know what he's at ! but all the searches i have done also stated that the CL module is in the dash. i will have to tell him is is looking at the wrong unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT Paul Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 centeral locking could be the unit on the drivers door had this before on mine OE is factory fitted too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 thanks David, whats is the OE alarm ? is that just the alarm that was factory fitted ? i would be a bit worried if my mechanic has been looking at the wrong control module...he is ex-toyota so he should know what he's at ! but all the searches i have done also stated that the CL module is in the dash. i will have to tell him is is looking at the wrong unit. Yes, yes and yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 check the brake fluid level ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 oh yeah there is also an issue with a triangle red/orange warning light with an exclamation mark that comes on when i hit 100 kph ( 60 ish ) somebody suggested it might be from a sensor that would have been fitted to the original bumper for some reason !? ( have a veilside kit fitted which was on the car when i bought it...so i dont know anything about this sensor IF thats the issue... Your car might have came with an active spoiler as standard, they have to be removed if fitting an aftermarket bumper. The active comes down at 60 mph iirc. The triangle will be coming on to tell you that the active isn't coming down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest columbo Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Your car might have came with an active spoiler as standard, they have to be removed if fitting an aftermarket bumper. The active comes down at 60 mph iirc. The triangle will be coming on to tell you that the active isn't coming down. yep that sounds 100% right, so what can i do to sort it out mate ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Hi mate, What makes you want to upgrade the radiator...? Im running over 700bhp on the stock rad with no problems at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 yep that sounds 100% right, so what can i do to sort it out mate ? I think there is a control box for this behind the stereo, i think it is marked active spoiler. Try disconnecting it and take it a run to see if that will do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I think there is a control box for this behind the stereo, i think it is marked active spoiler. Try disconnecting it and take it a run to see if that will do it. Should fix it! Stock radiator is a good unit, fensport do one which is good if yours is knackered. The central locking control unit is behind and just below the right most dash air vent next to your dash mounted passenger side airbag, it is on oblong blue box I think. Good luck, I hated getting the damn thing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calzo21 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Might be a newbie question but my central locking systems packing in too, was just wondering...I'm wanting to upgrade the security of the car so would the kit be fine or would I need to replace the Control module as well ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest columbo Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Hi mate, What makes you want to upgrade the radiator...? Im running over 700bhp on the stock rad with no problems at all... Thanks mate , i had serious issues with over-heating during the summer ( temp guage was hitting 100 quite often and the rad cap came apart ) and i thought a bigger rad would up the cooling capacity and sort that out. was also considering a vented bonnet - but i cant find one that i like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest columbo Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I think there is a control box for this behind the stereo, i think it is marked active spoiler. Try disconnecting it and take it a run to see if that will do it. thanks for that, jeez i hate pulling out the head unit...ended up stripping half the dash and steering column last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest columbo Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 thanks Gaz, not looking forward to it ! Should fix it! Stock radiator is a good unit, fensport do one which is good if yours is knackered. The central locking control unit is behind and just below the right most dash air vent next to your dash mounted passenger side airbag, it is on oblong blue box I think. Good luck, I hated getting the damn thing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 thanks for that, jeez i hate pulling out the head unit...ended up stripping half the dash and steering column last time. Unfortunately you NEED to remove the dash panels mate. Pull out the gear lever surround. Take the odo etc panel off Dial surround Main panel. Only way to get at the stereo mountings unfortunately. Oh, and annoying squeaks.......guarantee one of them comes from the rear? Check your boot lid rubbers. They go hard with age, and if not already, probably need replacing. Common problem now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest columbo Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Unfortunately you NEED to remove the dash panels mate. Pull out the gear lever surround. Take the odo etc panel off Dial surround Main panel. Only way to get at the stereo mountings unfortunately. Oh, and annoying squeaks.......guarantee one of them comes from the rear? Check your boot lid rubbers. They go hard with age, and if not already, probably need replacing. Common problem now Thanks mate....i'll check them boot rubbers for sure, although some of the squeaks are caused by my last attempt at dismantling the dash ..lol, and the drivers side recaro makes a very annoying squeak too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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