stevie_b

^ What DB said. If you get a voltage, it must be the motor (or the teeth inside) that's knackered. If you don't it must be either the aerial relay, or the that the HU isn't sending the UP signal to the relay in the first place. All relatively straightforward to test. When I plugged my new headunit in, it wouldn't operate the aerial. It turns out that whatever wiring harness had been fitted, it wasn't passing on the aerial signal as required. Autoleads harnesses are the ones to get. There's 2 terminals on the back of the aerial relay that directly control the aerial. When one goes +v, the aerial goes up, when the other goes -v, it goes down. I can dig out the info if you still need it. Steve

What they said above. Things will get better when you're least expecting it. BTW, where are you in basingstoke? Don't remember seeing you around.... Have you had the soop for long?

I tried to apply the built-in steering lock on my car last night, but couldn't get it to come on. I thought the procedure was simply to turn the steering wheel with the keys not in the ignition. Should this work? Can anyone suggest why this didn't work? (The steering wasn't locked after doing it, and there was no telltale 'click' to let you know the lock is on). How do these locks work? I appreciate this could be sensitive info, so if there's any advice that is OK to pass on to me, it might be best to PM me. Thanks, Steve

Hey, pleased for you!

Long shot, but could be the subframe flexing due to loose bolts. Unlikely, but it'll be worth checking the bolts are tight.

I like those celicas: did a bit of research on them when I was looking for a car. The 1.8 (ST) is reckoned to be a bit underpowered. The 2.0 (GT) seems to be the best if performance isn't of prime concern, and should be easier to sell on than the ST. GT4 (2.0 4 wheel drive turbo) for performance. I didn't test drive though, and not about prices. Prob not much help really!

If anyone wants to look at my horn, feel free to pop round.

Sorry to hear this. I've never dealt with you but it sounds like you really cared about the business, and about the service that you provided. As said above, another opportunity will come along soon. It's been proven that those who had run businesses and had them fold, are more successful if/when they have another go. I guess it's down to all the experience you've picked up. Steve

I've got the orange warning light come up on the right hand bit of the dashboard whilst driving, but no accompanying red warning triangle in the rev counter. The bulb's OK, because it illuminates when I put the hand brake on. Anyone have any ideas why there's no red light, or what I can do to fix it? I haven't got the error code off the ECU yet (suspect code 42 - speed sensor), but I'm sure the red light should have lit up too (I wouldn't have noticed the orange one at all if tdaxgav hadn't been in the car at the time!) Thanks in advance

I like these cars. Can you let us know what you think of it once you've had it a while please?

I would imagine just connect the earth wire on the horn to a chassis mounting point.

I got a hi-low pair of air horns from Halfords. They sounds at the same time, no tunes or anything silly like that. About £15 I think. To fit these, you'd also need some wire (Halfords, or elsewhere). Air horns are good and piercing, but be aware that there is a small delay (maybe 1/4 sec) from when you press the horn switch to when the sound gets produced. This is limited by making the air tubes as short as possible. Steve

People either love MSB (me) or hate it. There's a MSB appreciation thread somewhere on here! tdaxgav on here is an official champion of The Red Supra Cause. He has 2 of them!

It stands for MoonStone Brown, a kind of brown/bronze colour that some supras came in. Others who appreciate the colour less than I do call it Monkey Sh*t Brown.

Done! Here's to a heat-tastic winter!

Don't worry mate, mine's an NA in MSB!

... and it's red

Matty: the insurance is due for renewal soon, and that's when I'm thinking of swapping providers. I won't be cancelling before the insurance expires: like you say, too much hassle. Stevo: thanks. That's what I was hoping.

My supra insurance is due for renewal soon. I recently had a small accident in the supra which was not my fault, although the other party is disputing this. I'd like to move insurance companies (to Sky) because I've had a cheaper quote from them with a lower excess. Do you think changing insurers whilst the accident is being sorted out will affect the outcome of the liability dispute, or cause problems? E.g. are they likely to say "well, Steve's dropped his business with us, stuff him, we won't bother to help him anymore and just admit liability on his behalf". I'd be really interested to hear what you think.

1) The Ring 2) Event Horizon 3) Alien

anyone else seen The Cube?

Fair play! I'm still dreading someone asking me to do one! Now that really would put everyone off their cornflakes! Yeah, kind of puts me off that does. Is the "Advanced" separate from a DAC?

We could ask for a loaf of bread piccy to prove it's her? *runs away*

Babe, what happened in your bike accident? Were you rider or passenger? I've been toying with the idea of getting a bike: probably won't though, concerned about injuries and besides, the supe is plenty fast enough for me!