Toyota Sera owners forum

Jae 2012

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:29:33 +0000

So folks, what's happening with JAE 2012? Any plans to book a plot? It's not that long now, surely a plot needs to be booked and a lst of who's going?

I'll start...I'm going!!

Bloody Price Of Door Struts !

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:47:18 +0000

in england they are about �140+vat

just did some researching and in japan they are about 85+taxes

AND in russia they are �80

just about to try poland for a price maybe they will be cheaper and ill pick them up when im next over

Car Show

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:13:45 +0000

hi its ian (pink floyd car show ) when is the car show at lincoln any idea and is anyone going

Coolest Thing Since Sliced Bread

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:46:56 +0000

http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-LED-Tachomter-RPM-gauge/?ALLSTEPS

im just looking into cost to make one of these

im certain I could do it and get it to work but would I be able to get it to fit ???

Got Waved At By 2 Nutters In A Fiesta !

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:44:34 +0000

hahaha

anyways I was on one of the country lanes in dinas in wales yesterday and 2 ladies/girls gave me a wave,

i mean a proper wave not just a thank you

dont know if the were just waving at the car or what but i had to convince the girlfriend that ive never seen them before in my life

so if you were them one of them 2 nutters then identify yourself hahaha

first thoughts that maybe it was debbie as she is always up in the welsh wales area but the main point as why it may not have been her is that she drives a sera ........ why drive a fiesta if you dont have to

Spark Plug Covered In Oil

Sun, 13 May 2012 20:38:10 +0000

Right. I am now really worried. My Sera developed a misfire. Found out that one of the cylinder wasn't firing so removed the spark plug to have a look. One of them is completely covered in oil at the electrode end. Anyone any idea what this means? There is no blue smoke at any time before or after the misfire started. Had a look at the coolant and frankly I can't be certain whether there is any oil in it or not. I do not have to top my oil between oil change which I do every 6000 km.

Anyone Know Anything About This One?

Sun, 13 May 2012 18:21:44 +0000

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221020782862&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123

H473Lna

Sat, 12 May 2012 19:04:44 +0000

Grey.
Ph3 top spoiler
monster spoiler on top of rear tailgate spoiler
nice shiny alloys
White dashboard !!!!!! (quite tasty)
Mother and daughter driving

Spotted in prenton wirral

Feel embarrassed as it was shinier than mine as mine needs a bath :-P

Got Asked This And Didnt Know

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:11:24 +0000

Got asked this question and did not know what was the retail price of the Sera when it was new. Anyone know what it was??? I know it will depend on what you got with it.

Starter?

Wed, 09 May 2012 21:12:10 +0000

Hi again guys
Well I know it's been a couple of weeks but that's more down to lack of use of the sera as I've had to use my bike for work and it's bad news my starting problem still persists infact it's worse

So here's were I'm at now

At first occasionally car wouldn't start but after a few turns of the key and a bit of jiggling with things as if I know what I was trying to do but not really havin a clue it would start,
as when I turned the key dash lights dimmed and after a little discussion I assumed perhaps something to do with battary
I got a new battary and cleaned and tightened contacts
And crossed my fingers
But to no availe as today car wouldn't start and no amount of pressing or switch things or turning the key made it start but as its not been used for a few days and I'd now attempted to start it a few times I thought I should charge battary however when I connected it to charger it was nearly full, I re-attached the battary and tryed again , still nothing so I tryed jump starting it still nothing
I tryed jump starting it first using both +ve and -ve terminals nothing the other car was running ang had been a couple of mins - I assume this means I can rule out a problem with the battary
Then I tryed jumping it using the +ve terminal and the hook (I think is used to remove the engine) but again nothing - I think someone said do this to rule out a short on a earth wire
Then I tryed bump starting it , woo hoo this time it started
Am I correct in thinking this would mean the start is fooked?
I think I can see the starter is it on the far bottom left hand corner of the engine if stood at front of bonnet, with likes wheel an belt on it ?
If so am I also correct in guessing it won't be to easy to change without a pit or lift so perhaps better to get an actuall michanic to do for me?
Also do I have to source a particular starter or will the garage just be able to order any?

Once again thanks in advance for any help

Passenger Side Weather Strip?

Wed, 09 May 2012 16:17:13 +0000

In need of a huge favour, i need to find a passenger side weather strip, the bit that goes on the outside of the glass and is usually black and it clips on not really sure of the part number, does anyone have the part number or even have one for sale?

Thanks

Rising Sun

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:37:31 +0000

Well that time of year agin anyone going to come along??? Apart from me and Rich????
Be nice to meet a few more owners even if just for a day/My link

Rear Bulb & Speedometer

Mon, 07 May 2012 23:14:18 +0000

Hi,does anybody have any idea how to get to the main rear light bulb,one seems to be out & needs changing. Also I need an mph dial & how easy is it to change the speedometer dial face ?
Any suggestions appreciated..

Back In The Game !

Sun, 06 May 2012 23:30:10 +0000

Hi there everyone,rustled me up a nice Dark Grey Mica today & I'm back in the saddle,yeeee-hah

Nothing-Engine

Sun, 06 May 2012 04:00:36 +0000

I went out to my car today. Took off the car cover and jumped in.
Threw the keys in the ingnition and... nothing!
No reponse, nothing.
The battery I found out was very depleted and the interior lights and stereo did not respond.
Nor did the alarm and central locking.
I had a charged battery from my other Sera and put that in.
Nothing again.
I found three of the 15amp fuses blown and replaced them.
I tried boosting it and...nothing.
No stereo but the interior lights work now after replacing the fuses.
All the other fuses in the interior are fine.

Is this just an alternator issue?
Any advise would be appriciated.

Sera Exhaust. I Want It Quiet!

Fri, 04 May 2012 13:24:51 +0000

So We finally got a new exhaust on the Sera to replace the old OEM system that was leaking, rusting and didn't fit the bodykit.
It consists of the stock manifold, new flex join, new standard cat, 2 1/4" press bent pipe, a 'hotdog' resonator in the stock location, and a 2" triple pass muffler that is as long as will fit.

The exhaust note is nice, with no buzz at all, but it is WAY TOO LOUD!!!! I estimate over 100dB from past experience with my Corolla Levin. (I've got 3 straight through mufflers on that, lots of room under there, and it'll be getting another one soon).

What have you guys done to keep your Sera quiet? It needs to be as silent as possible, but there is barely any room under there. I reckon I could fit another resonator in the straight bit under the centre of the cabin, but not much else it seems.
Is there a particular muffler type I should use at the back?

Help! I need silence and wearing ear protection isn't an option, a car this small shouldn't make so much noise....

Tatton Park

Thu, 03 May 2012 15:03:39 +0000

I can't find the original thread where the Tatton Park Classic Car Spectacular on 2nd-4th June was mentioned - Morty are you still going? Which day/s? I'm thinking of going for just the Sunday or Monday Bank holiday. There is also another event at Tatton Park on 18th/19th August - Classic, Vintage & Sports car show.

Window Screen Wiper Linkage And Written Off Sera.

Thu, 03 May 2012 12:44:50 +0000

Hi
I have searched, both Forum and Maintenance sections on here and can find little info re wiper linkage. I wonder if anyone might know, where I can get the central block that holds the spindle for the, NS (left) wiper blade arm, and also, the linkage balls, to the motor and OS wiper spindle. The housing for the NS blade spindle is worn, and the spindle wobbles all over the place, which affects the linkage to the motor and OS spindle.
Also probably looking for the little plastic cups that clip over metal linkage balls.
Trying to get, what was my spare Sera, up and running, after my main Sera was written off, by a "Bulgarian lorry trailer", which swung out and hit it, whilst I was driving up through France (Orlean's).
Some good spares there, if anyone wished to pick them up - Joking, unless you are in the area, to expensive.
Only thankful I am still alive. Nearly went under the trailer wheels.
Anyone who has any info re wiper linkage, I would be glad of your help.

Regards
Clive Ballard.

PS for those of you that record this sort of info, written off Sera was G281LNY. Original perlised grey colour.[size="6"]

Window Screen Wiper Linkage And Written Off Sera.

Thu, 03 May 2012 12:37:12 +0000

Hi

SORRY MADE A MESS OF THIS AND CANNOT SEE HOW TO DELETE. PLEASE SEE OTHER POST.
I have searched, both Forum and Maintenance sections on here and can find little info re wiper linkage. I wonder if anyone might know, where I can get the central block that holds the spindle for the, NS (left) wiper blade arm, and also, the linkage balls, to the motor and OS wiper spindle. The housing for the NS blade spindle is worn, and the spindle wobbles all over the place, which affects the linkage to the motor and OS spindle. Also probably looking for the little plastic cups that clip over metal linkage balls.
Trying to get, what was my spare Sera, up and running, after my main Sera was written off, by a "Bulgarian lorry trailer", which swung out and hit it, whilst I was driving up through France (Orlean's). Some good spares there, if anyone wished to pick them up - Joking, unless you are in the area, to expensive. Only thankful I am still alive. Nearly went under the trailer wheels.
Anyone who has any info re wiper linkage, I would be glad of your help.

Regards
Clive Ballard.

PS for those of you that record this sort of info, written off Sera was G281LNY. Original perlised grey colour.

Cusco Top Mounts

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:33:27 +0000

anyone know if you can fit cusco pillowball topmounts onto standard kyb shocks. I am gettings rid of my coilovers and was wondering if i can fit these onto my new shocks ?? cheers guys

Hazard Light Button

Thu, 03 May 2012 08:18:38 +0000

I dont really know why the hazard button looks like it does as it has never been pressed, but I wouldnt mind tidying it up a bit, is it a dash out job to remove the button ?? cheers

Engine Mounting Points?

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:39:05 +0000

Hey all, This might be a stupid question but how can I find out the engine mounting points & from that, how can I find out what engines fit?

By what I've read up, only seen the 5E-FTE and 4A-GE engines being put into Seras. There would also be different kinds of these engines but what would be best? Correct me if I'm wrong. THANKS

Jez

Changing Power Steering Fluid

Wed, 02 May 2012 20:37:40 +0000

What's the method for changing pas fluid?

Member Title ?

Wed, 02 May 2012 19:51:01 +0000

Hi, why does it say 'Poor' on my member title? Is this a relection of my current financial situation ?

Sgs Wont Gas My Struts !

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:09:08 +0000

Rang them up just before because I said I'd give them a weeks notice before I just turned up and now they are saying they won't gas the door struts because they are too thick to fit in the gasing jig they have so it will break them :S

Strange Clutch Issue

Tue, 01 May 2012 01:01:34 +0000

I got in the car this evening to find the clutch pedal was limp. I could just get into neutral by stamping it into the carpet, but it still bit immediately and completely if I lifted off, like an on/off switch. Failing clutch seems unlikely as it was fine yesterday evening and this was the opposite of how I'd expect a failing clutch to behave, I wondered if the fluid had leaked from somewhere. It was too dark to investigate though and I didn't want to have to stop at my parents house so I braved the 20 minute drive. Changing gear was rough at first but improved, by the time I'd got here the clutch was pretty much behaving normally, maybe a little slack at the top.

So, who wants to guess at what the hell happened? Could the massive ammount of damp last night have seized something? My mates car had an issue today as well - cranking but not turning over, which seems odd for a 2 year old car with 15k on the clock. when he tried it later it grudgingly started and is now ok. We wondered if the fog had got into the ignition system somewhere.

Anyone else had random issues today? Could evil fog be screwing with cars? Will we get fog that turns us inside out next week?

Clean Ace

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:20:45 +0000

What does a clean ace actually do ??

I wouldn't mind having one just to say I've got one :-P

As far as im aware it has a light and its bulky and it gives you a sore head when you get in and out but apart from that I have no idea what else it does

Sorry for the ridiculously obvious question but I can't find anything on tinternet to tell me what it actually does

Happy Birthday Mountainmanjohn And Jeffrey Marks

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:57:48 +0000

Birthday wishes to you both!

Engine And Auto Box Storage

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:20:26 +0000

Having a bit of a garege tidy and want to know the best way to store an engine and auto box for spares/replacement if i need them???
I have put some clean oil in the pots and turned it by hand every few weeks in order to stop it rusting inside. Sump is full but was just asking if i am doing the right thing or not.
Also the best way to store the gearbox ??? Can i just fill it with tras fluid to store???

Rear Exhaust And Centre Pipe Needed Urgently

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:53:12 +0000

Hi Sera people - Trouble again!!! (and it's my birthday today on top of it all!!)

My Sera just failed the MOT because the rear exhaust box was not secure as the support bracket on the box has broken. They tell me it is all too weak to repair. I cn't afford a new one as things are tough right now but I do need to get it fixed so I can unfortunatley sell the car.

Any help will be most appreciated as the Toyota service centre who looks after the car quoted �400.00 and I just don't have the funds at this time.

Many thanks

Kind regards - Jeffrey