# \#mr2 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mr2/821.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Car loses Fuel Over Time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-loses-fuel-over-time/189898)
**Author:** [@kamp95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kamp95)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-loses-fuel-over-time/189898 "2023-04-03T15:31:49Z")
My 91’ MR2 seems to lose fuel over time when parked for a while (3+ weeks). I have it parked indoors in an underground parking garage. I don’t smell any gasoline around/in the car, but the leak is extremely slow. Any i… --- ## [Transmission chatter when cold, but goes away when fully warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-chatter-when-cold-but-goes-away-when-fully-warm/62746)
**Author:** [@aidanverse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aidanverse)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-chatter-when-cold-but-goes-away-when-fully-warm/62746 "2021-08-29T03:12:26Z")
I just recently swapped out my Automatic Transmission in my 91 MR2. The person i received it from had the system completely drained, including the torque converter. I found this out kinda hard the way, knowing that the p… --- ## [1985 mr2 but with rust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-mr2-but-with-rust/164478)
**Author:** [@Zellsmomcardthief](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Zellsmomcardthief)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-mr2-but-with-rust/164478 "2020-06-02T15:04:50Z")
Alright guys I got another one for ya. Called the guy and it was a George voicemail, but its Sunday so i left him alone. 1.I’ll ask him about the mechanical issues tomorrow and take it to a mechanic if i was trying to… --- ## [Car door unlocks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-unlocks/99858)
**Author:** [@dysonscott0202](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dysonscott0202)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-door-unlocks/99858 "2017-02-14T14:50:52Z")
My passenger door won't stay locked,I press it in and it will stay stay locked.When I get out and go to pull it when I manually lock it,It will pop out and unlock it's self.When it does unlock it triggers the driver door… --- ## [CEL comes on and off while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cel-comes-on-and-off-while-driving/95162)
**Author:** [@MrMumbles13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrMumbles13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 3:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cel-comes-on-and-off-while-driving/95162 "2016-09-01T03:07:58Z")
I drive a 1987 MR2 and as of late the CEL has been going on and then off. The only times I've noticed it come on is early in the morning when driving to work (430am) and usually its a somewhat rushed start (get in the ca… --- ## [Car is bogging while driving... not sure what it is or what to do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-bogging-while-driving-not-sure-what-it-is-or-what-to-do/91823)
**Author:** [@MrMumbles13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MrMumbles13)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2015, 6:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-bogging-while-driving-not-sure-what-it-is-or-what-to-do/91823 "2015-11-29T06:15:40Z")
Hello all, So I recently purchased a 1987 Toyota MR2 NA automatic with 97k miles on it and it was running just fine for the last 3 weeks and I was out of state for a week and on my first day back I decided to run to the … --- ## [Replacement tires for 2004 Toyota MR2 Spyder](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-tires-for-2004-toyota-mr2-spyder/89893)
**Author:** [@Doc\_Sue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Doc_Sue)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-tires-for-2004-toyota-mr2-spyder/89893 "2015-05-08T23:30:35Z")
Hi, I don't know if I am posting this in the right place but I NEED HELP!! I have a 2004 Toyota MR2 Spyder convertible and I need all 4 tires replaced. The existing tires are Bridgstone Potenza (which have been discont… --- ## [2000 Toyota MR2 - Car starts weak only when it's warm start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-mr2-car-starts-weak-only-when-its-warm-start/86757)
**Author:** [@Hyojiggy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hyojiggy)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2014, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-toyota-mr2-car-starts-weak-only-when-its-warm-start/86757 "2014-08-27T22:01:29Z")
Hey, my 2000 Toyota MR2 started to act up a bit lately. I noticed that the car cranks fine, but turns over very weak. almost seems like it barely starts. this happens ONLY when the car is already warmed up. This do… --- ## [2001 Toyota MR2 Soft Top Replacement?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-mr2-soft-top-replacement/77521)
**Author:** [@irabrokenglass](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irabrokenglass)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2013, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-toyota-mr2-soft-top-replacement/77521 "2013-02-21T03:29:25Z")
Hi all, My 2001 MR2 Spyder was the recent victim of some vandalism that destroyed the rear window and, as a convertible, I'm going to have to replace the entire soft top shell. Unfortunately, because the car is no long… --- ## [Acceleration problem 2000 MR2 Spyder w/manual transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-problem-2000-mr2-spyder-w-manual-transmission/38985)
**Author:** [@luvthacanes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luvthacanes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2011, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-problem-2000-mr2-spyder-w-manual-transmission/38985 "2011-04-20T18:56:56Z")
Car is normally very responsive. Now from a complete stop it feels like the car is struggling to get to speed. Also on highway having a hard time getting above 60 mph on highway even with gas floored. Mechanic thinks … --- ## [Toyota MR2 with 450K miles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-mr2-with-450k-miles/59164)
**Author:** [@buggsy2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/buggsy2)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2010, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-mr2-with-450k-miles/59164 "2010-12-28T19:51:16Z")
My brother has a 1986 Toyota MR2 with about 450,000 miles--no kidding. Apparently the only real repairs have been some clutch replacements and the head replaced--no engine rebuild. My question is, do the MR2s of that vin… --- ## [MR2 drains it's battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mr2-drains-its-battery/52890)
**Author:** [@carldjensen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carldjensen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mr2-drains-its-battery/52890 "2010-08-02T23:17:27Z")
I have a 1998 Toyota MR2 (90,000 miles) with an appetite for batteries. This spring, the battery was dead, so I put a new one in. Two months later, I try to start it and the battery is dead again. In previous years, t… --- ## [Mr2 from hell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mr2-from-hell/51890)
**Author:** [@billybobdog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billybobdog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2010, 1:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mr2-from-hell/51890 "2010-07-16T01:56:08Z")
i have a 91 toyota mr2 non turbo. occasionaly when i come to a stop the engine will rev and then slow down repeatedly. if i hit the gas pedal it will stop doing this. this might happen only once or several times during m… --- ## [Egr valve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-valve/51892)
**Author:** [@billybobdog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billybobdog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2010, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/egr-valve/51892 "2010-07-15T23:25:16Z")
what is an egr valve and is that different from an egr modulator? --- ## [Adding Bluetooth](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-bluetooth/51164)
**Author:** [@luvthacanes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/luvthacanes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2010, 3:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/adding-bluetooth/51164 "2010-07-02T03:37:17Z")
I want to add bluetooth to my car. Do I have to change my whole stereo system. I wouldn't mind getting satellite radio too. Also, where is the best place to shop/get one installed? --- ## [Toyota mr2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-mr2/50096)
**Author:** [@billybobdog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billybobdog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2010, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-mr2/50096 "2010-06-09T18:47:58Z")
i have a 91 toyota mr2 that i hadn't driven in a few years. when i decided to use it again i had a major tune up done, a fuel pump, filter and strainer installed, timing belt, water pump, assorted gaskets, pulleys, and s… --- ## [Toyota mr2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-mr2/49600)
**Author:** [@billybobdog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/billybobdog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2010, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-mr2/49600 "2010-05-30T15:18:37Z")
i have a 91 toyota mr2 that i haven't driven for a few years. i recently decided to start using it again. it has 222,000 miles on it. i would occasionally start the car and let it run for a while but the last time i trie… --- ## [Tire sizes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-sizes/45109)
**Author:** [@Fauxari](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fauxari)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2010, 12:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-sizes/45109 "2010-02-26T00:55:40Z")
On a 1991 MR2 Turbo. I am in the process of purchasing new wheels and tires for this project car. From stock 14's I'm thinking of installing 16x7's in the front with 205/45-16 tires. In the rear I want to install 17x8… --- ## [MR2 a classic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mr2-a-classic/44481)
**Author:** [@lrgirllawyer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lrgirllawyer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2010, 3:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mr2-a-classic/44481 "2010-02-15T03:59:17Z")
I have a 1991 Toyotal MR2 (turbo) which I really love. It was going great until about 145K miles, but in the last year it's been problem after problem, & I've poured $$$$ into keeping it going. So now I'm worried about… --- ## [Manual Transmission lock-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-lock-up/41433)
**Author:** [@pplatis1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pplatis1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2009, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/manual-transmission-lock-up/41433 "2009-12-28T22:31:58Z")
I have a 2003 Toyota MR@ Spryer, 64,000 miles. I was driving 30 MPR and the car just stopped. Couldn't get it into any gear. The back wheels locked. Couldn't be moved or pushed off road. A bearing in the transmission (?)… --- ## [Timing belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt/41045)
**Author:** [@timktng](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timktng)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2009, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt/41045 "2009-12-21T01:01:13Z")
TOYOTA RECOMMENDS REPLACING TIMING BELT on this car every 60,000 miles. I found out the hard way they are right. Actually made it about 90,000 miles before car stopped on the interstate just outside the Pentagon. NOW IT … --- ## [Compression test gone bad -- no spark now, 92 Toyota MR2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compression-test-gone-bad-no-spark-now-92-toyota-mr2/40026)
**Author:** [@GergLo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GergLo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2009, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compression-test-gone-bad-no-spark-now-92-toyota-mr2/40026 "2009-12-04T03:53:02Z")
I checked the compression on my 92 Toyota MR2 but I forgot to disconnect the distributor. Now, I am not getting any spark. What did I screw up? --- ## [1986 mr2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-mr2/39938)
**Author:** [@sophonnara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sophonnara)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2009, 12:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1986-mr2/39938 "2009-11-24T12:03:31Z")
car wont start i changed the head gasket because some mechanics said it was that but it still wont start it still makes the sound like the car is going to start but just wont budge. --- ## [Catalytic Converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter/38646)
**Author:** [@icastillo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icastillo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2009, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter/38646 "2009-10-26T17:48:09Z")
I need to replace the catalytic converter on a 2001 toyota mr2 spyder. the part needs to meet calfornia's emission. i live in austin texas and can't find an after market part. --- ## [Catalytic Converter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter/38645)
**Author:** [@icastillo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icastillo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2009, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter/38645 "2009-10-26T17:10:41Z")
I need to replace the catalytic converter. the part needs to meet calfornia's emission. i live in austin texas and can't find an after market part. --- ## [Toyota MR2-Spyder Timing Belt](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-mr2-spyder-timing-belt/38557)
**Author:** [@matz09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matz09)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2009, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-mr2-spyder-timing-belt/38557 "2009-10-24T22:11:14Z")
What is the scheduled maintenance for a 2000 Toyota MR2-Spyder timing belt? --- ## [Mr2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mr2/37072)
**Author:** [@khalid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/khalid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2009, 2:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mr2/37072 "2009-09-25T02:41:04Z")
hello i have toyota mr2 2002 it starts fine but after driving about 1 or 2 miles when i come to a stop the gear stuck on 2nd and wont change , i have to turn of the car and start it agian , i took it to the dealer t… --- ## [Bird stains on black convertible top](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bird-stains-on-black-convertible-top/34583)
**Author:** [@mjm25019](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mjm25019)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2009, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bird-stains-on-black-convertible-top/34583 "2009-08-06T01:02:37Z")
I have bird stains on my black vinyl top. What will remove them? --- ## [Check Engine Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/33332)
**Author:** [@p09626](https://community.cartalk.com/u/p09626)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2009, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light/33332 "2009-07-14T01:33:51Z")
Had codes read, said need 02 sensor, replaced, had codes reset, light comes back on. Tried new gas cap. Light still on. --- ## [Toyota MR2 Spyder and Front Tire Wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-mr2-spyder-and-front-tire-wear/33234)
**Author:** [@matz09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/matz09)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2009, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-mr2-spyder-and-front-tire-wear/33234 "2009-07-12T15:53:35Z")
The inner edges of my front tires are prone to excessive cupping. How can that be prevented? (You can't rotate these tires.) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mr2/821.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=mr2)