The only problem is that it has always had a bit of an engine rattle. If you happen to be viewing this toyota mr2 spyder on a website other than our main website, its possible that only some of our many photographs of the car are presented due to website limitations. About a years ago, i was ready to start my car and suddenly the neutral light stay on even as i took the key out. Recently, i have had this gear shifting problem in my 2001 mr2 spyder. Heres what you should know before buying a used toyota mr2 spyder. Bought a mr2 roadster that has the sequential manual transmission. Search preowned 2001 toyota mr2 spyder listings to find the best local deals. Everything you need to know before buying a used toyota. I have toyota mr2 and sequential manual transmission warning light is on,what do i do. To be clear, this not an automatic with a manual mode like many modern transmissions.
Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Save money on one of 10 used 2001 toyota mr2 spyders near you. Used 2001 toyota mr2 spyder convertible listings and inventory simply research the type of used car youre interested in and then select a prewowned vehicle from our massive database to. Featuring a lightweight aluminum construction, this high performance transmission oil cooler is designed to provide outstanding cooling, as well as. Some owners on forums have reported problems with the precat system. To me the clutch feels the same and the engine is running smoothly.
Used 2001 toyota mr2 spyder convertible pricing for sale. I found that strange and i pu it in again and try to start. The 2001 toyota mr2 spyder is just plain fun in addition to the fact that it boasts sleek styling and excellent handling. One of my manual transmission shifter cables is broken on my 2001 sypder, so while doing the 2zz swap i thought id replace both of them.
This is a two door convertible sports car featuring a zippy 8 horsepower 1. Spyderchat gets many requests from prospective buyers and firsttime owners concerning problems to look for in a used spyder. I need some advice andor information to rectify the problems i am having with it. Hopefully this essay addresses the most common problems and questions. Yes, there is very little storage and its not a family car or suv. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 8 2001 mr2 models nationwide. Or, get the toyota manual for your toyota ride free of charge using our toyota owners manual free download option. Regardless, this singlemodel, limitedoption strategy makes the mr2 less costly to build and distribute. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time. Toyota mr2 spyder 2001, manual transmission input shaft seal by beck arnley. The toyota mr2 spyder is the most fun car ive ever owned.
Working without a clutch, the optional sequential manual gearbox had no. Find everything you need to know about your 2001 toyota mr2 spyder in the owners manual from toyota owners. For toyota genuine manual transmission shift knob 3350414120c1 fits. It seems it happens when i make a fast decision, as though i have popped the clutch. Please read through the information below to determine what you need to order.
The smt transmission is an automatically shifted manual transmission with a single clutch. Toyota calls this monospec, which is perhaps a suspect word. How to remove the transmission toyota mr2 spyder youtube. Toyota chose to install a unique transmission option in some 200105 mr2 spyders. Sep 02, 2018 a c60 sixspeed manual transmission more properly transaxle is removed from a 2zzge engine in a toyota mr2 spyder. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Hi there the first task is to get stored problem codes which may require a toyotaspecific code reader to get the level of diagnostic needed. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. For one hundred years, beckarnley has been providing premium oe quality parts for vehicles. For the last six months, my spyder has died on me three times. Everything you need to know before buying a used toyota mr2. A c60 sixspeed manual transmission more properly transaxle is removed from a 2zzge engine in a toyota mr2 spyder.
Used 2001 toyota mr2 spyder for sale with photos cargurus. We took it in for a clutch replacement, then they told us it needed a new transmission. The car itself is beautiful, clean, and in great shape. Must sell 2001 mr2 spyder medium condition needs some love but overall a beautiful car located in salisbury, all offers considered, 1245456872.
Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2001 toyota mr2 spyder convertible 2d. Technology took center stage for 2002, as a unique new transmission became available. Even though the car was always a niche product, toyota managed to sell 7,233 of them in the first model year. While the final model year only ended up with 901 mr2 models moved, toyota managed to sell a bit under 30,000 of them in the u. I have toyota mr2 and sequential manual transmission warning. Toyota technicians best guess was that one of the gsa solenoids the shift solenoid. Find out what theyre like to drive, and what problems they have.
Bright spring weather, two lanes of desert blacktop and a tiny, midengine convertible with a raspy exhaust note. That was the most common question from nearly everyone who. I had a yellow 2001 mr2 spyder several years ago, i sold it because of a job transfer and have missed that little car ever since. That came coupled to your choice of either a traditional fivespeed manual transmission or a sixspeed automated manual transmission. Beginning with motorcycle parts in 1914 and transitioning to. Then i try pushing the gear rod into gear 1, the gear just doesnt get engaged. No, im talking about the mr2 spyder, the oftforgotten third generation mr2. Mar 23, 2001 the beauty of toyotas strategy with the mr2 spyder is apparent in its model lineup. One points at a clutch, the other at an accelerator position sensor. Mr2 sequential manual transmission mr2 owners club forum. Mr2 spyder manual 2zz engine swapmt conversion mr2 spyder smt manual transmission conversion mr2. Toyota mr2 spyder 2001, high performance transmission oil cooler kit by hayden. Got it fixed or so i thoughtat the dealership after excessive.
Our take on the 2001 toyota mr2 this was a good day. But other than that, no issues, really fun to drive. Oct 14, 2007 for those in the forum that have problems with the sequential manual transmission in a mr2 spyder let me tell you my story. Gotta be in one of those safety switches, isnt there one for the clutch. With special attention to the transmission bolt locations and useful tips and. This rating is based on an average across 345 unique models. At just around 120, 000 miles i had to replace the transmission, and right after i replaced the transmission the clutch slave cylinder went out. The engine sits over the back wheels, so it drives well in bad weather, but it is the best when you can drop the top and hit the road. Its probably a control issue, but id rather drive than analyze it. In general, the mr2 spyder is very reliable and largely troublefree, but like any vehicle, a. Used 2001 toyota mr2 spyder for sale near you edmunds. I remember seeing the mr2 spyder on the road fairly often when it first came out.
All things being equal, i prefer a manual transmission to an automatic. Sep 01, 2002 yep, toyota now offers a fivespeed manual in the mr2 spyder that you shift using buttons on the steering wheel or by bumping the transmission selector on the center console, and without. The dealer couldnt get it to go away when it was under. Acceleration problem 2000 mr2 spyder wmanual transmission. The toyota mr2 spyder 2001, does it out boxer a porsche.
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