Orange Roadsters look good but only when it's paint. Fire doesn't look very good at all on a Roadster.
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Roadster Floppy Wing Mirrors
This Page Covers... Floppy mirror hinges. Floppy mirror adjusters. Floppy Mirror Hinges The wing mirrors should sit in a certain position but should fold if forced. However, some people reported that their mirrors just flap about and don't lock. Disassemble the mirror...
Roadster Fog Light Wiring
Key: E = Earth C4/8 = Connection plug 4, pin 8 Fuse* or F* = Direct connection fuse number Black Yellow = Wire colour Modules are labeled in the picture.
Roadster Front Bearings
Replace The Front Wheel Bearings Parts Required: Stretch hub bolt - 0001906V005000000 - 1 per side. Front bearing hub - 0001870V02300000 - 1 per side. Fitting Remove the brake disc and brake calliper. Remove the centre cap to reveal the centre bolt. There isn't much...
Roadster Front Bulb Change
A bit tricky but you had better learn to do it.
Roadster Front Bumper Removal
How to remove the front panel set from the Roadster.
Roadster Fuel Filler Neck Seal
Rubber doesn't last for ever, especially not when it comes into contact with petrol on a regular basis. You may have noticed the filler neck rubber on your Roadster beginning to crack or split. This is now an MOT fail in the UK so it must be replaced. It stops fuel...
Roadster Fuel Filter
Where the fuel filter is on a Roadster and how to change it.
Roadster Fuel Flap Solenoid
The fuel flap solenoid is a motor that pushes a bar which locks the fuel filler flap. To access it, remove the rear panels and you'll see it just left of the filler flap. Disconnect the electrical connector on the left hand side. Underneath the solenoid is a Torx E8...
Roadster Fuel Injector Removal
Warning Fuel injectors are connected to fuel pipes. Fuel can set you on fire and make your day miserable. No smoking, lighting farts or juggling flaming batons whilst you are doing this. It is important that you do NOT have the keys in the car. If the ignition gets...
Roadster Fuel Pump Change
How to remove and replace the Roadster fuel pump
Roadster Fuel Tank Removal
It's a very good idea to have little to no fuel in the tank otherwise it'll be heavy and potentially explody. Remove the engine. Behind the engine is a heat shield (good idea huh!). Remove the fuel cap. Remove the top two E10 bolts. Then remove the lower two E10...
Roadster Fuse Layout
Fuse 32, 33, 34 and 35 are on the top of the fuse box. You have to lower the fuse box to access these. No Amp. Colour 1 Starter 25 A Neutral 2 Windscreen wipers, washer pump 20 A Yellow 3 Heater blower, seat heater 20 A Yellow 4 Power windows, l. & r. 30 A Green 5...
Roadster Gear Change Motor Testing
Testing an item off of the car can prove if it is working or not.
Bench testing allows you to narrow down your searches if something is faulty as it allows the individual testing of complicated items.
Roadster Gearbox Fluid Change
Although smart say this is a non servicable item, it would be foolish to use the same oil year in, year out. I recommended you change it every 3rd service. People have found the gearchange is much improved after doing this.
Roadster Glove Box
Here is the Roadster glove box. Probably contains 0% gloves and 100% wheel bolt key, napkins and sweets. Open the glove box using the normal method. There's a plastic stay on each side that holds the flap in a set position. Push both of these stays towards the front...
Roadster Ground Points
Roadster Earthing Points The Roadster is now officially old and with that advanced age comes new faults. One of these faults that is becoming more prevalent is earthing issues. Earth Or Ground? It's the same thing. Some countries call it a different name. Identifying...
Roadster H7 Bulb Connectors
The standard bulb connections are poor so lets add something better
Roadster Handbrake Cable Removal
Look under the car where the handbrake comes through the bulkhead. Push the distributor towards the cables and move the cable tips sideways, out of the way. Release the distributor and the cable ends are free. Open the rear brake drum... ...and use your tool of choice...
Roadster Handbrake Disconnect
Look under the car near the front of the engine cradle. If you are lucky, you'll see the handbrake cables. Make sure the handbrake is off. Push the distributor down and push the cables out of its grip. Release the distributor and you are done. I have always called the...