This is the starter motor removed from the car. Actually removing it is a terrible job. Annoyingly, it's rarely the starter motor that fails so removing it is usually unnecessary. So, if you go to start the car and you only hear a click from the fuse box, you have a...
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Roadster Starter Motor Removal
Fully lower the engine using the engine lowering studs. Click here. The starter motor is down the back of the engine behind the inlet manifold. Disconnect the 2 coolant pipes that run over the top of the starter motor. It's hard to see what the hell is going on as...
Roadster Steering Column Change
Look under the dash and you'll see the steering column. On the driver's side you muppet! In the photo below, it's just to the left of the brake pedal. It passes through the bulkhead. Removing it is a total ball-ache as you have to remove the speedo, steering wheel and...
Roadster Steering Rack Bushes
Changing the steering rack bushes on the Roadster can make the steering feel more accurate
Roadster Steering Rod Ball Joint
Arrowed below is the ball joint for the steering arm. It is worth noting that this part is the same part used for the hub ball joint lower down. Steer the wheel towards you and you'll see it better. It's clamped in the hub carrier... ...and held in with 2 Torx 50...
Roadster Steering Wheel Removal
Why Remove The Steering Wheel? If you are upgrading to a 3 spoke paddle shift steering wheel, have bought the Brabus V6 Raid Daytona steering wheel or upgrading to the 451 steering wheel, then obviously you'll need to remove the old wheel to fit the new one. If your...
Roadster Steering Wheel Wiring
Key:
E = Earth
C4/8 = Connection plug 4, pin 8
Fuse* or F* = Direct connection fuse number
Black Yellow = Wire colour
Roadster Stereo SMD LEDs
The Roadster uses a great deal more surface mounted LEDs than the For2 which restricts the changing and what colour filters you can use.
Roadster Stereo Surround
So, you think the standard stereo is shit and want something with a few more functions? You'll need a single DIN stereo surround. Available here or here. Remove your stereo and admire the gaping hole. The important thing about this hole is that the sides aren't flat....
Roadster Suspension Change Front
One of the new comon problems is breaking springs and previous attempts by some people at removing the suspension lead to nuts being drilled out and the entire thing taking a day to complete.
Roadster Suspension Change Rear
Quite an easy mod, no special tools needed beyond a nicely stocked tool box and some know how.
Roadster Sway Bar Bushes
How to change the Roadster anti-roll bar bushes
Roadster Switch Bank Pinout
Left Window Switch Pin Number Wire Colour Function Connection 1 Green/Black Motor 2 Green/White Motor 3 Brown Earth 4 Black/Yellow Power Input SAM Plug 1, Pin 1 5 Brown/White LED Power Input SAM Plug 5, Pin 7 Boot Switch Pin Number Wire Colour Function Connection 1...
Roadster Switches SMD LEDs
The Roadster uses a great deal more surface mounted LEDs than the For2 which restricts the changing and what colour filters you can use.
Roadster Thermostat Valve Change
What Are The Symptoms Of A Failed Thermostatic Valve? The thermostatic valve starts closed which only allows the the water to circulate around the engine. As the engine temperature increases, the water temperature also increases. Eventually, the thermostatic valve...
Roadster Timing Chain Change
Why Would We Need To? A phenomenon incorrectly called "chain stretch" is the main reason for requiring a new chain fitting. The thickness of the slide rail, the maximum movement of the chain tensioner and an excessive lengthening of the chain eventually causes issues....
Roadster Timing Chain Cover Removal
I did this with the engine removed. If you want to try it with the engine still in the car, you go for it you nutcase. You'll hate yourself by the end of it but you will have gained the dexterity to wallpaper your hallway through the letterbox. Remove the belts. See...
Roadster Timing Chain Guide Removal
Once you've removed the cylinder head, you'll notice the main chain guide comes with it and is captive within the head. Since you are this far into the engine, you may as well fit new guides, tensioner and chains. To remove the main chain guide, you need to remove...
Roadster Transmission Pin Out
Transmission (Gear Box) Connections If you are experiencing the 3 Bar error on the speedo display, there is a very high chance that the issue lies with the wiring loom to actuators and sensors that control the gearbox. A visual inspection of the wiring loom often...
Roadster Tridion Paint Cracks
Where the tridion at the back of the roof meets the sides, there is a small gulley each side. Because there is a slight amount of movement, the paint in the gully splits. Some people complained and smart did what they normally do, instead of fixing it, they hid the...