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...
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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...
Roadster Trip Computer
All the things you needed to know about using the on board computer.
Roadster Trip Computer Back Light
The standard Trip Computer LEDs started to fail in 2012 and it became more and more widespread. Roadster Trip Computer New ones are no longer available so if the back light fails, you have 5 options. 1 - Live with having no back lighting. 2 - Buy a working over priced...
Roadster Trip Computer Fitting
Heres the guide to fitting the trip computer to the roadster
Roadster Trip Computer SMD LEDs
You cant change the rest of the LEDs and leave the trip computer
Roadster Trip Computer Wiring
Roadster Trip Computer Wiring This shows the wiring colours, pin positions and connections between electronic modules.
Roadster Washer Bottle
So, you have a light front end crash and split the water bottle? Time to fit a new one or fix the original one. The access the windscreen washer bottle, you have to take off the front panels. There's a 10mm nut to remove near the top of the filler neck. Then another...
Roadster Wastegate Actuator Hoses
Understanding Engine Hose Position If you have a BCS (Boost Control Solenoid AKA Cycle Valve) as most new smarts do, you will notice that there is a maze of pipes surrounding the turbo. So here is a roundup of where they come from, the colour and where they all go....
Roadster Wheel Disassembly
Choose Your Steering Wheel Roadster non paddle steering wheel Roadster new style paddle steering wheel Brabus V6 steering wheel Non Paddle Steering Wheel The clips are located underneath the red circles. (You can't see them). Hold the steering wheel with the back...
Roadster Window Adjustment
Start by winding the window fully down and remove the wing mirrors by following this guide. Remove the upper triangle panel by removing the inside torx screw. Release the triangle by sliding it upwards. Under the panel is a Torx25 screw holding the door handle in...
Roadster Window Height Adjustment
If your window is stopping too high or low, you need to adjust the internal stop on the window mechanism. Remove the exterior door panel. This will reveal the window mechanism. Look at the top of the front slider, loosen this bolt. Use the window switch to put the...
Roadster Window Regulator Change
Remove the exterior door panel and the interior door liner. The glass is clamped to the window regulator mechanism with 2 bolts. 1 near the front of the window and 1 near the back of the window. Undo them and slide the glass out of the door. Look carefully at the...
Roadster Window 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 Wing Mirror Disassembly
Remove the wing mirror from the car. Grab the corner of the mirror and pull. The closer to the edge you hold it, the more chance the glass will break. So try to get your fingers right behind the back of the mirror, spread the weight and pull gently. Didn't break!...
Roadster Wing Mirror Leaks
One of the most common leaks on the Roadster