Help Needed For Broken Down Tamora
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Hi
Not something I wanted to post after just 1 hour of Tamora ownership. Loved every minute of that first hour though lol
Basically driving her home from Bristol to London on the M4 and all was fine. Until both needles on the dash started going mad and then dropped to zero. The digital display said zero as well even though I was in 5th doing 70 mph. Then car started to lose power so I had to pull over onto the hard shoulder and call the RAC.
They managed to get me 12 miles to the services by using the jump leads plugged in the below car and connected to a new battery in passenger footwell via the window. My battery wasn't giving off enough charge apparently only 8 volts I think.
He reckons it's probably the alternator or possibly a fuse to the dash which then sends a signal to the alternator. I've heard about the 100 amp main fuse, could this have anything to do with it?
Car was completely dead when I got her home, couldn't even do up the windows or open the boot.
Car was low loaded home and is on charge in my garage, so any help would be much appreciated.
Still smiling and can't wait to open my garage in a minute for the first time!!!
Cheers, Gary
Not something I wanted to post after just 1 hour of Tamora ownership. Loved every minute of that first hour though lol
Basically driving her home from Bristol to London on the M4 and all was fine. Until both needles on the dash started going mad and then dropped to zero. The digital display said zero as well even though I was in 5th doing 70 mph. Then car started to lose power so I had to pull over onto the hard shoulder and call the RAC.
They managed to get me 12 miles to the services by using the jump leads plugged in the below car and connected to a new battery in passenger footwell via the window. My battery wasn't giving off enough charge apparently only 8 volts I think.
He reckons it's probably the alternator or possibly a fuse to the dash which then sends a signal to the alternator. I've heard about the 100 amp main fuse, could this have anything to do with it?
Car was completely dead when I got her home, couldn't even do up the windows or open the boot.
Car was low loaded home and is on charge in my garage, so any help would be much appreciated.
Still smiling and can't wait to open my garage in a minute for the first time!!!
Cheers, Gary
Thanks for all the replies, didn't tick the notify box so didn't realize I had help.
Quick learning curve for me after 16 years of Lotus ownership but don't regret it at all.
Right, I saw 11.1v on the dashboard once I pulled over because the previous owner asked what it said.
Where would you get the ceramic fuses from, can't imagine Halfords sell them?
I've had the car on charge as it has a trickle charger in the boot but car is completely dead, can't even shut the door as it must be locked in open position. Nothing on dash and alarm went off then died slowly.
BrightyellowTVR, I've started a new happier topic with pictures.
Quick learning curve for me after 16 years of Lotus ownership but don't regret it at all.
Right, I saw 11.1v on the dashboard once I pulled over because the previous owner asked what it said.
Where would you get the ceramic fuses from, can't imagine Halfords sell them?
I've had the car on charge as it has a trickle charger in the boot but car is completely dead, can't even shut the door as it must be locked in open position. Nothing on dash and alarm went off then died slowly.
BrightyellowTVR, I've started a new happier topic with pictures.
Thanks for the detailed reply especially about the fireworks lol
Is it possible to disconnect the battery without removing the wheel because there's not much room in my garage after it was pushed in and not driven in and car is completely dead?
Also what alternator is used and roughly how much in case I need one after all?
Cheers everyone for helping, was hoping to ease my way into TVR ownership but think 50 odd minutes could be a record
Thanks, Gary
Is it possible to disconnect the battery without removing the wheel because there's not much room in my garage after it was pushed in and not driven in and car is completely dead?
Also what alternator is used and roughly how much in case I need one after all?
Cheers everyone for helping, was hoping to ease my way into TVR ownership but think 50 odd minutes could be a record
Thanks, Gary
Thanks for the links to the Alternators and also any information. I assumed it must be a common problem as so many mentioned it. Just wonder why such a large fuse could blow, surely that means there is a problem somewhere else?
So if this fuse has blown will it stop my car from charging using the trickle charger. Because its been on for nearly 48 hrs and still totally dead.
Hoping to look at it properly tomorrow if I get away from work early enough.
Monty, any idea what size socket you taped up, so I can do that tonight in preparation for tomorrow?
So if this fuse has blown will it stop my car from charging using the trickle charger. Because its been on for nearly 48 hrs and still totally dead.
Hoping to look at it properly tomorrow if I get away from work early enough.
Monty, any idea what size socket you taped up, so I can do that tonight in preparation for tomorrow?
The latest update is that I borrowed a battery & battery booster and basically did what the RAC man did using the jump leads. Was able to start and drive it to my local garage without to many problems.
They are going to change the 100 amp fuse for starters and check condition of the alternator & battery.
One question I have is why can't I shut my drivers door? It's as if it's locked open but the lock mechanism on the car body is movable, suggesting it's unlocked. Passenger side is fine though. So had to drive while holding door pulled closed 😏
They are going to change the 100 amp fuse for starters and check condition of the alternator & battery.
One question I have is why can't I shut my drivers door? It's as if it's locked open but the lock mechanism on the car body is movable, suggesting it's unlocked. Passenger side is fine though. So had to drive while holding door pulled closed 😏
I did try the manual door release in the boot but only after it started playing up. Will inform garage though.
Don't think drivers door was making any noise when pushing the button under the wing mirror whereas passenger side was and working fine..
Going to deal with it once it's all up and running which hopefully only looks like a broken alternator belt.
Don't think drivers door was making any noise when pushing the button under the wing mirror whereas passenger side was and working fine..
Going to deal with it once it's all up and running which hopefully only looks like a broken alternator belt.
The offending item, one shredded and snapped alternator belt!
Car is all up and running but did require a new battery as well.
As for the drivers door, turns out the solenoid is deceased. So while they wait for that to come in, I'm having both steering gaiters replaced as they were split. Showed up on inspection before buying.
Then I'm having the car Geo'd. Hoping to have a sorted Tamora by Monday evening
Thanks again for all the help
Edited by GazzaM100 on Friday 21st November 10:51
I've been a Lotus man for the last 16 years so I'm used to temperamental cars. I don't rely on a car to get to work, so this is just my weekend toy and garage queen lol
Very impressed so far with the parts availability from TVR Parts. I've sold £5,000 worth of parts I had stored for the Elan. Was hoping to get £2,000 but obviously parts are obsolete are getting hard to get hold of. Sold 2 secondhand 16" wheels for £900, door seal for £320 and a steering wheel very similar to the Tamora's for nearly £500.
I was very happy with the RAC, first time I've used them after being with the AA for 20 odd years. RAC van man got me off the M4 hard shoulder using the jump leads connected through the passenger window to a new battery. He did look for the Alternator but said he couldn't see it but was looking in the right place. He was so close to the inside lane I was worried for him!!!
Once the tow truck was called no more work was attempted. Was just glad to get it of the motorway. Didn't help between us we had 45 minutes of Tamora knowledge lol
Very impressed so far with the parts availability from TVR Parts. I've sold £5,000 worth of parts I had stored for the Elan. Was hoping to get £2,000 but obviously parts are obsolete are getting hard to get hold of. Sold 2 secondhand 16" wheels for £900, door seal for £320 and a steering wheel very similar to the Tamora's for nearly £500.
I was very happy with the RAC, first time I've used them after being with the AA for 20 odd years. RAC van man got me off the M4 hard shoulder using the jump leads connected through the passenger window to a new battery. He did look for the Alternator but said he couldn't see it but was looking in the right place. He was so close to the inside lane I was worried for him!!!
Once the tow truck was called no more work was attempted. Was just glad to get it of the motorway. Didn't help between us we had 45 minutes of Tamora knowledge lol
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