New owner-problems with throttle cable, LCD & heater???

[daztuscan]

HI guys, Ive just bought a Tuscan 2000 mk1. I have a few problems and id be grateful of any help. I used to be a mechanic so can do most stuff myself.

1) Throttle cable- was sticking when cold, i have tried everything I can think of ( oil, tighten springs, set pedel ect..) but it still sticks about 10% down and revs its bks off??? feels like its catching inside the sleeve of the cable? does it need re-routing?

2) Heater fan LED's- had to take the heater fan controls apart because the dial wouldnt press down to turn the fan on. when I rebuilt it the the fan and heater still work but non of the LED's light up? i think one of the screws shorted the board when rebuilt. whats going on, could it just be the chip that says "TVR heatpan6" ?????? and can i buy the chip alone?

3) The common problem of the LCD display lines, Where is the cheapest place to buy a replacement screen, dont mind if its not original.

Thanks guys, id really apreciate your advice!


Darren

[drivingfroggy]

After looking at your profile,it seems to me that you are right down amongst a host of TVR specialists. Maybe go speak to TrackvRoad. I got my lcd from tvrcarparts 170 quid inc delivery. Love the colour of your car by the way. Shame silver ones are faster

[Frenchda]

drivingfroggy said:

After looking at your profile,it seems to me that you are right down amongst a host of TVR specialists. Maybe go speak to TrackvRoad. I got my lcd from tvrcarparts 170 quid inc delivery. Love the colour of your car by the way. Shame silver ones are faster

He's wrong, everyone knows that blue ones are the fastest!

racing Green had some LCD's in a few weeks ago, an easy diy job. Even I could do it!!

[nrick]

There is a new throttle cable on bay I think, may be easier

[nrick]

What colour is the Tuscan, looks like mine

[daztuscan]

Colour is called glowpearl. Anyone know about the LED's on the heater?

[Rich912]

Is it the fan speed led's or the heater temperature led's that aren't working? You said the fan still works but does it still adjust in speed and temp when you turn the control knobs?

[nrick]

First job is to check that bloody anderson socket, did mine today and it was bad. I'll post some pictures.

[daztuscan]

Hi mate, the fan and temp controls still work, I can set the fan speed and temperature but none of the LED's are working, the fan or the temp LED's?? they were working the other day?

Daz

[glow worm]

Daz,Give X-works a call.. and get them to look it over ..Paul and Heath are ex factory service guys , none come better or more experienced, they are in Wesham, near Kirkham just of the M55. http://www.xworksservice.co.uk/ Good prices too.

You can't beat experience when it comes to looking after TVRs.

Winners of the BNG Concours (Best Sagaris/Tuscan and T350/Tamora classes) both maintained by X-Works.

Edited by glow worm on Monday 4th October 21:30