New Chim Owner 2 days = 4 problems! Thoughts?

[123standish]

Hello, I recently purchased my Chimeara 99, 4.0, 43k miles.

Super car to drive and overall very pleased, However.....

I have a few problems so far and more seam to be materialising. The car is under warranty so I am not too concerned, but I would be interested in any thoughts people have on the issues.

1. Engine Idle - Very occationally, usually when cold or semi warm the engine will not idle and the revs simply fall and cut out. I have covered 300 miles this weekend and the problems seams to be getting better so I dont know whether the car has been stood and the issue will fix itself over time and car use.

2. Rear Brake lights - I have been told by the car following me over the weekend that my break lights flash on and off while driving. I was assuming this could be an over touchy break pedal, however on returning home I have found that I have no breaklights at all now!

3. On testing the water proofness of the hood I found that the lid has a major leak on the drivers side window at the found. A small surging river would not be an understatement. If someone could direct me to a guide to fixing these roofs it would be much appreciated. I am thinking that a little rubber seam would do the trick.

4. Stereo - The after market JBL 6x9 seem to have 'bust' as they seam to be producing a stange sound and the CD changer has trouble reading CD's.

Thanks

JP

[bobfather]

Brake lamp switch fault is simple. The switch is a push switch mounted on a bracket over the brake pedal arm. These brackets tend to bend a little over time. All you need to do is locate it and bend it towards the pedal arm. Job done.

[TVRinBFG]

Hi JP,

It must be frustrating buy a car and having faults appear with it virtually straight away. As the selling dealer you can always email or ring me for advice, as it’s frustrating for me, learning that you’ve got problems on the net first.

I’m obviously not pleased with the car, especially as I’ve owned it for two months or so; done over 550 miles in it myself; parked it outside my house in all weathers; and had it serviced by an independent TVR specialist. So I was confident it was A1. But drive it for a few more days; make a snags list; give me a call and arrange to bring it back in; and I’ll resolve the issues. The faults you've listed so far, we should be able to resolve whilst you wait.

1. Stepper motor?
2. Check the bulbs and fuses are ok. Then as Bobfather says, there’s a Range Rover plastic switch on the pedal for the brake lights, try manipulating/freeing it off by hand.
3. Should be a simple fix. If the footwell carpets are wet, take them out and let them dry indoors though.
4. I found it wouldn’t play CD-Rs properly, but was fine with real CDs?

Rgds

James

[666 SVT]

With regard to the leak I often find on mine that the rubber seal
that sits in the channel on the roof will slide backwards when I
take the roof off a few times leaving a little gap where it meets
the screen. Always check now when refitting that it's sitting in the
correct place and no leaks !

[123standish]

Since posting I have spoken to James and he assures me that he will be able to sort the problems listed above.

So far I cannot recommend him as a dealer enough. He I collecting my car from my home and taking it to a TVR garage to be fixed. Top dealer service!

SO hopefully will be fixed for Chatsworth!