Recent content by Tonk

I had to do the same thing a couple days ago. I just unplugged the harness from the alarm box, cut the blue/orange wire, leaving a couple inches from the plug and then just grounded it. Left the alarm box there.

Have no snow tires for it yet, so it doesn't move when the ground is white.

I just ran a wire from the battery to the starter. It tried to turn over and kept cranking but it wouldn't just turnover, it may have been that the battery was too low. It was more than what was happening when I was just trying the key in the ignition. Also noticed when I took the wire off...

I know..real generic title. I've been having trouble the past few months with it not starting. I was attributing it to a wacked out security system. I could switch the door locks back and forth or pull a fuse and I could get it to start. I went out this morning and nothing worked. I...

Anyone have any thoughts of where I can get some used parts for my MKIII? Looking for a front and rear bumper for my '88. Also, any body shops that will do some frame work. Thanks.

I work in Everett and live out in the Sultan/Startup area (Way east of Everett on hwy 2). Trying to get my MKIII back in shape after an accident.

Thanks for the tips guys. I did keep the car. At the moment, its my only mode of transportation. I got it from my father-in-law and he had it for almost 20 years. I know he took care of the engine, so I don't have to worry about that with getting a "new" car. The check I'm getting will...

In my opinion, its a fair value. As far as I know, nothing has been replaced on the car and everything is stock. Even the stereo cassette player. It's what you would expect of a 24 year old car that really hasn't much done to it, except the normal maintenance to keep it running. There's no...

Alright heard back from the insrance company. At least with my car ingnorance, I think this might work out well. Came back as a total loss. Figured as such. Gave me two options: 1) I keep the vehicle. They send me a check for $3620.00 plus tax and fees minus the salvage value of the...

Normally if I feel that I have to stop quick because the guy in front of me has stopped quick, I keep an eye on my rearview mirror. My ex always got on me about now watching infron of me and watching behind me. This time, it was a normal stop and I had no reason to look behind me, that I knew...

She gave no excuse. "It's my fault, I wasn't paying attention." I didn't ask her if she was on her phone or texting. She wasn't a teenager or in her 20s I think. I think I was a car length or so behind the truck that was in front of me. We were both at a complete stop when I was hit...

I tried that. kbb.com only goes back to 1991 for the Supras. A 1991 Supra retails for about $3200.00 So with mine being three years older, it's not looking good.

One of the things you don't see is the reinforcement bar across the front is pushed in. Wasn't pushed in far enough to do any damage to the cooler or radiator, but needs replaced. The front and rear bumper covers are the most exensive parts on the list. The thing is, I got the car just a...

Waiting at a stop light this morning on the way to work when ..WHAM!! Lady not paying attention slams into me from behind. Shoves me into a raised pickup truck. His towing hitch creases my front bumper. Just took it into the body shop for an estimate. $3,321.74 is the initial estimate. I...

I have the same problem with my 88. The headlight switch is on the turn signal. The headlight switch turns freely and when I signal for a left turn, my headlights and dash lights go off. Was looking for a new swtich yesterday and couldn't find one in my web searches.