https://www.aeu86.org/forum/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:52:42 +0000 MyBB https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Speedometer-broke-and-check-engine-light Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:34:33 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Speedometer-broke-and-check-engine-light
I was driving to France, when I left, my speedometer didn't worked and was stuck to 105km/h (neither the trip or odometer works), after hitting the top of the dash, the needle is at 0km/h

That's a broken cable probably, but what's very weird is that the ECU is throwing a check engine light. When accelerating, it stays on, when getting off the gas, it turns off. I have no idea why.

Is it related to the speedometer?

I also have sometime small "fuel cuts" when driving, it's very rare but it can happen, it's generally once while driving on the highway and last about half a second.

Maybe bad fuel pump? I have no idea... So weird!

Car start and run fine. Still has plenty of power.]]>
I was driving to France, when I left, my speedometer didn't worked and was stuck to 105km/h (neither the trip or odometer works), after hitting the top of the dash, the needle is at 0km/h

That's a broken cable probably, but what's very weird is that the ECU is throwing a check engine light. When accelerating, it stays on, when getting off the gas, it turns off. I have no idea why.

Is it related to the speedometer?

I also have sometime small "fuel cuts" when driving, it's very rare but it can happen, it's generally once while driving on the highway and last about half a second.

Maybe bad fuel pump? I have no idea... So weird!

Car start and run fine. Still has plenty of power.]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Alternative-source-for-headlight-motors Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:54:25 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Alternative-source-for-headlight-motors
Im interested in the necesary parts to do a Levin to Trueno conversion. I have been diving in the electronic part catalogs reviewing all the parts needed and also the electrical wirings. Of the parts that are necesary, one of the most difficult/expensive to get is the headlight retract motors. They are extremely expensive and Im looking for alternatives. In my search for alternatives I think I may have found a possible usefull motor: the headlight motor of the Miata from 1990 to 1997, parts numbers: NA01-51-SAX and NA01-51-SBX. You can find aftermarket version of them very easy.

Here are some reference images of the Miata headlight motor:



And here are some AE86 headlight motor images:



Mechanicaly they look almost exactly the same. Electricaly there is a small difference that modifies the necersary circuit in the AE86.

The circuit of the AE86 is the following and I have recreated it in falstad circuit simulator (link) to check how it works:



The motor module of the Miata is a little bit different. It already has the Retract Relay integrated in it so that part isn't needed. Another difference is that it has the diodes of possition detection in the other direction and they are referenced to the ground. These produces a little change in the circuit needed. A relay or 2 can be used with the inputs of the Retract Control Relay to make the motor work. Here are the reference circuit of the Miata motors and the 2 versions of the circuit I have designed:




I plan to use a reproduction headlight metal structure with them to maintain the costs "low" and get working parts in good/new condition. I have attached the Falstad Circuti so you can try playing with it.]]>
Im interested in the necesary parts to do a Levin to Trueno conversion. I have been diving in the electronic part catalogs reviewing all the parts needed and also the electrical wirings. Of the parts that are necesary, one of the most difficult/expensive to get is the headlight retract motors. They are extremely expensive and Im looking for alternatives. In my search for alternatives I think I may have found a possible usefull motor: the headlight motor of the Miata from 1990 to 1997, parts numbers: NA01-51-SAX and NA01-51-SBX. You can find aftermarket version of them very easy.

Here are some reference images of the Miata headlight motor:



And here are some AE86 headlight motor images:



Mechanicaly they look almost exactly the same. Electricaly there is a small difference that modifies the necersary circuit in the AE86.

The circuit of the AE86 is the following and I have recreated it in falstad circuit simulator (link) to check how it works:



The motor module of the Miata is a little bit different. It already has the Retract Relay integrated in it so that part isn't needed. Another difference is that it has the diodes of possition detection in the other direction and they are referenced to the ground. These produces a little change in the circuit needed. A relay or 2 can be used with the inputs of the Retract Control Relay to make the motor work. Here are the reference circuit of the Miata motors and the 2 versions of the circuit I have designed:




I plan to use a reproduction headlight metal structure with them to maintain the costs "low" and get working parts in good/new condition. I have attached the Falstad Circuti so you can try playing with it.]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Hello-o Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:51:51 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Hello-o
Than you to everyone in advance! ]]>
Than you to everyone in advance! ]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Door-mirrors-after-market-to-be-specific-help-me Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:36:06 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Door-mirrors-after-market-to-be-specific-help-me
However I cannot seem to get them to fit.

My 86 came with electric door mirrors and I'm wondering if the mount in the door is different with manual mirrors, is it too recessed ?

I've tried Winds Auto mirrors with no luck - unless I had really really really long bolts to sort of attach it.

I then purchased a set of EG/DC2 Honda mirrors, having read online that two of the bolts line up.

Anyway can't seem to win; other than getting stupidly long bolts and somehow mount the mirror arse ways.

Any advice - pics below are have the OEM mirror, Winds Auto Mirror and a cheapo EG/DC2 mirror.



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However I cannot seem to get them to fit.

My 86 came with electric door mirrors and I'm wondering if the mount in the door is different with manual mirrors, is it too recessed ?

I've tried Winds Auto mirrors with no luck - unless I had really really really long bolts to sort of attach it.

I then purchased a set of EG/DC2 Honda mirrors, having read online that two of the bolts line up.

Anyway can't seem to win; other than getting stupidly long bolts and somehow mount the mirror arse ways.

Any advice - pics below are have the OEM mirror, Winds Auto Mirror and a cheapo EG/DC2 mirror.



]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Blacktop-20V-high-idle Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:49:30 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Blacktop-20V-high-idle
My blacktop idles at 2000 rpm. Only there is a catch. Sometimes it will calm down to 1000. But when I rev it up it will stick again at 2000.

My first step will be cleaning the ISAV (i.e. ISCV). A sticky bi-metallic spring could cause a high idle. It pushes open the valve to the bypass air intake.

However... it does not make sense to me because once the engine is hot, that bi-metallic spring is not moving anymore right? It would be fully expanded. And if it's not moving, how can I have 2000 rpm but sometimes 1000?

I also read that there are two solenoids in there, connected to the ECU. As I understand it they make sure the rpm is stable under various loading conditions (also by controlling the valve to open the bypass air intake).

Can the ECU also "command" a 2000 rpm? That it somehow thinks the engine is still cold?]]>
My blacktop idles at 2000 rpm. Only there is a catch. Sometimes it will calm down to 1000. But when I rev it up it will stick again at 2000.

My first step will be cleaning the ISAV (i.e. ISCV). A sticky bi-metallic spring could cause a high idle. It pushes open the valve to the bypass air intake.

However... it does not make sense to me because once the engine is hot, that bi-metallic spring is not moving anymore right? It would be fully expanded. And if it's not moving, how can I have 2000 rpm but sometimes 1000?

I also read that there are two solenoids in there, connected to the ECU. As I understand it they make sure the rpm is stable under various loading conditions (also by controlling the valve to open the bypass air intake).

Can the ECU also "command" a 2000 rpm? That it somehow thinks the engine is still cold?]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Hello-fellow-86ers Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:27:08 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Hello-fellow-86ers my name is Rüdiger and I'm from Germany.

The Trueno was sold to me within Germany, and now I'm happy to join the community.

The AE86 is my dream car and i love it but i needs a lot of love and care.

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The Trueno was sold to me within Germany, and now I'm happy to join the community.

The AE86 is my dream car and i love it but i needs a lot of love and care.

  AE86.jpg (Size: 660.67 KB / Downloads: 50) ]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Greeting-from-Portugal Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:10:40 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Greeting-from-Portugal Marcos here, from Portugal. I'm a proud owner of an AE86, kouki, from 1985, one of the firsts kouki here in Portugal perhaps...
I'm not a new new member, but I'm presenting just now. I'm an AE86 lover, and was trying for a long time to buy one, but the prices kept climbing faster then I could save... Fortunately appeared one cheap enough to buy and I jumped the gun. My thought was to buy it also as a investment, until I drove the first meters... I just felt in love with the car.

The car is a 1985, Kouki, imported new from Switzerland. I didn't understand well the story, but the truth it is one the firsts here in Portugal, because of the license plate, and it is a MAF with catalic converter.

The car has some problems that I didnt antecipate (perhaps the cheap price), that I need to solve, like the bent chassis from a old impact. Nevertheless, I have big plans for the future. The after solving the chassis problem, I would like to rebuild the engine, with some few mods, like poncams and an exhaust. After that, in the future, the car will be restored, painted and converted to Trueno. That's my dream, that I hope to achieve.

And the nickname came from the wheels that I have, the Rota RKR, that are the wanna be watanabes .]]> Marcos here, from Portugal. I'm a proud owner of an AE86, kouki, from 1985, one of the firsts kouki here in Portugal perhaps...
I'm not a new new member, but I'm presenting just now. I'm an AE86 lover, and was trying for a long time to buy one, but the prices kept climbing faster then I could save... Fortunately appeared one cheap enough to buy and I jumped the gun. My thought was to buy it also as a investment, until I drove the first meters... I just felt in love with the car.

The car is a 1985, Kouki, imported new from Switzerland. I didn't understand well the story, but the truth it is one the firsts here in Portugal, because of the license plate, and it is a MAF with catalic converter.

The car has some problems that I didnt antecipate (perhaps the cheap price), that I need to solve, like the bent chassis from a old impact. Nevertheless, I have big plans for the future. The after solving the chassis problem, I would like to rebuild the engine, with some few mods, like poncams and an exhaust. After that, in the future, the car will be restored, painted and converted to Trueno. That's my dream, that I hope to achieve.

And the nickname came from the wheels that I have, the Rota RKR, that are the wanna be watanabes .]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-idler-pulley-for-4AGE-with-power-steering-aircon Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:55:15 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-idler-pulley-for-4AGE-with-power-steering-aircon
Does anyone know somewhere online that has the above in stock ? Flos don't have them currently, and I'm in the process of changing belts etc.

Or does anyone know the part number ? its 110mm in diameter.

Thanks

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Does anyone know somewhere online that has the above in stock ? Flos don't have them currently, and I'm in the process of changing belts etc.

Or does anyone know the part number ? its 110mm in diameter.

Thanks

  IMG-20260706-WA0000.jpg (Size: 193.16 KB / Downloads: 70) ]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Japan-Classic-Sunday-NL-2026 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:16:30 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Japan-Classic-Sunday-NL-2026 JCS in Dorst, NL

It looked like the great weather made lots of cars come out of storage. There was a lot less chance of receiving rust than last year To my surprise the amount of AE86's was also quite big compared to previous years (if I counted them correctly back then).

So it looked like a little Dutch AE86 meeting pre-meet, with a lot of other great cars in the background

I went there with DarkSupra and another 86 owner (which I'm not sure if he's on this forum). Of course I didn't take many pictures myself but other people did and posted them on social media. I downloaded some and attached it to this post. Finding something back on social media seems to be almost impossible so now we have some reference

I've counted 6 cars and found them al on the FP page of Jarno Keppens. Red was the most popular color!








And made one photo myself

Colorful line-up

Great day!

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It looked like the great weather made lots of cars come out of storage. There was a lot less chance of receiving rust than last year To my surprise the amount of AE86's was also quite big compared to previous years (if I counted them correctly back then).

So it looked like a little Dutch AE86 meeting pre-meet, with a lot of other great cars in the background

I went there with DarkSupra and another 86 owner (which I'm not sure if he's on this forum). Of course I didn't take many pictures myself but other people did and posted them on social media. I downloaded some and attached it to this post. Finding something back on social media seems to be almost impossible so now we have some reference

I've counted 6 cars and found them al on the FP page of Jarno Keppens. Red was the most popular color!








And made one photo myself

Colorful line-up

Great day!

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I'm going to be homologating the Carbon Junkie parts for the AE86 for Switzerland soon. If there's enough interest, I can do it for Germany as well (for new regulations where ABE is not enough). The plan is to do all parts (fenders, hood, doors, trunk, OEM-style ducktail) and new ones (OEM-style front-and-rear bumpers).

Current Toyota parts lineup: https://carbonjunkie.jp/parts/parts_tag/...%bftoyota/

PM me for interest.]]>
I'm going to be homologating the Carbon Junkie parts for the AE86 for Switzerland soon. If there's enough interest, I can do it for Germany as well (for new regulations where ABE is not enough). The plan is to do all parts (fenders, hood, doors, trunk, OEM-style ducktail) and new ones (OEM-style front-and-rear bumpers).

Current Toyota parts lineup: https://carbonjunkie.jp/parts/parts_tag/...%bftoyota/

PM me for interest.]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-the-wonderfull-ae86-converteble Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:11:59 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-the-wonderfull-ae86-converteble
in my never ending quest to learn evrything about the ae86 i came across the 20 or somthing ae86 convertebles. I know they where made by a dealership in japan and. I can only find photos of 2 ( one of those is in a broshure) has anyone got a idea of how many of these still exist?]]>
in my never ending quest to learn evrything about the ae86 i came across the 20 or somthing ae86 convertebles. I know they where made by a dealership in japan and. I can only find photos of 2 ( one of those is in a broshure) has anyone got a idea of how many of these still exist?]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Future-ae86-expert Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:18:02 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Future-ae86-expert
I am currently not in posesion of a ae86 but will ofcourse have one in the future. for now I am trying to know anything I can about the ae86. and looking for opretuentys to work on them.]]>
I am currently not in posesion of a ae86 but will ofcourse have one in the future. for now I am trying to know anything I can about the ae86. and looking for opretuentys to work on them.]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Travel-destinations-in-Japan Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:49:08 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Travel-destinations-in-Japan
During the entirety of May and some of June I'll be travelling to Japan (Tokyo and Osaka for sure, and day trips to surrounding areas). What AE86-related places would you suggest visiting?

Already on my list:

• https://minkara.carview.co.jp/calendar/90567/ on May 3
• https://www.goo-net.com/usedcar_shop/056...etail.html (Fujisawa, west of Yokohama)
• https://www.carland86.com/ (Kyoto)
• https://carbonjunkie.jp/ (Gotemba)
• https://fun2drive.co.jp/ (Hakone)
• https://glowtour.jp/ (Tokyo)
• TOYOFEST JAPAN 2026 (Fuji Speedway)
  

Update (2026-04-22): Added from suggestions here and on Reddit:

• Toyota City (Aichi) - Museums and production plant (https://toyota-automobile-museum.jp/en/, https://www.tcmit.org/english/)
• Noby Booth (Nagoya)
• https://gbase-jdm.jp/ (Tokyo)
• A-Station (Yokohama)
• Mt. Haruna in a rental car (Takasaki, Gunma)
• Ikaho Toy, Doll & Car Museum (Takasaki, Gunma)
• UpGarages and Super Autobacs
• https://mrhiro-jdm.com/ (Osaka)
  

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During the entirety of May and some of June I'll be travelling to Japan (Tokyo and Osaka for sure, and day trips to surrounding areas). What AE86-related places would you suggest visiting?

Already on my list:

• https://minkara.carview.co.jp/calendar/90567/ on May 3
• https://www.goo-net.com/usedcar_shop/056...etail.html (Fujisawa, west of Yokohama)
• https://www.carland86.com/ (Kyoto)
• https://carbonjunkie.jp/ (Gotemba)
• https://fun2drive.co.jp/ (Hakone)
• https://glowtour.jp/ (Tokyo)
• TOYOFEST JAPAN 2026 (Fuji Speedway)
  

Update (2026-04-22): Added from suggestions here and on Reddit:

• Toyota City (Aichi) - Museums and production plant (https://toyota-automobile-museum.jp/en/, https://www.tcmit.org/english/)
• Noby Booth (Nagoya)
• https://gbase-jdm.jp/ (Tokyo)
• A-Station (Yokohama)
• Mt. Haruna in a rental car (Takasaki, Gunma)
• Ikaho Toy, Doll & Car Museum (Takasaki, Gunma)
• UpGarages and Super Autobacs
• https://mrhiro-jdm.com/ (Osaka)
  

]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Pinout-of-some-connectors-needed-for-removing-JB2 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:53:42 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Pinout-of-some-connectors-needed-for-removing-JB2
I've been researching the electric wiring diagrams to figure out the pinouts for the connectors. This is probably doable, but takes a lot of time I'm hoping that someone did this before and wrote down the pinout for the connectors


These three connectors enter the cabin from JB2/engine compartment loom. LHD drivers side to JB1.

My guess is that connector 1 (18 pin) is a feedthrough to JB3 and probably contains the signal wires for the indicators/headlights/fogs ect.
Connector 2 (6 pin) probably feeds 12v from the battery?
Connector 3 (10 pin) also enters JB1


In the LHD passenger side this two pin connector is attached to JB4.


And this 18 pin (part of the engine loom, which is also going to be replaced) is probably fed through to JB3 also (containing wipers, washer ect)

Anyone, by any chance, have this written down and want to share it? Thanks!

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I've been researching the electric wiring diagrams to figure out the pinouts for the connectors. This is probably doable, but takes a lot of time I'm hoping that someone did this before and wrote down the pinout for the connectors


These three connectors enter the cabin from JB2/engine compartment loom. LHD drivers side to JB1.

My guess is that connector 1 (18 pin) is a feedthrough to JB3 and probably contains the signal wires for the indicators/headlights/fogs ect.
Connector 2 (6 pin) probably feeds 12v from the battery?
Connector 3 (10 pin) also enters JB1


In the LHD passenger side this two pin connector is attached to JB4.


And this 18 pin (part of the engine loom, which is also going to be replaced) is probably fed through to JB3 also (containing wipers, washer ect)

Anyone, by any chance, have this written down and want to share it? Thanks!

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Wanneer doen we weer eens een meeting? En waar? Het begint steeds beter weer te worden.]]>
Wanneer doen we weer eens een meeting? En waar? Het begint steeds beter weer te worden.]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Kouki-door-card-removal-help Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:08:37 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Kouki-door-card-removal-help
I have everything loosened - except the 3rd clip for the armrest - the square plug closest to the end of the door ? which looks like it should pop off and reveal a screw, doesn't seem to. I don't want to force it further, so does anyone have a tip on how to remove the armrest ?]]>
I have everything loosened - except the 3rd clip for the armrest - the square plug closest to the end of the door ? which looks like it should pop off and reveal a screw, doesn't seem to. I don't want to force it further, so does anyone have a tip on how to remove the armrest ?]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Engine-mount-replacement-tips-tricks Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:22:56 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Engine-mount-replacement-tips-tricks
I have new OEM mounts to change in.

From cursory reading - I jack up the engine and undo the mounts, replace and bolt in the replacements.

Manifold side looks easy enough, however intake side seems quite cluttered. Is there any tips/tricks people have for this task ?]]>
I have new OEM mounts to change in.

From cursory reading - I jack up the engine and undo the mounts, replace and bolt in the replacements.

Manifold side looks easy enough, however intake side seems quite cluttered. Is there any tips/tricks people have for this task ?]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Passenger-roof-grab-handle-how-to-remove Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:11:07 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Passenger-roof-grab-handle-how-to-remove
I'm being overly cautious as I don't want to snap the surround plastic c pillar trim so any advice welcome !]]>
I'm being overly cautious as I don't want to snap the surround plastic c pillar trim so any advice welcome !]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-86-Dach-2026-in-Cologne Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:13:57 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-86-Dach-2026-in-Cologne
This year (2026), the 86 Dach will once more be held at the Deutsches Toyota Museum in Cologne. This year, the event will the 86-only, so the meeting is AE86/GT86/GR86 only!
The date has been set to Saturday 6th of June 2026. Registration will be open from March 1st onwards.

Like last year, I'm planning to attend the event this year as well. My plans are a bit different this year: I'll drive to Cologne on Friday and drive back to the Netherlands after the event. Perhaps we could meet up at the event and drive back?

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This year (2026), the 86 Dach will once more be held at the Deutsches Toyota Museum in Cologne. This year, the event will the 86-only, so the meeting is AE86/GT86/GR86 only!
The date has been set to Saturday 6th of June 2026. Registration will be open from March 1st onwards.

Like last year, I'm planning to attend the event this year as well. My plans are a bit different this year: I'll drive to Cologne on Friday and drive back to the Netherlands after the event. Perhaps we could meet up at the event and drive back?

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My Sprinter Trueno coupe came without the sport package (no spoiler and no sideskirts)

I managed to find an OEM spoiler and installed it with all the original hardware sourced directly via Amayama

The problem is, sideskirts are VERY difficult to find and their prices were too expensive for me

So I bought replicas for 600€ incl shipping from someone in Germany, I have no idea which model they are or where they come from but they are unpainted and I have no hardware (I think) perhaps screws, and I have weather stripping.



What would be the best way to install them after they are painted? Some say rivnuts, some say try to glue them, some say try this or that...

If someone have ideas, I'll take it!

Thanks for everyone helping ]]>
My Sprinter Trueno coupe came without the sport package (no spoiler and no sideskirts)

I managed to find an OEM spoiler and installed it with all the original hardware sourced directly via Amayama

The problem is, sideskirts are VERY difficult to find and their prices were too expensive for me

So I bought replicas for 600€ incl shipping from someone in Germany, I have no idea which model they are or where they come from but they are unpainted and I have no hardware (I think) perhaps screws, and I have weather stripping.



What would be the best way to install them after they are painted? Some say rivnuts, some say try to glue them, some say try this or that...

If someone have ideas, I'll take it!

Thanks for everyone helping ]]>