20 Most Recent 1989 Daihatsu Charade Questions & Answers

Unless you have a strobe gun so you can see the TDC point then you wil have to go to a Mechanic who has.

go to a wreckers that handles daihatsu wrecks and get the cover

Treat yourself and buy a newer, inexpensive radio for this vehicle. It (the old radio) ain't worth the trouble to mess with it.

Check for ignition voltage at the coil. You will need a test light.

Please see my tip at http://www.fixya.com/cars/r5821173-doesnt_car_start_gasoline_engines . These are generic instructions. If you get stuck or need specific instructions for your car, please get back to me with model, year and engine info.

either in the head at the end of the top radiator hose or if there is no housing there it will be at the end of the bottom hose in the block

check the that wires have been fitted to the relay correctly

put those fuel cleaners
they work

There should be no reason to 'adjust' the timing belt: it is either fitted and working or not fitted..therefore having to replace one? If you do have to replace one, it is not a job for the faint hearted! You will also have to make sure you have a spare car for back-up.. e.g: if you plan to do this job and get driving in short time think again... You need as much room, both visual and physical around the plastic timing cover, you need to ensure the timing cogs are pre marked (with dots) showing what is called TDC (top dead centre) ENSURE THESE DOTS LINE UP PERFECTLY BEFORE REMOVAL AND AFTER RE-FITTING NEW BELT.. apart from that crucial bit.. it's simply a matter of cleanliness and patience.. remember to loosen the belt tensioner prior and re-tighten after fitting new belt.. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!

Chech the electrical circuit from the ignition key to the starter motor
To test this circuit an automotive test light is needed.
Attach one end of the test light to engine ground and the other end at the starter trigger terminal of the starter solenoid.
The test light should illuminate when the ignition switch is activated (crank engine over).
If the test light illuminates the starter motor/solenoid has failed and needs to be replaced.
If the test light does not illuminate suspect a neutral safety switch or clutch safety switch if provided.
A wiring diagram is needed to trace power from the ignition switch through the safety switch and down to the starter solenoid.
Replace failed components as needed and recheck system.

We have no reference material to look that upRemove one bolt ,measure its diameter in inches& divide by .0395 to convert to metric bolt size

You have a defective brake light switch, see location of a typical brake light switch below. #4 is brake light switch

Your brake light switch is stuck or defective and needs replacement. It's located right above brake pedal under the dash. Small plastic switch with a couple of wires coming from it.

Your idle fuel mixture it too lean. What this means is that it is not getting enough fuel at an idle. The most common reason for such problems are either problems with the linkage or vacuum lines or dirt or water in the carburetor. Make sure all your vacuum lines are good and connected, especially the one that goes to your distributor. Unless your fuel system has water in it or has had the filter removed and replaced with a hose, it is unlikely that the problem is the carburetor, unless the car has been sitting for a long time. Check these other things, first. Also, before your pull your carburetor off if these other things are not the problem, make sure your engine ignition has been properly tuned. Ignition problems are the most common problems on gasoline engines.