[S14sleeper]

Hello all- just picked up yellow ‘03 spyder. Little high on miles, taking care of basic maintenance now. Ran into my first hiccup last night, battery light came on. Hopefully it’s just something simple.Looking to learn more about the car here and turn into fun project. Any local groups to meet up?Thanks

 

[Midshiplau]

Welcome! Post up some pics. Which one did you buy? Im in Everett and i check all the marketplaces often just to see whats out there.

 

[dblotii]

Hello all- just picked up yellow ‘03 spyder. Little high on miles, taking care of basic maintenance now. Ran into my first hiccup last night, battery light came on. Hopefully it’s just something simple.Looking to learn more about the car here and turn into fun project. Any local groups to meet up?Thanks

Best way to learn about the car is to download a copy of the factory shop manual

 

[Unofficial]

Best way to learn about the car is to download a copy of the factory shop manual

As he said.
If you're actually within Seattle itself and you don't wanna buy a copy of an '03 manuals for yourself, I've got my own copies for the '03 that I'd be willing to let you borrow if you need.

Too bad my Silver Spyder is in the shop right now. Would be down to organize a meetup with other owners in the area.

 

[S14sleeper]

Welcome! Post up some pics. Which one did you buy? Im in Everett and i check all the marketplaces often just to see whats out there.

Picked the up one from Lynnwood. Ive been keeping eye out for awhile & this one seemed good fit for me.

 

[S14sleeper]

As he said.
If you're actually within Seattle itself and you don't wanna buy a copy of an '03 manuals for yourself, I've got my own copies for the '03 that I'd be willing to let you borrow if you need.

Too bad my Silver Spyder is in the shop right now. Would be down to organize a meetup with other owners in the area.

Best way to learn about the car is to download a copy of the factory shop manual

Thanks! Where can i find link to download from?

 

[S14sleeper]

As he said.
If you're actually within Seattle itself and you don't wanna buy a copy of an '03 manuals for yourself, I've got my own copies for the '03 that I'd be willing to let you borrow if you need.

Too bad my Silver Spyder is in the shop right now. Would be down to organize a meetup with other owners in the area.

Im actually in Renton but work in Southpark - close to boeing air museum area but not a boeing employee. I wouldnt mind borrowing until i get copies of my own.

 

[S14sleeper]

Im actually in Renton but work in Southpark - close to boeing air museum area but not a boeing employee, i wouldnt mind borrowing until i get my own copies if you have spare. Thanks.

 

[pwnzor]

Welcome aboard. I believe the link for the manual download can be found on Failbook.

Let's see some pictures of that new Spyder!

 

[Unofficial]

Im actually in Renton but work in Southpark - close to boeing air museum area but not a boeing employee. I wouldnt mind borrowing until i get copies of my own.

not too bad. I'm just over on the other side of Beacon Hill.
Renton's not too far. Happy to lend 'em.

 

[S14sleeper]

Welcome aboard. I believe the link for the manual download can be found on Failbook.

Let's see some pictures of that new Spyder!

Welcome aboard. I believe the link for the manual download can be found on Failbook.

Let's see some pictures of that new Spyder!

 

[pwnzor]

That's a good looking car, I like the pinstripe on the wheels

Dick's is the place where the cool hang out!

 

[dblotii]

Thanks! Where can i find link to download from?

It is in the files section of the FB Spyder group, and you can also search for a download right here in Spderchat (somewhere).

 

[Midshiplau]

That was a steal for a facelift, her pictures made the paint look dull and pale, glad to see it isnt. Hope i see you around, i have a silver 2000 with silver hardtop im always in the lynnwood/edmonds area.

 

[elwood]

I'm near Capitol Hill. '03 SMT. I'd be up for a meetup sometime too.

BTW, anyone here driving a red pre-facelift version with a large spoiler, over by U Village last weekend? Spotted in the QFC parking lot with the top down, but no driver to be found.

 

[Steven68]

Hello all- just picked up yellow ‘03 spyder. Little high on miles, taking care of basic maintenance now. Ran into my first hiccup last night, battery light came on. Hopefully it’s just something simple.Looking to learn more about the car here and turn into fun project. Any local groups to meet up?Thanks

So battery light you say. Mine came on and it was two different issues. 1st was the stock battery positive wire clamp end was not tight. You have to loosen the clamp with a 10mm and once it’s slightly loose on the battery terminal you apply pressure downward with one hand while tightening the nut with the other. Then try to move end clamp on the terminal by trying to rotate it. If it is tight your good . 2nd issues was the battery hold down was loose allowing the positive cable to make contact withe the strut tower and ground the cable. Made it tight and the light when away . Last thing is your alternator and thats On the engine between the motor and the firewall, down low.

 

[S14sleeper]

So battery light you say. Mine came on and it was two different issues. 1st was the stock battery positive wire clamp end was not tight. You have to loosen the clamp with a 10mm and once it’s slightly loose on the battery terminal you apply pressure downward with one hand while tightening the nut with the other. Then try to move end clamp on the terminal by trying to rotate it. If it is tight your good . 2nd issues was the battery hold down was loose allowing the positive cable to make contact withe the strut tower and ground the cable. Made it tight and the light when away . Last thing is your alternator and thats On the engine between the motor and the firewall, down low.

Nope had car tested the alternator voltage regulator error. So Alternator was just replaced. All good now

 

[Steven68]

Nope had car tested the alternator voltage regulator error. So Alternator was just replaced. All good now

Wow thought that was the very last thing I wrote but cool . Glad your all good now .

 

[midengaxer]

Very nice it's the year and color that I am looking for.

 

[Newbie199]

Welcome! Posting away to hit my 10 posts as well apologies.