STARTING the $38,500 MCLAREN after 2 YEARS NOT RUNNING...WILL IT RUN???? (PART 2)

Trying to start the $38,000 cheapest McLaren EVER SOLD - Will it run? It had 191 DTCs the first time I scanned it, now a lot less after erasing most of them. Loving this car more and more as I work on it.
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@TheInja
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[@TheInja]

If me spending $10k on used parts doesn't get you SMASHING that like button, I don't know what will!!

[@NightRaceNetwork]

@@TheInjaI’ll work for free for u I’m 19 💀 I know how to edit and work on cars 😭 🙏🙏🙏

[@TheInja]

@@NightRaceNetwork you in CA? 😎

[@TheInja]

@@NightRaceNetwork we at Inja HQ are hiring free employees rn 😎

[@NightRaceNetwork]

@@TheInja no I’m in nc but I can move

[@zx1100a1]

​​@TheInja "Hiring free employees" 😁 👍

[@W4rH4wkXX]

A running engine and a 2nd baby on the way ?!?!? DOUBLE CONGRATS!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheInja]

Blessed beyond belief!

[@joachimboussoumah9994]

I really appreciate you taking time to explain the planning phase of the build, the steps to be taken. Puts all the manual labor into perspective... you take on a lot mate. Hats off !

[@TheInja]

Sometimes the behind the scenes on these projects are the most important part!

[@MusicHavenSG]

At least the engine runs now, that's one big headache out of the way. Take your time to put it together! Looking forward at the finished result!

[@ripn929707]

You had me on the edge of my seat with the cold start... 😂 Keep plugging along. The videos look great!

[@AdamMacleod83]

You blow my freaking mind with this series and how hard you work. You're a very talented man.

[@TheInja]

Appreciate it!! 🙌🏽

[@MrAmoRay]

You can see the relief on his face when the motor started. You're on your way to having this on the road, bro.

[@TheInja]

Can't wait to hear this engine at 8000rpm 😏

[@joeblack007]

Your wife coming out to show her support really means a lot. Kudos to her. 👍

[@IggyBiggy]

From an Amazon electric motorcycle to a McLaren. Wow, impressive bro. Keep up the quality content.

[@TheInja]

Sure will 🙌🏽

[@moto_jojo]

From the days of the FZ6 videos, your first cafe build, and everything in between then and now, its been great to see you and your channel grow and thrive. A lot of hard work in both the vehicles but also in your channel! That devotion is paying off! Keep up the great work.

[@TheInja]

Appreciate you dude! Thanks!

[@TheInja]

Been an amazing journey so far 💯

[@rondobondo6600]

I'm going to subscribe and share

[@aaku7608]

17:05, I really noticed that smile on my face😊

[@Marcel1984nl]

Great the engine starts!, and your reaction 🤠 Hope all goes well with the parts etc and i am looking forward to the course of the build! Keep up the good work.

[@NewJerseyJay]

Dude mad respect to take on a project like this with no lift, or garage. Been there, done that and it totally sucks! Subscribed!

[@TheInja]

Appreciate it! Glad to have you along for the ride!

[@Joel.Ravet88]

Keep building your dreams! Been watching your videos since your early e-bike review days years ago, now look where you're at... keep going!

[@TheInja]

Thanks, Joel! Sure will 🔥

[@farbeyondfading8697]

What a bad ass car! Looking forward to watching this build over time

[@nmlracing9803]

So stoked to see it start!

[@TheInja]

Such a great feeling. 🙌🏽

[@rogerserafin]

Glad to hear that motor start up. Looking forward towards the advancements of getting your car back on the street. Congrats on the new edition to the family as well.

[@patcaza6166]

man, this car's great you're getting all the good excuses to buy new tools/toys and order exotic car parts from the internet and you're learning and you're sharing with us while making a few bucks seems like a win/win deal if you ask me Thanks, Inja ! thatll be a great project to follow

[@TheInja]

Thanks a ton, Pat! Been loving the whole journey so far, and I hope you all are enjoying the new video editing style I implemented for this series!

[@zx1100a1]

I am absolutely enjoying this pivot in your content creation. Good job sir 👍

[@lasersterling]

Great video. I love watching this before going out and working on my 600LT!

[@jakereal3604]

Inja you ROCK!!! I crossed my fingers when you went to start it and said if anyone deserves it to be a running car he definitely does. So glad it does and now you can move onto making it whole again in true Inja style LOL BTW I love the color as most exotic cars seem to be RED, yellow or black. Nice seeing a deep metallic burgandy. keep up the good work brother and CONGRATS on the newest member that should be here soon! Happy Holidays

[@TheInja]

Appreciate it dude!! Thanks for the comment! 🙌🏽

[@jakereal3604]

@@TheInja no doubt! Rock Steady : )

[@briansmythe3000]

How Cool was That ,Even your Misses Was excited it Fired Up , Classic

[@vinnielamborn621]

Great project! The last time I saw this channel was a few years ago when you're in Fresno and now moved on up to Clovis.

[@shockw6ve570]

Man seeing you go from a casual e bike/Chinese sportbike channel to a full blown multi motorsport channel with supercars?😮 u inspire man!💯

[@TheInja]

Incredibly grateful for it all. 💯 Couldnt believe this would be my life a few years ago. Doing it for the passion, and hoping you guys are enjoying the ride!

[@shockw6ve570]

@TheInja oh absolutely and also best of luck with the lil one👶

[@TheInja]

@@shockw6ve570 appreciate you. He's a week old at this current time 🤍

[@AICD1999]

Hallelujah! How fresh is it that it isnt a $47k lawn art! Get R Done right now, ie no bondo. Congratulations on the car and the family.

[@69Dartman]

If you haven't update the firmware on the Autel, might add some functionality you wish you had now. My old Autel when it was new there were updates to add newer cars and I was able to cross flash it to a identical looking model that supported a lot more functionality. I doubt there's too many better versions than what you have. It's great seeing you be able to get another dream car, even if you had to get a rebuilder.

[@TheInja]

Pretty sure it was fully updated when I did this...but I'll check again and see if we can't get that thing open earlier than January!

[@69Dartman]

@@TheInja Well it might already be up to date and they stopped releasing updates for mine now but the newest car we own is a 08 so not really a problem. I have used it on the cars at work and so far it's been able to read all of them too but nothing is newer than 11 and no McClarens. I only paid 200 for mine and it's been very useful for the family's fleet so far.

[@lesd40]

To fix broken bosses and cracked fastener holes...fiberglass insulation mixed with 2-part epoxy works well.

[@Harry-lmao]

Congrats so far. It's not really hard to tell that you'll hit the road with it pretty soon. You got endurance with all the stuff. Your efforts will pay off at the end for sure. thumbs up 👍💪😁 Be looking forward for the next video.

[@TheInja]

Appreciate you, brother! Cannot WAIT for that first drive 🙌🏽

[@ZeeKhan719]

Good luck man I pray you get it on the road soon as possible 🙏🏼 💪🏼 🙌🏼 👍🏼 💯 👌🏼

[@klubbaklubban6546]

You rock bro. Keep up the good work. Rly looking forward for next clip 😎👍

[@theprodigalstranger5259]

Congrats on the new addition to the Inja clan may he/she be happy and healthy!

[@TheInja]

He is very happy and healthy 💯💯

[@TheInja]

Thanks brother!

[@1Fastfoxbodygt]

The look on your wife's face after hearing the car run was priceless! She's gotta be the coolest wife in the world, I'd say she's a one of a kind lady and you should let her get the first drive of the Maclarein just for allowing you to be able to buy this gamble of a vehicle buy lol

[@Heysupdan]

No blue smoke on first start! Excellent!

[@TheInja]

Yessir! Looking good so far! Have yet to warm it up to temp!

[@charlie1832]

“I’m ok to spend this much” that was determined to be a lie 🤣🤣 Just got recommended your channel the other day, looking forward to more episodes of this build

[@TheInja]

Welcome! Yeah i was slightly cringing inside at the dollar amount, since I've never actaully driven the thing yet....haha

[@KenWilcox-b5c]

The nuts holding the speakers are called riv-nuts. They work similar to pop rivets. It would be easy to fit the next size in and file down the bolt heads to suit the speakers.

[@TheInja]

Ah, yes! Riv-nuts. You're right. Might just need to fix it right. Thanks for reminding me what those are called. 💯

[@achillkara1818]

From Greece have many wishes to complete the project. Welldone men

[@cobhcking]

Keep up the hard work ! This ride is going to be amazing

[@TheInja]

Can't wait for the rest to unfold 💯

[@qfour22]

Videos look great, man. Excited to see how this progresses.

[@TheInja]

Thanks for the feedback. Looking forward to getting this thing on the road 🙌🏽

[@Sharif556]

Your shirt got you a subscriber! Guns and cars are the way! I’m binging the episodes now to get caught up. Good luck brother!

[@TheInja]

Let's gooooo 🔥👊🏽

[@MarkLenkner]

21k days overdue for an oil change? That's 57 years..... I dunno if I'd rely on that service notification completely 😂

[@TheInja]

Yeah I know 😂😂😂 have no idea how that happened hahaha

[@wandango5913]

If you say it’s gone back to the default right hand drive settings, maybe see if there is a wiring loom in the right hand door to plug the switch into, it may help you open the engine cover🤷🏼‍♂️

[@hojo9115]

I gotta admit im happy it runs. Best of luck going forward with this

[@TheInja]

Hugely appreciate it, brother, thank you.

[@audes.4433]

That ziptie extension cord under the hood, I think the previous owner tried to hardwire (run power/hot wire) power to the driver door (trunk latch power wire) in order/attempt to get the engine compartment latch open. If I were you, I'd go ahead and order everything. What cool about supercars (Mclaren/Lambo) everything can either be fixed or replaced. You're gonna love this build (adventure/project). I'll purchase the vehicle from you should you ever consider to sale the vehicle in the future?

[@DefiantOrderCA]

Speaking from experience with McLarens and track racing, the gas in the oil is a sign the valve guides need to be changed, there dried out or cracked. Its not the absolute end of the world, but can risk the engine if ignored. Worst case situation could be the piston rings could explain the missifre though, checking the plugs for fowling/oily, will tell you.

[@theglitch99]

How did this McLaren make it to so many places and NOT get robbed of all its parts? What a great find!

[@TheInja]

Right? I was fearing the worst when I bought it!

[@johnelbro127]

Great video look forward to part 3👍👍👍👍

[@hojo9115]

Im pretty sure you can replace the nutserts for your speaker with new ones, then hold the old nutserts with grips to get the fixings undone

[@coolissimo69]

Inja my boy, the car sounds really great and congrats on the new baby. God bless Bro.

[@TheInja]

Appreciate you, my man 🔥

[@thomasmaloney8475]

your doing a greatjob... ill keep watching

[@theblacktopsliders8190]

😎Big Kahunas to go in on this with a new-born on the horizon. BIIIIIIG respect 👍

[@TheInja]

Gotta give life some razzle dazzle sometimes!!

[@MrGMawson2438]

It's coming along great mate an I'll see you on the next one

[@thetroothhurtz]

good luck!!!!!

[@2exiw]

The oil smelling like gas is not a problem just keep up on the oil changes. When you pull your spark plugs there going to have oil on them as well don’t be alarmed. It’s a mclaren thing 😊

[@i000_]

I believe I have videos and pictures of this car. I think it was female driven before traded for a 750 or 650.

[@i000_]

Nevermind, it was a copy of hers by some guy.

[@andrewsots]

Well done so far !

[@TheRealAlpha2]

Freaking sweat! The second it started up it was like a shockwave. But man, the "Supercar tax" for all those parts is intense.

[@TheInja]

And that was the cheapest I could find it all 🥲

[@Heysupdan]

Thanks! Been watching since the crazy chinee car videos, great fun!

[@TheInja]

Much love brother! Honored to have you watching all this time. 🔥👊🏽

[@arondaughety9800]

I love how far you have come and I love the t shirts you wear!

[@daryl2jz]

Hey, I just found your channel and I have to say that you and your content are awesome! I saw your first MCLAREN vid and I became a fan of yours instantly. especially when you named some other you tube car influences. I loved the "Driven Daily Exotics" LOL!. I am a huge DDE fan. " Daily Driven Exotics" I can't wait to see what you do to your new car! Love from Ontario Canada.

[@TheInja]

Glad to have you, Daryl! Glad you're enjoying the series so far. Some people didn't get that joke, but I'm glad you did! Haha. Watching a DDE video right now.

[@neilfield3229]

Well done mate keep up the good work

[@TibucanuMarius]

tips: the button is activate with 2 wire conectivity so plug out the wire out the socket and touch each others for electricity shocks because button exactly do it, and test if open or not :))

[@TheInja]

Already tried that! I think the button sends a signal to the ECU, then the ECU sends a signal to the latches.

[@bjw4859]

I still can't get over a super car the price of a house does not have a manual bonnet release, that just beggars belief, but well done on another great video.

[@TheInja]

Thanks dude! Yeah pretty crazy.

[@PaddyBoy644]

There’s not a test function on your autel for the engine cover? Cheers Pat 🇦🇺

[@Slic_doc]

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉 on the new family member ❤

[@alfiegoron3760]

Just subscribed from the UK, love the McLaren you've got. If I can help with parts I'd be glad to help we have a lot of 650s smashed in breakers here.

[@alfiegoron3760]

You need to get rid of those awful,tasteless wheels though😮

[@TheInja]

Hit my email! Let's talk! [e-mail]

[@TheInja]

@@alfiegoron3760 well yeah obviously those aren't staying 😏🔥

[@carloslomba3595]

Nice to see the engine running that’s huge 🎉🎉

[@TheInja]

Feels incredible. 💯

[@Swauvehouse]

$38,500 McProblem. lol. Keep it up bro.

[@TheInja]

Lol!!

[@Shady-Shane]

service date exceeded by 57 years, damn.

[@GM-ii8gs]

Can you not pull the bonnet (hood) release and relevent wiring loom out of the left door and connect it to wiring loom on the right door as a temporary fix, or even is the wiring loom already in the right door and just again hook up the release button unit as a temporary fix. Basically fooling that part to been RHD, just an idea.

[@ELECTRICBIKEDIYLIFE]

There wasn't an auto scanner app you could've downloaded for your phone?

[@EReznok]

Did you try Mullins Auto in Mt Olive, IL? They have Exotic parts, I think Tavarish got parts from them before. Good Luck.

[@Kraken270Jetsprint]

Enjoying mate good attitude.. Good skills

[@MrRatchaphruek]

I like the direction you going. Big improvement. Just don't go down the same route as some KZbinrs and start doing car lottery's. Keep up the good work 🔥💀

[@TheInja]

yeah, not doing those. The heart of the channel is you guys, and I know how those come across. Just a money grab.

[@MERCKXWOOD]

Did I miss you mention pulling the fuse for 15s before opening and closing the doors five times to get the engine cover to release when pressing the but? It only took a few seconds on Google.

[@hussainzada79]

I'm really enjoying you Channel and I wish you all the best Good luck with the Build

[@SomeJuanPlay]

I'm excited for you bro!

[@rondobondo6600]

This is actually exciting.... I love it good program.... 😅

[@charlie1832]

Putting blocks in front of the front wheels while the car is jacked up and on the ramps might be a good idea

[@2exiw]

Use panel bond on your riv nuts. And the sand the paint off the door first. You won’t have that problem again.

[@jesusmelo1472]

Good brother I just wanted to to see that mclaren finish 😎😎🤩🤩

[@MrCentralDriver]

yes!!!! more videos

[@Tattedteddygram]

there should be a release cable behind the seats on each side. I forgot what side it was on because I seen one taken apart at Copart one time. That’s for the engine bay to open up!!

[@TheInja]

Nah man, I took the panels off and looked for it (probably only 675lt has that)

[@TheInja]

Was hoping I'd find a manual release for it but there isn't one! Even the dealer confirmed that 🥲

[@Tattedteddygram]

check fuse first ... If good Pull fuse 25, wait 30 seconds then re-insert the fuse. Open and close driver side door 5 times and then open and close the passenger side door 5 times then try the motor cover button on door!

[@TheInja]

@@Tattedteddygram did that like 7 times haha. Car needs to have the software updated/modules re-flashed.

[@TheInja]

@@Tattedteddygram you can see me do it a few times in the first video!

[@smoothmove7566]

put some wheel chocks in front of the front wheels. She still makes a pretty paper weight.

[@Yahboishaboss]

very dope project my dude.👍

[@isaiahsmart9933]

I hope more people come back to the channel

[@rondobondo6600]

Now C if it goes in to drive....???

[@nishali3343]

What about the Pyro fuse and the jump wire attached to the starter, why did they do this when the car can start?

[@rondobondo6600]

You got me hooked....😂

[@Buggyjiro20]

Congratulations!!!

[@AlainFattal]

Great video series!

[@buddysinsight9834]

Keep making videos on this mate I could see this really taking off for you. There’s a company here in the uk that’s huge and sends supercar parts to the US. Many KZbinrs go to them because of price and stocks. It might be worth contacting them to see what they have. I can’t remember what they are called I know Freddie/Tavarish shops with them

[@phillyaccord5635]

Copart?

[@buddysinsight9834]

@@phillyaccord5635 No it specialises in supercar parts. It’s a huge warehouse with every supercar part out there. Not Copart

[@chrishaug]

Nice work!

[@oscarquiming2457]

I envy u coz ur so knowledgeable… gud luck w/ d maclaren..

[@jasonruch3529]

I'm curious on the quality and fitment and condition from Shipping on the front end 🤔 hope for the best. Pretty sweet to have a McLaren for under 60k man. BTW you have a cool wife 😎..mine would make the couch my new bed😂😂😂

[@truetech4158]

Mine took the couch and the car, so now i have to find one that has a couch and a car.

[@TheInja]

Yeah man, we'll have to see...but as long as it's close, I can shape that sucker up to fit. 🤘🏽

[@tonytaxi6180]

Can you need take the bit of the loom that you need from your drivers door and plug it in the passenger door to pop the hood (engine compartment) ?

[@TheInja]

I've had that thought but haven't looked into it yet!

[@tonytaxi6180]

@@TheInjadefo Worth a shot. Might just be a case of taking the switch panel From The door and it might just plug into the loom on passenger door. Keep Us posted. Ps loving the content on this car

[@MrSuprachris]

Subscribed from England UK for the McLaren project. Really enjoying it so far. Although that engine lid would drive me insane.

[@TheInja]

Yeah it's a freakin pain. Haha. Glad to have you dude! 👊🏽

[@MrSuprachris]

@@TheInja Just finished part three. Really a great watch. 👍🏻👊🏻

[@MrSuprachris]

Gives me inspiration to get out and film some more on my car / Channel.

[@TheInja]

@@MrSuprachris you should! Go do it!

[@rickybobby7285]

Thanks algorithm, who doesn’t love a $39k McLaren? Sub’d and looking forward to this build

[@TheInja]

Glad to have ya 👊🏽

[@MrGMawson2438]

Very interesting on the door 😆

[@taxmagician]

The video qualities very good, appreciate your hard work

[@TheInja]

My pleasure. Glad you're enjoying it 🙌🏽