max55uk Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Hi guys, I have recently aquired my Twin Turbo 6 speed. Yesterday night the battery was down & i put a booster pack on the wrong way round!!, & now the car will not start, it turns over but will not start. I had a mobile electrician down today suppose to be very good, he checked al the fuses, 1 of them was blown & he's replaced it, still no joy. After hours of messing around he pin points the problem to be in 2 areas 1) The ECU 2) Igniter which is situated on the passenger shocker mount area, (looks like a rectangular unit with x3 plugs) He checked the coil leads to see if there was any cuurent, nothing what so ever. I'm really worried, are the ECU's that easy to blow?, how much will it cost?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 New ECUs are £613.19 + VAT from Toyota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Did he check the fuses in the drivers footwell as well ?? They aren't immediately obvious unless you know they are there. Perhaps you could meet up with a local supra owner and try his bits on your car before you go splashing the cash on parts that might be damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max55uk Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 i don't think he did, i know he was checking fuses under the steering. Do the carpets have to be taken out to get to the fuses, (same as passenger ECU location??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 They are to the right of the accelerator pedal, look up slightly and they are behind a black box marked "fuse". but it sounds like he might of already checked them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof. Monkey Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Hiya, where in yorkshire are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max55uk Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 Im in shipley, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof. Monkey Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Damn bit far for me to pop over! You will need the white fuse puller from the main fuse box, from the engine bay. Right drivers side fuse box: To the right of the accelerator cable is a kick plate, held in with a plastic clip, remove this and stick your head in the footwell, with the rest of you outside on the floor. You will see 3 rows of fuses, systematically pull each one out and inspect it. Someone else on here had problems with an ECU blow, cant remember if was gazzagsi or whitesupraboy. Do a search and see what comes up. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max55uk Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 will check them in the moning i hope it is a fuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 this happened to one of my supras as a dosy dock worker jumped worong way round, i checked all fuses fuel lines everything and it turned out he surged the ignitor pack got a new one for £100 bingo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof. Monkey Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max55uk Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 Well i think it does prove the fact that the Igniter pack can be blown if leads are muddled up. Finger Crossed... Hope it is the Igniter pack.... If its the ECU then my luck :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 well what u need to do is borrow somebodys ignitor pack and test it, i borrowed stu fasers at the time and bingo car fired up with his then i order one rather than just order one then it turns out to be something else. do u get any lights on your dash ie is the power to the car but it wont fire ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 a bet its your ignitor pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max55uk Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 The car turns over, but does'nt start up, yes All dash lights up fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max55uk Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 I do know a chap with a TT but its an Auto, will that do?? was going to see him first thing in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I do know a chap with a TT but its an Auto, will that do?? was going to see him first thing in the morning. Yup, same mate (Igniter pack) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 its your ignitor pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max55uk Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 Jurgen i wish your right mate all shall reveal tommorow noon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jap Scene UK Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 If you do need any more help mate ..my garage is only in Settle..may know it? .... if you need any assitance do let me know... hope you get things sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 It won't have blown the ecu, so that's one less worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 even if its your ecu,they are cheap,I have just sold a jap spec 6 speed ecu for 50 quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 even if its your ecu,they are cheap,I have just sold a jap spec 6 speed ecu for 50 quid. I think you just sold yours way too cheap! lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max55uk Posted February 2, 2006 Author Share Posted February 2, 2006 Hi, Went and borrowed the Igniter unit from an Auto TT, plugged it in and BINGO! Yes it was the Igniter unit, however this may not be a big problem but the dash lights dont turn off now, i rang the electrician he claims its possible that the alternator has been damaged?, (can be reconditioned i think) But atleast i know its not the ECU, so i need a Igniter switch. I'm going to ring around now to see if anyone has one... Oh if any of you guys know of anyone then please let me know, Thanks for all the help, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Do you mean the main warning triangle won't turn off? Try pulling the ECU fuses again, that should reset any fault codes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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