jim_supra Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Hi guys, Over the last couple of days I have been doing an engine swap. The reason for this was one of my piston rings was worn and so was burning alot of oil, and it worked out cheaper to replace the engine rather than rebuild it. Got everything back together this afternoon and came to turn the key, the car turns over but won't fire up. Have checked all fuses, wether there's fuel getting through, all the plugs and if there was a spark. All were ok. the engine and wiring loom I have put in is from a facelift version and the one that came out was a non facelift. The only thing I can think of is the ecu. I am using the original ecu and not the facelift, could it be this? any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 When you say facelift, they're both non-VVTi engines, right? Are you 100% sure fuel is getting through? Have you checked the cam timing is right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted July 8, 2006 Author Share Posted July 8, 2006 When you say facelift, they're both non-VVTi engines, right? Are you 100% sure fuel is getting through? Have you checked the cam timing is right? Yes Jake, both are non vvti. The fuel is definitely getting to the fuel rail. As for the timing, haven't checked that, but the timing belt hasn't been removed during the swap. the engine came straight out of Ark's old car so i'm presuming that all is correct. will check to be certain though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Why on earth did you change wiring looms? - There are a few differences throughout the car. Not sure if theres anything that would prevent the car from starting, but, lets hope its all OK Have you checked for error codes? Have you got the engine earths back in place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted July 8, 2006 Author Share Posted July 8, 2006 Why on earth did you change wiring looms? Have you checked for error codes? The new engine came with the wiring loom attatched so i kept it on the engine. Have you checked for error codes? No, need to do a quick search on how to do this. Have you got the engine earths back in place? Yes, checked and checked again to be sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondango Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Yeah would go over all connectors and earths, checking for codes could also give you a good head up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 have you double checked both earths near the plenum are on?? How about the crankchaft sensor?? Plugged in?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Are the plugs sparking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Are the plugs sparking? Have checked all fuses, wether there's fuel getting through, all the plugs and if there was a spark. All were ok. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Ok - It's late, I skim read it. I'll shut up and get some shut eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondango Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Jim check for error codes and post them up, usually the quickest way to get to the source of your problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Check both cam sensors are connected, without one or both you will have a spsrk, but not at the correct time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share Posted July 9, 2006 will check that chris, thanks On another note, I have just checked for codes, the overdrive light flashed and gave me 62. anyone know what this is? done a search and can't find anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share Posted July 9, 2006 Oh, and just to add, the mil light didn't flash at all. it just stayed off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondango Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Ok jim Are you getting fuel up?? check the Fuel pump relay, Check and listen for the pump operating. Check all the Vacuum line connections at the EGR, and Pressure tanks. If you know your getting fuel and spark then take it from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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