What to do!!!, after 8 months the 3s is not working! Options

[thedevilmaycrie]

i talked to him it sounds like complete boost cut i think its the tvsv i told him to cap off the tvsv and wastegate an see what happens it isnt the same 3sgte problems i had i had power loss he has complete boost cut

-DMC

[boosted_K2]

capping off the T-VSV will just put it into full time limp mode, which means it shouldnt boost over 8PSI ever, fuel cut isnt till 13. whats your boost gauge read when the fuel cut goes off? and you should get a CEL light when the fuel cut goes off, if you dont, then you arent getting a fuel cut at all.

[Chrobis]

well, this is the wierdiest part. That I actually can hear the relay click, my fuel pump shut off and I get no acceleration untill I let it go back to idle. So it is a fuel cut, but it dosnt put out any codes. Otherwise I would have something to go off of.

And lagos, I didnt mean to be an ass. It is just frustrating for like 30 people to tell me its the igniter, I then buy an igniter for $240 because I couldnt find a used one and my problem is still there. I guess you were the one I blew up at. And by day 2 of the swap, i meant your still giving me information I was getting 2 days after the swap.

But all in all, I apoligize.

And, im off to the dealer. Thanks guys for giving me sugestions, but I'm giving up trying it myself.

P.S. the whole thing with the tvis, I remember trying that some time ago.. and it didnt work. I have tried capping off the vac line to the map, unplugging the map, etc. I really think this is gona be either a wiring problem (from qatar) or some bad sensor that no one thought off.

[Chrobis]

Also, just to let everyone know there are like 5-10 different igniters for the second gen 3s-gte, so part number matching dosnt always work.

The igniter that came with the motor is 89621-12010

and the one I ordered is 89621-12050

and I believe different part numbers for Mr2's 90-92 and then another for 93-95.

also yet another for an alltrac from 90-91 and mine is from a 92.

[lagos]

if your ignitor is from a 92 and your ecu is a 90-91 then that could still be the problem. the ignition got a changeover in 92.

ill check the part number of mine and post it later today.

if you have a multimeter, i can also help you test your harnes plug to make sure your wiring is right....just let me know man, i think i can help u.

This post has been edited by lagos: Nov 16, 2004 - 1:43 PM

[Chrobis]

Well, I have (or can borrow) a multimeter, but I dont know how to go about testing my harness... help would be good. Also, just went over to toyota and they said it would be $480 to start and it may take longer, and even then there is no promise. So, the 4 hour drive to EL is looking pretty good at this time, I'm gona give them a call today.

[lagos]

borrow a multimeter and PM me when u have it. then i can give you my cell phone number and walk you through some tests and we will see if it is a wiring issue or not.

what every you do dont go to toyota. if anything go to el prototypes. for about 600-1000 they can fix all your wiring problems. you are not the 1st person that had to take mikes work to them and at least the money will be spent on fixing your car and not just taking 400 (toyota) to tell you u have a bad ignitor or something like that

This post has been edited by lagos: Nov 16, 2004 - 6:23 PM

[madmods]

Man your scaring me from doing the switch myself. I am presently trying to learn all I can about the swap!

[Chrobis]

Dont be scared of doing the swap, just either do it yourself (and make sure you can) or take it to a experienced place that knows what they are doing (el prototypes) and have one shop do all the work, not like me where my mechanic did the mechanical and mike did the wiring, cause when it comes to blame someone they can always say it was someone else.

Also, everyone has expressed this... buy only a clip, or an engine package from a very reputable place! Like if you were doing a 240sx sr20det swap, either a clip from say jarco, or an engine pack from heavythrottle.com. I ordered my engine (i was in a bit of a rush, and lots of people were out of stock) from some place in canada, and many parts were missing.

There are way more succesful 3s swaps then problematic ones!