
sheppy wrote:those are worrying results, hope it's not terminal mate



Cheers Sheppy, it prob is mate.

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sheppy wrote:those are worrying results, hope it's not terminal mate
Peter Gidden - SBITS wrote:So back to basics.
Have you seen a spark at the plugs?Are you using new copper plugs?
Fuel pump is running when cranking?12V+VE at injectors?
ECU error codes?
sheppy wrote:The compression tester deffo works ok?
IMR2T wrote:My check engine light doesn't come on at all??.
Peter Gidden - SBITS wrote:IMR2T wrote:My check engine light doesn't come on at all??.
If no CEL when ignition on or when bridging TE1 and E1 your problem is likely ECU related.
Get a voltmeter and check for 12+VE and earth to ECU.
thomp1983 wrote:whilst your out there pop the lid off your ecu and look for any leaking capacitators
IMR2T wrote:thomp1983 wrote:whilst your out there pop the lid off your ecu and look for any leaking capacitators
Mate, I still mix up 3/8 and 1/4 inch rachet bits, lol, Id have no idea what I'm looking for regarding capacitors.What would I see/hear?
Peter Gidden - SBITS wrote:IMR2T wrote:My check engine light doesn't come on at all??.
If no CEL when ignition on or when bridging TE1 and E1 your problem is likely ECU related.
Get a voltmeter and check for 12+VE and earth to ECU.
Peter Gidden - SBITS wrote:IMR2T wrote:thomp1983 wrote:whilst your out there pop the lid off your ecu and look for any leaking capacitators
Mate, I still mix up 3/8 and 1/4 inch rachet bits, lol, Id have no idea what I'm looking for regarding capacitors.What would I see/hear?
If you search the forum you'll find some threads on dead/repaired ECUs.
thomp1983 wrote:http://kydrives.net/2006/07/14/toyota-mr2-ecu-removal/
that explains getting into the ecu, it's a couple of screws,
once in your looking for stuff like below on the board,
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it's usually pretty obvious if any have blown
thomp1983 wrote:Seems so, best remove the dash binnacle tomorrow and check the bulb then
IMR2T wrote:thomp1983 wrote:Seems so, best remove the dash binnacle tomorrow and check the bulb then
Is the CEL bulb one of the main 501's?
Last owner had chavy blue bulbs which were so dark compared to standard white 501's, so I replaced the lot.
Peter Gidden - SBITS wrote:IMR2T wrote:thomp1983 wrote:Seems so, best remove the dash binnacle tomorrow and check the bulb then
Is the CEL bulb one of the main 501's?
Last owner had chavy blue bulbs which were so dark compared to standard white 501's, so I replaced the lot.
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Smaller, same as other dash indicator bulbs.
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Just change for a known good one like oil or alternator.