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 Aug 10, 2004 - 11:44 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Aug 29, '02 From Kelowna, BC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I guess it's time for another update. I have been very busy at work trying to finish a contract(should be done this weekend) so not much has been done.
Now that the harness has been modified to fit the car it is time to go through the connectors, pin by pin. I have finally recieved a BEAMS engine wiring diagram thanks to Mario at Toysport. So many wires, so many connectors. Where to start? I choose to break the project into systems as they are drawn in my BGB wiring manual.
CHARGING exact match, no changes required. STARTING & IGNITION One wire was missing on the BEAMS harness. Connector IJ1 was missing pin 17. Turns out this wire goes to the clutch start switch. Easiest thing to do was remove it from my old harness. I pull pin 17 from the connector and start to unwrap the old harness. I discover that it splices in about 6 inches away from the plug. Excellent I say. Problem solved. Wire has been added. AIR CONDITIONING This system requires looking at 2 connectors. IM1 - goes to A/C computer.(7 wires) A2 - goes to A/C pump. (4 wires) The BEAMS harness A2 plug only has 3 wires. OUCH. time to trace things out. looking at the IM1 connector, it is also missing 1 wire. Easiest solution? I once again pull the missing wire from my old harness. Should be a perfect fit I am thinking. Same connectors, in the same locations on both cars. Ya right. The wire turns out to be about 6 inches short and gets spliced. Wire added. Well, that's it so far. I hate not having time to work on the car and have decided that Sunday is car day. If I do not set aside time for the car, it will never get done. This post has been edited by Outsider: Aug 19, 2004 - 10:20 PM --------------------  1994 GT-S (BEAMS) swap complete |
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Aug 10, 2004 - 11:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 26, '02 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
this thread is worthless without pics/ videos. useless !!!
This post has been edited by hioctane: Aug 10, 2004 - 11:49 PM |
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Aug 11, 2004 - 12:01 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From New York City, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
It isn't completely useless but those would be real helpful to better understand what exactly you are talking about. This post has been edited by Meonspeed: Aug 11, 2004 - 12:01 AM |
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Aug 11, 2004 - 12:19 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From ny to philly Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I for one think its pretty cool that hes taking the time to give us an update when he is obviously busy with work and other things. sure some pictures would be nice, but considering this is one of the only beams 3sge swap being attempted to date any information no matter how small or seemingly inconsequential could be helpful to future swappers. thanks and good luck outsider.
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Aug 11, 2004 - 7:22 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From San Diego CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
keep up the great work and keep us posted |
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Aug 11, 2004 - 7:35 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Heheh... you probably think it's worthless only cause you don't understand it... ;] and he does take a lot of pictures btw... Outsider: Mad props to you for being the guy with the biggest balls and enough know-how to attempt this mind numbing swap. Hope you keep at it and finish up eventually... ;] -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
1995 AT200 Celica ST: stocked out daily driver... 1984 AE86 Corolla GT-SR5: silvertop 20V 4AGE project car jacked up with goodies... 1991 SW2x MR2 n/a: bare bones hardtop model soon to be... |
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Aug 11, 2004 - 7:38 PM
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 Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Awesome! Glad to hear that you're continuing to make good progress.
-------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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Aug 11, 2004 - 9:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 5, '03 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
I'm gonna have to keep close touch with you. I'm working of getting a blacktop. It is hard to get it with everything
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Aug 11, 2004 - 10:31 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
i enjoyed reading this thread.... its nice to see how the beams and the 3s differ in wiring.
it would be great if u post any info that you learn about the interrior plugs (like IJ1) in your reasearch. id like to know what every pin on all those connectors is used for and why. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Aug 11, 2004 - 11:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Kelowna, BC Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks guys.
 When I am finished I will be setting up a website. I have had a hard time tracking down wiring information and intend to set up a wiring archive with all plugs listed and what each wire does. This post has been edited by Outsider: Oct 5, 2005 - 1:36 PM -------------------- 1994 GT-S (BEAMS) swap complete |
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Aug 12, 2004 - 11:38 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Your work is Great man, keep it up. I can't wait to see how the beams performes.
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Jan 26, 2005 - 2:21 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 23, '03 From New Orleans Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
ne updates??
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Jan 26, 2005 - 3:41 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 24, '03 From fort smith, ar Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
keep it up mang.
-dstrb --------------------  former celica owner. |
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Jan 26, 2005 - 3:48 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 25, '02 From Pittsburgh/Clairton, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
lol, everything sumed up...you're only 6" short in every direction
 i'll give you an early Congrats, cuz i know you're gonna pull this off 
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