 PLEASE HELP ME FINISH MY 3SGTE SWAP!!!, I live in Raleigh, NC....if you're nearby, I can tow my car to you |
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 Mar 17, 2007 - 11:16 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Sep 24, '02 From North Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
Hey Guys,
For the past 2 years now, my car has not been on the road. I took my car to a MR2 specialist's shop two years ago, who said he could do my swap for $600 within two weeks. He's known as the MR2 Guru, and he's on the MR2 online club forums. Anyways, needless to say, he didn't get my car running. He couldn't figure out the wiring, so he told me my wiring kit was messed up....and that it would cost a lot more in order for him to get it to work. So I had my wiring sent to DG Performance, and he charged me $400 to get it done. When Dave (DG Performance) sent it back to the shop, the MR2 Guru guy said there were several plugs missing from the wiring and that he mixed up some orange wires and stuff. Anyways, I know Dave has a good reputation, so I didn't know who to believe. As far as the swap goes, the 3sgte engine is in the car with the right clutch and flywheel. The resistor pack, afc, coil pack, igniter, and everything works fine. The car would turn over but it won't fire. The MR2 Guru guy told me that it was probably due to a lost signal to start up my fuel injectors. So it was a wiring issue. He guaranteed me that he checked all the grounds and that we got all the grounds and everything. He also told me that he put a noise light or whatever to the wires to the fuel injectors and said he got no signal. After 2 years of no progress and full of excuses from the shop, I decided to take my car away from the shop. My friend who's done a lot of motor swaps told me that it could be timing issues or something else. I am not sure what is going on, but I was wondering if anybody on this forum is willing to help me get my car running again. If you live fairly close to North Carolina.....I could probably tow my car to you to work on it. Please let me know!! Thank you!!! -------------------- |
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Mar 17, 2007 - 8:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 4, '06 From Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
Make sure you have the correct ecu for the year the car was wired for. I had a similar issue.
JDM 185 ecu's- 89661-20750=89/10-90/03(superceeded to 20751) 89661-20751=90/03-91/08 89661-2b310=91/08-92/02 89661-2b280=91/08-93/09 If everything you can think of checks out, why dont you spend $20.00 and send it back to who did the harness and have it checked out? Or you could pay Dr. Tweak to check over it. Keep us updated. later |
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Mar 17, 2007 - 10:11 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 14, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Where in NC are you located.. Theres a few MR2 Heads in my area.. they might be able to help you..
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Mar 18, 2007 - 4:49 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 9, '05 From Under the car Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
There is an earth right down the back of the engine under the inlet manifold which is where you`ll find the earth for the injectors...this is often forgotten about and very hard to see. A so called proffessional mechanic spent 2 days going over a car from front to back to find out what was causing a very similar problem to what you have and after numerous tests with flashy computers and diagnostics machines, came up with nothing and gave up....twenty minutes of swearing and getting cut to peices refitting this missing earth and the car fired up on the second turn of the key and has run sweet ever since.
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Mar 18, 2007 - 10:06 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 31, '04 From Summerville, SC Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
From reading your post I think you're the guy who called me yesterday or the day before, but if you're not, I'm located in Savannah which isn't a bad drive from Raleigh, if you want to bring it to me and I'll finish it for you.
-Doc -------------------- -Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaire Click here to see my swaps drtweak@phoenixtuning.com |
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Mar 18, 2007 - 11:58 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 24, '02 From North Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(Dr_Tweak @ Mar 18, 2007 - 8:06 AM) [snapback]537294[/snapback] From reading your post I think you're the guy who called me yesterday or the day before, but if you're not, I'm located in Savannah which isn't a bad drive from Raleigh, if you want to bring it to me and I'll finish it for you. -Doc Hey Doc! I am not the guy who called you because I haven't called you yet. From where the car is located now, it should take a little more than 5 hours to get it to you. I would definitely bring my car to you if I had the time. I think what I'll most likely do is take off all the wiring and have it sent to somebody, either you or Dave (the one who did my wiring) and see what is wrong with it. -------------------- |
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Mar 18, 2007 - 1:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 31, '04 From Summerville, SC Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Feel free to send it on down and I'll check it over. I have a feeling that someone who knows what they're doing is actually going to have to get their hands on the car though.
-Doc -------------------- -Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaire Click here to see my swaps drtweak@phoenixtuning.com |
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Mar 18, 2007 - 2:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 24, '02 From North Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(Dr_Tweak @ Mar 18, 2007 - 11:03 AM) [snapback]537331[/snapback] Feel free to send it on down and I'll check it over. I have a feeling that someone who knows what they're doing is actually going to have to get their hands on the car though. -Doc I was actually planning on just taking it to you in the first place but that MR2 Guru guy had me convinced he would be able to get it working.......I should of just taken it to someone in the 6gc community and not the MR2OC peeps.  
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Mar 24, 2007 - 12:25 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 8, '04 From Durham, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Kind of off topic but do you still go to NC State man?
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Mar 27, 2007 - 2:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 24, '02 From North Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(RbrtNdrws @ Mar 23, 2007 - 10:25 PM) [snapback]539269[/snapback] Kind of off topic but do you still go to NC State man? Yeah dude, I am on my last semester. Still trying to get that damn car to run, I have mad bad luck with it. -------------------- |
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Mar 28, 2007 - 2:31 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 29, '04 From Brooklyn moved to Miramar Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I feel your pain i have been in and out of my 6g for the last 2 yrs also...
you best bet is to get the car shipped to DR Tweak... He's the 6g swap guru.. Good luck hope you get it done soon!! |
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Mar 28, 2007 - 7:58 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 31, '04 From Summerville, SC Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Yeah man, bring it on down. We can get it shipped down here and have it done for you in no time
 -Doc -------------------- -Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaire Click here to see my swaps drtweak@phoenixtuning.com |
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Mar 28, 2007 - 10:30 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 28, '04 From Houston, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(Punch @ Mar 28, 2007 - 7:31 AM) [snapback]540551[/snapback] you best bet is to get the car shipped to DR Tweak... He's the 6g swap guru.. Good luck hope you get it done soon!! x2 --------------------  |
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Mar 29, 2007 - 5:04 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 1, '05 From Charlotte NC Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE(Negative @ Mar 28, 2007 - 10:30 AM) [snapback]540604[/snapback] QUOTE(Punch @ Mar 28, 2007 - 7:31 AM) [snapback]540551[/snapback] you best bet is to get the car shipped to DR Tweak... He's the 6g swap guru.. Good luck hope you get it done soon!! x2 X3 Take it to somebody that KNOWS the ins and outs. finding somebody in north carolina that can do the swap is like trying to find a snowball fight in miami.
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Mar 29, 2007 - 9:18 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 25, '02 From Pittsburgh/Clairton, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
mixing tuner shops for a same task is never good.
they always point problems at one another. and it sounds like u're bein pulled a bit Does the 3S ecu have a indiv. wire for each injector??? --------------------  |
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Mar 29, 2007 - 9:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 19, '06 From Portland, OR Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(Consynx @ Mar 29, 2007 - 10:18 PM) [snapback]541237[/snapback] mixing tuner shops for a same task is never good. they always point problems at one another. and it sounds like u're bein pulled a bit Does the 3S ecu have a indiv. wire for each injector??? Yes, for ground signal. I've offered to look over his harness and fix anything that is wrong free of charge. This post has been edited by Punisher: Mar 29, 2007 - 9:57 PM -------------------- 87 4runner DLX 22re, 5spd, 4.30gr, 4" lift, 30" tires, HID w/ Projectors, 6spkr + sub, custom exhaust, 94 celica leather seats, SR5 gauge cluster and clinometer. Future engine swap... possibly a 2jzge.
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Apr 2, 2007 - 8:23 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 25, '02 From Pittsburgh/Clairton, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
well, to get the motor just simple running
just run the ignition and fuel checks. . . getting a motor to start doesn't take many wires, getting it to run right does. best of luck -------------------- |
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