et not running

eturbo · Post by **eturbo** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 1:04 pm

Hey guys

Have a problem with my et it just wont run it used to run but had to be towed as starter motor stuffed i think.. but when towed now nothing happens it just runs up the road being towed and just wont fire.

Was looking at the technical part of forums and looked at ecu and it says when key on there should be green light go on for a second but this light doesnt show up on my ecu when key turned on could this be something to do with it?

Thanks

Stuart · Post by **Stuart** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 1:49 pm

My et sat around for about 3 months, It had the same problem when tow starting it. It turned out to be a dud battery. That would definately affect the lights on the dash.

-Stu

SammyET · Post by **SammyET** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 1:58 pm

you need a certain amount of power in the battery to start the car.. to power the ecu lol.. just a teeny bit of power

eturbo · Post by **eturbo** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 2:02 pm

its got a fully charged battery

How do i check if fuel pump is working as it is not making noise when key turned as it used to do?

Thanks

Stuart · Post by **Stuart** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:28 pm

I'm far from a good mechanic, but this is the process I would use:

1. Check fuel level (I'm sure you have already done this)
2. Check power source to pump
3. Check for blockages in the line (filter)
4. Look over injectors (inc. electrical)
5. Talk to somebody who knows more than me

Before all of this I would have a good look over the electrical and vacumn connections to see if anything is loose. I have had my days ruined but one single wire in the past.

Good luck buddy.

-Stu

BennyET · Post by **BennyET** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:57 pm

eturbo wrote:its got a fully charged battery

How do i check if fuel pump is working as it is not making noise when key turned as it used to do?

Thanks

you would have to connect the 12v+ directly to the battery, will turn it on if still working

check all you fuses and terminals for corrosion

eturbo · Post by **eturbo** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 7:43 pm

Right the fuel pump is working as connected straight to battery.
But it wont work of key? When trying to start.

Post by **etking** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 10:22 pm

check the fuel pump relay near the drivers side headlight ...

eturbo · Post by **eturbo** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 2:04 pm

put a new ecu in and she is sweet running except the dam turbo aint working it won't boost?

BennyET · Post by **BennyET** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 2:22 pm

check the wastegate isn't stuck open i guess. no splits or cracks in the tube going to the actuator?

eturbo · Post by **eturbo** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 3:40 pm

If ive got the tube of from turbo to wastegate to free boost.. does it still matter about wastegate?

Thanks for help

BennyET · Post by **BennyET** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 7:01 pm

i guess not really, its just goin make way too much boost. don't blow it up

eturbo · Post by **eturbo** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:31 pm

The thing is it still wont boost when the actuator arm of wastegate not on and vacum from turbo to wastegate not connected?

Post by **tassuperkart** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 11:09 pm

eturbo wrote:The thing is it still wont boost when the actuator arm of wastegate not on and vacum from turbo to wastegate not connected?

It will NEVER boost if the wastegate actuator arm is disconnected.

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eturbo · Post by **eturbo** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 9:36 am

Ok thanks so if the actuator arm is jammed that means the wastegate diapharm is stuffed and thats why its not even free boosting? am i right here?

Apreciate the help cheers

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