Oil in Spark Plug Wells - Page 3

cre · 03-31-2011, 06:52 PM

Testing procedure for a of the EFI system:
http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Librar...ection=FI&P=30

AFM specific section:
http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Librar...ection=FI&P=94

Fuel system:
http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Librar...ection=FI&P=70

Green7mgte · 03-31-2011, 08:49 PM

lawl. Did anyone mention they could use an oil drain plug gasket? if so, sorry for the repost.. wtf isnt this in the faq too?

sure is
http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...ark-plugs.html

I just replaced the crank case vent hose.. 45bucks from champion.
Only thing to remember is to not over tighten the alternator belt.

gaitski · 04-11-2011, 08:00 PM

Update: I haven't had time to research how to check the EFI, but I did check the codes again and found that I've got a code 43. Looks like ignition switch circuit, ignition switch, or the ECU.

Anyone come across this one and had luck with anything in particular?

Green7mgte · 04-11-2011, 10:17 PM

throttle cable?

http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...ded-supra.html

http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...-and-43-a.html

gaitski · 04-12-2011, 01:50 AM

Throttle cable seems alright, it's not hanging loose or anything. Is there something in particular to check there?

I disconnected the battery and pulled the ECU out to take a look at it and reset it. When I put it all back together, no codes, but now it isn't starting at all. It cranks fine, but nothing after that.

I'd like to test the ECU, but I'm kind of confused by the Cygnus site. Do I pull the ECU totally out and use a multimeter on it then, or am I testing the plug ends that plug into the ECU?

Thanks!

Green7mgte · 04-12-2011, 02:42 AM

tampering with the brains of the car isnt the best idea if were unsure of the outcome / process.

thing with the throttle cable is just it being slack not giving you enough rpms with the peddle to the floor.. would explain your power loss right?

make sure you put the ecu back in correctly. I've removed mine a couple times. You dont need to remove it to reset it, d/c the battery is enough. Just removing the negative cable for a few minutes is enough to reset it. Your car was working fine just a few moments ago yes? just a code 43 that could of been easily checked / replaced.

yes you have the ecu connected (plugged in) and your checking the pins. w/ the key turned to ON
damn you did d/c the battery before removing the ecu right? just precautions there. Its a stout piece of electronics that usually dosn't go bad. make sure you have the connectors in the right spots. But IIRC there all different sizes.. make sure there pushed in fully man.

gaitski · 04-12-2011, 03:07 AM

Sorry, I've just been assuming that everyone has read the entire thread. Long story short, I replaced my valve cover gaskets and sealed the No. 3 cylinder head cover bolts b/c I had oil leaking into my spark plug wells. Once I got everything together (with new spark plugs), on my third drive on the fix, I suddenly lost all power like I'd shifted into neutral. The engine was still running and hitting the gas pushed the RPMs, but I had no go. I eventually came to a stop and the engine died.

Once I got towed home, the engine would start normally, but die after a few seconds. Hitting the gas would increase the RPMs for those few seconds, but it would still die. I then checked the codes again today and got the 43.

Honestly I don't remember if I'd d/c the battery before I took out the ECU. Did I do a stupid thing there? I guess I don't understand how you get the points of the meter into the pins while they're plugged with....the plugs.

Having heard the whole story, do you have any thoughts?

Thanks for taking the time to respond, I really appreciate it. I would love to hand this off to a mechanic near me, but folks won't touch my truck because of all the customization with the 7mge and all.

Green7mgte · 04-12-2011, 04:14 AM

d/c battery
remove ecu connectors
remove LOCKS
Reconnect ecu
reconnect battery
turn power to on
place tester leads.

gaitski · 04-20-2011, 10:57 PM

Sorry, what are LOCKS? If they are the plastic connectors that lock the wires to the ECU, how do you remove them?

shadowrun · 04-22-2011, 03:27 AM

One time I forgot to hook the vacuume hose up that comes from the power steering pump and connects to bottom of the intake, the engine would start and than die in about a second maby check to see if the hose fell out.

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03-31-2011, 08:49 PM	#22
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	lawl. Did anyone mention they could use an oil drain plug gasket? if so, sorry for the repost.. wtf isnt this in the faq too? sure is http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...ark-plugs.html I just replaced the crank case vent hose.. 45bucks from champion. Only thing to remember is to not over tighten the alternator belt. __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines : Last edited by Green7mgte; 03-31-2011 at 08:53 PM.

04-11-2011, 10:17 PM	#24
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	throttle cable? http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...ded-supra.html http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...-and-43-a.html __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines : Last edited by Green7mgte; 04-11-2011 at 10:22 PM.

04-12-2011, 02:42 AM	#26
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	tampering with the brains of the car isnt the best idea if were unsure of the outcome / process. thing with the throttle cable is just it being slack not giving you enough rpms with the peddle to the floor.. would explain your power loss right? make sure you put the ecu back in correctly. I've removed mine a couple times. You dont need to remove it to reset it, d/c the battery is enough. Just removing the negative cable for a few minutes is enough to reset it. Your car was working fine just a few moments ago yes? just a code 43 that could of been easily checked / replaced. yes you have the ecu connected (plugged in) and your checking the pins. w/ the key turned to ON damn you did d/c the battery before removing the ecu right? just precautions there. Its a stout piece of electronics that usually dosn't go bad. make sure you have the connectors in the right spots. But IIRC there all different sizes.. make sure there pushed in fully man. __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines : Last edited by Green7mgte; 04-12-2011 at 02:44 AM.

04-12-2011, 04:14 AM	#28
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	d/c battery remove ecu connectors remove LOCKS Reconnect ecu reconnect battery turn power to on place tester leads. __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

04-11-2011, 08:00 PM	#23
gaitski Stock Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 14	Update: I haven't had time to research how to check the EFI, but I did check the codes again and found that I've got a code 43. Looks like ignition switch circuit, ignition switch, or the ECU. Anyone come across this one and had luck with anything in particular?

04-12-2011, 01:50 AM	#25
gaitski Stock Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 14	Throttle cable seems alright, it's not hanging loose or anything. Is there something in particular to check there? I disconnected the battery and pulled the ECU out to take a look at it and reset it. When I put it all back together, no codes, but now it isn't starting at all. It cranks fine, but nothing after that. I'd like to test the ECU, but I'm kind of confused by the Cygnus site. Do I pull the ECU totally out and use a multimeter on it then, or am I testing the plug ends that plug into the ECU? Thanks!

04-12-2011, 03:07 AM	#27
gaitski Stock Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 14	Sorry, I've just been assuming that everyone has read the entire thread. Long story short, I replaced my valve cover gaskets and sealed the No. 3 cylinder head cover bolts b/c I had oil leaking into my spark plug wells. Once I got everything together (with new spark plugs), on my third drive on the fix, I suddenly lost all power like I'd shifted into neutral. The engine was still running and hitting the gas pushed the RPMs, but I had no go. I eventually came to a stop and the engine died. Once I got towed home, the engine would start normally, but die after a few seconds. Hitting the gas would increase the RPMs for those few seconds, but it would still die. I then checked the codes again today and got the 43. Honestly I don't remember if I'd d/c the battery before I took out the ECU. Did I do a stupid thing there? I guess I don't understand how you get the points of the meter into the pins while they're plugged with....the plugs. Having heard the whole story, do you have any thoughts? Thanks for taking the time to respond, I really appreciate it. I would love to hand this off to a mechanic near me, but folks won't touch my truck because of all the customization with the 7mge and all.

04-20-2011, 10:57 PM	#29
gaitski Stock Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 14	Sorry, what are LOCKS? If they are the plastic connectors that lock the wires to the ECU, how do you remove them? Last edited by gaitski; 04-20-2011 at 11:23 PM.

04-22-2011, 03:27 AM	#30
shadowrun Stock Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: chico Posts: 1	One time I forgot to hook the vacuume hose up that comes from the power steering pump and connects to bottom of the intake, the engine would start and than die in about a second maby check to see if the hose fell out.

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