sean133

Earths all good, there's only one that needs connecting anyway And 2 from the headlights I suppose Reset ecu Unplugged knock sensors Still the same

Yeah I was told that too, I'll double check but there's not that many earths to be connected

just read this like straight after http://performanceforums.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-67188185.html single led ecus record last 50 starts and will flash error codes from the last 50 starts so ive got no ecu codes yet my ecu is still retarding the timing, also i forgot to mention, i relocated the fuse box and moved the battery to the boot at the same time as this work. probably important, but nothing on the fuse box was cut i might try resetting the ecu and see what that does because the leds shouldnt be flashing as im driving.

so i think being an old 89 gtst my ecu only has one diagnostic mode self diagnostics? or real time... which is giving me the all clear, code 55, but going up the road, its still running majorly retarded and the exhaust temp light is flashing and so is the ecu light its just flashing randomly, not any particular code or number or sequence.. does this mean the old ecus are real time or self diagnostic? like, do i have to drive it to pick up ecu fault codes, or does it log the last 50 starts or whatever it is and remembers if it picked up a code or not because its giving me no codes,... but still running with no power cant find much info on it, there is only info on how to use the diagnostics, not whether its real time or self. or whether there is different modes or not

And yeah cal I couldn't even get it to 650 haha lowest was 750

Driving And I know Usually the case is the wiring is faulty with the knock sensors, throwing a code

What do u mean , you just said 650 ? Ive set it at about 750- 800 now, idle is about 18 ish degrees advanced Ecu is still pulling the timing back when it's under load Going to check for codes tomorrow, won't be surprised if I see knock sensor code

yeah just checked the fsm it says 650 but your right thats very low so it says 650 and 15 degrees +/- 2 so ill aim for 750 and 15 ish if i get that right does that mean its set up properly now and should be fine to drive? thanks for your help guys especially cal, helped with heaps lately car might make matsuri now haha

I checked it with a timing light the usual way man I just forgot to buy a spark plug lead when I was at sprints buying the new plugs And yeah mad082 your right, ill have to check the fsm to find out exactly the rpm I need Misfire ended up being coilpack wiring so it idles so nicely now

tps disconnected 1000rpm 15 degrees with cas fully retarded Still sounds like a wrx But I didn't manage to get my hands on a spark plug lead, I'll do that ASAP

Just brainstorming man Loose bolt can warp the key way But yes il take your advice and do what you say

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I can compare it to my spare crank though

Key way for the crank pulley might be off That'd also cause a false reading

Oh just because I'm halfway through it that's all. And yeah will do that cheers man Dunno why I even have to change anything if it was fine before

When I get home (round 5pm) I'll chuck new plugs in, adjust the idle re do the belt and have another go and see what it reads

This is shitting me off

89cal isn't that what my problem sounds like? Way Too advanced on idle then driving it retards the timing because of the knock?

Idle screw on the ecu? So basically what do I do to set my idle right ??

yeah it's been pretty constant hasn't jumped around really

So unplug AAC too? I'll re do the belt just incase it skipped a tooth again and rotate it like 5 times with the timing covers off to check Will rig up a proper tester. And I'll replace plugs too

Interesting I'll disconnect tps then My idle is 750rpm not sure if I mentioned I'm still lost though!

Yeah mate Also spark plugs are all burnt very white Bit of extra info not sure if helps anything

Spare cas didn't do anything, belt hasn't slipped either it's aligned perfectly

Sorry for being a retard but how do you put a bolt in the end of a coil pack