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I know I should be posting this more on NS than here but I don't know them and I know you guys :laugh: Here's my problem, looking at buying a Datsun 1200 ute with full CA18 turbo conversion, all sounds good, breaks, suspension, engine all in, HOWEVER, the thing won't start. Apparently the owner can't get it to spark. They have tried the usual, coilpacks, ignitor, etc. What I'm wondering is if anyone on here can perhaps come down with me and give me an opinion on what's wrong.

Anyone able to help me out or atleast point me in the right direction?

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I know I should be posting this more on NS than here but I don't know them and I know you guys :laugh: Here's my problem, looking at buying a Datsun 1200 ute with full CA18 turbo conversion, all sounds good, breaks, suspension, engine all in, HOWEVER, the thing won't start. Apparently the owner can't get it to spark. They have tried the usual, coilpacks, ignitor, etc. What I'm wondering is if anyone on here can perhaps come down with me and give me an opinion on what's wrong.

Anyone able to help me out or atleast point me in the right direction?

In the technical manuals there are fault finding steps that should help you. Have you got a copy of the manual?

Check for faulty relays,bad earths/wiring - that was the culprit in my old CA powered S13. You mentioned coil packs were checked.. I am assuming that they checked the wiring also? The CA coils get extremely hot and the wiring and harness gets very brittle with age. For eg when I went to remove the harness to check the coils the connector crumbled :laugh: .... first thing I did after rewiring the coil packs was drill 11ty holes into the cover for more airflow!

I also bought a datto 200B with a Z18 turbo conversion recently that wouldn't start... same issue... turns out there was a faulty relay and a hidden kill switch for the fuel :laugh:

Best bet is to take a mechanic with you.........

Cheers for the ideas guys, thought the CAS myself Shaun. Dan, I believe that they are indeed getting fuel; just no spark! :) If I do get it Dan, you'll definately get a ride in it, just need someone with a bit more knowledge than me to come down and have a gander at it

had the motor ever started since it was installed into the datto?

what computer is running the thing..

ive wired a few motors into 31's...both rb25 and rb20. just one simple wire can stop anything running...if you get hold of a wiring diagram. i could perhaps come sus it all out.

Yeah buddy, checked the fuses, all seemed good, one of the first things I looked at apart from asked if they had changed the ignitor. I have a strong feeling he did the wiring on the loom incorrectly, but alas I don't want to take a gamble on that without a bit more concrete evidence

Check CAS.

The plug needs to be pushed in all the way until you here the click.

Also check if the plugs to ignitor and coilpacks are the same.

Working on my RB20 i forgot to push these plugs in and it wouldnt start. Ended up having to double check everything.

I have the Engine manual printed out in a folder. It doesnt really have a step by step diagnosis (sp) area. But it is very helpful.

The manual is of all the R32 engines. so CA is in it.

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