Important! : 16v conversion wont start

1. user_5470 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2005 Cardiff Posts: 627 Track VTS - C1 Runabout ;)

   #1 3rd March 2010, 16:37

   Hi guys, I've changed the black immobilizer box, ecu, barrel, keys etc and when i go to start the car its tries to start turns over sounds like its running for a second then just cuts out. I know the fuel pump is priming and there is fuel coming through. Any ideas on what the problem could be. Thanks
2. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #2 3rd March 2010, 20:23

   as is always the problem on conversions. check the earths on gearbox and chassis behind battery.
3. user_5470 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2005 Cardiff Posts: 627 Track VTS - C1 Runabout ;)

   #3 3rd March 2010, 21:34

   Ive cleaned all earth points just not sure what it could be now.
4. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #4 3rd March 2010, 21:35

   Does it have a spark?
5. user_5470 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2005 Cardiff Posts: 627 Track VTS - C1 Runabout ;)

   #5 3rd March 2010, 21:40

   Next on my list for the morning, how shall i go about it.
6. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #6 3rd March 2010, 21:51

   pull plugs out and put them in coil pack but next to block or somewhere for it to earth. then try start it and see if its sparking.#crank sensor connected?
7. user_5470 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2005 Cardiff Posts: 627 Track VTS - C1 Runabout ;)

   #7 3rd March 2010, 21:57

   cheers for the info.... i was thinking that maybe i could have a faulty crank sensor. ill see if i have spark tomorrow and if i do ill go and change the crank sensor. cheers guys ill post here if i get any further.
8. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #8 4th March 2010, 11:20

   if you have a spark then there isnt a problem with crank sensor.
9. user_5470 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2005 Cardiff Posts: 627 Track VTS - C1 Runabout ;)

   #9 5th March 2010, 18:13

   okay update:- engine now runs but i need to change the battery as its screwed. The problem was that the immobilizer needed to be recoded. So i let the engine run and then noticed that there was a puddle of oil below the oil filter. Any ideas as to why, should the gasket have to be changed also as the metal housing the oil filter sits on has done 90k. help appreciated.
10. K17NEY Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2005 Porthcawl Posts: 5726 FQ Volvo V70R Peugeot Partner

    #10 5th March 2010, 18:26

    It could be somthing as simple as the oil filter not being tight,Have you changed it whilst doing the conversion?
11. user_5470 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2005 Cardiff Posts: 627 Track VTS - C1 Runabout ;)

    #11 5th March 2010, 18:53

    yeah i changed it but i did it up really tight. ill try it again later even tighter. cheers