Important! : Saxo VTS conversion nightmare

1. Larz_Saxo Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Devon Posts: 20 OPC Coupe Turbo, Phase 3.5 - 315bhp & Saxo VTR 16v

   #1 14th December 2012, 14:52

   Hi all, bought a running vts engine from a member on here, fitted it all, wouldn't start, tried all the usuals, inertia switch, crank sensor, unlocked Ecu (from ryanmt) and still nothing, the car will sometimes start but only if you earth the fuel relay manually, as Ecu won't do that, but it cuts out straight away, it's from a 1998 VTS and I have a 1999 VTR both single plug Ecu. Would the plug under the headlight be different? Oh and all earths checked, run out of ideas now and considering breaking the car. Any help please!!
2. Larz_Saxo Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Devon Posts: 20 OPC Coupe Turbo, Phase 3.5 - 315bhp & Saxo VTR 16v

   #2 14th December 2012, 14:52

   Oh and yes I have removed immobiliser before fitting Ecu
3. user_25927 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 East Devon Posts: 7472 Clio RS200 Cup, Twingo RS133, Triumph Street Tripl

   #3 14th December 2012, 14:59

   It sounds like all the Electrical side of things are working, I would look back to basics, such as plugs and injectors. could be a coilpack issue, dodgey injector etc. where in Devon are you?
4. Tom5190 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire

   #4 14th December 2012, 15:25

   Weres the loom from?
5. Larz_Saxo Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Devon Posts: 20 OPC Coupe Turbo, Phase 3.5 - 315bhp & Saxo VTR 16v

   #5 14th December 2012, 15:25

   Funny enough this is originally your engine I believe! Got it from a lad with a blue VTS called richard, I'm near barnstaple.
6. Larz_Saxo Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Devon Posts: 20 OPC Coupe Turbo, Phase 3.5 - 315bhp & Saxo VTR 16v

   #6 14th December 2012, 15:26

   Loom is from the 1998 VTS plugged in to my 1999 VTR
7. user_25927 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 East Devon Posts: 7472 Clio RS200 Cup, Twingo RS133, Triumph Street Tripl

   #7 14th December 2012, 15:38

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Larz_Saxo Funny enough this is originally your engine I believe! Got it from a lad with a blue VTS called richard, I'm near barnstaple.

   Is it?? Must of been a very long time ago, I can't remember the last time i sold a VTS engine. does it have White cam covers? If so that was originally in my RG so if its got that same loom then you need an unmodified VTS loom.
8. Larz_Saxo Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Devon Posts: 20 OPC Coupe Turbo, Phase 3.5 - 315bhp & Saxo VTR 16v

   #8 14th December 2012, 16:03

   No, normal cam covers, bought it from Jonezy if that rings any bells.
9. user_25927 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 East Devon Posts: 7472 Clio RS200 Cup, Twingo RS133, Triumph Street Tripl

   #9 14th December 2012, 18:17

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Larz_Saxo No, normal cam covers, bought it from Jonezy if that rings any bells.

   Ah yes, R532 NWP.
   
   back in the day when i had it;
   
   
   
   
   
   Had polished cam covers when i had it.
10. Larz_Saxo Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Devon Posts: 20 OPC Coupe Turbo, Phase 3.5 - 315bhp & Saxo VTR 16v

    #10 14th December 2012, 18:20

    Engine doesn't look much like that now! Yeah so any ideas much appreciated!