No starter engagement, no spark, no fuel pressure

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The buzzing TPS, I'm guessing I'll unplug it and reconnect it. Unfortunately I have Homework to do today that is due tonight. Thanks Joe
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 AT 9:47 AM
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The SFI system monitors the engine condition through the signals input from each sensor (Input signals from (1) to (11) etc.) To the engine control module. And the control signal is output to terminals #10, #20, #30, #40, #50 and #60 of the engine control module to operate the injector (Inject the fuel). The SFI system controls the fuel injection operation by the engine control module in response to the driving conditions.

Here is the list and description of sensors involved.

1. INPUT SIGNALS
1. Engine coolant temp. Signal circuit
The engine coolant temp. Sensor detects the engine coolant temp. And has a built-in thermistor with a resistance, which varies according to the engine coolant temp. The engine coolant temp. Is input into terminal THW of the engine control module as a control signal.

2. Intake air temp. Signal circuit
The intake air temp. Sensor is installed in the mass air flow meter and detects the intake air temp. Which is input as a control signal to terminal THA of the engine control module.

3. Oxygen density signal circuit
The oxygen density in the exhaust emission is detected by the heated oxygen sensors and input as a control signal to terminals OX1A, OX2A, OX1B and OX2B of the engine control module.

4. RPM signal circuit
Camshaft position is detected by the camshaft position sensor and its signal is input to terminal G2 of the engine control module as a control signal.
Also, engine RPM is detected by the crankshaft position sensor and is input as a control signal to terminal NE+.

5. Throttle position signal circuit
The throttle position sensor detects the throttle valve opening angle as a control signal, which is input into terminal VTA of the engine control module.

6. Vehicle speed circuit
The vehicle speed sensor (Electronically controlled transmission) detects the vehicle speed and inputs a control signal to terminal SP2+ of the engine control module.

7. Battery signal circuit
Voltage is constantly applied to terminal battery of the engine control module. With the ignition SW turned ON, the voltage for engine control module start-up power supply is applied to terminals +B, B2 of the engine control module via the EFI relay.
The current flowing through the IGN fuse flows to terminal IGSW of the engine control module.
Voltage is constantly applied to terminal BM of the engine control module.

8. Intake air volume signal circuit
Intake air volume is detected by the mass air flow meter and the signal is input to terminal VG of the engine control module as a control signal.

9. Stop light SW signal circuit
The stop light SW is used to detect whether the vehicle is braking or not and the signal is input into terminal STP of the engine control module as a control signal.

10. Starter signal circuit
To confirm whether the engine is cranking, the voltage is applied to the starter motor during cranking is detected and the signal is input into terminal STA of the engine control module as a control signal.

11. Engine knock signal circuit
Engine knocking is detected by knock sensors and the signal is input into terminals KNK1 and KNK2 as a control signal.
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2020 AT 9:58 AM
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Very good, so after testing, took a chance and put the old ECU back in the car. Well heck, the fuel relay engaged, there was spark on the plug I had laid on top of the engine and grounded with a jumper. Yeah Ebay, I bought a used ECU for cheap. I'm returning it and trying to decide what is the next step. Let's talk about this. The car was parked for a couple of years before I got it. So I replaced the battery without using a keep memory alive tool. The car ran with the new battery but the wrapped head needed attention. So disconnect and reconnect and left the key on so the battery discharged and had to be recharged.
I'll look for a pulse later today after I hook up my cheap ass scanner to see what it says. Thanks Joe.
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 AT 11:24 AM
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Wow! Anything to make life a little more difficult. I wish people would check parts before selling them. I honestly wonder if they are sold knowing there is a problem, and the seller hoping you don't return it. Ugh! When you indicated the low voltage at the ECU as well, I had a feeling that was the problem, but knew you also just installed it.

Let me know.

Take care,

Joe
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 AT 6:17 PM
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Hey are you still there?

Life has me tied up but I'm going out to work on the Lexus for just a bit. I know there is a knock sensor that is not connected. I believe that is interfering with the the injector pulse.
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 AT 8:30 PM
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Hello my friend. I'm still here. As far as the knock sensor, it is used to retard ignition timing if the engine begins to knock due to the timing being too far advanced. By finding that balance, the timing is always kept at the point of best efficiency. Do you need help with location or anything like that? You indicated one was disconnected. That will set a code, but shouldn't cause no injector pulse.

If possible, give me an update as to what is happening, what has been done since we last spoke and anything you feel I need to know.

Let me know and take care,

Joe
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 AT 8:39 PM
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I didn't think that knock sensors would cause it not to start. The engine had overheated before I got it so I replace the head gasket in head the head straightened. Obviously during the over heating process the plastic connectors became brittle and they crumbled when I went to remove them as well as the coil connectors which I've had to replace.I now have a 15 nephews only AM2 slot for the ECU. Some heading out to the shop now to do some testing. Sorry it's been so long life has been hectic.
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 AT 9:36 PM
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What about resetting the ECU? Do I need to do that?
It has been unplugged for awhile.
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 AT 9:46 PM
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Hi,

I totally understand. Life hasn't been the same since everything that has been happening. As far as programming, you shouldn't have to do it even though it was disconnected.

Let me know how you are making out with it.

Joe
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Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 AT 6:26 PM
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Okay, I don't know what they are called but they are cups or caps that ride on top of the valve spring. The camel lobe pushes on one side of it and the other side pushes down on the spring don't know what they're called, but apparently there's a difference between the exhaust And the intake caps. Yours truly has got them mixed up and have messed up compression readings. So now I need to pull the camshafts out and identify which is which and I can't find any information.
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Monday, April 20th, 2020 AT 8:45 PM
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You have the same kind of luck as me. LOL Listen, I hate to ask this, but I need you to start a new thread with the question regarding the cam. We are trying to keep the threads specific to one topic so they help others. I hope you understand.

Joe
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Monday, April 20th, 2020 AT 8:50 PM

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