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Old 04-11-2013, 07:45 PM
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No check engine light at all

Okay so I finished doing the 5 speed/awd swap on my 94L.
Drove it two days all was good! Last night went to ikea as i was about to back into a parking space and it just died and would not start again, I thought it ran out of fuel as the gas light went on and off driving home from work, So i put 4 gallons in it and still it wont start.
So after that I went to check the codes.... Well no check engine light not even with the key in the "on" position. Changed the bulb with a known good one still nothing.
All fuses are good including the green 30 amp ones as talked about in this thread.... http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...k+engine+light so still need to try changing the fuel pump relay in the trunk.

Do you guys have any other ideas?

Thanks so much
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Old 04-11-2013, 08:05 PM
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Re: No check engine light at all

Check the plugs for the ECU. Maybe you wiggled one loose when you were working on the pedals.
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Old 04-11-2013, 08:06 PM
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Re: No check engine light at all

What wiring work did you do when you did the manual swap?
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Old 04-11-2013, 08:22 PM
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Re: No check engine light at all

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Okay so I finished doing the 5 speed/awd swap on my 94L.
Drove it two days all was good! Last night went to ikea as i was about to back into a parking space and it just died and would not start again, I thought it ran out of fuel as the gas light went on and off driving home from work, So i put 4 gallons in it and still it wont start.
So after that I went to check the codes.... Well no check engine light not even with the key in the "on" position. Changed the bulb with a known good one still nothing.
All fuses are good including the green 30 amp ones as talked about in this thread.... http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...k+engine+light so still need to try changing the fuel pump relay in the trunk.

Do you guys have any other ideas?

Thanks so much
Izack
Check your ECU plugs and also your grounds. I had an issue with ECU turned out to be a bad ground.
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Old 04-11-2013, 09:01 PM
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Re: No check engine light at all

Check those round plugs at the back ot the engine on the passenger side at the bell housing.
Make SURE that they are fully plugged in.
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Old 04-11-2013, 09:54 PM
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Re: No check engine light at all

Yes, also there's another ground on the intake manifold, pass. side, near the vac port for the FPR, that will cause similar symptoms if not bolted down.
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Old 04-11-2013, 09:55 PM
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Re: No check engine light at all

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Yes, also there's another ground on the intake manifold, pass. side, near the vac port for the FPR, that will cause similar symptoms if not bolted down.
That bugger can cause all kinds of transmission problems too!
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Old 04-11-2013, 10:27 PM
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Re: No check engine light at all

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That bugger can cause all kinds of transmission problems too!
Not for me any more lol

When i did the swap i removed everything engine /trans/ steering column.

Only wiring work so far was the ecu jump wire and connect the wire that will allow the key to come out.

I double checked all the wire connections and plugs. I only removed one ground.
But i will check the other ground mentioned.
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#4 1992 Lsi pearl white -Ate two engines - Rip
#5 1994 L Laguna Blue fwd - Now Awd and manual - 03 wrx 5mt - 18's stern warp st4s - totaled hit a tree
#6 1992 Lsi custom orange parts car
#7 1992 Lsi green 4.44 swap. Currently for sale
#8 1992 Lsi custom pearl white. Project car... sold
#9 1992 Teal 4.44 swapped... sold
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Old 04-12-2013, 06:05 AM
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Re: No check engine light at all

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Not for me any more lol

When i did the swap i removed everything engine /trans/ steering column.

Only wiring work so far was the ecu jump wire and connect the wire that will allow the key to come out.

I double checked all the wire connections and plugs. I only removed one ground.
But i will check the other ground mentioned.
ECU jump wire?
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Old 04-12-2013, 12:05 PM
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Re: No check engine light at all

Get rid of the ECU jump wire; it does nothing. That was an idea someone had years ago that turned out to be wrong.

You didn't wire up the clutch switch so that it only starts with the clutch down? You really should do that. Well, after you figure out what the current problem is.
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Old 04-12-2013, 02:42 PM
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Re: No check engine light at all

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Get rid of the ECU jump wire; it does nothing. That was an idea someone had years ago that turned out to be wrong.

You didn't wire up the clutch switch so that it only starts with the clutch down? You really should do that. Well, after you figure out what the current problem is.
You think the jump wire is the problem?
Oh yes I did wire the clutch start in
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#6 1992 Lsi custom orange parts car
#7 1992 Lsi green 4.44 swap. Currently for sale
#8 1992 Lsi custom pearl white. Project car... sold
#9 1992 Teal 4.44 swapped... sold
#10 1995 Laguna Blue. Sti 19 wheels,
#11 1994 Laguna Blue. Came with #10 engine and trans are out but plan to put it back on the road. Willing to sell it at any time! 😂
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Old 04-14-2013, 01:04 PM
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Re: No check engine light at all

Fixed it!!! It was the 15 amp fuse under the dash for the ecu. I couldn't tell it was blown till I pulled it out.
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#2 1994 L laguna blue - sold
#3 1992 Lsi pearl white - sold
#4 1992 Lsi pearl white -Ate two engines - Rip
#5 1994 L Laguna Blue fwd - Now Awd and manual - 03 wrx 5mt - 18's stern warp st4s - totaled hit a tree
#6 1992 Lsi custom orange parts car
#7 1992 Lsi green 4.44 swap. Currently for sale
#8 1992 Lsi custom pearl white. Project car... sold
#9 1992 Teal 4.44 swapped... sold
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