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Engine won't start, SC install

PostPosted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 6:16 pm
by Bostonlara
so this weekend i install my supercharger on my car. i ran into a few problems but finished the install.

so when i went to start her for the first time all the car did was turn over 3 or 4 times then a clunk and won't run. the belt is turning and i can smell fuel. not sure if the belt isn't tight enough or maybe too tight. i have the auto tensioner.

i really don't want to keep turning the key and break my engine. any one have a problem like this???


EDIT: when i turn the key this is a loud noise coming from the engine, not the charger or idler plate area. it almost sounds like the engine is seizing

Re: Engine won't start, SC install

PostPosted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 7:29 pm
by 1gSE
can you post a video turning it over?

Re: Engine won't start, SC install

PostPosted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 7:49 pm
by Bostonlara
1gSE wrote:can you post a video turning it over?


i'll have one up in a few minutes

Re: Engine won't start, SC install

PostPosted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 7:58 pm
by Bostonlara
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2opnbTEvp2Y&feature=youtu.be

here's the video:

btw the red cables are ground that aren't hooked up to anything yet. you can hear the intake air halfway through the video. that crunch/ seize noise is from the engine/ block area

Re: Engine won't start, SC install

PostPosted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 8:12 pm
by 1gSE
Were you having any issues with it starting prior to the s/c install? That sounds weird. Almost like the starter is intermittently getting power

Re: Engine won't start, SC install

PostPosted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 8:22 pm
by Bostonlara
No prior problems. Starter was replaced in July. No problems since then.

Re: Engine won't start, SC install

PostPosted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 8:45 pm
by 1gSE
Did the blower pulley turn freely before putting it on?

Re: Engine won't start, SC install

PostPosted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 8:54 pm
by ACProductions
Sounds like something is trying to backfire the engine.

You sure you have the rear bank firing order correct? Is the MAF plugged in?

Re: Engine won't start, SC install

PostPosted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 9:21 pm
by Bostonlara
1gSE wrote:Did the blower pulley turn freely before putting it on?



yes it did, turned smoothly. when i turn her over the supercharger and belt turn with no hesitation. i thought it was the belt not being tight enough but its showing no signs of slipping.



and yes AC the MAF is plugged in, firing order should be fine but i did switch some wires to get the lengths correct, pretty positive i have them on right since i took one off at time, i will check again though tomorrow or by wednesday.


in the video you can hear the noise, i think it sounds like something is seized but i went by the TRD install book i have. i can smell unburnt fuel from the exhaust after trying to start. AC you might be right about the misfiring but i still not sure though.


could the vacuum lines be the culprit??? or would it just run ruff but still start? i tried to turn it over again and it ran for 5 seconds but seemed VERY hesitant on staying running.

Re: Engine won't start, SC install

PostPosted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 11:47 pm
by ASG14
Sounds like your backfiring, so weither T Belt slipped, coilpacks went bad, cut the spark plug wires, etc,

Re: Engine won't start, SC install

PostPosted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 12:15 am
by alltrac92
Bostonlara wrote:could the vacuum lines be the culprit??? or would it just run ruff but still start? i tried to turn it over again and it ran for 5 seconds but seemed VERY hesitant on staying running.


How did you hook them up?

Re: Engine won't start, SC install

PostPosted: Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:52 am
by Bostonlara
alltrac92 wrote:
Bostonlara wrote:could the vacuum lines be the culprit??? or would it just run ruff but still start? i tried to turn it over again and it ran for 5 seconds but seemed VERY hesitant on staying running.


How did you hook them up?



went by the TRD/Kazuma install bookelet linked below

http://www.scribd.com/doc/38155031/0060 ... ger-Manual

i also have an dynamic tensioner so i used the supplement for new model supercharger that use the dynamic tensioner. it also had a newer vacuum hose diagram that i used. link for the supplement is below

http://www.scribd.com/doc/38155042/0060 ... supplement


while i tried to trouble shoot the no start i disconnected some vacuum lines to see if it made a difference

Re: Engine won't start, SC install

PostPosted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 4:12 pm
by alltrac92
I hooked mine up using the old instructions. Even if your using the newer style belt setup you can hook up the vacuum hoses using the original instructions. I did not use the EBC either as I have a 5-speed.
If the car was running fine before the install you need to go back and double check your work.

Re: Engine won't start, SC install

PostPosted: Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:59 pm
by Gregtrd
Ok i guess i have to fix this via internet, did you hook up the gound that goes to the
S/c. If this ground is not hooked up your solara wont start, let me know. Make sure
Its bolted to the nose drive.

Re: Engine won't start, SC install

PostPosted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:49 am
by Bostonlara
Gregtrd wrote:Ok i guess i have to fix this via internet, did you hook up the gound that goes to the
S/c. If this ground is not hooked up your solara wont start, let me know. Make sure
Its bolted to the nose drive.


I attached the ground to the nose and at the back next to the power steering bracket. I don't think I'm getting spark OR when I switched my plug wires to adjust the slack I mixed up the firing order so opposing cylinders are fighting against each other.

Greg does it matter which bolt I attach the ground to the nose? Pretty sure I put it on he bolt shown in instructions