jackkelly Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 (edited) Fitted the new engine in the car during the week and everything is working as it should, this engine has higher compression then the previous one and in better condition.I'm getting full boost around 700 RPM sooner then the old engine and the wastegate spring now lets the car boost .75 where as before it would only boost .6 barThe only problem I had was the knock sensor and it was causing the car to pull itself back at 2,500 rpm and was throwing the engine managment light, fitted a new one and tried to clean as much dirt out of the threads on the engine and engine management light went off.I reset the ECU and drove for 100km's and tonight took it for a blast and the car felt sluggish and holding back big time on boost as if the knock sensor was out again. If I go 50% throttle the car pulls harder then 100% throttle.I had the timing slightly retarded to be on the safe side and slowly advanced it and it still won't take boost, the car is actually slower at 1 bar then it is at .75 bar.Any ideas what's wrong with it? Still shit stuck in the threads in the knock sensor?? Edited June 29, 2014 by jackkelly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kbond Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Check the lambda sensor I had this and it was a broken wire Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I am having the exact same problem dude :/Have you fitted a 4EFE engine by any chance ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackkelly Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 Lambda wiring is perfect! Even got a new Lambda.Nope it's a 4E-FTE. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Was just wondering because you said it had a higher compression thats all.The symptoms i have are the same as yours, was also thinking it could be a knock sensor but im trying to get a hold of another MAP sensor to see if it makes a difference. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean_mc88 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 im having the exact same issue any help would be amazing I have new knock sensor wire new sensor and nothing is correcting it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackkelly Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Today I reset the ECU one more time.I changed the lambda for a Glanza lambda sensor from the civic one (unsure of condition though)Took out and cleaned the CTS sensor.Tightened all my intercooler piping properly and checked for any leaks.Fitted a .7 bar wastegate spring.Adjusted the ignition timing slightly to stop DETNow going to run this ECU in and see how it goes, if it goes bad then I'll clean the threads for the knock sensor and then fit and re torque it.If it doesn't then I'll burn the car down Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean_mc88 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Hahaha if mine went wrong again I was going to set mine on fire to!! Let me know how you get on mate as I have another lambda there as well but can't see it being that throwing a code 52 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackkelly Posted June 30, 2014 Author Share Posted June 30, 2014 Mine ain't throwing the code no more after fitting a new knock sensor but it still runs bad if ya get me, seams like spark, fueling, boost problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean_mc88 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Ah right mine is after new sensor and new wiring so gona go for new wiring again and shorten the pig tail to have more shielded wire and see what that does, changed the timing and it runs 100% better but still throwing up the code Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Ive just changed my knock sensor, the wiring is ok. I think it feels slightly better but i wont know until i get my fueling sorted. My new FPR is stuck at almost 6 bar haha fuckin piece of shit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Changed the VAC to the MAP sensor and its running a bit better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richardc9052 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Ive just changed my knock sensor, the wiring is ok. I think it feels slightly better but i wont know until i get my fueling sorted. My new FPR is stuck at almost 6 bar haha fuckin piece of shit. standard fpr ftw!!!! Edited June 30, 2014 by richardc9052 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 standard fpr ftw!!!!Ive lost my standard turbo one :/Do you know what pressure the JDM 1st gen one runs ? Or the JDM 3rd gen ? Ive both here and theyve different part numbers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richardc9052 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Tbh I assumed they ran the same pressure as the turbos.. I've used both on my engine and afrs are the same.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Tbh I assumed they ran the same pressure as the turbos.. I've used both on my engine and afrs are the same..Yeah i think it'll just be the same, i'll try the 85 one again and see Have you sorted your ECU fault ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richardc9052 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Yeah it's not the ecu at fault lol the loom I got to convert my car is off a corolla so I don't think it will work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackkelly Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 Think my problems sorted!? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Yeah it's not the ecu at fault lol the loom I got to convert my car is off a corolla so I don't think it will workAh right i duno if they are compatable.Think my problems sorted!? Do tell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean_mc88 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 when I fixed my wire and put in a new knock sensor it got better every time but my fueling is still miles out on WOT goes to 10.0 and maybe below but my gauge doesn't go that low idle is fine and not on boost is fine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richardc9052 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Ah right i duno if they are compatable.Do tell Yeah i dont think so! the ecu will be for sale? any idea what its worth? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean_mc88 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 right !!! I put in some octane booster and the car is running 10 tems better I think with higher boost as im only running standard now and my timing checked properly(as its just been fiddled with at the moment) its should be sorted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haggis Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 bump... did anyone manage to sort this issue of holding back and sluggish full throttle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richardc9052 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Turned out to be the cam position sensor in the dizzy. Swapped dizzy Nd problem sorted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
haggis Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 sound man i try that .. easy to do ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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