MIVEC no workie....

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 12:11 am

Ok, so my hidden fear had been verified the other week. My mivec is not working, if at all from the day I bought it. I know that the incorrect alternator can be a cause, but does any one know of other possible reasons?

Post by **aza013** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 12:36 am

2nd thing it could be is your running a GR motor

incorrect alternater sounds like the thing to check first

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 12:44 am

Oh haha. Although it would make certain mods easier...
Can the alternator be checked while it's still installed as to what type it is?
I know... It's a tight engine bay...

Post by **aza013** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 7:54 am

Maybe a part number, not a 100% but it's worth a try.

justbecause · Post by **justbecause** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:58 am

check oil level... mivec require good oil pressure...

also check the solenoid fuse....

alternator is charger if its not working your car wouldnt last 20 mins.....

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 10:25 am

It's definately not the oil as I have changed it a few times and never noticed mivec kick in. And it could be the alternator as the moronic car yard mechanic might have used a gr/non mivec alternator which would still charge the battery and let the car operate.

Solenoid fuse I'm gunna have to google as to what it is and looks like, but I'll add it to the list of things to check.

yano · Post by **yano** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 11:39 am

Try and access the plug on the alternator. Can't remember from memory whether you can squeeze your hand through to reach it though. Was able to do it on a 300zx so I can't imagine why you couldnt on an fto

But yeh unplug it and see if its a 4pin or 2pin. 4pin = mivec alternator, 2pin = gr alternator

On another note, where's your oil cap located? lol....

Post by **I8A4RE** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 12:01 pm

Yes you can access it, but does require some swearing.

And yes the alternator can cause mivec not to work. It has happenened on many peoples cars.

CHECK ERROR CODES

yano · Post by **yano** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 1:26 pm

I8A4RE wrote:Yes you can access it, but does require some swearing.

And yes the alternator can cause mivec not to work. It has happenened on many peoples cars.

CHECK ERROR CODES

Shh no talking... You get back to the awd fto evo conversion...NOW!!

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:02 pm

yano wrote: On another note, where's your oil cap located? lol....

think I've had my car long enough to know the engine

and swearing around my car is what I do best

Post by **vipfto** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:23 pm

if your still strugling will do it when mine is registered, when we do gearbox

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:02 am

Cheers tim. I'm hoping to get proactive and get it done soon. But knowing me ...