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MIVEC no workie....
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 12:11 am
by Robbie
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?
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 12:36 am
by aza013
2nd thing it could be is your running a GR motor
incorrect alternater sounds like the thing to check first
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 12:44 am
by Robbie
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...
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 7:54 am
by aza013
Maybe a part number, not a 100% but it's worth a try.
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:58 am
by justbecause
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.....
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 10:25 am
by Robbie
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.
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 11:39 am
by yano
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....
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 12:01 pm
by I8A4RE
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
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 1:26 pm
by yano
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!!
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:02 pm
by Robbie
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
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:23 pm
by vipfto
if your still strugling will do it when mine is registered, when we do gearbox
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:02 am
by Robbie
Cheers tim. I'm hoping to get proactive and get it done soon. But knowing me ...