Ok I got this 96 surf that has had frontal impact as im going strip it for parts, now trying to get it running the thing will crank over easy but just wont start, doesnt even ignite a little bit.
ive checked the spark which is good,checked the injectors which is good ,all fuses are fine , im either thinking the ecu buggered or has crap fuel in it.
Any idea's what i can do next?
engine is a 3rzfe, manual trans
3rz wont start
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Re: 3rz wont start
The ecu may have been shocked, however if it was dead, i say you'd have no fuel or spark, or one of either.
if it has both then it will either be Timing or maf.
if it has both then it will either be Timing or maf.
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Re: 3rz wont start
Do you recon theres some type off kill switch in it as the airbags has gone off so might have something to do with that?
Re: 3rz wont start
Nah it should still start mate. Check over all the plugs as an impact could have broken/loosened some of them.

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Re: 3rz wont start
do you reckon some relays might of broken,
as the impact was on the same side off the fuse box but hasn't crushed it tho
as the impact was on the same side off the fuse box but hasn't crushed it tho
Re: 3rz wont start
Could be very possible. Check them all thoroughly. Also might be an idea to check the earths as its possible one or two could have broken

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Re: 3rz wont start
earth straps are nice an tight,
might try an swap some relays, see what happens
might try an swap some relays, see what happens
Re: 3rz wont start
crank angle sensor....?
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Re: 3rz wont start
You say checked injectors??? have you checked for fuel presure?
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Re: 3rz wont start
Could it be the AFM? heard they are really delicate.
Re: 3rz wont start
Does it have a roll over thingee to stop fuel? Might have jammed in shut/off position.