TLux

Finnally got the engine in my car and she wont fire. I'm using my harness, intake, TB. The only thing that is still aristo is the distributor.
I checked for spark. Pass
Fuel. pass
Double check every sensor connection. pass
Next i went to the OBD plug and jumped the correct pins. The cel light flashes every .5 seconds and doesnt stop. I counted 100 flashes and game up. "TRAC" light also displays, along with the flashing "O/D OFF" light.
I just dont understand why it wont fire. It doesnt even spit and spudder like its trying to start.
Could the distributor be 180 out something like that
Tomorrow im going to check compression.

im having very bad luck with this swap.

1JZPWRD

iTrader: (59)

ignitor bad?

TLux

It worked last week with the old engine. Wouldn't that cause no spark?

1JZPWRD

iTrader: (59)

Yes sir... from my research that I have done, it would.. Someone else chime in to confirm...

TLux

I have spark.. so that rules out the ignighter. I really think the distributor is not timed right. causeing it to spark at the wrong time.

TLux

I was right! the distribotor was 180 out. She started right up! Now to deal with all the vaccum lines. Thank for the help 1jzpwrd!

2jzinsider

iTrader: (4)

I don't remember seeing a distributor on my aristo engine?

1JZPWRD

iTrader: (59)

your welcome man, no problem. Glad we could you out .....

gerrb

iTrader: (34)

OP was probably was referring to the Lexus GS300 which is the Toyota Aristo in Japan which had the GE motors (with distributor)

The Toyota Aristo JZS147 and Toyota Aristo V300 JZS161 were GTE motors (without distributor)

TLux

Nailed it.