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    1jz swap...soarer automatic

    I have a couple of issues with my swap I'd like to get done help with...yes, I've searched and studied. 1989 original auto turbo, swapped with 1jz and soarer auto trans with harness. My ma70 chassis has abs but the harness and trans do not. I replaced the electric rear speed sensor on the...
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    1jz swap...soarer automatic

    I have a couple of issues with my swap I'd like to get some help with...yes, I've searched and studied. 1989 original auto turbo, swapped with 1jz and soarer auto trans with harness. Harness was sent to a reputable, well known merchant for adaption to chassis. My ma70 chassis has abs but the...
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    No TT Diagnistic Pin

    Since I'm using a Soarer harness for my 1jz in my MA70 and have kept it auto, I am trying to access the diagnostics for the transmission. It seems my diagnostic port does not have the TT, how can I access those codes? BTW, I have the OD light flashing as well as the ABS light on....
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    7MGTE 1989 Won't Start

    Car was running fine. Was starting each and every time. Lately it began to be a little rough idling once it was started, then yesterday, I could not get it to start. It cranks fine, but will not fire. I have checked the grounds, as I got a code 11. All grounds are present and clean. The...
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    Idle issue

    I just acquired a 1989 NA 7mge....was told the TPS needed replacing. When I first drove it, the idle would bounce from nearly zero to about 2k....when I unplugged the TPS, the engine idle went sky high....thought it was boing to blow before I got to the key. I do have code 51 and I hear the...
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    86.5 Wrap Around Water Pipe

    Just bought an 86.5 NA, this isn't my first rodeo but I have not seen this before. The wrap around pipe that feeds the heater core is capped off on the drivers side with a welded cap and the hose runs to the firewall from the passenger side. Usually it is just the opposite and the cap is a...
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    Won't start...removed push button start and has clifford alarm

    Ok, I know, you are going to tell me to remove the alarm...but I am not sure that's the problem. Heres the story...bought a car with rod knock. It had a push button start that worked. To remove the push button, I took the wire off the starter and the one off the positive battery terminal...
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    Dash Security Light is constantly on

    My Theft Deterrent Light on the dash is of when the ignition is off and when I turn on the ignition, it is constantly lit....anyone have a clue? I have looked at the wiring diagram and it only goes to the computer.....
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    Non ABS W58 into ABS Shell?????

    I have a non ABS W58, it came from a non-ABS car. I have put it into my 88 NA MKIII that has ABS and I am getting the ABS light because there is no ABS sensor on the transmission. My question, before I pull the tranny to look, do all trannys have the skid control rotor installed and do I just...
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    Non ABS W58....does it have the skid control rotor?

    I have a non ABS W58, it came from a non-ABS car. I have put it into my 88 NA MKIII that has ABS and I am getting the ABS light because there is no ABS sensor on the transmission. My question, before I pull the tranny to look, do all trannys have the skid control rotor installed and do I just...
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    88 GE Injectors not firing

    Ok...I've exhausted all my ability to search and test. I think i've tested everything or replaced it...I've searched several different ways and found others that have similar problems, but did not see any solutions...their threads just seem to die....here goes... It's a 1988 GE, all stock...
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    7mgte died and won't start....then it does start???

    I have a fresh build on a 7mgte...ran great for 75 miles...then while driving in town, I pressed on the clutch and it died...I immediately let off the clutch and it started up again....but when I pressed on the clutch again, it died and I could not start it...I coasted to a parking lot and tried...
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    Automatic Transmission no reverse

    Bought an 87 MKIII turbo targa with an auto transmission. It does not move in reverse, it just revs the engine and sits there. On the MKIII TECH forum, I saw a link that said the Throttle Cable (line pressure cable, kick down cable) needs adjusting. I went to the engine side and pulled the...
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    Driveline Questions....Here are the answers!

    There are 3 different drivelines for the MKIII, 86.5-92 Supra....W58 (Usually Non-Turbo) Manual, R154 (Usually Turbo) Manual, and Auto (Both NA and Turbo). As you can see, they are all different lengths with the W58 (Top) and R154 (Bottom) looking very close. The Auto (Middle) driveline is...
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    EGR Malfunction? Water in Intake, BHG...

    I recently did a head gasket replacement on a 7MGTE. When finished, I started the car and water was bubbling out between the exhaust manifold and the head. I decided that I had not connected something correctly so I took it all apart and start over. When I got the upper intake manifold off, I...
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    Are these Ground or Hot?

    I found these wires while reinstalling my wirning harness on an 87 Turbo 5 speed. They are also on an 86.5 NA 5 speed I have. Both are having a rewire as I reinstall the engines. Are these hot wires or ground wires? On one of the cars, they were installed on the bolt connected to the...
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    Symptoms of Over/Under filled Auto Tranny

    What are the symptoms of either an over filled or under filled auto tranny. This is an NA. I know that the fluid will look foamy if it is over filled, but will it quit shifting between gears if it is over or under filled???
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    Injector Noise

    Do the injectors make noise that can be heard inside the cabin while idling? If they do, what does it sound like? And would it come from the air intake chamber? Thanks.
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    Whistle or Squeal when hood is down

    I have a strange problem. I have been chasing it for a while. When my engine is edling, or when I am driving and decelerate and the rpm's go to below 1500, I have a whistle or squeal from the engine bay. It sounds like it is from around the power brake fluid reservoir. The funny part is...