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Old 11-22-2005, 08:36 PM
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VE Electrical expert?

I have no power at my vtc harness?

Where are the connect points that I may need to check are there fuses for this section?
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Old 11-22-2005, 09:25 PM
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test your wire harness, if it checks out, it's new ECU time
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The power for the VTC's come from the fuse box in the dash, the same 12v power is used for the consult connector as well as a bunch of other solenoids etc. The ECU is the switched ground. I dont remember exactly what fuse it is though.
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Old 11-23-2005, 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by blackandwhite
I have no power at my vtc harness?

Where are the connect points that I may need to check are there fuses for this section?
grab an FSM and start tracing wires
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Old 11-23-2005, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by lanedrifters
The power for the VTC's come from the fuse box in the dash, the same 12v power is used for the consult connector as well as a bunch of other solenoids etc. The ECU is the switched ground. I dont remember exactly what fuse it is though.

Well, I did eventually figure this out, after replacing and alternator, I found that there is a 10-Amp dash fuse for the ECU that had blown.

A damn fuse, after chasing my tail for 2 days
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Old 11-24-2005, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by blackandwhite
A damn fuse, after chasing my tail for 2 days

If it makes you feel better, My friend had an 89 300ZX sitting inop in his front yard for 2 years replacing this and that and it still wouldn't start. After 2 years he realized the positive wasn't hooked up on his fuel pump... Car worked just fine.
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Old 11-24-2005, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by redSeraph
If it makes you feel better, My friend had an 89 300ZX sitting inop in his front yard for 2 years replacing this and that and it still wouldn't start. After 2 years he realized the positive wasn't hooked up on his fuel pump... Car worked just fine.
that sucks...that is like something i would do
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Well, Glad you found it.
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Old 02-08-2006, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by blackandwhite
Well, I did eventually figure this out, after replacing and alternator, I found that there is a 10-Amp dash fuse for the ECU that had blown.

A damn fuse, after chasing my tail for 2 days
well I must thank you for that post, and I did check that odd ball 10a eng contr fuse, guess what it was blown. I replaced it and the accessories such as clock and radio settings were erased so i had to reprogram the stations and clock.. You are the man. Save me the time and money of replacing a 146k alternator that was working properly and terminal cables. The maxima started up with no problem and no rough idle like when It first started. Before the the solution of the problem, I had to start the max and gas it really quick to keep it from stalling and the rpm needle bouncing from 400rpms-600 rpms and lights dimming.

What could have cause this fuse to blow?? I am glade that I didnt have to spend on the 100+labor replacement, money that I currently have to spare at the moment.

Org rocks.... thanks again blackandwhite
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i gotta remember to check all my fuses lol
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Old 03-08-2006, 10:16 AM
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Been there... some good advice I got: when looking for a problem (especially electrical), check the easiest possibilites first (fuses etc.). Sounds easy, but for some reason, easier said than done.
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Originally Posted by AztecRedBlooded
If it makes you feel better, My friend had an 89 300ZX sitting inop in his front yard for 2 years replacing this and that and it still wouldn't start. After 2 years he realized the positive wasn't hooked up on his fuel pump... Car worked just fine.
one of the 1st things a normal person would of checked would be fuel pressure and since there would have been none, he would have figured it out within a few hours instead of 2years
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Old 03-09-2006, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by subs1000w
one of the 1st things a normal person would of checked would be fuel pressure and since there would have been none, he would have figured it out within a few hours instead of 2years
The VE electrical expert has spoken.
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