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89hatchman · 12-14-2012, 09:43 PM

I bought a 90 S13 parts car that had an S14 Ka24de swapped in. The guy said he's done everything that needs to be done to run it in a SOHC S13, engine harness, modding the dash harness, different ECU, etc.

But it won't start.

The engine cranks, the comp in the cylinders are good, its getting fuel (plugs are wet when I pull them out after a bit), its getting spark, timing is correct.

What could it be? It won't even start when I give it a shot of starter fluid

All that happens is it'll sound like its almost about to catch, a few pops through the exhaust.

cotbu · 12-15-2012, 12:11 AM

I start engines all the time with them sitting on a pallet, so instead of just assuming what this GUY said is true. Start with a code check then reverse engineer the work that was supposed to have been done. It could be anything, missing grounds, bad wiring job, timing, bad battery, NO air. The list could go on.

89hatchman · 12-15-2012, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cotbu

I start engines all the time with them sitting on a pallet, so instead of just assuming what this GUY said is true. Start with a code check then reverse engineer the work that was supposed to have been done. It could be anything, missing grounds, bad wiring job, timing, bad battery, NO air. The list could go on.

if I'm not mistaken, you can't pull CEL's from an S13 that originated as a SOHC then had a DOHC swapped in? Don't you have to cut some of the wires that would be used for diagnostics?

cotbu · 12-15-2012, 05:20 PM

That's incorrect! You're pulling codes from the ecu. I think you're talking about the consult port? If so, then yes. To use a laptop with consult programs or OBD code readers then yes the consult port would have to be wired up. I can help you with that! Making you car run or finding out if there are any codes, it's not required.

What year s14 KA24DE?

89hatchman · 12-15-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cotbu

That's incorrect! You're pulling codes from the ecu. I think you're talking about the consult port? If so, then yes. To use a laptop with consult programs or OBD code readers then yes the consult port would have to be wired up. I can help you with that! Making you car run or finding out if there are any codes, it's not required.

What year s14 KA24DE?

I was told it was a 95. is there a stamp on the block that I could use to confirm?

NotLowEnough · 12-16-2012, 03:06 PM

hey man i am having the same problem. and i have no idea what it could be. possibly a vacuum leak, does the engine have to have coolant in it for it to fire up? if not then i am stumped. but i feel your pain man. anyone that could offer any thing to check, double check, or go over again would be very helpful

12-14-2012, 09:43 PM	#1
89hatchman Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: In the west Posts: 295 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	KA24DE not starting? I bought a 90 S13 parts car that had an S14 Ka24de swapped in. The guy said he's done everything that needs to be done to run it in a SOHC S13, engine harness, modding the dash harness, different ECU, etc. But it won't start. The engine cranks, the comp in the cylinders are good, its getting fuel (plugs are wet when I pull them out after a bit), its getting spark, timing is correct. What could it be? It won't even start when I give it a shot of starter fluid All that happens is it'll sound like its almost about to catch, a few pops through the exhaust.

12-15-2012, 12:11 AM	#2
cotbu Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SWFL Age: 50 Posts: 3,318 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I start engines all the time with them sitting on a pallet, so instead of just assuming what this GUY said is true. Start with a code check then reverse engineer the work that was supposed to have been done. It could be anything, missing grounds, bad wiring job, timing, bad battery, NO air. The list could go on. __________________ LoverTechnologies "Half Broken Things!"

12-15-2012, 05:20 PM	#4
cotbu Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SWFL Age: 50 Posts: 3,318 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	That's incorrect! You're pulling codes from the ecu. I think you're talking about the consult port? If so, then yes. To use a laptop with consult programs or OBD code readers then yes the consult port would have to be wired up. I can help you with that! Making you car run or finding out if there are any codes, it's not required. What year s14 KA24DE? __________________ LoverTechnologies "Half Broken Things!"

12-16-2012, 03:06 PM	#6
NotLowEnough Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: durham Age: 33 Posts: 206 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	hey man i am having the same problem. and i have no idea what it could be. possibly a vacuum leak, does the engine have to have coolant in it for it to fire up? if not then i am stumped. but i feel your pain man. anyone that could offer any thing to check, double check, or go over again would be very helpful