Power Fc Wont Start The Car

[teazn_r33]

pplz i brought a power fc off a memeber on here just finished rebuilding my motor went to start it today and the power fc wont start the car when i turn it on and the fuel pump wont stop running and all the lights on the dash flicker

so i grabbed a standard ecu and it starts can somone out there help me asap as im in need of this car so i can go away

[RANDY]

I'm sure someone has come across this before, but i'd be interested to know if it's definately the right ECU for your car? Series 1 and 2 shouldn't make a difference, should it?

[paulr33]

yes series 1 and series rb25 use the same model powerfc.

the only suggestion i can offer is to

check the powerfc is connected properly (loom plug is in OK)

no bare wires on the loom are shorted out

no wires loose or not connected properly

the powerfc doesnt have a burnt smell to it

does the hand controller come up and run ok if you just turn to ON and don't start the car? like can u actually use the hand controller like this?

[paulr33]

also when you sort it out please pm me the fix, so i can add to the FAQ

[Guest Variable]

You also have to turn off the PowerFC Boost Control Kit function if you don't have this installed.

[nuffsaid]

Check that if you dont have the apexi boost control kit, that the boost control feature on the PFC is set to off.

Common problem ive read about.

[teazn_r33]

umm no boost kit that i know about but how do i turn it off also no burnt smell the screen flashes with the sound of the clicking of the car its lights up i might try the power fc on a mates car

how do i turn the boost kit off i dont think i have one ???

[N I B]

Its in the functions menu,not your problrm tho,the only thing it will do is light up the check engine light.

[justin911]

try it without the hand controller plugged in.. ?

[teazn_r33]

yer tryed that as well i might do a video of it and post it might be easyier to explain

[N I B]

The PFC may have a fault with the ECC control causing the relay to click in and out,If the factory ECU works theres not much else that will stop it from starting.

[ahapartridge]

Have you been doing anything with the AFM wiring? it is common to blow a fuse.

Check the correct AFM is selected on the PFC menu too

[Craved]

try it witha jumper battery connected, noticed mine turns off and will not start the car without heaps of power..

plus it always turns on the dash lights then switches them off, clicks then they come on and car starts..

[teazn_r33]

i cant get into the menu the screen flashes on the hand controller the relay in the back on the car in the boot next to all the fuses clicks as well while trying to start

i pmd the guy who sold it to me no reply yet

it was brand new im just hoping i can fix it the car has being off the road for 5 months now icthing to get it going

if i put up the numbers of the ecu can someone tell me wat model it is for ??????????

[teazn_r33]

also i have tryed it with a jumper pack no good

[Johnny Cash]

You're on late buddy. Can't sleep?

[paulr33]

on the side of the ecu it should have the the model number

your looking for ECR33 or RB25 something something which should confirm the model number. its on a white sticker

when mine was fried the screen would go crazy and make constant ticking noises and never boot up

[N I B]

Does the relay in the kick panal near the ECU turn on,this relay is triggered by the ECU,Theres 2 but from memory the front one is the one your looking for.

[teazn_r33]

well the way i figue it can be the relay cause the stock ecu starts it no props im goin to try the power fc on my mates car today and ill post some numbers up if i cant get any futher with it

johnny cash : slept like a log just finshed work at doms

[The Mafia]

hey, mine did the exact same thing when we had the AFM wired up wrong. All the dash lights flicker on and off, the fuel pump goes flat out, and then eventually the fuse blows and the dash stops flickering.

Scared the shit out of us. No damage to the powerfc, just a blown fuse.

If its not the AFM, it will be something else shorting the f**ker out.

Good luck mate, and be careful.