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CorporateAmerica · 06-14-2020, 01:14 PM

Hey folks!

I've got a '97 S14 that I recently swapped from an auto to an S14 manual and the car isn't starting. I'm still running a stock USDM KA24DE.

I've been following this guide from clubNico - https://www.nicoclub.com/archives/24...-tutorial.html

In addition to the trans, I also replaced the starter and alternator.

I AM running the auto ECU for now.

I also picked up this wiring harness to avoid having to do my own wiring - https://www.wiringspecialties.com/s1...ss-oem-series/ with the Auto-to-manual swap option selected.

The car turns over and gets fuel (I can watch the front serpentine belt spin as someone tries to turn it over and pulled the gas line at the filter and saw fuel running).

The codes I'm getting from a SnapOn Ethos Pro are
- P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor
- P0115 Low Coolant (this is just because I've got 1 of the 2 gallons of antifreeze in it)
- P1760 - Manufacturer Specific (Overrun Clutch Solenoid Valve)
- P0740 - Torque Converter Clutch Circuit/Open
- P0745 - Pressure Control Solenoid "A"

I'm thinking it's the P0340 and that should just be a distributor replacement, correct? Should I also get the crank sensor on the bellhousing as well?

Any help/ideas would be appreciated!

CorporateAmerica · 06-14-2020, 04:50 PM

I feel like the correct answer here is to check timing and try again. I'll do that. Thanks for all who've looked so far! Will update with results.

S14rebuild · 06-15-2020, 04:43 AM

Cam sensor is built into the distributor.... pull a sparkplug wite off the motor, stick a screwdriver in it and then hold it close to the motor, have sumone crank the car at the same time. See if your getting spark....

shoottothrill · 06-23-2020, 04:33 PM

If can sensor was working before and car was running, then it shouldn't be an issue now unless you just got some unlucky timing. I would install the crank sensor, but not necessary to run.

Did you jump the park inhibitor? That's really the only thing you absolutely had to do

CorporateAmerica · 07-25-2020, 11:19 AM

Solved this - my guess is too many hands on the engine harness. Went through and re-did all the connections and it fired up. Oof, I'm an idiot.

06-14-2020, 01:14 PM	#1
CorporateAmerica Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: United States Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S14 KA24DE Auto to manual swap help Hey folks! I've got a '97 S14 that I recently swapped from an auto to an S14 manual and the car isn't starting. I'm still running a stock USDM KA24DE. I've been following this guide from clubNico - https://www.nicoclub.com/archives/24...-tutorial.html In addition to the trans, I also replaced the starter and alternator. I AM running the auto ECU for now. I also picked up this wiring harness to avoid having to do my own wiring - https://www.wiringspecialties.com/s1...ss-oem-series/ with the Auto-to-manual swap option selected. The car turns over and gets fuel (I can watch the front serpentine belt spin as someone tries to turn it over and pulled the gas line at the filter and saw fuel running). The codes I'm getting from a SnapOn Ethos Pro are - P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor - P0115 Low Coolant (this is just because I've got 1 of the 2 gallons of antifreeze in it) - P1760 - Manufacturer Specific (Overrun Clutch Solenoid Valve) - P0740 - Torque Converter Clutch Circuit/Open - P0745 - Pressure Control Solenoid "A" I'm thinking it's the P0340 and that should just be a distributor replacement, correct? Should I also get the crank sensor on the bellhousing as well? Any help/ideas would be appreciated!

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06-14-2020, 04:50 PM	#2
CorporateAmerica Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: United States Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I feel like the correct answer here is to check timing and try again. I'll do that. Thanks for all who've looked so far! Will update with results.

06-15-2020, 04:43 AM	#3
S14rebuild BANNED Join Date: May 2019 Location: Florida-FAIL Posts: 2,497 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Cam sensor is built into the distributor.... pull a sparkplug wite off the motor, stick a screwdriver in it and then hold it close to the motor, have sumone crank the car at the same time. See if your getting spark....

06-23-2020, 04:33 PM	#4
shoottothrill Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Arizona Age: 28 Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	If can sensor was working before and car was running, then it shouldn't be an issue now unless you just got some unlucky timing. I would install the crank sensor, but not necessary to run. Did you jump the park inhibitor? That's really the only thing you absolutely had to do

07-25-2020, 11:19 AM	#5
CorporateAmerica Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: United States Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Solved this - my guess is too many hands on the engine harness. Went through and re-did all the connections and it fired up. Oof, I'm an idiot.