Darn the luck...

Discuss topics related to the CA18DE and CA18DET series engines.
User avatar
float_6969
Moderator
Posts: 17366
Joined: Mon Aug 26, 2002 1:55 pm
Car: CA18DET swapped 1995 Nissan 240sx (too many mods to list)
2015 SV Leaf w/QC & Bose (daily)
Location: Topeka, Kansas
Contact:

Post

Alright, so as you may know, I've been working on hooking up my SDS for the last week. Well I finally got everything wired up last night. It's not all wrapped up yet, but the wires are all connnect as they need to be. So it's time to start her up and I start cranking. And......I get nothing. Doesn't even try to catch. Well crap. So I start checking stuff out. I double check the magnets and Hall sensor. They're fine. As I'm doing that, I also am hearing the fuel pump come on and the injectors firing (I think, hard to tell). So that leaves spark. So I pull the #1 plugs as the per the manual, strap them together and put +12 to the "A" terminal. Doing this, I should get spark....but nada. Doesn't make a sound, doesn't even try. GGGGGRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!! So the damn coilpacks are bad. Actually, it's probabaly the coil driver, but whatever. I really wanted the damn car for the local meet on Saturday. I'm gonna TRY and get it up to SDS, fixed, and sent back by Friday, and then "call in sick" to work to get it fixed. Anyway, I just wanted to vent......


User avatar
8ggalant
Posts: 447
Joined: Wed Jun 30, 2004 3:57 am
Car: nissan cefiro

Post

sorry to here bout that man...hope u can keep it on schedule

User avatar
float_6969
Moderator
Posts: 17366
Joined: Mon Aug 26, 2002 1:55 pm
Car: CA18DET swapped 1995 Nissan 240sx (too many mods to list)
2015 SV Leaf w/QC & Bose (daily)
Location: Topeka, Kansas
Contact:

Post

Well I called SDS today and they were REALLY understanding and helpful. They are going to next-day air me the parts that might fix it. I HIGHLY reccomend these guys to EVERYBODY. I didn't even buy it from them. I bought it used, second hand and they treat me like I just spent $2K with them! w00t!

User avatar
float_6969
Moderator
Posts: 17366
Joined: Mon Aug 26, 2002 1:55 pm
Car: CA18DET swapped 1995 Nissan 240sx (too many mods to list)
2015 SV Leaf w/QC & Bose (daily)
Location: Topeka, Kansas
Contact:

Post

Just another update, the coils are fixed!!! Those guys are awesome over at SDS!!! I friggen sent them a picture of the circut board and they sent me a new microchip and it fixed it. w00t!!! It should be running by tonight! It's been tooooooo long.

User avatar
btustison
Posts: 70
Joined: Wed Jun 22, 2005 7:39 am

Post

Nothing like good customer service.

GoofyATX240
Posts: 696
Joined: Fri Jul 26, 2002 7:55 am
Contact:

Post

You should get on aim so I can talk to you about that ahah. I'm the guy who was trading emails with you. Nice to see you got the issue fixed with no problems.

USsil80
Posts: 1949
Joined: Sun Sep 07, 2003 6:21 pm

Post

yea sds costomer services are top notch.. the only problem i have with the sds system is no lap top hook up and no datalogging..other than that it is top notch...


Return to “CA18DE / CA18DET Forum”