Jay163 0 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I have a 1995 (imported) RAV4 which started, ran like a dog, pinking and knocking badly, and after switching off has failed to start again. Shorting diagnostic pins TE1 and E1 to enable the diagnostic code to be read out using the "engine check" light, results in the light flashing constantly. Does this mean that the ECU has failed? There is fuel to the cylinders and a strong spark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anchorman 277 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 No it means there are no codes. It flashes so you know it is talking to you.Back to basics. Check the timing with a timing light. If the fuel is getting through it will splutter. Make sure the belt didn't break etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay163 0 Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Thanks very much for the fast response. At least now I know the ECU is working I can start to track down any faulty inputs. Checked the belt and it was OK. Changed about a month ago. Engine doesn't splutter, doesn't fire at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anchorman 277 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Do the plugs get wet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay163 0 Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Yes, very. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hedleyf 0 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 You say you checked the belt, have you checked the valve timing sounds like the belt has slipped a few teeth,you say the belt has just been done this may be a clue, carefully setting of the tensioner is needed, seen this happen twice before Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anchorman 277 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 You only need a spark, some fuel and some compression and it should at least splutter. It take it you have laid a plug connected to a lead on top of the engine? You can see the plug spark then. Does this vehicle have a distributor or a crank sensor? Have you checked things like a reasonable firing order etc? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jay163 0 Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 Thanks for all the help chaps, much appreciated. Been away for a few days but aim to reset the belt over the weekend. Everything else appears functional so I think the possibility of it having jumped a tooth is the most likely answer. I'll let you all know the results. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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