gauging interest in TUNE BOX run

[PatAllen]

1 hour ago, Fortlauderdalian said:

Is there a trick to using the box to start the car? I get the read out but doesn't start.

theres no trick.

check if one of the wire has fallen out of the diagnostic port on the car side. i saw this happen, remember the car is 40+ years old

should work as is.

 

[PaulTWinterton]

Just saw Pat's caution "MAKE SURE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRAL".

 

I use my tune box for setting valves.  Only once did I forget.   I drove onto the tip of my shoe.  I was lucky.

 

DON'T FORGET TO MAKE SURE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRAL.

Edited March 9, 2021 by PaulTWinterton

[Fortlauderdalian]

Checked all the wires and neither car starts from the box. I can hear the fuel pump running on the Tii 

Edited March 10, 2021 by Fortlauderdalian

[tomphot]

I had no issues with starting my Tii.  Key out - everything off - car in Neutral - flip up the ignition switch - push start button. 

[PatAllen]

10 hours ago, Fortlauderdalian said:

Checked all the wires and neither car starts from the box. I can hear the fuel pump running on the Tii 

it will be very hard to troubleshoot from a distance like that, considering that i cannot verify aything on your cars. seems you have more than one car to use the box....i need to know if the wiring on the car is 100% stock or has it been ever modified, cut or wathever ?

100% of my boxes are tested on a jig that simulates the car, so at this time i am completely clueless.

 

 

While car is in neutral (or in PARK if its automatic) , try shorting thoses two pins (see picture) with a piece of wire or long nose pliers....it should engage the starter. if not then theres something wrong on the car. 

i see the pins on your plugs are heavy corroded...try shooting a bit of WD40 on them too.

 

Edited March 10, 2021 by PatAllen

[PatAllen]

On 3/8/2021 at 7:40 PM, PaulTWinterton said:

Just saw Pat's caution "MAKE SURE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRAL".

 

I use my tune box for setting valves.  Only once did I forget.   I drove onto the tip of my shoe.  I was lucky.

 

DON'T FORGET TO MAKE SURE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRAL.

lool it happened to Rob Siegel too as he mention it in one of his books....