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  • DrLeadFootD
    DrLeadFootD
    DrLeadFoot
    wrote on last edited by
    #333

    Thing won't shift into gear. Flashes 0. Not sure what's up. I know if measures the psi on the slave to make sure the clutch is disengaged.

    Hood is closed. Hood latch sensors plugged in. Ugh!!

    Matt from Urban Motorworx came over. They key chip is talking to the computer. Getting a failure to start.

    The shifter is outputting a signal. Switched the smg relay from the old motor that I know works.

    Fuses 14 & 30 tested good.

    SMG fluid is topped off.

    I cleaned off the smg harness connector. With electrical cleaner. It had water in the connector and protective cover.

    Oil level sensor?

    I think the smg needs to be bled because it isn't shifting into gear when the key is on.

    Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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         @DrLeadFoot

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    • B
      B
      B C
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      #334

      Is a traditional 6spd a huge endeavor to swap? Im sure the dealer will get this all sorted out quickly but just curious if the swap is more hassle than its worth/better off buying a non-smg

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      • DrLeadFootD
        DrLeadFootD
        DrLeadFoot
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        #335

        Snap said:

        Is a traditional 6spd a huge endeavor to swap? Im sure the dealer will get this all sorted out quickly but just curious if the swap is more hassle than its worth/better off buying a non-smg

        All I would need is a bell housing, a third pedal and shifter linkage. Probably some other odds and ends. The gearbox on the smg is the same as a 6 speed.

        Want to keep the smg so the wife can drive it.

        Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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             @DrLeadFoot

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        • KaiserRollsK
          KaiserRollsK
          KaiserRolls
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          #336

          DrLeadFoot said:

          Snap said:

          Is a traditional 6spd a huge endeavor to swap? Im sure the dealer will get this all sorted out quickly but just curious if the swap is more hassle than its worth/better off buying a non-smg

          All I would need is a bell housing, a third pedal and shifter linkage. Probably some other odds and ends. The gearbox on the smg is the same as a 6 speed.

          Want to keep the smg so the wife can drive it.

          Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

          Teach the wife some clutch kicking!!

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          • DrLeadFootD
            DrLeadFootD
            DrLeadFoot
            wrote on last edited by
            #337

            KaiserRolls said:

            DrLeadFoot said:

            Snap said:

            Is a traditional 6spd a huge endeavor to swap? Im sure the dealer will get this all sorted out quickly but just curious if the swap is more hassle than its worth/better off buying a non-smg

            All I would need is a bell housing, a third pedal and shifter linkage. Probably some other odds and ends. The gearbox on the smg is the same as a 6 speed.Want to keep the smg so the wife can drive it.

            Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

            Teach the wife some clutch kicking!!

            She was in New York City for 9 years right after high school without a car. She has been practicing her skills on the 2001 Cherokee. We're taking the ultimate driving experience slowly.

            Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                 @DrLeadFoot

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            • DrLeadFootD
              DrLeadFootD
              DrLeadFoot
              wrote on last edited by
              #338

              DIS/INPA links for reference:

              Modify Vagcom Cable

              Connection Problems DIS to Car

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                   @DrLeadFoot

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              • DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFoot
                wrote on last edited by
                #339

                I don't know what I'm doing but it is talking to the car!!!

                Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                • DrLeadFootD
                  DrLeadFootD
                  DrLeadFoot
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #340

                  Got the INPA up and running. Does this mean I need to bleed my clutch? Help!

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                       @DrLeadFoot

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                    T
                    tsweers89
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                    #341

                    Alright if your not going to do anything with this just use AAA and tow it down to me. I will get is started for you no problem.

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                    • wasnt m3W
                      wasnt m3W
                      wasnt m3
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #342

                      I see that you got it running. What was preventing it from starting?

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                      • DrLeadFootD
                        DrLeadFootD
                        DrLeadFoot
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #343

                        Used the INPA software to bleed the clutch and gearbox shifter. Ran the programs and it went into R & 1. Got excited then went to start it and it fired up on the 2nd crank!!!!!

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                             @DrLeadFoot

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                        • straight6pwrS
                          straight6pwrS
                          straight6pwr
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                          #344

                          i bet that was a glorious sound!

                          Dan
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                          • GunMetalGreyG
                            GunMetalGreyG
                            GunMetalGrey
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                            #345

                            Good job! I can imagine how frustrating that was!

                            ...

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                            • DrLeadFootD
                              DrLeadFootD
                              DrLeadFoot
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #346

                              straight6pwr said:

                              i bet that was a glorious sound!

                              Straight headers! My wife said the whole house was shaking.

                              Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                                   @DrLeadFoot

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                              • DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFootD
                                DrLeadFoot
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #347

                                GunMetalGrey said:

                                Good job! I can imagine how frustrating that was! 

                                I was trying to get the computer to connect to the car for 1 hour only to find out the USB plug was in the wrong port.

                                Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                                     @DrLeadFoot

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                                • B
                                  B
                                  B C
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #348

                                  Nice job man! must feel great to have the extra experience and know-how of swapping the engine on that thing under your belt to make any future repairs and diagnostics a bit easier.

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                                  • D
                                    D
                                    Doorman
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                                    #349

                                    Bravo brotha!!

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                                    • DrLeadFootD
                                      DrLeadFootD
                                      DrLeadFoot
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #350

                                      Thanks guys!!

                                      Have to put in an order at the old Concours for some small stuff. Plastic connectors, washer fluid o-ring and some nuts.

                                      I ran 5 liters of some cheap 5w-30 through it for start up. I have some bmw 10w60 oil & filter ready to go.

                                      So excited!

                                      Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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                                           @DrLeadFoot

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                                      • DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFoot
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #351

                                        Well shoot... after installing the driveshaft it hit the fan.

                                        I didn't know that I had to adjust the pressure plate when I installed a new clutch.

                                        Now it is grinding gears when I try to out it into R. It goes into 1 now and then.

                                        Taking it to the dealership to finish the job.

                                        Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

                                        Gotta pull the trans.

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                                             @DrLeadFoot

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                                        • CMartC
                                          CMartC
                                          CMart
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #352

                                          Nooooo

                                          You came so far, finish that shit.

                                          Excursion 7.3
                                          E30 LS1

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