03 bug eye with 05 sti swap

extremeSTI · 12-08-2011, 05:01 PM

Im doing my swap and about 80% done so I turned on the ignition switch and the rear lights stay on could that be because the computer isnt plugged up or is there something wrong? my computer wont be in till tomorrow but it just got me curious.

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02 Scoob-TN · 12-08-2011, 05:08 PM

The last thing you want to do is power your electrical system up without having all connections made,checked and verify all grounds are good. you need to have patience or you'll toast something before you know what you've done and have to track down a problem that you could of avoided.

On every swap Ive done, the last step was powering up and checking for fuel pump activity and pressure. Without the ECU in your just wasting time and possibly causing a big problem. Get it 100%, check it all over again, then turn the key.

extremeSTI · 12-08-2011, 10:40 PM

I feel you, just can't wait but the ecu should be in tomorrow and everything should be complete.

dangerousatom · 12-08-2011, 11:13 PM

Is your dash all together?
Are your headlights turned on 1/2way?
Column control not plugged in?

extremeSTI · 12-10-2011, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dangerousatom

Is your dash all together?
Are your headlights turned on 1/2way?
Column control not plugged in?

dash is all together computer plugged up and shes cranking but no start, I noticed where the fuse panel is theres an plug that looks like some kind of modual or box goes there but wont know till my friend comes thru with his STI

extremeSTI · 12-10-2011, 10:52 PM

I figured out what it is, its the keyless entry modual plug, but i still can't figure out why the rear tail lights stay on and now the windshield wipers just come on by their self. anyone have these problems with an swap?

extremeSTI · 12-11-2011, 03:44 PM

ok I figured out the no start problem, to much time on this car and needed to clear my head so I waited till today and went back in and noticed one of the ECU plugs was'nt all the way in so now the next issue is that she will start but quickly die out and the check engine light is flashing also if you leave the ignition switch on you hear a relay clicking and the fuel pump is cycling off and on, Im thinking it could be I may have crossed the fuel lines? and is that possible?

Kris.is.awesome · 12-11-2011, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by extremeSTI

ok I figured out the no start problem, to much time on this car and needed to clear my head so I waited till today and went back in and noticed one of the ECU plugs was'nt all the way in so now the next issue is that she will start but quickly die out and the check engine light is flashing also if you leave the ignition switch on you hear a relay clicking and the fuel pump is cycling off and on, Im thinking it could be I may have crossed the fuel lines? and is that possible?

Period. Find out where it is.

Sounds like the car is in test mode.

Un-plug the green connectors.
What ecu is in the car?

Also for your tails- the switch on top of the steering column.

extremeSTI · 12-11-2011, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris.is.awesome

Period. Find out where it is.

Sounds like the car is in test mode.

Un-plug the green connectors.
What ecu is in the car?

Also for your tails- the switch on top of the steering column.

feel real stupid about the tail lights

and the ecu thats in the car is the one that came with the car and its a B9 if that helps also what green connectors are you refering to

extremeSTI · 12-11-2011, 06:38 PM

how do you tell which one is the supply and return fuel lines from the car side and the engine side. and why are there 3 lines for the fuel system? I know the bottom from the car side is the supply line but I lost on which is the return of the other 2

extremeSTI · 12-11-2011, 07:07 PM

Any Help

Kris.is.awesome · 12-11-2011, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by extremeSTI

feel real stupid about the tail lights

and the ecu thats in the car is the one that came with the car and its a B9 if that helps also what green connectors are you refering to

Haha, was the switch on the column keeping the lights on?

Under the dash there are two green plugs, you only connect them to put the car in test mode.

You will need an sti ecu at some point.

extremeSTI · 12-11-2011, 07:47 PM

I do have an STI ecu, at least i think I do

extremeSTI · 12-11-2011, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kris.is.awesome

Haha, was the switch on the column keeping the lights on?

Under the dash there are two green plugs, you only connect them to put the car in test mode.

You will need an sti ecu at some point.

I dont know where your at but if I ever see you I owe you big time,

its running

dangerousatom · 12-11-2011, 10:15 PM

Is your Fuel filter in tank???

The green plugs are under the dash near the clutch peddle

The wipers...you will most likely have to repin the plug going into the wiper motor. In my swap 02 rs with04 STi the STi ECU tells the stock RS and I believe WRX to run high and only high only due to 2 wires being indifferent positions.......its fairly obvious when looking at the wiring diagrams STi vs WRX.

Flashing ECU is engine problems happening actively AKA right then and there. This could be the ECU or something sensor to ECU not being normal for the ECU your currently running.

Fuel lines are:
TOP = RETURN
MIDDLE = VAC
BOTTOM = FEED

Kris.is.awesome · 12-12-2011, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by extremeSTI

I dont know where your at but if I ever see you I owe you big time,

its running

Glad I could help!

12-08-2011, 05:01 PM	#1
extremeSTI Scooby Newbie Member#: 301521 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Garden state Vehicle: 2003 2003 black	03 bug eye with 05 sti swap Im doing my swap and about 80% done so I turned on the ignition switch and the rear lights stay on could that be because the computer isnt plugged up or is there something wrong? my computer wont be in till tomorrow but it just got me curious. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

12-08-2011, 05:08 PM	#2
02 Scoob-TN Scooby Newbie Member#: 176010 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Nash, TN Vehicle: 2002 WRX sdn ver8'ed Phat-Tuned	Stop!! The last thing you want to do is power your electrical system up without having all connections made,checked and verify all grounds are good. you need to have patience or you'll toast something before you know what you've done and have to track down a problem that you could of avoided. On every swap Ive done, the last step was powering up and checking for fuel pump activity and pressure. Without the ECU in your just wasting time and possibly causing a big problem. Get it 100%, check it all over again, then turn the key.

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extremeSTI Scooby Newbie Member#: 301521 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Garden state Vehicle: 2003 2003 black	I figured out what it is, its the keyless entry modual plug, but i still can't figure out why the rear tail lights stay on and now the windshield wipers just come on by their self. anyone have these problems with an swap?

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extremeSTI Scooby Newbie Member#: 301521 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Garden state Vehicle: 2003 2003 black	ok I figured out the no start problem, to much time on this car and needed to clear my head so I waited till today and went back in and noticed one of the ECU plugs was'nt all the way in so now the next issue is that she will start but quickly die out and the check engine light is flashing also if you leave the ignition switch on you hear a relay clicking and the fuel pump is cycling off and on, Im thinking it could be I may have crossed the fuel lines? and is that possible?

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extremeSTI Scooby Newbie Member#: 301521 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Garden state Vehicle: 2003 2003 black	how do you tell which one is the supply and return fuel lines from the car side and the engine side. and why are there 3 lines for the fuel system? I know the bottom from the car side is the supply line but I lost on which is the return of the other 2

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extremeSTI Scooby Newbie Member#: 301521 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Garden state Vehicle: 2003 2003 black	Any Help

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extremeSTI Scooby Newbie Member#: 301521 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Garden state Vehicle: 2003 2003 black	I do have an STI ecu, at least i think I do

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dangerousatom Visiting NASIOC Timeout Member#: 70710 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Quakertown/AREA1320 391whp Vehicle: 2002 04STi Swaped RS w/PPGS & 02 Wagon w/PPGs	Is your Fuel filter in tank??? The green plugs are under the dash near the clutch peddle The wipers...you will most likely have to repin the plug going into the wiper motor. In my swap 02 rs with04 STi the STi ECU tells the stock RS and I believe WRX to run high and only high only due to 2 wires being indifferent positions.......its fairly obvious when looking at the wiring diagrams STi vs WRX. Flashing ECU is engine problems happening actively AKA right then and there. This could be the ECU or something sensor to ECU not being normal for the ECU your currently running. Fuel lines are: TOP = RETURN MIDDLE = VAC BOTTOM = FEED