I totally agree! Too many important wires sitting way too close to that cog belt! I know it wouldn't of taken much for them to fabricate some sort of belt cage or guard to go with the kit. I know these belts don't break often but every time one does the fact that it can take out your ecu and cause major damage is just unacceptable. Still my fault for knowing the dangers and not taking the time to make my own guard.

 

UPDATE:
The fix for this was (as you guys all said) to replace the ecu. New ecu in and all is good (I owe my friend huge on this, thanks Nate). I will be spending some time protecting these wires with multiple layers of wire loom before I even think about putting that cog belt back in.

 

DIY TIME! Please document process of protecting the wires for your fellow Vortech guys

 

The same happened to me a couple of weeks ago. Cog belt shredded, taking out the cam sensor plug. Problem is, I can't find the plug for sale anywhere! I called the stealership, and they claimed they don't sell that piece but instead only the entire harness (about $1,000!) Is this true? If so, where the hell can I find the part? Certainly hope I'm not dealing with a blown ECU!

Thanks for the help guys.

-Matt

 

Look for a used Engine Harness either on Ebay or through the classifieds here.

 

The plug is a common Nissan plug that is used on many components of the engine. I think the mechanic that helped me out had an extra one in his drawer that he gave me. Check with junkyards and I'm sure you can go cut one off. Did you blow your ecu fuse? That would be my main concern at this point.

 

And read this DIY I made: https://my350z.com/forum/forced-indu...-cog-belt.html

 

Great answers guys, I appreciate the help!

I will certainly check out those sources (junkyard, ebay, etc.).

I plugged into my Osiris since the post and it won't even detect my ECU. It is pulling U1000 and C1136 codes. From what I read, this isn't good, huh?

Based on your experience, what am I looking at? New ECU with a new tune through Osiris. How much money am I looking to surrender?

Thanks again for the help.

 

Check your fuses. If they are all good then yea your ECU is probably gone.

 

FWIW.... that fuse is located behind the battery. you have to take the battery out to get to it

But you'd know if it was blown cuz your fans would turn on when you turned the key on.

When my cog belt went, it shorted my IVT wires. Its a 12V solenoid so it friend my UTEC and the IVT drivers on the stock ECU. I could still use the ECU just fine, just not the cam phasing.

If you cant even see the ecu, its prolly fried. You can use any ECU from the same engine and transmission. The UPREV reflash will take care of the rest.

 

I may have a plug for you.

 

That's a great point, I did notice that the fan came on when I turned the key to the on position. So the ECU is fried?

What a pain in the ***! haha. Looks like I will be hunting for a used ECU. Anyone got one laying around?

You guys are the best, thanks for the help.

As for the plug, definately still going to need that. How can I get that from you?

-Matt

 

the fuse is blown if the fans are on. doesnt mean the ECU is blown, yet...

 

Let me check the wire harness when I get home. Color may be different than the original.

 

What does the plug look like and where can we get em..Thanks

 

i had put out a thread about finding those plugs as well. auto-toys.com can get them, the member brew ha ha works for chase bays and can get them as well.

I am still looking for one myself to totally replace the drivers side that got nicked when my cog belt went.

 

I have a spare oem harness that I can cut up.

 

Appreciate the consideration, however I mistakenly thought it was a protector against the damage the broken belt can do. Thanks

 

Couldn't of said it better, this is exactly what happens. If you have under 80k miles the ECU is covered by Nissan under the factory warranty. Go get cool with a service writer and get your new ECU.

 

Also, go to Autozone or something and do a code scanner on your car, if you get an 1136 code your ecu is fawked. OBD2 Port is behind the ashtray or change holder at the bottom of the dash.