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car cranks but engine wont run

PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:02 pm
by blueeg6
sup yall this be my first post up but anywho im having a problem with my eg it wont start, i changed the coil and icm at the distributor im getting no spark still, im stumped any info will help me alot thanks

PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:10 pm
by id3379
check your spark plugs to see if they are they are properly spaced and that you have good spark plug wires. check your grounds too.

PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 8:52 pm
by BAXTER_EJ1
Old battery? My old battery had like 5 cranking amps, not enough to turn over the engine.

If you're not familiar with the battery or if it's old you might want to check it's amperage.

PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 6:29 am
by KRYSTED9354
i bet u its the main relay switch, under the dash theres a DIY somewere on here about it ,very common problem. :thumb:

PostPosted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:51 am
by blueeg6
i have new spark plug wires and spark plugs, my battery is at 12.6 volts i checked with a dvom. ill check the relay thanks guys! ill post up if it works or still doesnt work :D

PostPosted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 7:05 am
by blueeg6
sup yall well i checked all the relays they fine, and still had the same problem
turns out that i had a fried up ecu cuz when i replaced the whole distributor, rotor, and spark plugs it still wouldnt start. the only thing me and my budy could think of was my wiring and ecu. so when i poped a new one in and cranked that baby it started right up! :woot2:

i had bot the eg it was gheto swaped and the wire jobs was just tied, tucked and wrapped up with electric tape. so over time the tape eventually came off and i guess made a short to ground and messed up the ecu.
thanks for your help and suggestions guys :thumb: