Re: No Start!

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

> Sal Guzzo wrote:
> 
> Someone should be able to help me with this one!!!
> 
> Before I take it to the mechanics, I wanna try to solve this
> predicament on my own.
> 
> Motor: 1.8l 8V JH.
> 
> Problem: The car will crank/turn over but it won't catch. The battery,
> alt. and starter are new. The fuel pump and filter were replaced about
> a year ago. The spark plugs, wires, distributor and rotor are brand
> new (maybe 1000kms on them). there's gas in the gas tank and oil in
> the motor. Now what do I check?  I can smell fuel after I start the
> car and it won't catch when it's cold or warm.  The fuel pump is one
> when I turn the ignition and that's about all I can describe about
> what's happening. Any suggestions or ideas? Ignition module? coil? O2
> sensor box? ANything?
> 
> TIA
> 
> Sal Guzzo 


If it _is_ lack of spark you may have a problem with the hall Sender as
well. In my experience the CPU won't go bad unless you kill them, but
the dist is down there with all the heat and vibration.

Check it out, lack of signal means sparkless cranking.

PS- Verify the computer grounds are connected.

TBerk

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