10 AE has no spark...HELP!
#1
10 AE has no spark...HELP!
I just went blind reading all the no-spark posts. In about all of them, nobody says what fixed it. I have no spark on any line, but the 12V is present at the leading pack. Here is where I am at right now:
1: Swapped CAS, no fix.
2: Swapped AFM, still no good.
3: Changed plugs
4: OHMed out the appropriate fuses
5: OHMed Spark plug wires
I am about to run another ground from the motor to the chassis, and do the ECU regrounding. Anyone have any other advice?
Thanks in advance.
Rat
1: Swapped CAS, no fix.
2: Swapped AFM, still no good.
3: Changed plugs
4: OHMed out the appropriate fuses
5: OHMed Spark plug wires
I am about to run another ground from the motor to the chassis, and do the ECU regrounding. Anyone have any other advice?
Thanks in advance.
Rat
#2
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
All the instances of no spark i have seen have been solved by one of the following:
1) unplug or change afm
2) change ecu, check connections to and around ecu on large harness plugs
3) replace fuses: inside, 15A ENGINE fuse, outside 30 and 40A EGI fuses.
4) replace plugs
1) unplug or change afm
2) change ecu, check connections to and around ecu on large harness plugs
3) replace fuses: inside, 15A ENGINE fuse, outside 30 and 40A EGI fuses.
4) replace plugs
#3
Originally posted by hypntyz7
All the instances of no spark i have seen have been solved by one of the following:
1) unplug or change afm
2) change ecu, check connections to and around ecu on large harness plugs
3) replace fuses: inside, 15A ENGINE fuse, outside 30 and 40A EGI fuses.
4) replace plugs
All the instances of no spark i have seen have been solved by one of the following:
1) unplug or change afm
2) change ecu, check connections to and around ecu on large harness plugs
3) replace fuses: inside, 15A ENGINE fuse, outside 30 and 40A EGI fuses.
4) replace plugs
I Changed the AFM ( I read a post where you had stated that), I slaved in a new ECU (but it wasnt the right one, it was from an N/A, I dont have a TII ECU to work with), OHMed all fuses, they checked good, and last but not least, I replaced the fuses. Oh and I re-grounded the ECU.
I got the idea to hook up my ECU tester to the diagnostics plug, having remembered that when you turn the key on, you should get 2 lights for a few seconds (as verified on my 87 N/A). I got NO lights on the 10th AE.
This car was running, and suddenly quit. So I am guessing the ECU. I assume that you cant swap a TII ECU for an N/A one. Also, all the warning lights are illuminated when the key is turned on. I dont think that is normal either.
This poor car has been attacked by people who have unplugged, or removed TONS of vacuum lines and the like. I may need some pics to reference by if you would be willing to assist...
Rat
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Sounds like the ECU is dead...
You can test the ignitor/coils by grounding the - lead and disconnecting.  With the +12VDC side still connected, you should get a spark through the spark plugs.
-Ted
You can test the ignitor/coils by grounding the - lead and disconnecting.  With the +12VDC side still connected, you should get a spark through the spark plugs.
-Ted
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Banned. I got OWNED!!!
. I assume that you cant swap a TII ECU for an N/A one.
. Also, all the warning lights are illuminated when the key is turned on. I dont think that is normal either
#6
Originally posted by RETed
Sounds like the ECU is dead...
You can test the ignitor/coils by grounding the - lead and disconnecting.  With the +12VDC side still connected, you should get a spark through the spark plugs.
-Ted
Sounds like the ECU is dead...
You can test the ignitor/coils by grounding the - lead and disconnecting.  With the +12VDC side still connected, you should get a spark through the spark plugs.
-Ted
rat
#7
Originally posted by hypntyz7
Normal as can be. IF yours *dont* turn on when the key is on, something is not normal...
Normal as can be. IF yours *dont* turn on when the key is on, something is not normal...
Another thing hypntyz7, if you would be willing to help, I am gonna need to identify some missing vacuum lines. I dont have another TII handy to look at, however I will do my best to figure it out by the FSM first.
Thanks a lot for helping out, you and RETed,
Rat
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Soul Assassin is the MAN!!! We messed with various things, and while I was cranking, he noticed the the ECU lights were flickering (the LED's that I use for ECU codes), and the relays started clicking. So he decided to wiggle harnesses with the key on, to see if the lights would come on. He was messing around the main harness by the battery and BAM! Both lights came on bright, then went out after 3 seconds as normal. I removed the battery and peeled back the shielding and what do I find? Corroded wires, and one broken one... Its gonna take HOURS to reconstruct that section of harness, but who cares?
I am PRAYING that after I fix the harness, everything will be okay. Soul has pics of the area, he is gonna post them later.
Rat
I am PRAYING that after I fix the harness, everything will be okay. Soul has pics of the area, he is gonna post them later.
Rat
Last edited by J-Rat; 11-11-02 at 04:47 PM.
#11
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
Good to hear. Wiring is always suspect in my mind, because it's the least defective part, the hardest to diagnose and replace, and the least readily available. BUT, when you got to, you got to...
Keep us up on the progress...
Keep us up on the progress...
#12
Originally posted by hypntyz7
Good to hear. Wiring is always suspect in my mind, because it's the least defective part, the hardest to diagnose and replace, and the least readily available. BUT, when you got to, you got to...
Keep us up on the progress...
Good to hear. Wiring is always suspect in my mind, because it's the least defective part, the hardest to diagnose and replace, and the least readily available. BUT, when you got to, you got to...
Keep us up on the progress...
WE GOT SPARK!!!!
Now just gotta figure out a way to get some ATF into the motor...Is there a better way then just putting it into the cylinders?
Rat
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Originally posted by RETed
Sounds like the ECU is dead...
You can test the ignitor/coils by grounding the - lead and disconnecting.  With the +12VDC side still connected, you should get a spark through the spark plugs.
-Ted
Sounds like the ECU is dead...
You can test the ignitor/coils by grounding the - lead and disconnecting.  With the +12VDC side still connected, you should get a spark through the spark plugs.
-Ted