Replaced head on 1G no it wont start

[9TalonNT6]

So i bought a 90 1G talon tsi.. from a co worker with a blown head i replaced the head and now the car wont start it cranks over but no spark, it does have fuel. i opened the ECU and found small leakage from the Caps, but it does turn cel light on for 5 secs and the boost gauge goes to 0. I've been reading the the temp sensor could cause it not to start and etc. Any help would be nice.

 

[RoasT BeeF]

Sometimes the wires on the coolant temps sensor plug get brittle and will break. This will cause a no start but it will NOT cause the car to loose spark. I would start with the ECU since its leaking and then move on to things like the coil pack, power transistor, and CAS.

 

[9TalonNT6]

I took the CAS of and put the key on and rotated the blade and it fires the injectors so im guessing thats not the problem. I hate to have to change the ECU because its a little pricey, my roommate has a 91 tsi. but i would have to cut wires and plugs to make it work for test purposes right?

 

[freeman 188]

did you plug in your transistor on the side of your engine also the plug on the coil ,bacause you had to disconnect it to get the head of .

 

[RoasT BeeF]

You dont have to change the ECU, usually they can be repaired. There is a member on this board (steve) who offeres rebuild services. Send him a PM.

View Profile: steve - DSMtuners.com

 

[9TalonNT6]

im fairly sure i plugged in everything, but do you have a picture of where the transistor is? or more detail on the location. thanks.

EDIT: i found it, its right below the coil plug correct? and its plugged in