Need help no fire.

[ShawnsGarage]

Well My car was running just fine when i parked last night except my alt died 2 days ago and when i pulled in the driveway the batt died. So i threw it on the charger for the night. Well i wake up this morning to head to work and the car turns over fine but will not start. I spray some starter fluid in the intake and try again. Still nothing. Where do i begin.


P.S I tried to search but it says i do not have pemission. Whats up with that?

 

[AlphaAssault]

i had something similar happen to me a while back. i left the interior light on and it drained the battery. long story short, the battery wouldnt hold a charge after that, and would actually "steal" the power from the alt (parasitic drain, i think someone called it). anyway, it sounds like your battery is toast. get a new one.

 

[ShawnsGarage]

Well I have been checking connections all morning. Tryed a diff batt nothing. I noticed my CEL doesnt come on when i turn the key on. This signals a bad ECU correct?

 

[steve]

I noticed my CEL doesnt come on when i turn the key on. This signals a bad ECU correct?

It signals that the ECU isn't running. That could be a bad ECU or it could be a bad MPI or Ignition fuse and anything else between the battery and the ECU connector.

It would explain why the car doesn't start.

 

[ShawnsGarage]

Ignition fuse is good. How do I check the MPI relay?

Also Need the number on the ecu for a 93 Non turbo fwd 5 speed. Thanks

 

[steve]

ECU numbers -> Eclipse Talon Laser Galant 3000GT Stealth ECU ID Reference

How about the MPI fuse? It's before the relay.

There are threads here on checking/testing the relay.

 

[ShawnsGarage]

Pulled the MPI out of my GST and put it in the GS and it started right up. Thanks for your help Steve it is greatly appreciated.

 

[steve]

Glad to hear it.