1G no start was running just fine

[munk]

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also want to state the car is 100% stock

 

[92AWDHX40]

Check for spark fuel and compression look at the no start thread.

 

[joemamma]

will it crank over?
have u checked the coil ?

 

[munk]

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how would one go about checking the coil the ecu looks really good

 

[joemamma]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/1g-constant-misfire.482363/ check this out
post #3 attached shows how

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/coil-pack-check.433254/

Or do like Doug does and grab a live wire and lean against the car, testing for shock...

 

[joemamma]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/coil-pack-check.433254/

Or do like Doug does and grab a live wire and lean against the car, testing for shock...

1990tsiawdtalon links are good reads too

 

[munk]

pretty sure no spark as i said in my video like 100% no spark not like intermittent no spark just none

 

[joemamma]

that y u need to test coils

 

[munk]

yea thats the only tool i dont have is a volt meter i really dont have any money been unemployed for the last 8 months

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[joemamma]

live near a harbor freight? if u do u can pick on up cheap

 

[munk]

naw man i live in Maine we got nothing

 

[joemamma]

look around at places like sears, home depot, lowes, menards, walmart

 

[pauleyman]

Your tach isn't moving either. Ecu or power transitor would be my guess.

 

[Biddy420]

You should have someone else crank the car and hold the screwdriver like 1/2 inch from the plug and watch for the spark to jump from plug to top of screwdriver the likelyhood of a spark running all the way up the screwdriver and u would not see it as well either since u have the screwdriver against the plug

 

[pauleyman]

I don't think the spark matters. If it didn't make any noise spraying starting fluid I would say there is no spark at all. In my opinion no need to look at the plug itself

 

[munk]

i was not looking for spark running up the screwdriver i was looking for it between the electrode and the ground tip im going to see if i can borrow some ones ecu its gone be hard to find one these cars are dead in maine i only know 2 people who even have parts

like i said car was running i took it 30 feet up the road turned around as soon as i got to my driveway just died no sputter nothing it was like turning off a light switch just dead

 

[pauleyman]

To me I'd say ignition control first but I'm puzzled at the boost gauge response. You need a meter. You're just guessing and pissing in the wind without it.

 

[joemamma]

To me I'd say ignition control first but I'm puzzled at the boost gauge response. You need a meter. You're just guessing and pissing in the wind without it.

 

[Brembo]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/coil-pack-check.433254/

Or do like Doug does and grab a live wire and lean against the car, testing for shock...

HAHA Like a boss.

I don't think the spark matters. If it didn't make any noise spraying starting fluid I would say there is no spark at all. In my opinion no need to look at the plug itself

I agree. If starting fluid didnt make any changes then we are not firing. I would check the connection on power transister or ignition module or what ever that thing is called. And then compression.

 

[munk]

no where ever in this post did i ever say ive used starting fluid i have a buddy coming over with a meter at some point im willing to bet its the ecu as well

 

[pauleyman]

no where ever in this post did i ever say ive used starting fluid i have a buddy coming over with a meter at some point im willing to bet its the ecu as well

Could have sworn you said you added fuel manually somewhere.
Still... you need a meter and a manual. Meter is probably 10$ for a cheapie. Might be able to rent one.

 

[pauleyman]

www.dsmtuners.com/threads/how-to-test-the-power-transistors.229419/

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/threads/download-a-2g-service-manual.324090/

Extremely helpful for all. I have a hard copy for everyone of my cars. They are the same manuals any Joe Blow working at a dealer would use to fix our cars. They are so intricate that most instructions start with "Disconnect battery". Since Maine seems to be lacking DSM's therefore DSM mechanics, it is a great thing for you to have....but you still need a meter.

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[19Eclipse90]

Holy cow... did no one watch the videos? Or am I seeing it wrong?

No CEL when turning the ignition to ON, no boost gauge movement, both indicative of an ECU problem or no power going to it. OP, you say you don't have a meter so all your checks on the fuses are purely visual and do not really count for anything at all. If you can't check the MPI fuse on the (+) Battery Terminal Box, replace it -- it costs practically nothing. If that doesn't get the boost gauge moving and the CEL to come on, replace the GAUGE fuse in the interior Junction Block. Also check that the IOD storage connector is in place. If not, connect it and try again. You can also try jumpering the necessary wires on the fuse box for the IOD unit to see if it is the IOD unit itself that is preventing power reaching the ECU. See: changing wiring harness. question about one connector

If that still does nothing, I wouldn't bother with much else until having the ECU looked at.

For reference: No spark,tested every every thing.