No Spark !?!?!?
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No Spark !?!?!?
Hello Everyone,
After putting the engine back in my brothers 88 190E 2.3 I am not able to start the car. It cranks fine, there is plenty of fuel pressure, plenty of oil pressure, but no spark. I can literally stick a screwdriver in the plug from the coil that goes to the distributor and there isnt a spark! I have tested the starter and it tests ok. I have done the tests from the Haynes manual for the ignition system and it checks ok so far. Anyone have any clues? I really need to get this car running.
Thanks,
-- Steven
After putting the engine back in my brothers 88 190E 2.3 I am not able to start the car. It cranks fine, there is plenty of fuel pressure, plenty of oil pressure, but no spark. I can literally stick a screwdriver in the plug from the coil that goes to the distributor and there isnt a spark! I have tested the starter and it tests ok. I have done the tests from the Haynes manual for the ignition system and it checks ok so far. Anyone have any clues? I really need to get this car running.
Thanks,
-- Steven
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Of course ! hehe
Yeah . I went over everything and made sure it was all plugged in. I even checked the crank and flywheel sensors to make sure i didnt do the wrong ones to each. This is driving me nuts. I have taken the engine out twice in the past month and it ran fine after I put it back together.
Thanks,
-- Steven
Thanks,
-- Steven
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Ground Strap
Well if you mean the one that goes from the tranny bellhousing to the bolt around the inside of the driverside tire, I did it. I am not sure what good it does to ground out the tranny bellhousing, but thats how i had it hooked up before.
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-- Steven
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-- Steven
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From: CA
The ground on the tranny is for the engine (starter, sensors, etc).
Check your Crank sensor (AC and resistance) and make sure that it has a snug fit to EZL. I've seen so many loose connections that cause no starting or stalling. Use a sharp tool to bend connector (sensor side) for a tight fit.
Check your Crank sensor (AC and resistance) and make sure that it has a snug fit to EZL. I've seen so many loose connections that cause no starting or stalling. Use a sharp tool to bend connector (sensor side) for a tight fit.
