Date:         Fri, 14 Apr 2000 11:45:46 -0400
Reply-To:     Dave C <happycampers@PICUSNET.COM>
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From:         Dave C <happycampers@PICUSNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: 85 GL No Spark-No Start
In-Reply-To:  <38F6726F.30F63119@emory.edu>
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on 4/13/2000 9:20 PM, Marc Theune at mtheune@EMORY.EDU wrote:


> The only test that seemed to fail is that there is no voltage at
> terminal 86 of the power supply relay.  87 and 30 are good but nothing
> on 86.  The test sheet said to check for ground on 85 in this case, but
> I'm not exactly sure how to do that with my new multimeter and am afraid
> I might really mess something up messing around in there.  Should I just
> go ahead and replace this relay?

> Right now I'm pretty lost. Any help would be greatly appreciated, as I
> am very inexperienced at this.  I want to avoid the garage sharks at all
> costs and want to discount everything before getting a new ECU.
>
> Here's what I replaced so far:
>
> Fuel Filter
> Fuel Pressure Regulator
> Temp II Sensor
> Rotor
> Plugs
> O2 Sensor
> Spark plug wires (six months old)
> Distributor cap (six months old)

Mark, the two relays you mention should be interchangable. Swap them and see
if you have spark. If you so then get a new relay. Also, remove your plugs
and see if they are fouled.

BTW-only remove the ECU plug with the ignition switch off. Otherwise you'll
fry it.

Dave C.
Williamsburg, VA
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