Always, always, always! When it won't start measure the voltage at the coil terminal where the black wires attach. It should be +12 volts at all times when the key is on, even when you turn the key all the way to start. Check carefully for this with the key in all positions in turn. The other place to check is in the black box on the firewall. There is a stud there with some red wires on it. That stud must have +12 volts at all times, even with the key off. Check this during starting attempts too. Mark Matthew Pollard wrote: > > trying to help a friend trouble shoot their 88 syncro... 2.1L wbxer... any > insight here > > Car won't start, cranks but nothing happening (Intermittent). We replaced > the distributor (hall sender unit?) but that did not fix the problem. He > thinks it is the computer because he switched it out with another it > started it working, put mine back in and it worked for a day, now it won't > start again. He also said system has fuel and fire but just won't start) > He and I are scratching are heads! Anyway, with all this Amy and I are |
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