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Old 09-14-2010, 02:57 PM
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I have pounded out my cat for some sound drove it a half mile shut it off and now it will not start... no spark any ideas ive heard maybe coil, crank sensor even oxygen sensor help....
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crank sensor...and put a good cat back on there.
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ive got a muffler on still does that matter or should i still put on a cat
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Check the coil, distributor, plugs, wires(continuity), etc for spark. Go over every simple component.
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theres no spark at the coil
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ive got a muffler on still does that matter or should i still put on a cat
The Cat is your choice. If they smog check in your area, you will need it back on.

Now the not running is asymptomatic of the CPS Crank Position sensor.
Check it with a multi-tester.
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Probably not your coil, they almost never go bad. Check other spark components.
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Yea how do you go about checking your crank sensor
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where should the multi meter read
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With a multimeter, the impedance should be 200ohms +/-75
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ok thanks ill check that
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how do i go about checking it im not sure
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http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ion_manual.pdf
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I cant find how it tells me in there do you know the page
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90% chance its the Crank Shaft Position Sensor. Go to the auto parts store and get one, its like 90$, if it doesnt fix it bring it back. Very common problem.

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