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Old 01-31-2014, 09:08 AM
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after advise got a 1997 that's turning over but not firing I've changed both the coil and distributor as I was advised it was them but it's still doing the same had a guy round with a computer that didn't come up with any computer problems and he also checked the crank sensor and he said it had a good pulse from it anyone got ideas of where next to check?

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Check your ASD (auto shutdown) relay. Swap it with one of the headlight relays and see it it fires up then.

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Possible alarm issue close all doors and lock go to passenger door unlock with key reach thru door and try start.
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just tried both of them and no difference it's still not firing any other ideas?

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Fixed of sorts it appears the wrong dizzy was bought which put the timing off thanks for all help

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fuel pump?
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Try wiggling the wiring harness and its header on the pcm while someone cranks it over. Common problem, quick and easy test. Any codes present? And by not "firing" you mean you do have fuel pressure with no spark correct?

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I think he fixed it already.
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Yes all fixed I was told the wrong dizzy had been bought and once a new on arrived it fired straight away thanks for all the help
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