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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 06:10 AM
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So another problem with my car that keeps my from driving it. I programmed every component in the car, everything works good so far.
The problem that I have is that when I try to start the car, it cranks, but does not start. I installed a new starter and the battery was fully charged. So then i pulled one of the spark plugs with the coil and cranked the engine, so it turned out i have no spark.

Any help, thoughts or opinions from you guys are greatly appreciated(sleepwalker)

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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 06:26 AM
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it is better to read the fault code first than doing trial and error.

the ignition is electronicaly controlled, and there is no way of knowing now what causes the problem. it can be crankshaft position sensor, ME control unit or some loose connectors.

have started the engine already before?
 
Old Dec 12, 2006 | 03:37 PM
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no sleepwalker,
the engine havent been started before, i already had the codes read and its all clear.
What is ME control unit and where it is??
 
Old Dec 12, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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ME is motor electronic. for engine.

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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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i already talked to the guy that programmed it today, he said that he programmed it and that spark is electronically enabled when the engine cranks at ceratin RPM's???? Is this true?? My engine still cranks, but maybe at around 200 rpms, (i can tell by my needle on instrument cluster).

Can it be the coilpacks????
 
Old Dec 12, 2006 | 08:32 PM
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what's the error code?
 
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 12:27 AM
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i dont hve any error codes, thats the thing
 
Old Dec 13, 2006 | 08:45 AM
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the guy that programmed it today
did he check for fault when he program it? or he did check but no error code?[sm=dontgetit.gif]

please be more specific so we can save space on this post.
 
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 12:14 AM
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He said he checked, but no error codes!
 
Old Dec 14, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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can there be a possibility that something is not programmed correctly??
 



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