Need Help With Timing Belt Install!

[Brendan]

It was working before?? Do they just go like that?

[systemf]

It was working before?? Do they just go like that?

 

 

It could, but not likely. Have you removed the distributor, while removed pluged all the connections in, put the cap on, hook up a plug wire and get it close to a ground, turn the ignition on, and then turn the distributor by hand? Not only should you get a spark but you should hear all of the injectors firing while you turn the distributor.

 

You can take resistive measurments on the distributor to check if it is ok.

Edited September 30, 2007 by systemf

[Brendan]

Hmm, I should try that, but I think I will try and see if the dizzy is getting power with a test light.

[systemf]

It could, but not likely. Have you removed the distributor, while removed pluged all the connections in, put the cap on, hook up a plug wire and get it close to a ground, turn the ignition on, and then turn the distributor by hand? Not only should you get a spark but you should hear all of the injectors firing while you turn the distributor.

 

You can take resistive measurments on the distributor to check if it is ok.

 

 

Use a Digital multimeter if you have one. Also the coil can be tested to see if it is good or bad. Let me see if I can find the numbers.

 

Okay, this is easier if you have the FSM, but....

 

 

From the little 2 prong terminal on the distributor you should have .5 to 1.0 ohm between the two at 77 degrees F or higher.

 

From the right prong (plug disconnected with the tab on top facing it) to the coil output (distributor cap off should have a spring in it) you should have 12k ohms. If both of this is true then the coil is OK

 

 

The way this works is the ECU controls a power transsitor (in the distributor) that turns the coil on and off. The FSM has all the information for testing this setup, but more than likely your problem is much more simple.