Main IndexAuto Repair Home Search Posts SEARCH
POSTS
Who's Online WHO'S
ONLINE
Log in LOG
IN









Search Auto Parts

Starting problem


  Email This Post



Nevino
Novice

Dec 15, 2015, 4:29 AM

Post #1 of 10 (2141 views)
Starting problem Sign In

93 mazda 626 4cylinder. I was checking my plug wires and started the car without putting one back in. The car started but shut off quickly. Now it won't start at all any help would be appreciated.


Tom Greenleaf
Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator
Tom Greenleaf profile image

Dec 15, 2015, 5:23 AM

Post #2 of 10 (2134 views)
Re: Starting problem Sign In

Check for spark at any plug wire or all. Understood it would stall on 3 of 4 only but might have stressed something out.
Issue could be now inside cap if wire left off spark found somewhere to go other than thru that wire,


T



(This post was edited by Tom Greenleaf on Dec 15, 2015, 5:26 AM)


Discretesignals
Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator
Discretesignals profile image

Dec 15, 2015, 5:24 AM

Post #3 of 10 (2133 views)
Re: Starting problem Sign In

Does it have spark? Could have overloaded the coil if you had a plug wire just hanging out in open air and not allowing the high voltage to find ground.





Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.

(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Dec 15, 2015, 5:25 AM)


Tom Greenleaf
Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator
Tom Greenleaf profile image

Dec 15, 2015, 5:29 AM

Post #4 of 10 (2124 views)
Re: Starting problem Sign In

Dang you are fast DS! Yes the weakest link if coil could have take a hit. Check first, there are some ways to ohm test coils to see if one croaked,


T



Nevino
Novice

Dec 15, 2015, 5:31 AM

Post #5 of 10 (2122 views)
Re: Starting problem Sign In

So I should try a new coil pack? I don't think it has spark but haven't been able to test yet


(This post was edited by Nevino on Dec 15, 2015, 5:32 AM)


Nevino
Novice

Dec 15, 2015, 5:34 AM

Post #6 of 10 (2115 views)
Re: Starting problem Sign In

Ok ill checkout the coil and see what happens. Thanks ill post when I get it started


Tom Greenleaf
Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator
Tom Greenleaf profile image

Dec 15, 2015, 5:36 AM

Post #7 of 10 (2115 views)
Re: Starting problem Sign In

No. Test for spark with a spark tester. If you don't have one get one as the swaptronics game is just expensive,
(edit in pic)
Tester a plain one would do for now like this............

It lights up when high voltage goes thru it AND fires plug. Cheap item to own,
T



(This post was edited by Tom Greenleaf on Dec 15, 2015, 5:48 AM)


Nevino
Novice

Dec 18, 2015, 12:16 PM

Post #8 of 10 (2053 views)
Re: Starting problem Sign In

So if I test the plugs for spark and don't have it. Is the a way to test the coil and the cap?


Tom Greenleaf
Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator
Tom Greenleaf profile image

Dec 18, 2015, 2:24 PM

Post #9 of 10 (2046 views)
Re: Starting problem Sign In

Before even getting the DVOM out try spraying the high voltage parts (secondarys) with either tap water or better yet with some salt in it. Weak areas if spark is there but not going the right ways will arc - sometimes doesn't work but so easy to try this,


T



Nevino
Novice

Dec 18, 2015, 4:28 PM

Post #10 of 10 (2040 views)
Re: Starting problem Sign In

Thanks ill give that a try tomorrow






  Email This Post
 
 


Feed Button




Search for (options) Privacy Sitemap