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Nevino
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Dec 15, 2015, 4:29 AM
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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.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 15, 2015, 5:23 AM
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Re: Starting problem
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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)
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Discretesignals
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Dec 15, 2015, 5:24 AM
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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)
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Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 15, 2015, 5:29 AM
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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
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Nevino
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Dec 15, 2015, 5:31 AM
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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)
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Nevino
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Dec 15, 2015, 5:34 AM
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Ok ill checkout the coil and see what happens. Thanks ill post when I get it started
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Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 15, 2015, 5:36 AM
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No. Test for spark with a spark tester. If you don't have one get one as the swaptronics game is just expensive,
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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)
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Nevino
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Dec 18, 2015, 12:16 PM
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So if I test the plugs for spark and don't have it. Is the a way to test the coil and the cap?
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Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 18, 2015, 2:24 PM
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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
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Nevino
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Dec 18, 2015, 4:28 PM
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Thanks ill give that a try tomorrow
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