Big problem!!!

Zloca · Post by **Zloca** » April 15th, 2006, 4:00 am

I wonna buy hei mod and external coil. Where to buy? Autozone and Advance auto parts ask me for Zip code first, and without zip a can`t even see parts. I need a link where i can order. And i need to know for what car i`m buying. Mine is 1.8 V6. I have to ask for chevrolet, or what? Can i use from some european cars?
Please, it`s urgent.

XxantwawnxX · Post by **XxantwawnxX** » April 15th, 2006, 11:57 am

http://www.clubprotege.com/wil/howto/hei/index.htm

Think it tells ya what part number and where to get it on that page...it also tells ya how to intall it. That is in the FAQ btw.

Zloca · Post by **Zloca** » April 20th, 2006, 11:43 am

I found a modul from older fiat (regata etc) who looks same like a modul from FAQ how to/hei. It got same shape. in left side W and G, in right side B and C. But, how do i know it is good? What`s the frequency or parameters for hei? How do you know that a modul for 1982 Chevrolet Chevetter 1.6 is the right one?

Zloca · Post by **Zloca** » April 20th, 2006, 1:32 pm

I do a little search on forum and found this post by lakersfan1:
You do know it doesn't have to be the Mitsubishi distributor to work correctly, right? A distributor from any 1.8, 2.0, or 2.5 liter V6 from a Ford or Mazda made between 1992 and 1996 should work with no problems. You can't find that locally?
Is this correct?

Zloca · Post by **Zloca** » May 16th, 2006, 6:07 pm

OK!
I put hei mod, didn`t work, so i put a coil too, still don`t wanna start. It`s crank a lot, and after 5-6 sec of cranking engine start and die after 1-2 sec. So i tought maybe it`s those two sensors (hal) inside a distributor. I bought a used distributor from same mx-3 like mine only number on it is T0T57072, (my original distributor is T0T57071). and now engine start at once... and die at once too! Start up, and after 1-2 sec shutdown. Like some kind a blockade. What wrong know? Are there any ideas what is it? Thus, engine start without problems and shuts at once.

ariesdude · Post by **ariesdude** » May 16th, 2006, 7:35 pm

-Are there any engine codes? (here's the link to check engine codes - http://eunos30x.com/info/CEL%20Codes%20 ... mplete.pdf )

-Do you have factory alarm/immobiliser (most uk models have them i think - maybe european models have them too)?

Zloca · Post by **Zloca** » May 17th, 2006, 8:17 am

Hmm, i don`t know for immobiliser, i must se in manual book. And this with codes is good stuff, i`ll study at home (i`m working now

) only where is CHECK ENGINE light? When i turn a key (contact or ignition) is this light on?

sexy_mx3 · Post by **sexy_mx3** » May 17th, 2006, 8:51 am

don't mean to jack the thread... but definately good to see another Yugoslavian on the boards!!! But definately... good luck with your car, I know how bad and frustrating it is to have running problems!

ariesdude · Post by **ariesdude** » May 17th, 2006, 12:49 pm

For North American models -
Check Engine Light (CEL) or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is the orange colored light with an engine picture in the instrument panel (near the speedometer, tachometer etc). It is in the top left corner of the instrument panel in North American models. When you turn your keys to ignition position (before starting engine) it will light up along with the oil, battery, brake, seatbelt lights.

ninjajim4 · Post by **ninjajim4** » May 17th, 2006, 1:52 pm

he's not from north america. probably doesn't have a cehck engine light.

Zloca · Post by **Zloca** » May 17th, 2006, 4:34 pm

My car is in service so i can`t see rightnow, but in my manual (on French!

) there is a picture of instr. panel and is no that kind of light.

Zloca · Post by **Zloca** » May 17th, 2006, 5:59 pm

Sense i don`t have Check Engine light, how can i perform trouble code test? Can i use jumper wire with some kind a bulb on it witch show me code?

ariesdude · Post by **ariesdude** » May 17th, 2006, 8:24 pm

I am not sure about this - so please dont do this until someone else confirms this method.

I think you can get codes by connecting a lamp or LED or voltmeter between the FEN terminal on the diagnostic box and ground.

I have never done it - if i have time i will try to do that with a voltmeter today.

Edit: I tested it with a voltmeter and it seems to be working

mab · Post by **mab** » May 17th, 2006, 11:18 pm

i had a problem like that it was getting spark but it was weak. have a parts car and i switched distys. problem solved
good luck

Custom_V6_Limited_SE · May 18th, 2006, 12:55 am

Did you disconnect or remove your stock coil and cover all of the exposed contacts with RTV Silicon?