CEL code 3 plz help
CEL code 3 plz help
ok, i got a CEL code 3 (distributer G signal)what does g signal mean? have any of yall had this problem? if so how did u fix it?
sorry to be so noobish, but hey, i'm a noob lol. any help would be greatly appreciated, and any help in great detail would be the "stuff" thanks guys
sorry to be so noobish, but hey, i'm a noob lol. any help would be greatly appreciated, and any help in great detail would be the "stuff" thanks guys
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Re: CEL code 3 plz help
Hi,
I have the same problem, but no answer.
I have searched the hell out of the board tring to find out how to correct it, but have had no luck. Please someone help us correct this code 3 g signal problem.
Thanks- Gary
I have the same problem, but no answer.
I have searched the hell out of the board tring to find out how to correct it, but have had no luck. Please someone help us correct this code 3 g signal problem.
Thanks- Gary
Re: CEL code 3 plz help
a friend of my family told me it was the ignition control module. so i bought 1 of ebay and hopefully it will be here tommaro, the problem is that i marked my disty with chalk and upon takin it out i accidently whipped it off. DAMNIT....i think i might be in a bit of trouble
When I was installing my BP, I was getting what I think was a code 3 along with many other codes. The Chilton manual (I forget if it was the one for the MX-3 or for the Escort) had a section on testing the sensors in the distributor.
Basically, you can pull the distributor off the engine. Then (with the main spark wire unplugged) turn on the ignition, but don't start the engine. You can monitor the sensor signals with a voltmeter. One will pulse once per revolution of the disty(crank angle sensor), and the other will pulse 4 times per rev (cam angle sensor).
If you don't have a volt meter, the cam angle sensor will cause the fuel injectors to fire, and you can hear them.
My crank angle sensor was bad, and I replaced the disty. The car was running fine at the time too. I doubt if it would run with a bad cam angle sensor, but I don't know that.
Also remember if you do this your ignition timing will be off when you reinstall the disty, so plan on going through the adjustment for this.
Basically, you can pull the distributor off the engine. Then (with the main spark wire unplugged) turn on the ignition, but don't start the engine. You can monitor the sensor signals with a voltmeter. One will pulse once per revolution of the disty(crank angle sensor), and the other will pulse 4 times per rev (cam angle sensor).
If you don't have a volt meter, the cam angle sensor will cause the fuel injectors to fire, and you can hear them.
My crank angle sensor was bad, and I replaced the disty. The car was running fine at the time too. I doubt if it would run with a bad cam angle sensor, but I don't know that.
Also remember if you do this your ignition timing will be off when you reinstall the disty, so plan on going through the adjustment for this.
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whats the part called exactly and do you know the part number? cause i bought a used distributer. i could just switch the thing you are talking about probably.
95 Eagle Talon Tsi - New Toy
92 Mazda MX-3 RS - probably selling
86 Mazda Rx-7 - motor blew going 145
86 1/2 Toyota Supra - pissed me off sold it
91 Taurus... SHO - died
92 Mazda MX-3 RS - probably selling
86 Mazda Rx-7 - motor blew going 145
86 1/2 Toyota Supra - pissed me off sold it
91 Taurus... SHO - died
the big black piece that comes off after you undo the screw in the middle behind the rotor?
never mind this is the wrong disty for my car
never mind this is the wrong disty for my car
95 Eagle Talon Tsi - New Toy
92 Mazda MX-3 RS - probably selling
86 Mazda Rx-7 - motor blew going 145
86 1/2 Toyota Supra - pissed me off sold it
91 Taurus... SHO - died
92 Mazda MX-3 RS - probably selling
86 Mazda Rx-7 - motor blew going 145
86 1/2 Toyota Supra - pissed me off sold it
91 Taurus... SHO - died