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Ok, firstly running(or not) a stock 1.8 v6 UK spec 95 mx3.
I was cruising along at 30mph then the car lost acceleration and the engine just died followed by the loss of power steering etc. At first was worried about timing belts as i thought i smelled rubber(not 100% about the smell), so checked them and theyre fine. So towed it home.
When I try to start up I can hear the starter motor working fine and all that.
I checked the spark plugs and leads are all fine
I checked the fuse boxes
Then I checked if the plugs were sparking, but they're not
The engine is getting fuel though because I can smell it
So I tested the dist primary coil resistance got .8ohms (meant to be 0.49-0.73)
Haven't tested secondary yet*
Checked ok that there was 12V going through the lead that goes into the dist
So I had a go with the diagnostic LED test, which showed no stored faults.
so! anyone any advice? thinking of getting a used dist and trying it out
any help greatly appreciated!
HELP! Engine wont start!
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HELP! Engine wont start!
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AZ-3 1498cc Turbo! EVO 8 turbo and manifold, 5 stud swap, SSR Type C, DIYPNP seq Megasquirt
Mx-3 2.5 V6 Turbo 291 BHP 251 lbft @ 8psi - Retired due to rust and back at uni
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Mx-3 2.5 V6 Turbo 291 BHP 251 lbft @ 8psi - Retired due to rust and back at uni
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94 Mx-3 Precidia
1.8L 4Cyl DOHC newGen BP (used to be B6DE) ATX
http://www.mx-3.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=54032
http://www.cardomain.com/id/ariesdude
1.8L 4Cyl DOHC newGen BP (used to be B6DE) ATX
http://www.mx-3.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=54032
http://www.cardomain.com/id/ariesdude
- marcdh
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thanks man, that is some first class thinking
definitely on the cards, £200 for a new disty is not an attractive prospect
gonna check out used prices tomorrow
definitely on the cards, £200 for a new disty is not an attractive prospect
gonna check out used prices tomorrow
AZ-3 1498cc Turbo! EVO 8 turbo and manifold, 5 stud swap, SSR Type C, DIYPNP seq Megasquirt
Mx-3 2.5 V6 Turbo 291 BHP 251 lbft @ 8psi - Retired due to rust and back at uni
View Worklog
Mx-3 2.5 V6 Turbo 291 BHP 251 lbft @ 8psi - Retired due to rust and back at uni
View Worklog
- marcdh
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anyone in the UK tried the conversion above? can't seem to find the HEI module over here
AZ-3 1498cc Turbo! EVO 8 turbo and manifold, 5 stud swap, SSR Type C, DIYPNP seq Megasquirt
Mx-3 2.5 V6 Turbo 291 BHP 251 lbft @ 8psi - Retired due to rust and back at uni
View Worklog
Mx-3 2.5 V6 Turbo 291 BHP 251 lbft @ 8psi - Retired due to rust and back at uni
View Worklog