#1039751 - 05/28/16 07:29 PM
Need help on a No start issue!!
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Hi all,
My monte is getting on my last nerve here. I pulled it out to wash and detail it for a car show. it started on the first shot, ran fine and evrything sounded normal. Did my wash and detail, went to pull it under the carport for the night and it just cranks and cranks, wont fire.
Ok, so i changed out the ign. module, swapped in a new coil, no difference. just for fun i changed out the cap and rotor as well, even though they may have 100 miles on em. Still no start. Checked every fuse, tightened the battery terms. nothing.
Pulled #1, layed it on the manifold and cranked, no spark.
So whats left here. What am i missing? What wire do i check to see if im getting V to the coil? its the remote coil mounted on the manifold if that matters.
thanks for reading,
Chuck
1988 Monte Carlo SS Black w/T-tops Mods: Jet stage 2 chip, 2.5" cat back with flow super 44's, chrome valve covers, custom interior from a 2003 Monte SS, 3.73 posi rear (waiting to install), re-built tranny, Elec fan setup, Msd Ignition, LED Headlights http://chucks88ss.tripod.com/Montepics/index.album?i=1
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#1039753 - 05/28/16 08:06 PM
Re: Need help on a No start issue!!
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thats the thicker RED wire in the gray connector correct?
1988 Monte Carlo SS Black w/T-tops Mods: Jet stage 2 chip, 2.5" cat back with flow super 44's, chrome valve covers, custom interior from a 2003 Monte SS, 3.73 posi rear (waiting to install), re-built tranny, Elec fan setup, Msd Ignition, LED Headlights http://chucks88ss.tripod.com/Montepics/index.album?i=1
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#1039756 - 05/28/16 09:15 PM
Re: Need help on a No start issue!!
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thats the thicker RED wire in the gray connector correct? Yes , you need voltage their to start with .
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#1039788 - 05/29/16 04:09 PM
Re: Need help on a No start issue!!
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Well did a little more today, way too humid to really get into it lol.
tried the old and new coils without the MSD box, no difference. Probed the red wire in the ON position and am getting 11.98 V. About the same at the battery, put it on the tender cause of all the cranking.
As far as it being the pickup coil, how do i change that out, or should i just go grab a new Dist all together?
I saw a post on the g-body forum about wires on the steering column coming loose and not letting the car start? Any input on that theory?
Oh i'm running a OEM Dist.
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1988 Monte Carlo SS Black w/T-tops Mods: Jet stage 2 chip, 2.5" cat back with flow super 44's, chrome valve covers, custom interior from a 2003 Monte SS, 3.73 posi rear (waiting to install), re-built tranny, Elec fan setup, Msd Ignition, LED Headlights http://chucks88ss.tripod.com/Montepics/index.album?i=1
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#1039791 - 05/29/16 05:36 PM
Re: Need help on a No start issue!!
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When you did your car show detail, did you also wash the engine?
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#1039800 - 05/29/16 11:34 PM
Re: Need help on a No start issue!!
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Well did a little more today, way too humid to really get into it lol. There's a clue. Moisture is your enemy.
86 MCSS Notchback coupe, LS3, 4L65E, QP 9", Eaton Truetrac, 4 wheel disc, column shift, Dakota Digital, silver with maroon bench interior
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#1039805 - 05/30/16 12:46 PM
Re: Need help on a No start issue!!
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First thought was that something got wet, but i didn't go under-hood with the hose, but i did check to see if anything got wet, all was dry.
Does anybody sell the black connector harness that goes from the module to the coil? mine has seen better days. Just want to eliminate that as a possibility. Ive seen pig-tails for both ends, but would rather have a new 1 piece harness there.
Update, found it on EBAY, lol
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1988 Monte Carlo SS Black w/T-tops Mods: Jet stage 2 chip, 2.5" cat back with flow super 44's, chrome valve covers, custom interior from a 2003 Monte SS, 3.73 posi rear (waiting to install), re-built tranny, Elec fan setup, Msd Ignition, LED Headlights http://chucks88ss.tripod.com/Montepics/index.album?i=1
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#1039806 - 05/30/16 12:49 PM
Re: Need help on a No start issue!!
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thanks for the links, currently studying like its finals LOL.
1988 Monte Carlo SS Black w/T-tops Mods: Jet stage 2 chip, 2.5" cat back with flow super 44's, chrome valve covers, custom interior from a 2003 Monte SS, 3.73 posi rear (waiting to install), re-built tranny, Elec fan setup, Msd Ignition, LED Headlights http://chucks88ss.tripod.com/Montepics/index.album?i=1
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#1039839 - 05/31/16 02:57 PM
Re: Need help on a No start issue!!
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thanks for the links, currently studying like its finals LOL. well it's a open book exam , let us know if you pass LOL
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