are u using factory ecu or aftermarket? mark k ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Firman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Membersozdat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 10:35 AM Subject: CA18DET in 1600 help won't start
> Hi, > I am having a problem getting my CA18DET started since rerouting some of the > engine wiring and relocating my battery to the boot.... > I had it running well, but since tidying things up a bit i've struck a bit > of a problem: > basically if i turn the engine over by hand with the ignition on i get the > injectors firing and spark - so in theory the engine should run, > then if i turn the key to start - the engine turns over but i don't get > spark or injectors firing! > i tried disconnecting the wire to the start solenoid and then turned the > engine over manually with the key held in the start position to try and > simulate what is happening when the starter is cranking, and spark and > injectors work fine! > I am guessing it has something to do with voltage drop when the starter is > cranking or something considering the battery is in the boot, but any other > ideas or tips would be really appreciated! > should i run the ECU main power direct to the battery??? what else could be > causing this problem??? > Thanks, > Mark > > > > --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
