Do you have. 12 volt to the white/red wires going to the injectors? 

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On Jul 14, 2012, at 3:40 PM, "Eric McCord" <[email protected]> wrote:

> Latest update. If I spray carb cleaner into the intake tract it runs. I also 
> tried ANOTHER CAS. It dies when the spray is stopped. 
> 
> Eric
> 
> On Sat, Jul 14, 2012 at 5:00 PM, Eric McCord <[email protected]> wrote:
> I have both, but the Data Link Lab expired. I used it for another issue and 
> then didn't purchase. I have since purchased it but have not received my key 
> code yet.
> 
> RPM changes on the keypad as well as INJ. I have +12 and ground at the MAP 
> box with the key on.
> 
> I have also tried it with the F/P to GND in the Diagnostic connector which 
> keeps the pump on and I get the same symptoms.
> 
> I just swapped out the connector at the CAS because one of the wires looked 
> iffy, but no change.
> 
> Eric
> 
> On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 8:20 PM, Ray <[email protected]> wrote:
> Do you have a keypad or datalogger?  If so, do all of the sensor readings 
> look normal at key-on before cranking?  Do RPM and MAP values change as 
> expected and do the injector pulse width & ign advance look normal during the 
> brief run that you do get?  Do you have gnd and +12v power at the MAP box 
> when the key is on?
>  
> Since the engine fires briefly but doesn’t continue to run even with the fuel 
> pump jumpered to stay on, I’d guess that the plugs are firing, and the 
> initial start is fueled by prime fuel but the ECU thinks that there is high 
> manifold vacuum or high coolant temp and isn’t supplying enough fuel to 
> continue running ... or maybe the fuel map in the ECU got hosed somehow.   
> The FP shutting off when the starter isn’t running says that something is 
> wrong with the MAP box or connections to it.  Normally the ECU turns that 
> transistor on in the map box to keep the FP relay energized as soon as it 
> senses RPM > 60.
> From: Eric McCord
> Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 11:39 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Cc: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: '91 fires, won't stay on...
>  
> Swapped out both the ignition switch and CAS. No change. I have only used the 
> Link. I also swapped out the fuel pump before purchasing a fuel pressure 
> guage. I am getting 40 psi at the rail at all times with the key on. It is 
> not looking like it is fuel related.
>  
> Eric
> 
> On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 2:35 PM, [email protected] <[email protected]> 
> wrote:
> A long shot here, but  it may be that the ignition switch is faulty, allowing 
> to to start the car and then losing electrical contact, or perhaps the 
> current from the ignition to the CAS has been interrupted.  WAIT!  You are 
> using the Link now, but did you EVER use another method of engine management? 
>  Did you use an MSD?  I recall long ago having a problem develop after I 
> upgraded from the Bell Sys II to full FM II spec with link, and it turned out 
> that old wiring for the MSD unit had developed a short (or some problem... 
> was years ago!)
>  
> LGO
>  
> 
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric McCord <[email protected]>
> To: Mark Phillips <[email protected]>
> Cc: miatapower <[email protected]>
> Sent: Fri, Jul 13, 2012 11:54 am
> Subject: Re: '91 fires, won't stay on...
> 
> No luck. I just replaced that transistor and it is still doing the same thing.
>  
> Eric
> 
> On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 10:41 AM, Eric McCord <[email protected]> wrote:
> I am off to the Shack.
>  
> Eric
> 
> 
> On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 10:39 AM, Mark Phillips <[email protected]> 
> wrote:
> Yes.
> 
> 
> On 07/13/2012 10:28 AM, Eric McCord wrote:
>> on yours it was T2? Did you just replace the transistor to get it back up 
>> and running?
>>  
>> Eric
>> 
>> On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 10:25 AM, Mark Phillips <[email protected]> 
>> wrote:
>> The relay has 12 volts applied to one side of the coil with the ignition on. 
>> When you jump F/P to GND you are taking the other side of the relay coil 
>> straight to ground bypassing the transistor. Normally the transistor 
>> performs this grounding function (sinking current). T2 also interacts with 
>> other circuity in the MAF box.
>> 
>> This happened to me about 4-5 years ago on my '92.
>> 
>> Mark
>> 
>>  
>> On 07/13/2012 10:00 AM, Eric McCord wrote:
>>> When I jump out the F/P to GND the pump stays on but I still have the same 
>>> symptoms. If that transistor drives the relay but I jump it out should that 
>>> not run?
>>>  
>>> Eric
>>> 
>>> On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 9:54 AM, Mark Phillips <[email protected]> 
>>> wrote:
>>> Hi Eric,
>>> 
>>> I sent this out earlier but didn't see it repost. I apologize if its a 
>>> repeat.
>>> 
>>> There is a transistor in the Link box that replaces the AFM;  it drives the 
>>> fuel pump relay. It is an NPN transistor, is marked "T2" and may have 
>>> failed. About $1.50 and a soldering iron to replace.
>>> 
>>> Mark Phillips
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 07/13/2012 09:40 AM, Eric McCord wrote:
>>>> I just swapped out the CAS and same symptoms. If it's a bad MAF box where 
>>>> can I get one of those? Since my Baja went down the Miata has been my only 
>>>> transportation and Kaitlyn and I are leaving in a week and a half for the 
>>>> dragon and our road trip.
>>>>  
>>>> Eric
>>>> 
>>>> On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 9:18 AM, Ray <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>> Can also be that one of the two signals from the CAS is not there.
>>>>  
>>>> From: Eric McCord
>>>> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 6:21 PM
>>>> To: [email protected]
>>>> Cc: [email protected]
>>>> Subject: Re: '91 fires, won't stay on...
>>>>  
>>>> Just checked that connector. It looked fine, I reseated it and still have 
>>>> the same symptoms. 
>>>>  
>>>> Eric
>>>> 
>>>> On Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 9:07 PM, [email protected] <[email protected]> 
>>>> wrote:
>>>> Have you checked the manifold pressure connection (heck! I think that's 
>>>> what its called - I can't remember!) ?   If it comes loose, it may begin 
>>>> to fire and then die.  On mine its the small box with the AFM-like 
>>>> connector (multi-pin) on the driver's side.  
>>>>  
>>>> LGO
>>>> 
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