Fw: [urq] 84 urq no crank

[Craig Cook]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Craig Cook" <craigcook at rogers.com>
To: "todd ward" <ltw0808 at yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2005 8:13 PM
Subject: Re: [urq] 84 urq no crank


> Hi Todd,
>
> I'm a little concerned with the way that the computer and ignition module
> were checked.
> Most electrical problems occur after a heat soak or after the part has
been
> under a electrical
> load for a period of time. I don't know how your parts were checked, but
in
> most cases statically
> testing them can lead to false results. The only true test for such a
parts
> is  to test them dynamically (i.e. under  a load condition.)
> Based on what your saying with regards to spark no spark until the
ignition
> key is cycled ,and the fact that the
> tach is bouncing .  I would definitely start my diagnosis by changing the
> ignition module.  I believe a regular coupe/
> 4000 one will work just fine.
>
> I hope this helps
>
> Cheers,
>
> Craig Cook.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "todd ward" <ltw0808 at yahoo.com>
> To: <urq at audifans.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2005 6:41 PM
> Subject: [urq] 84 urq no crank
>
>
> > Hell-o, Well I seem to be throwing parts at my 84 urq
> > with a no crank problem. To date I've replaced or had
> > replaced:Ignition coil, wires,plugs,cap,rotor,Hall
> > sender, sensor under Hall sender, and had igntn cntrl
> > module checked along with ecu. The car was still
> > cutting out after I got it back from the shop, but
> > their inability to repair the problem led me to drive
> > it back to St. Louis {it ran fine on the highway}. We
> > then drove it again on a small errand, again it ran
> > fine other than rough starting. The next day hard
> > starting and it wouldn't catch. Hasn't started since
> > and wore out the starter trying to start it. Replaced
> > the starter and noticed the Rpm needle would
> > bounce{while the engine wouldn't crank} when trying to
> > start, sometimes clear to 7k. I was getting a spark
> > from coil to distributor. One maybe two sparks then
> > nothing when turned to crank but no cranking then two
> > more sparks when the key was released. Replaced
> > ignition switch and now I'm not recieving any spark at
> > all. I've cleaned all grounds checked fuses and am at
> > a loss. Scott at SJM suggested I try using a jumper at
> > the starter to connect battery connection to terminal
> > 50 soleniod on the starter. Good thing its such an
> > easy reach especially since it won't start and isn't
> > on the ramps. Whew!!! I'm willing to try all
> > suggestions. Frustrated in the Lou Thanks Todd W.
> >
> >
> >
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