need help with EEC-iv
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also I’ve gone back to check my voltage at TFI, and other than start signal ( which I’ve NEVER gotten ) I look good. So I have replaced the TFI for a second time as well
Tuned
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Well if it didn't throw the timing chain then just be sure you got it itimed right. Did you get the new distributor in the exact same spot?
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Just curious OP, is this MAF? OBD-II?
Anyway, I'm no further help. But PLEASE post up the resolution, don't leave us hanging. I, at least, will likely learn something
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OBD-1 and Ive tried to get codes using a method I found here at FTE, but that didn't show me anything. And yes im not giving up here , so I will post what I find when I find it.Im sure its going to be the last place I look !!
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At this point I think the easiest thing for you to do is turn to YouTube or better yet a service manual and see how to jumper the diagnostic connector and see if it throws a code. I don't know how it could have lost spark at the same time you were checking the timing.
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OP I bet you've already done this but maybe CAREFULLY check the connector between dist & remote mount TFI?
I mean returning to KISS the truck died while you were moving the distributor (albeit small movements I know).....
I mean returning to KISS the truck died while you were moving the distributor (albeit small movements I know).....
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Answering you question concerning grounding the coil - yes you can generate a spark that way - you measured 12 volts at the battery side of the coil - as you should - you measured 12 volts at the ground side of the coil - as you should if no ground is there - take a wire and connect it to the negative side of the battery and the ground side of the coil - current will flow through the primary winding of the coil thus establishing a magnetic field - now unhook this wire from the battery - the magnetic field will collapse thereby causing a high voltage in the secondary winding of the coil and generating a spark - keep doing this to the rest of the high voltage circuit all the way to a spark plug - this way you will know if the high voltage circuit is ok - if so then you have a grounding problem
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