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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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Getting Fuel, spark (Maybe weakish), Got new wires, plugs, cap, rotor. No luck... Won't start...Help...Cranks but no startup.
 
Old Jun 25, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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Spark should be bright white at the plugs. Weak spark (orange or blue) suggests a bad coil.
 
Old Jun 26, 2010 | 04:59 AM
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Also check that the timing belt is in time. That can be done by just removing the top plastic cover, the valve cover will need to be lifted some to get it off.
 
Old Jun 26, 2010 | 09:52 AM
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main relay?
 
Old Jun 26, 2010 | 10:45 AM
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Yeah, New coil it is then... I have some extra money to fix this so, what the hell... It needs new stuff anyway..The mileage ain't so high but it's still 16 years old. When I pulled the valve cover to replace the grommets and gasket I looked at the belt and it SEEMED fine.... Maybe I'll static time it...Just kidding. I'll try the coil first but I always thought that when a coil goes out, it just goes... Not true?
 
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