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drifterchick187 · 10-30-2014, 06:28 PM

Hi guys, I have an S13 with an SR and a Power FC and it won't start at all. I am wondering if you can offer some advice on where to start to diagnose what is wrong with my car

I have verified the fuel pump is kicking on and my power FC is turning on but still no go when i turn the key.

Any clues as to what I can check next? I have a DMM so I can check connections just not sure what I'm looking for exactly.

angel mkiv · 10-30-2014, 06:33 PM

Did it start before you installed the power fc? But do the basics like hook up a fuel pressure gauge inline after the fuel filter and before the fuel rail and make sure your getting the 43psi i beleive and then hook up one of the spark plug testers to make sure it's getting spark..also a compression test.one of those is off and you can continue the diag

drifterchick187 · 10-30-2014, 06:36 PM

yes it was running great, it had a fresh tune and was dialed in. Then one day I turned the key and all the magic disappeared from our relationship

ok I'll check Fuel pressure and spark and get back to you. Thanks for your help!

drifterchick187 · 10-30-2014, 06:46 PM

ok I dont have a fuel pressure gauge but I pulled out a spark plug and grounded it while it was hooked to the Coil pack and there was no spark at all when I turned the key over.

angel mkiv · 10-30-2014, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by drifterchick187

ok I dont have a fuel pressure gauge but I pulled out a spark plug and grounded it while it was hooked to the Coil pack and there was no spark at all when I turned the key over.

When you say turn the key over you mean during cranking right? But double check the coilpack harness ground wire/ignitor chip plugged in and all connectors are tight.. Then test to see if the coils are getting power and work your way back

drifterchick187 · 10-30-2014, 07:20 PM

yeah i mean cranking, is this a good example of what I need to check? I want to make sure I'm checking the right wire.

10-30-2014, 06:28 PM	#1
drifterchick187 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Help! My 240 wont start :( Hi guys, I have an S13 with an SR and a Power FC and it won't start at all. I am wondering if you can offer some advice on where to start to diagnose what is wrong with my car I have verified the fuel pump is kicking on and my power FC is turning on but still no go when i turn the key. Any clues as to what I can check next? I have a DMM so I can check connections just not sure what I'm looking for exactly.

10-30-2014, 06:33 PM	#2
angel mkiv Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seattle, wa Posts: 725 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Did it start before you installed the power fc? But do the basics like hook up a fuel pressure gauge inline after the fuel filter and before the fuel rail and make sure your getting the 43psi i beleive and then hook up one of the spark plug testers to make sure it's getting spark..also a compression test.one of those is off and you can continue the diag __________________ Instagram username:angelmkiv

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10-30-2014, 06:36 PM	#3
drifterchick187 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yes it was running great, it had a fresh tune and was dialed in. Then one day I turned the key and all the magic disappeared from our relationship ok I'll check Fuel pressure and spark and get back to you. Thanks for your help!

10-30-2014, 06:46 PM	#4
drifterchick187 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok I dont have a fuel pressure gauge but I pulled out a spark plug and grounded it while it was hooked to the Coil pack and there was no spark at all when I turned the key over.

10-30-2014, 07:20 PM	#6
drifterchick187 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah i mean cranking, is this a good example of what I need to check? I want to make sure I'm checking the right wire.