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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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So I finally got this car together and as I go to fire it up and it doesn't start. The engine turns over, but no spark? Also, since checking to see if the lights worked I have been having issues with the electrical stuff. When I connect the battery All my dash lights blink and I get a constant beeping until I disconnect the battery. Any input? Below is some stuff I have done and some clues:

*Deleted ABS Related stuff (cut wiring out etc..)
*Deleted all O2 sensor wiring
*Deleted smog related wiring
*The two boxes under the dash now tick when I connect the battery
*Deleted AC/Heater wiring from engine bay
*Checked the wiring on the coil packs to see if wired properly (they are
grounded and other ends go to PCM)


Any ideas or has someone done something similar and then figure it out? THX.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 05:08 PM
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So I finally got this car together and as I go to fire it up and it doesn't start. The engine turns over, but no spark? Also, since checking to see if the lights worked I have been having issues with the electrical stuff. When I connect the battery All my dash lights blink and I get a constant beeping until I disconnect the battery. Any input? Below is some stuff I have done and some clues:

*Deleted ABS Related stuff (cut wiring out etc..)
*Deleted all O2 sensor wiring
*Deleted smog related wiring
*The two boxes under the dash now tick when I connect the battery
*Deleted AC/Heater wiring from engine bay
*Checked the wiring on the coil packs to see if wired properly (they are
grounded and other ends go to PCM)


Any ideas or has someone done something similar and then figure it out? THX.


*Air bag light stay blinking fast even when I pull the key out. Doesn't stop untill I disconnect the battery.

*When I trun the key to on the security, air bag light and the seat belt light flicker fast along with a fast beeping sound.
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 01:11 AM
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*Air bag light stay blinking fast even when I pull the key out. Doesn't stop untill I disconnect the battery.

*When I trun the key to on the security, air bag light and the seat belt light flicker fast along with a fast beeping sound.
Figured it out. Had my cam shaft sensor and crank shaft sensor switched around.
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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Weird. I would have guessed a missing ground. Good information to know.
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