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Old 02-04-2008, 05:34 PM
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Default Rewired injectors, still trying to get it running

i give up on life, i tried one last time with the lap top did all the settings and it still wont ****** IDLE!! I even rewired my injectors because i had them rewired last time thought that would solve the problem guess not... wtfs wrong or wtf am i doing wrong, and dont say read the manual because i have about 50 times and all of my settings are right.


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It seems to get a little better after 20-30 seconds. I think you probably have bad after start enrichment values. Once the after start kicks off and it smooths out a bit, the problem is likely warm up enrichment.

Other things to check:
1) Spark from both coils?
2) Bad gas?

You can also try adjusting the idle screw out a bit to raise the idle. I had to bump mine up slightly with the MS.
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alrighty well my gas has been sitting in there since ummm, the last day i drove it which is when it started to snow, i believe the last day was in november think it has gone bad by then? And are you saying my coil pack is bad? And how would i check if im getting a spark, i really want to get my car running ahh its killing me.
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you're only firing one cylinder.
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Originally Posted by Braineack
you're only firing one cylinder.
****! lol and how do i fix that...
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And how would i check if im getting a spark, i really want to get my car running ahh its killing me.
If performing a basic task such as 'check for spark' defeats you, perhaps installing your own standalone engine management system was a few steps over your head?
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just pulled out the plugs from the front of engine back plug 1 is really black, plug 2 and 4 are not as bad, and plug 3 is black wet, smells like gas...il check for spark tm to late now and dark.
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Install new plugs while you're at it.
Just stick the plug in the end of the plug wire and turn the car over with the plug near the metal engine hoist bracket. Get someone else to turn the key if you have to.
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yea, i just replaced them not to long ago, but i will again, and i googled the other part says get friend to turn key as you said and hold new ground and look for spark or just hold it by the plug as you said. If i get no spark does that mean my coil pack went?
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If you get no spark while using new plugs that means your coil or ignitor is dead or your wiring is bad or your MS isn't setup right. All kinds of options. Check if you have spark first then go from there.
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i think its my ignitor because what does it say unplug it when you load firmware. Whats firmware when i plug in the ms to the harness? Because i never unplugged it and it said it could damage it but i never knew what firmware ment. So which part is the firmware so i dont do it again...but il double check tm if thats it or not but i think it is...ya when i loaded the map it was plugged in thats def my problem ****. And there ******* expensive to god dammit.
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Originally Posted by miataz
i think its my ignitor because what does it say unplug it when you load firmware. Whats firmware when i plug in the ms to the harness? Because i never unplugged it and it said it could damage it but i never knew what firmware ment. So which part is the firmware so i dont do it again...but il double check tm if thats it or not but i think it is...ya when i loaded the map it was plugged in thats def my problem ****. And there ******* expensive to god dammit.

Ignitors can be found cheap used, search. You can also grab them from a 91-94 DSM (Talon, Laser, Eclipse) 2.0L turbo. Maybe the 2.0L N/T as well.

If the ignitor is all you blow during the course of your turbo miata build I will be amazed.
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lmfao im going to check soon, i gotta pick up my package something else in the mail came in i shall be back soon!
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Check the vacuum line capped on the extreme rear of the intake to see if it has blown off if you find that your spark is OK.
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intake mani right? got my package but photobucket is down...
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here are the pics of what i got DDM works radio surround someone asked me about it before how it fit and if its good, il get back to you on that when i put it in. Heres the pics
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Originally Posted by Savington
If performing a basic task such as 'check for spark' defeats you, perhaps installing your own standalone engine management system was a few steps over your head?
edit: just tell someone how next time.
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just as i was gona say waste of postage ahah they always be sarcastic when they post but cant give the answer, but w.e google!!
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