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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 04:01 PM
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Hi,

I am having some issues where the engine stops turning while cranking.

I can see from the attached log that I am getting an sync error 31 quickly followed by a error 32 while cranking. Rpm jumps to around 2500 while cranking and ignition spikes to around 30. Seems like this is causing a backfire and it stops the engine from cranking.

I have attached a log from the startup, as well as the tune. I going getting a composite log tomorrow morning when the car has cooled down as I am not having issues on hot starts..

Battery voltage is dropping a lot just before the errors. Could this be due to a faulty starter? The battery is brand new!

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Old Dec 14, 2015 | 06:23 PM
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https://www.miataturbo.net/megasquir...e-crank-80800/

Long story short, switch your rising/falling edge...
Old Dec 14, 2015 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Mech5700
https://www.miataturbo.net/megasquir...e-crank-80800/

Long story short, switch your rising/falling edge...
Will give it a try. Read that whole thread before posting, but read elsewhere that the MS2 should have Rising Edge.

Essential info: Stock 99 Miata, MS2E.
Old Dec 14, 2015 | 11:01 PM
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I don't think it is what the ecu "should have", but how the ecu reads the crank signal. Give it a shot and see, let us know!
Old Dec 15, 2015 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Teejay187
Will give it a try. Read that whole thread before posting, but read elsewhere that the MS2 should have Rising Edge.
It depends on the input circuit and decoder.

what exact MS model/variant do you have?
Old Dec 15, 2015 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Braineack
It depends on the input circuit and decoder.

what exact MS model/variant do you have?
Reverant built MS2E. I haven't changed crank settings other than setting the offset.
Old Dec 15, 2015 | 07:51 AM
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you should ask him what's best for his unit. I'm assuming youll wanna keep it how it was setup to begin with.
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Opto circuits. 90-97 = falling edge, 99-05 = rising edge.
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Tried making some composite logs, seems like it stops logging sometimes while cranking. Anyway, I have made some progress. If I turn the key to the "on" position and let it sit for about 30-45 seconds before cranking, the chance of kickback is much lower.. Replacing the head this weekend, so I am going to clean the connectors at the same time, as well as checking grounds.
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So back to this. Head replaced and removed A LOT of build up. Seemed a little better. Redid the cranking and pulse tables. All good now.
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