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Old 08-20-2007, 03:32 PM   #1
su_maverick
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Wierd Ignition Issue- Need some help from the pros

I figured I would put this up in general automotive since I have it on motor specific boards elsewhere. I am having a very frustrating time trying to sort out an ignition problem with my car. I have a 1999 LS1 with a T56 in a 1995 RX7. I have everything hooked up but I cannot seem to get spark on my plugs. Here is some info on things that I have already checked.

- Compression numbers are all in the green. They are all between 205-225.
- I am registering 12V at the coil connectors with IGN on and during cranking
- The black wires on the coil connectors are properly grounded
- The harness is properly grounded
- The engine block is properly grounded
- The injectors are firing during cranking
- The crank position sensor is plugged in and there are no frayed wires
- I am registering 12V with the ignition off on Pins 20 & 57 (These are the 12V constant and 12V IGN On pins for the PCM)
- I am registering 12V on Pin 19 (Again, 12V IGN On Pin) during cranking
- The plugs will not fire if the MAF is plugged in or not
- I have fired up the motor before a couple months ago
- The battery is fully charged

Some info about my swap:

- I have no EGR or AIR system.
- The ECU has been tuned without the rear 02s as well as EGR, AIR & VATS
- I am running a stock LS1 with headers and an open air intake
- I am running NKG TR55 plugs with Magnecor wires on stock coils

So far it seems that it could only be 4 things (based on my limited knowledge)
- Bad Crank Position Sensor/Connector (most likely)
- Shot PCM (not sure, just a guess)
- Damaged Reluctor Wheel (nothing has happened to the engine since I last test fired it and it ran well so less likely)
- Too much movement in cranks (again, less likely since it cranks very smoothly with no vibration or abnormal noises)

Any help on figuring this out would be much appreciated as I want to drive my car before it starts getting crappy out.

Thanks!
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