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No Spark on a Kia Spectra 2000
It's been 1 month and my Spectra has not started. It cranks but does
not start up. The is no Spark coming through the plugs. I replaced the Crankshaft Position Sensor and also the Camshaft Position Sensor but that did not do anything. I have tested plugs/wires and both coils and even used spare parts yet still no spark. A friend who is a mechanic insists it's the ECU, so I took it to a shop who unfortunately left it worse as now the Car doesn't recognize the ECU and the computer overheats. It is now in another shop but I won't get it back soon. I ordered an extra used ECU and I should be getting it in tomorrow. If when I get the ECU back the car still doesn't start, I still have 2 possible causes to review. 1 is the Immobilizer unit. it seems to be working as the light on the dash indicates when a bad key is inserted. The second thing is that perhaps my Timing belt skipped a tooth. If so, would that cause a No Spark situation? I wouldn't think so especially when I once retarded the Exhaust cam (don't ask why) and that is where the Camshaft Position sensor is at. The car started, but ran roughly. So having both sensors in sink was not that important in getting a spark. Also, if the belt skipped one tooth, that would mean that the Intake and exhaust cams would be retarded, not advanced, right? Is it possible for the CAM to skip one tooth and leave the CAMS advanced? Thanks |
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