2.3 20 Valve into 2.0 Cabriolet

The ECU takes the signal from the crank position sensor on the fly wheel but it also requires a sync signal from the hall effect module in the distributor before it will initiate ignition.

My guess is that you have one of three problems.

1. The pin on the flywheel that is used to trigger the sensor could be missing.
2. The hall effect module is not in sync (requires rotation of the distributor to spec)
3. The hall module wiring in the distributor is fragile and could be bad

Hope it isn't a missing pin.

T> Please help

Hi Tony,

Ok the pin is intact in the correct position we split the box to check it. The hall sensor is present and correct and the wiring to and from it are checking out fine. The distributor has not been moved since removing the engine from my other running car.

He seems to think now that he has made an error somewhere between the relay plate and the body harness as the wiring had to be changed there.

Thanks for the suggestions.

You might have switched the connectors for the crank position sensor and the engine speed sensor.

Coil good?

Ignition switch good? they can crack the plastic and cause no-start due to no-spark.

Good ECU ground on the back of the head?

Brian T> Hi Tony,

Problem found a split in a wire. Ba**ard!!!!!!!!!

Instead of the Ignition firing point sender giving the ECU the signal, We have rotated the distributer 180° and sent a signal from the haul sender to the ECU to confuse it and it runs every time

Thatnks for the advice........

Good work-around.

Good to hear you got it sorted.

Should be a very fun ride.

T> Problem found a split in a wire. Ba**ard!!!!!!!!!