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Originally Posted by 740isport Hopefully the OP can come back and provide us old guy's some more detail and history. |
Well I am back. Just to re-cap, here is what I have:
New crank sensor 600 ohms, but aftermarket Beck
New cam sensor similar situation
No issues visually with the DME (shorts, water intrusion)
New NGK plugs
No loose grounds
EVERY fuse replaced with a new one
All accessories work, but haven't tried John's idea of trying to start with the wipers on (good tip)
I have found the unloader relay and the Hazard relay swapped (one under the dash and the other in the engine compartment). I did swap them back, but that had no effect. My downloaded factory wiring diagram for the 318 compact says the unoader is supposed to be under the dash.
Good coil according to Bentley test requirements.
12V constant at the coil both ignition on and crank.
Solid battery cables both ground and hot.
Tests across coilpack show okay.
Plug wires old but "okay"
Fuel injectors fire off as intended because with the plugs pulled and you turn the engine over you can see atomized fuel from each one of the cylinders on compression stroke. As well as smell fuel heavily. You can also hear the pump prime.
Originally had spark after replacing the old crank sensor, but went straight back into it to replace a gimpy starter. After the starter was replaced I no longer had spark. All my connections there are good too. This was before I discovered the mis-located relays.
Meanwhile I may try your idea about the unloader relay. I do wish I had concrete evidence of where it positively belongs on a 96ti. The manual I have says for early 96 it is under the dash, mine was built in May, so what is early for 96 year?
Thanks for the help. I will keep posting.