help new here!

[pec66]

hi guys! just got my first festiva! 93 gl automatic with 80,000 on it. pretty good shape inside and out but can't get it to start. it has no spark. got a new coil and ignition module but still nothing! can you guys help? thanks

[25Horseplay]

Check the fusable links up on the drivers side strut tower

[pec66]

thanks i just fond out were they are located so i'll try that!

[pec66]

ok tryed that and still not worky! the battery is good just no spark!

[25Horseplay]

Did this car sit for some time before you got it?

[Roboskittle]

What kind of condition are the plugs, wires, rotor, and cap in??? How are you checking for spark?

[doylerl]

Remove the disty cap and watch the rotor while someone cranks it. If it doesn't turn, you have a broken timing belt.

[Damkid]

Remove the disty cap and watch the rotor while someone cranks it. If it doesn't turn, you have a broken timing belt.

Another good posibility, but just a quick thought, does the inertia switch just kill the fuel pump, or does it kill spark too?

That could be another thing to check, the switch is located under the rear drivers speaker panel and to reset it, simply push the red button

[Safety Guy]

If your distributor rotor turns, and you have spark, and all fuses you check are good, try pushing the inertia switch button in your left rear inside area. That disconnects the fuel pump in case of an accident.

After that, check for fuel to the engine by pulling one of the FI hoses to the fuel rail. If you aren't getting fuel, then there are several things that could be wrong.

Do you have a shop manual or at least a Haynes manual for your car? Very good to have!

Oops! I reread your first post--you have no spark! Duh me.

Anyways, welcome! I hope you get her running soon so you may enjoy the Ultimate Saving Machine!

Karl

[pec66]

it is not getting spark from the coil. i checked it with the old screwdriver in the boot trick. it was sitting for around 2 months. it is getting power to the coil at the black and white wire and the ignition module is getting power.

[pec66]

OK it started and ran for 2 min and stopped! and wont start again. it is getting power to the coil,ignition module and the distributer. maybe a lose wire to the ecm? the blue and Orange wire coming out of the ignition module? thanks again for the help guys!

[pec66]

I'll look at the wires this weekend but if you guys have any other suggestions please let me know! thanks!

[Safety Guy]

The two minute run is a hopeful sign I guess.

One thing you might do is to get another coil mount with everything on it and replace yours with that. See what happens. Yep, that's more of a "shotgun" approach to troubleshooting.

Karl

[sc72]

Tell us were you live, there might be someone close that could help with your problems.

[pec66]

aberdeen maryland 21001. going to clean up the fusuble links and check all the wire to the cpm today! hope that is all that it needs!