1995 Galant...spark and no start problem
Hello
I'm new to this forum and to mitsu ownership. I just picked up a 1995 Galant 2.4L SOHC because it had a no start problem.
I guess I will go through what I know works...
I get fuel to the injectors
The coil tests fine
There are no visible problems with the computer
The timing belt is in good shape and lined up with the marks perfectly
Cap, Rotor, wires, Plugs are new cause I would have done them anyway
I only seem to get spark to one or two cylinders and it's really not good spark at that. With the cap off, the coil does arc and it seems strong. I got a junkyard distributor and tried that (no guarantees it does work but it has the same issue).
So, with all that said, I also have a cut ground wire near the distributor. It is the one that bolts on right to the dist. under what looks like a condenser. I have ripped apart my harness looking for the wire this belongs to and can't find a home.
So,
Can this wire be causing my problem?
Is there anything else I can check?
Let me thank you in advance for any help you can provide.
~Jim in PA~
Re: 1995 Galant...spark and no start problem
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(chopshop)</div><div class='quotemain'>
The coil tests fine</div>
The Galant has no coil...I'm guessing you mean the rotor button?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>So, with all that said, I also have a cut ground wire near the distributor. Â*It is the one that bolts on right to the dist. under what looks like a condenser. Â*I have ripped apart my harness looking for the wire this belongs to and can't find a home. Â*</div>
This is the pickup for the tach. THe only thing it affects is the tach signal wire. Without it the only difference is that the tach won't work.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Can this wire be causing my problem?
Is there anything else I can check?</div>
I think you can rule out the wire. Have you checked the spark at the plugs individually? Strong spark on all four cylinders? If so, pull off the PCV hose and spray in carb cleaner while someone turns over the engine. That should start it if you have fire, or it should at least TRY to start. If the carb cleaner gets blown back out of the hole, have someone check the inside of the cylinders with a boroscope. You may have bent valves. (what happened to mine when the T-belt tensioner failed) Try that and come back...I'll be able to go from there.