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89 Omni wont start???

Old Jul 28, 2006 | 03:58 AM
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Default 89 Omni wont start???

I have an 89 omni and its been sitting for a couple months. It started up two days ago but today i went to start it and it just cranked. I found that it has no spark from the coil. So i replaced the coil and still nothing.. and one have any suggestions? could it be a bad ecm?

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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 04:45 AM
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Default RE: 89 Omni wont start???

First, check for blown fuses.
Than, I think your car might have an automatic shutdown (ASD) relay. Swap that out with a KNOWN GOOD relay (or, a new one).
After that, post back with results.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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Default RE: 89 Omni wont start???

do you know where that ASD relay is located?
 
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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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Default RE: 89 Omni wont start???

Did you replace the pick-up plate in the distributor?

It's a common problem on the Omnis
 
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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 11:54 PM
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Default RE: 89 Omni wont start???

check timing belt? If belt breaks or teeth strip off, distributor wont turn and you will get no spark. Take off distibutor cap and have a friend crank over engine to see if rotor button turns. Be sure to ground coil wire though or you can fry the pcm.
 
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