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Discussion in 'VN - VP Holden Commodore (1988 - 1993)' started by sebstenator, May 7, 2008.

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    my car has been really wierd lately.
    before when it started it started but ran like a pig and couldnt rev high.
    after we fixed the firing order but it still seemed like it was out.
    then it said the 3rd cylinder was being fired first.
    so i switched the leads around so the first cylinder was being fired first.
    checked it but the first cylinder wasnt firing first anymore.

    then noticed i lost spark in the 4th cylinder and now i dont have any spark in any of them???

    i have no idea whats up.
    iv got new leads sparks dizzy cap rotor button and coil.

    anyone have a clue wots going on??
    how do i test and set all the timing proply?
     
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    start by checking you have all the leads on right i posted a pic for you.
    did you have your dizzy out at all?
    check your coil to see if it works and ignition module by using one that you know works
     
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    iv got spark now and i hooked evrything up and the dizzy hasnt been taken out.
    but how come it shows the firing order of 12784563? so 1st cyl goes to 1 2nd goes to 2, 3rd goes to 7 4th cyl goes to 8 and so on??
    cos it looks different on the pic but ill giv that a go cos the way i did it isnt starting so fingers crossed.
     
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    nope no luck even with that diagram.
    i dno if its got to do wit my battery being **** but yeh i have no clue wot the **** is goin on
     
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    If it is turning over slowly, it probably won't start, it will need a good 80% battery capacity to fire.

    Does yours have the twin contact rotor button?
     
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    im not sure.
    but iv made all the timing correct and it sounds like its just about to start but it doesnt.
    any ideas wot the problem could be?
     
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    check fuel pressure.
     

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