[russ300h]

I have put about 9,000 miles on this car since June, now 124K. . Thanks to this forum, I fixed a hot engine cutout by changing the distributor and crank sensor. No problem since then. The other day, I went to start the car and it cranked but wouldn't fire. I seem to have no spark. This is the first car I have had with digital odometer. I flicked the key three times and did not get any result. Maybe I did something wrong? SO, I bought an inexpensive code reader and got a "NO LINK" reading. Does this mean the PCM is bad or?????

 

[russ300h]

No check engine light. I sold my old "brick" because I didn't think I needed it I will try and borrow another scanner.

I parked it in my spot, went to go out the next day. and it just cranked.. Pulled a plug wire and got no spark. Will check all the fuses as soon as our "Frankenstorm" is over.

Thanks as usual

 

[russ300h]

Now I'm really in a bind with this car. Thinking it was OBDII, I originally bought a cheap scanner that obviously wouldn't read it. Now I have a better unit: Autoxray 5000 that reads OBD I and II, but not this car as it apparently is a one off oddball. I have both OBD II and GM OBDI cables (config OBDII) and I get no reading. I am stranded 2 weeks tomorrow. I get no check engine light, no spark. What's the possibility the aftermarket BWD crank sensor has gone bad again in 9,000 miles? I would need to have AAA tow the car 50 miles to a friends to work on it. Once there, if that is not it, I am really in a mess Thanks Again.

 

[russ300h]

TY I C You are invaluable. The OBD II connector is by the kick panel/hood release, I will look for the other one. I will buy an OEM, but I have the replacement and it is free. My problem is working on it. I am in the parking lot of my apartment and can't work on it there.

 

[russ300h]

I am going to bite the bullet and buy a PCM. I bought another car, but still need to get this running. The big issue seems to be if I have or don't have firm feel suspension/steering How do I tell if I have it and will a computer made for it work if I don't? Without firm feel they are twice the price for some reason. I still have some hair left, but not much!

 

[russ300h]

Thanks Bob, I will give it another try

 

[russ300h]

I tried getting a code with no luck. Nothing is easy. The battery was dead and the car was in a spot where I couldn't reach the terminals with jumper cables. Finally I got it moved. Turned the key to both on positions for the sequence specified. The first position did not show the box around the transmission position, the second did. still no codes following the instructions. BTW: The check engine light comes on as a check, but goes right out when the key is left on.

My question on this computer is I have found a remanufactured one at Advance Auto for $170 Does this have to be programmed? If so, how? Only a dealer! :-( Also back to the original question Does it matter about the steering/suspension control? Computers without the provision are much more expensive.

Thanks again for your help.

 

[russ300h]

Next thing to check TY Walt

 

[russ300h]

Just a dumb thought Can I remove the computer and bring it somewhere to be tested? If so, probably a dealer, but soemwhere else maybe?

 

[russ300h]

yes nothing does this suspension option matter to just get the car running?