'92 Euro ignition problem?

[richtazz]

good luck Lt.carguy, that's what the forums are for. I hope you figure it out. Don't forget about the top part of this thread involving the ECM, as they are a high failure part due to being mounted under the hood.

[luminati]

Hi guys:
I spent the better part of Saturday yankin the ignition module for testing (it was ok) and replacing the CPS. I noted the old one had cracks in it so I had high hopes after installing the new CPS and cranking her up. Guess what: STILL no spark. It was a black night for me, let me tell you.
I was very interested to see Lt. Carguy's post this morning though. Looks like I still have a chance of finding the problem. I'll be checking that wire tonight!
Thank you again for your suggestions.

[luminati]

My wire was ok. Took it out, cleaned it, inspected it, tested it and put everything back together. No spark. Could it be the coil packs? How do you test them? This is like a quest now.

[Supergumby]

The crank sensors sometimes crack from the heat, and engine oil leaks into them and breaks down the insulation on the coil windings.

Be very careful pulling (and twisting) it out, they get very brittle. If it does break, heat the end of a screwdriver up cherry red, and melt it into the remaining portion, and continue twisting and pulling.

[luminati]

I was lucky. Mine came out easily. The one they sold me at AZ was longer than the old one but it went in ok. Now I'm wondering if they gave me the wrong one. I don't know. That's the nature of this problem: you just find yourself second-guessing everything.

[tblake]

oh, man, i dont know, usually when i replace parts like that i get genuine ac-delco parts. Autozone is goot for filters and belts and such. Never have really trusted their electronics. Try swapping in the old ecm with the new cps..... Never know. Its odd for all 3 coul packs to fail at the same time. If its a new cps and ecm, chances are your ignition module is shot, or the wiring to. Have you checked all fuses and such?

[luminati]

Yep. I checked all the fuses (several times) and the ignition module tested ok at auto zone. i guess I'll try what you said. Let me just throw this bit of info in: after i had the IM tested, i re-installed it. I had taken out the starter for easy access. I put the starter back in and had my friend bump the starter to make sure it was hooked up ok (there was no oil in the engine and the oil filter was off). Well he did this and the engine gave a loud pop and white smoke started drifting up from the area under the power steering pump. It never did that again after i put the filter on and the oil in. I don't know if this tells you anything.