kaputhonda

Hello, new member here seeking help.

Was driving to work on a rainy morning when the engine gave out at around 30 mph. I pulled to the side and tried to start it, and after about 5 seconds of straight cranking the engine started again. Acted strange for a couple seconds then acted normal again. About 5 minutes later the engine cuts out once more but didn't start. It's been warm and sunny these past few days and everything is dry. Had it towed to my house to run a few tests which are.

- Fuel Pump; When I turn the key I hear the fuel pump running for a few seconds before turning itself off.

- Fuel Pressure; Loosened the fuel hose before fuel rod near engine and fuel squirted out and shot a far distance.

- Spark Plugs; Removed each spark plug individually and each one seemed to spark fairly strong. Was visible from driver seat on a sunny day.

- Compression; To test compression and make sure It cranks, I removed 1 spark plug and stuck a plastic bag with a screwdriver into the hole and shot right out and seemed to have very strong healthy compression.

- Distributor Cap; From reading previous posts I read to watch out for a white substance.
I opened the distributor cap and saw an almost negligible amount of white powder along with tiny amounts of rust on the bottom of the cap, with some white on the metal on the wheel, and slight white on the 4 metal pieces on the cap itself that the wheel touches to give electric (no idea whats it called hopefully you do).

Any idea where to begin? I'm very lost.

Thanks everyone in advance.

Neoburge

Bump - Same issue here save for a 93 del sol si -running a d16y5 -

after a hard rain - ran fine the night before - go to start it and it fires up and ran rough for about 10 seconds before sputtering out.

now I can get intermittent firing but no running - it will prime but not enough to keep it running - replaced the fuel pump relay last week

Sharpen047

have access to a code scanner? can get one from amazon for about 20 bucks.
Sounds like fuel, maybe an o2? check CAS too.

kaputhonda

Any other ideas?

Plus when I turn the key the check engine light comes on, I hear a click then it turns off.
I feel as if there so many options to try, was hoping there would be someone who's more familiar with the vehicle than myself.

kaputhonda

Update: Jumped the connectors and have a steady check engine light. Apparently thats code 0 where I read that the ecu isnt receiving power, what else can I check?