I just got done swapping my b16a (sir2) into my eg hatch. with the key on, engine off the cel is solid, not flashing. when i go to crank it to start it, i hear a popping noise and all guages/lights shut off, and it wont crank, or make any sound. i let it wait for a few mineuts, and then i put it back in the on position and the guages are lit p again, and the CEL is still solid, i go to start it and it does the same thing. dose anyone have any idea?

 

it look's like a wrong batterie connection to me !

 

check all your grounds...including the one on the valve cover....tranny...and thermostat housing and check your battery

 

i'd replace your battery with one that you know is from a good running/starting car... chances are that's what it is

 

ok, i fixed the ground wire from the front of the valve cover, it is now cranking, but not starting. there is no spark coming from the plug wires/cap. i checked the voltage at the 2 pin connector with the Key on enigne off, and there is a full 12.6 volts... is the coil shot? dose anyone have a link to testing the coil inside the distributor? Thanks alot for the help buy the way guys. and girls

 

replace your ignitor with the one you had inside your old engine distributor then try it again !

 

well, i didnt get it running yesterday. so i had to quit and start on it next weekend (i live in a different state than where the car is). Dose anyone know wich pins i should check for power in the 10 pin connector that is also coming off the distributor?