Looking for some help diagnosing this problem. So basically, i have an ek with b16a1 swap, obd0, with chrome engine management if it matters. It has started on a handful of the more non humid days over the past 2 months. i have replaced the starter, plugs, wires, cap/rotor, and fuel filter, I have also tested the resistance on the injectors and they were good. This car also sat around for a good year before i got it. This **** just wont turn over. It started for 2 days after i changed the starter then didnt want to start for a week. It started for 2 days after i changed the cap/rotor then didnt want to start again. I'm just getting annoyed at this point and any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Double check to see if you are getting fire ( spark )

 

Almost sounds like a wiring issue 🤔🤔🤔🤔

 

how are the grounds?

 

Well the initial problem was no spark in cylinder #2, the cap and rotor fixed that, but I'll check again after work. The ground for the battery also looks fine, no water getting anywhere near it. If there are any grounds or wires i should check. let me know please, there arent many mechanics around me and they arent great to begin with, so i would love to save the trip and money if its something i can do.

 

there should be 4,

The battery
The thermostat
from tranny to subframe
from rad support to valve cover

 

Ok i have an update on the situation here. Yesterday (no rain or humidity) i went out to check the grounds. They are all present and accounted for. A couple of the grounds have some fraying on the rubber a tiny bit, but those exposed parts dont seem to be making contact with anything. So before i go to check the spark i tried to start it, and it started right up, idle was smooth as **** too. But now this morning after raining all night, no start at all. So I popped the hood to look for any signs of water on any part of the wiring in general and found nothing. I figure at this point its got to be a wiring issue somewhere or the humidity is getting inside the dizzy and ******* **** up? I'm no dummy but im certainly no mechanic and this **** hurts my brain.

 

is the rubber seal on the distributor cap?

 

yeah i replaced the rubber gasket when i changed the cap. The old one was a little melty on the bottom tho.

 

Just buy a new distributor an be done with it. I bet it will fix your problem. Yea might have to spend money but it would be worth it.