hey guys i just replaced the distributor on my friends dohc zc. it cranks but then shuts off, i checked timing belt and timing is perfect. i lined up the distributor and it bolted right up???? what could be wrong? any help is greatly appreciated

 

so it actually starts and runs but then shuts off? how long will it idle and any codes being thrown?

 

yes it starts but idels really bad jumping around rpms. then it shuts off like the timing is off.. but i checked the timing belt and its perfect is there somethiing like rotating the distreibutor or something, i messes around with it all lined up, advanced and retartded timing but is still wont do anything same just shuts off.. no codes

 

you know how the distributor has slots so you can rotate it forward/backward when its bolted up? start it up and move that back and forth to see which position runs smoothest (thats iginition timing). if its not that check your idle air control valve (IACV) or your throttle position sensor (TPS). check your firing order. good luck bro

 

well i know the dizzy isnt bad because i drove the car to the auto store and bought a cap and rotor so i took off the dizzy to replace that... i put it on and problem started. it just doesnt make sense to me why it would do that.. the firing order that it has is.. from bottom left going clockwise.. 3124 and i seaeched for firing order and i came with 2 different ones.. but when i try those car doesnt start at all. they are from bottom left clockwise... 3421 and 1342 please help it doesnt make sense that i put the distributor back on and this happeneds..

 

if you're looking at the distributor from the passenger side the firing order is like this:

 

i tried that firing order but the car wont start when it is like that.. its a dohc zc may be different

 

have you tried putting the old cap and rotor back on?

 

I put the old cap and rotor on. still same problem.

 

SO no codes are being thrown?

 

No codes.

 

are u sure u tightened the rotor down?

 

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No it's the same.

 

the only firing order that it start up with is the one i posted. i tried the one that is in the pic and wont help any, car wont even start. yes i checked and double checked the cap and rotor everything on there tight

 

bizzump

 

Borrow the dizzy of a friend, and start debugging from there.
Rotor? Module? etc.

I'm not psychic, so can't help you much more then this.

 

well i replaced everything from a distributor that i had, same problem!!!!!!!! so i took out the spark plugs out and they are black.. running really rich? it has an aftermarket fuel pressure regulator and the gauge reads 40 psi..???? i guess im going to try new plugs and wires..!!! any other advise????????????

 

thanks for the help..