sup guys, i pulled the h23 out to change the clutch/etc.. and wheni put it back in it wont start! all the grounds are hooked up, i the starter cranks strong. but there is no spark! i pulled the wire from the coil to the distribuitor and put it against a ground.. but no spark... any suggestions?? the car also was starting fine before the motor removal

 

maybe your ignitor is bad, maybe your firing order is wrong (it should still spark though) external coil not hooked up properly.plugged into the wire harness. Did you change the timing belt? maybe your timing is off etc etc etc.

firing order is
34
12

 

i dont figure ignitor, only because even the wire from the coil isnt sparking.. etc.. i didnt change the timing belt.. i had the motor out to change the clutch and install the drag gen 4 turbo kit. ..

 

well, sounds like your missing a ground if your not getting spark at all... Usually people miss the ground attached to the rear coolant connector(brain out of order) where the thermostat is.. its actually attached right under the vtec solenoid on h22, or under the intake cam for other reference.. It goes in the bolt and ground out there.. Thats typically the issue with that, or you dont have the coil connected.. ive seen both..

 

ok, i will check that tonight. what ground wire goes to the thermostat housing?


because the battery ground.. is grounded to the radiator support and also under the starter

 

Also, if you pull your battery and set it on the ground, thats a real good way to kill it.

Probably missed a ground. Did the same **** on my car, then sat and looked for about 10 seconds and found the bastard. Hope you find the problem

 

this is going back up.. still no spark.. i replaced the ignitor with a brand new one.. still nothing. no spark

recap:
1. the car cranks fine ( starter works)
2. checked all the grounds.. (1 by trans, 1 to radiator support, 1 to side by valvecover,1 by thermostat housing)
3. the ignition coil shows 12v when i have the key to On position from top side of ignition coil
4. i have fuel pressure

 

up.. i tried a new ignition coil. no help

 

Just a shot in the dark but do you have an alarm anti theft device fitted that might need resetting now it's been re-connected ?

 

no. no alarm on the car.. i'm totally out of options at this point