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Cressida
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do i have to reset the ecu when i set the timing
1991 TOYOTA CRESSIDA
211,000 MILES
FARLOUGH
MEMBER
10 POSTS
i set my timing and i did not set my ecu and my car is now acting up and can u let me know how to set my ecu ?
May 1, 2012 at 6:36 PM
ASEMASTER6371
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Experienced Mechanic
52,796 POSTS
there is no re seting for the ecu.
what issue do you have that you had to reset the timing??
Roy
May 1, 2012 at 6:38 PM
FARLOUGH
MEMBER
10 POSTS
i accidently threw off the timing now im not getting any spark from my firing coil i took out the distributor to replace the ehaust manifold gasket
May 1, 2012 at 6:54 PM
ASEMASTER6371
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Experienced Mechanic
52,796 POSTS
even if it is in wrong, you should have spark.
make sure your connections are good.
check for voltage of 12 on the positive side of the coil. the negative side should pulse while the engine is cranking.
Roy
May 1, 2012 at 7:02 PM
FARLOUGH
MEMBER
10 POSTS
If a battery is low will that stop you from getting spark?
May 1, 2012 at 7:29 PM
ASEMASTER6371
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Experienced Mechanic
52,796 POSTS
yes it will. the voltage has to be lower than 11.2 volts.
Roy
May 1, 2012 at 7:42 PM
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