Fire not going to coil pack?

2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE
144,379 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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COREYABRAM901
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Hey, I recently replaced my ECM x2 harness due to a failure with the oil pressure pan. After getting the wiring and pins back correct, soldered and taped the starter went out. I checked to make sure the motor wasn't seized by turning the flywheel. I tested the starter to confirm my suspicion, so I replaced it and tried to crank it. After doing so I realized I wasn't getting fire in my ignition control module. I tested it with my test light to see if the ignition positions would light, the only one that lit up was the power train. I wanted to know if it was an alternating or direct current that goes through it to the coil pack. I'm thinking this would be considered a no crank no start. Okay here's an update. So after removing and putting fuses and relays back I got it to crank but not run. I checked the ignition fuses including the 2 relays. I also checked the ecm and bcm fuses. All of which have fire coming to and from them. When cranking it sounds like it's a really rough crank. I was thinking it might be the crankshaft position sensor but I really don't know.
Aug 6, 2023 at 12:03 PM
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Thanks for the video. It helps. It looks like the battery needs to be replaced but to be sure we can use this guide to confirm the issue:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

And this guide may help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
Aug 7, 2023 at 11:52 AM
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COREYABRAM901
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Here's a video of me cranking it after I did my load test.
Aug 7, 2023 at 6:41 PM
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COREYABRAM901
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When cranking I observed that the light went completely out and back on. I'll get another battery and see what happens. I'll keep you informed and thanks.
Aug 7, 2023 at 6:57 PM
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Yes, please do, thanks for the videos. When the engine is cranking over it sounds like something is wrong, but I will be able to tell more once the new battery is installed, please upload a new video of the engine cranking over so I can see what's going on.
Aug 8, 2023 at 10:43 AM
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Does the ignition coil connector have direct or alternating current?
Aug 9, 2023 at 3:15 PM
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None of the car has alternating current.
Aug 10, 2023 at 10:37 AM
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COREYABRAM901
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Hello Mr. Ken, I put the new battery on, and the problem continues. I was wondering if you had the ECM x2 pinout diagram for the 2013 1.8l Chevy Cruze.
Aug 12, 2023 at 2:35 PM
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Can I see a video of the engine cranking over? Here is the pinout and PCM wiring diagrams requested and a guide to help you test the connections:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Check out the images (below). Please let us know how it goes
Aug 14, 2023 at 11:09 AM
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Anything?
May 6, 2024 at 12:33 PM