Just replaced the engine, cranks does not start

150 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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STACIENCHRIS
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Just replaced motor, turns over will not start. No spark.
Oct 3, 2018 at 3:39 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

Below are the tests for no spark condition.

The igniter is a common failure for this issue.

Roy

On-vehicle inspection

Note: "Cold" and "Hot" In these sentences express the temperature of the coils themselves. "Cold" is from -10 °C (14°F) to 50 °C (122 °F) and "Hot" is from 50 °C (122 °F) to 100 °C (212 °F).

Inspect ignition coil (with igniter) and spark test

Check that the spark occurs.
1. Remove the ignition coils (with igniter).
2. Using a 16 mm (0.63 in.) plug wrench, remove the spark plugs.
3. Install the spark plugs to each ignition coils (with igniter), and connect the ignition coil connectors.
4. Disconnect the 4 injector connectors.
5. Ground the spark plugs.
6. Check if spark occurs while engine is being cranked.

NOTE: To prevent gasoline from being injected from injectors during this test, crank the engine for no more than 5 - 10 seconds at time.


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If the spark does not occur, do the test as follows:

7. Using a 16 mm (0.63 in.) plug wrench, install the spark plugs.

Torque: 18 Nm (184 kg.cm, 13 ft.lb)

8. Install the ignition coils (with igniter).
Dec 29, 2020 at 1:11 AM
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