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Title: Stumper
Post by: TGed on December 13, 2007, 01:43:35 PM
What would cause no spark, no power to the injectors?

Things tested/swapped
Fuel pump relay NEW
Fuses Checked out GOOD
Pump Primes
Injector harness has no power (checked with a noid light)
Grounded out number one sparkplug/wire (no spark)
Car cranks free and shows no sign of wanting to start

I would basically like to know the relations between the two inop concerns.  Like if parts X & Y dont have power from Z then your C will not start.
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Title: Re: Stumper
Post by: mstreimz24 on December 13, 2007, 03:50:14 PM
crank and cam sensor control spark timing and injector pulse.  id start there
Title: Re: Stumper
Post by: TGed on December 13, 2007, 07:29:33 PM
Ifthe crank sensor was faulty wouldn't the tach not move when turning the key?  I get movement of the tach when I turn the key and the engine cranks...  ???
Title: Re: Stumper
Post by: bake82 on December 13, 2007, 07:45:49 PM
I bet it's the Crank position sensor...I dunno about the Tach, but like mrsteim1z24 said the CPS controls both, injector pulse and spark....Change the CPS and I bet it solves your problem...they are cheap enough that even if it doesn't fix it...it's good to replace it anyways...just be careful pulling it out of the block..they like to break easily...
Title: Re: Stumper
Post by: TGed on December 13, 2007, 08:24:05 PM
Ok I'll replace it.  Thanks for the insight.  I know all about replacing the nasty old brittle POS crank sensor.  When I had the oil pan off I found two sensors in the pan from the previous repairs the people before me have done.  Thanks again.  I will cross my fingers when I hit the key after the R&R of this sensor.
Title: Re: Stumper
Post by: grinders_18 on December 13, 2007, 08:47:00 PM
CPS. 100%. Same crap mine did...twice. Same problem both times. Like $18 a sensor I believe.
Title: Re: Stumper
Post by: flybynite on December 14, 2007, 06:58:31 AM
   Last time that happend to me it was a bad computer...    ;)
Title: Re: Stumper
Post by: TGed on December 14, 2007, 08:58:06 AM
Replaced the crankshaft sensor...  No change.
Why would the ECM all of a sudden just crap out?  It's less than 4 years old.
Title: Re: Stumper
Post by: grinders_18 on December 14, 2007, 09:55:05 AM
Hmmmmm....that is strange. Last time that happened to me I replaced the CPS and it fixed it...I also changed the ECM, ICM, coils, and alternator...guess I could've thrown those out too.
Title: Re: Stumper
Post by: bake82 on December 14, 2007, 10:02:42 AM
Quote from: TGed on December 14, 2007, 08:58:06 AM
Replaced the crankshaft sensor...  No change.
Why would the ECM all of a sudden just crap out?  It's less than 4 years old.

Check the connection at the ICM from the CPS.  I had mine pop off and caused the same symptoms as you.

Should have mentioned that first! sorry!
Title: Re: Stumper
Post by: TGed on December 14, 2007, 10:09:16 AM
It's plugged in, but maybe I should replace the crankshaft sensor harness... ??
Off to the salvage yard I go.
Title: Re: Stumper
Post by: TGed on December 14, 2007, 11:22:40 AM
Swapped harness,,,,,, no change.  Next up, ECM!  Good thing I get discounts/free new/rebuilt parts!
Title: Re: Stumper
Post by: TGed on December 14, 2007, 11:48:22 PM
Changed ECM, no change.  Would a MAP sensor create a situation like this?
Title: Re: Stumper
Post by: pontiac6ksteawd on December 15, 2007, 12:59:49 AM
Have one person crank the car, while you look down the oil fill spot. You should be able to see a valve there. See if its moving...
Title: Re: Stumper
Post by: TGed on December 15, 2007, 01:29:54 AM
Checked that, it moves.  My chain is not broken.
Title: Re: Stumper
Post by: flybynite on December 15, 2007, 09:15:47 AM
Quote from: TGed on December 13, 2007, 01:43:35 PM
What would cause no spark, no power to the injectors?
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Sounds like your not getting power to the ICM. Look at the ICM, There are two connectors on the left side. One is a 2 pin connector and is for the CPS. Spin the engine over and use a test light to see if you are getting signal from it. The other connector which should have 5 or 6 pins goes to the computer and the fuse box relay. On the pink/red wire see if you are getting 12v. If not check the fuses and the relays.. If they are good and your not getting the 12v reference it MAY be a ground problem...
Title: Re: Stumper
Post by: TGed on December 15, 2007, 04:00:59 PM
Quote from: flybynite on December 15, 2007, 09:15:47 AM
Sounds like your not getting power to the ICM. Look at the ICM, There are two connectors on the left side. One is a 2 pin connector and is for the CPS. Spin the engine over and use a test light to see if you are getting signal from it. 
After about 45 minutes of checking the integrity of those two wires I found that the one wire had poor connection and it was within the loom down by the oil filter (general area) .  I very much thank you all especially flybynite for your help. 
... charging battery back up, will be back with update.

... Fired right up.  Now to check/clear for any stored/codes.