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Won't start---no spark?

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Old 05-17-2013, 06:42 AM
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I just double checked and I think I may have been wrong on the crank angle sensor. It may only have the one on the camshaft, unlike my later car.

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Default 90 MX-5 is not firing

Help! mx5 is getting fuel, have checked fuses and spark plug wires but still not firing.
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Old 03-12-2014, 09:53 PM
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Coils bad? Cam angle sensor bad?
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just put my motor in today (1.6) and am having the same problem. Cranks but no start double checked wiring, all looks good. STUCK?!?!?
Note: had motor out to do oil pan, head gasket, timing belt etc.
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Fuel and spark, which one is missing and why?
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my issue was solved!
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