Changing the name of my jeep from Blackie to Black Cloud (or error 54 diagnostic code)
05-16-2004, 02:40 PM
#51
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Re: Changing the name of my jeep from Blackie to Black Cloud (or error 54 diagnostic code)
William Oliveri did pass the time by typing:
> Yeah, took the plugs out, let them set for a couple of hours while I did
> something else also allowing the cylinders to breath. Came back and cleaned
> the off with a wire brush. Then took another look at the distributor to
> make sure I put the rotor back on (was thinking about this when I was doing
> other things). I was hoping it was off which would explain why it wouldn't
> start but it was there in place.
>
> I'm trying to think of something else I might have done in the process but
> everything looks correct.
>
>
> hmmmmmmm.....
coil primary?
CPS sensor connection back by the dipstick?
--
DougW
> Yeah, took the plugs out, let them set for a couple of hours while I did
> something else also allowing the cylinders to breath. Came back and cleaned
> the off with a wire brush. Then took another look at the distributor to
> make sure I put the rotor back on (was thinking about this when I was doing
> other things). I was hoping it was off which would explain why it wouldn't
> start but it was there in place.
>
> I'm trying to think of something else I might have done in the process but
> everything looks correct.
>
>
> hmmmmmmm.....
coil primary?
CPS sensor connection back by the dipstick?
--
DougW
05-16-2004, 02:40 PM
#52
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Posts: n/a
Re: Changing the name of my jeep from Blackie to Black Cloud (or error 54 diagnostic code)
William Oliveri did pass the time by typing:
> Yeah, took the plugs out, let them set for a couple of hours while I did
> something else also allowing the cylinders to breath. Came back and cleaned
> the off with a wire brush. Then took another look at the distributor to
> make sure I put the rotor back on (was thinking about this when I was doing
> other things). I was hoping it was off which would explain why it wouldn't
> start but it was there in place.
>
> I'm trying to think of something else I might have done in the process but
> everything looks correct.
>
>
> hmmmmmmm.....
coil primary?
CPS sensor connection back by the dipstick?
--
DougW
> Yeah, took the plugs out, let them set for a couple of hours while I did
> something else also allowing the cylinders to breath. Came back and cleaned
> the off with a wire brush. Then took another look at the distributor to
> make sure I put the rotor back on (was thinking about this when I was doing
> other things). I was hoping it was off which would explain why it wouldn't
> start but it was there in place.
>
> I'm trying to think of something else I might have done in the process but
> everything looks correct.
>
>
> hmmmmmmm.....
coil primary?
CPS sensor connection back by the dipstick?
--
DougW
05-16-2004, 02:40 PM
#53
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Posts: n/a
Re: Changing the name of my jeep from Blackie to Black Cloud (or error 54 diagnostic code)
William Oliveri did pass the time by typing:
> Yeah, took the plugs out, let them set for a couple of hours while I did
> something else also allowing the cylinders to breath. Came back and cleaned
> the off with a wire brush. Then took another look at the distributor to
> make sure I put the rotor back on (was thinking about this when I was doing
> other things). I was hoping it was off which would explain why it wouldn't
> start but it was there in place.
>
> I'm trying to think of something else I might have done in the process but
> everything looks correct.
>
>
> hmmmmmmm.....
coil primary?
CPS sensor connection back by the dipstick?
--
DougW
> Yeah, took the plugs out, let them set for a couple of hours while I did
> something else also allowing the cylinders to breath. Came back and cleaned
> the off with a wire brush. Then took another look at the distributor to
> make sure I put the rotor back on (was thinking about this when I was doing
> other things). I was hoping it was off which would explain why it wouldn't
> start but it was there in place.
>
> I'm trying to think of something else I might have done in the process but
> everything looks correct.
>
>
> hmmmmmmm.....
coil primary?
CPS sensor connection back by the dipstick?
--
DougW
05-16-2004, 05:55 PM
#54
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Re: Changing the name of my jeep from Blackie to Black Cloud (or error 54 diagnostic code)
Just got the right sized wrench and socket today to remove the rail so the
injectors will be tested and/or replaced this week.
Bill
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:40A78C37.42D9A1DD@sympatico.ca...
> Groan.
>
> You really know I just want to come down there and slap you...
> ;-)
>
> They had the distributor right.
>
> The 'miss' is the same damn one that killed the last engine by gas wash
> is my guess. Check that spark plug again.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> William Oliveri wrote:
> >
> > Ok,
> >
> > Jeep comes back from rebuild, r&r and is running but sounds a little
> > un-even. The R&R guy says it's going to be normal until it's broke in.
> >
> > Anyway, I want to double check that they set the distributor correctly
so I
> > go through the procedure and set the distributor as it should be. Then
when
> > I go to crank it, no spark. I get out and look and dummy me, I didn't
hook
> > up the distributor back up to the wiring harness so I do and try
cranking it
> > again. Still same response so I run diagnostic codes (check engine
light).
> >
> > I get
> >
> > 12* Direct battery input to PCM was disconnected within the last 50
key-on
> > cycles.
> > 54* No fuel sync (camshaft signal) detected during engine cranking.
> > 55* Completion of diagnostic trouble code display on the malfunction
> > indicator lamp (check engine lamp).
> >
> > 12 I of course knew about but what about 54. Does this mean my CPS is
out?
> >
> > Any help here would be gratefully accepted.
> >
> > Bill
injectors will be tested and/or replaced this week.
Bill
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:40A78C37.42D9A1DD@sympatico.ca...
> Groan.
>
> You really know I just want to come down there and slap you...
> ;-)
>
> They had the distributor right.
>
> The 'miss' is the same damn one that killed the last engine by gas wash
> is my guess. Check that spark plug again.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> William Oliveri wrote:
> >
> > Ok,
> >
> > Jeep comes back from rebuild, r&r and is running but sounds a little
> > un-even. The R&R guy says it's going to be normal until it's broke in.
> >
> > Anyway, I want to double check that they set the distributor correctly
so I
> > go through the procedure and set the distributor as it should be. Then
when
> > I go to crank it, no spark. I get out and look and dummy me, I didn't
hook
> > up the distributor back up to the wiring harness so I do and try
cranking it
> > again. Still same response so I run diagnostic codes (check engine
light).
> >
> > I get
> >
> > 12* Direct battery input to PCM was disconnected within the last 50
key-on
> > cycles.
> > 54* No fuel sync (camshaft signal) detected during engine cranking.
> > 55* Completion of diagnostic trouble code display on the malfunction
> > indicator lamp (check engine lamp).
> >
> > 12 I of course knew about but what about 54. Does this mean my CPS is
out?
> >
> > Any help here would be gratefully accepted.
> >
> > Bill
05-16-2004, 05:55 PM
#55
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Re: Changing the name of my jeep from Blackie to Black Cloud (or error 54 diagnostic code)
Just got the right sized wrench and socket today to remove the rail so the
injectors will be tested and/or replaced this week.
Bill
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:40A78C37.42D9A1DD@sympatico.ca...
> Groan.
>
> You really know I just want to come down there and slap you...
> ;-)
>
> They had the distributor right.
>
> The 'miss' is the same damn one that killed the last engine by gas wash
> is my guess. Check that spark plug again.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> William Oliveri wrote:
> >
> > Ok,
> >
> > Jeep comes back from rebuild, r&r and is running but sounds a little
> > un-even. The R&R guy says it's going to be normal until it's broke in.
> >
> > Anyway, I want to double check that they set the distributor correctly
so I
> > go through the procedure and set the distributor as it should be. Then
when
> > I go to crank it, no spark. I get out and look and dummy me, I didn't
hook
> > up the distributor back up to the wiring harness so I do and try
cranking it
> > again. Still same response so I run diagnostic codes (check engine
light).
> >
> > I get
> >
> > 12* Direct battery input to PCM was disconnected within the last 50
key-on
> > cycles.
> > 54* No fuel sync (camshaft signal) detected during engine cranking.
> > 55* Completion of diagnostic trouble code display on the malfunction
> > indicator lamp (check engine lamp).
> >
> > 12 I of course knew about but what about 54. Does this mean my CPS is
out?
> >
> > Any help here would be gratefully accepted.
> >
> > Bill
injectors will be tested and/or replaced this week.
Bill
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:40A78C37.42D9A1DD@sympatico.ca...
> Groan.
>
> You really know I just want to come down there and slap you...
> ;-)
>
> They had the distributor right.
>
> The 'miss' is the same damn one that killed the last engine by gas wash
> is my guess. Check that spark plug again.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> William Oliveri wrote:
> >
> > Ok,
> >
> > Jeep comes back from rebuild, r&r and is running but sounds a little
> > un-even. The R&R guy says it's going to be normal until it's broke in.
> >
> > Anyway, I want to double check that they set the distributor correctly
so I
> > go through the procedure and set the distributor as it should be. Then
when
> > I go to crank it, no spark. I get out and look and dummy me, I didn't
hook
> > up the distributor back up to the wiring harness so I do and try
cranking it
> > again. Still same response so I run diagnostic codes (check engine
light).
> >
> > I get
> >
> > 12* Direct battery input to PCM was disconnected within the last 50
key-on
> > cycles.
> > 54* No fuel sync (camshaft signal) detected during engine cranking.
> > 55* Completion of diagnostic trouble code display on the malfunction
> > indicator lamp (check engine lamp).
> >
> > 12 I of course knew about but what about 54. Does this mean my CPS is
out?
> >
> > Any help here would be gratefully accepted.
> >
> > Bill
05-16-2004, 05:55 PM
#56
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Posts: n/a
Re: Changing the name of my jeep from Blackie to Black Cloud (or error 54 diagnostic code)
Just got the right sized wrench and socket today to remove the rail so the
injectors will be tested and/or replaced this week.
Bill
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:40A78C37.42D9A1DD@sympatico.ca...
> Groan.
>
> You really know I just want to come down there and slap you...
> ;-)
>
> They had the distributor right.
>
> The 'miss' is the same damn one that killed the last engine by gas wash
> is my guess. Check that spark plug again.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> William Oliveri wrote:
> >
> > Ok,
> >
> > Jeep comes back from rebuild, r&r and is running but sounds a little
> > un-even. The R&R guy says it's going to be normal until it's broke in.
> >
> > Anyway, I want to double check that they set the distributor correctly
so I
> > go through the procedure and set the distributor as it should be. Then
when
> > I go to crank it, no spark. I get out and look and dummy me, I didn't
hook
> > up the distributor back up to the wiring harness so I do and try
cranking it
> > again. Still same response so I run diagnostic codes (check engine
light).
> >
> > I get
> >
> > 12* Direct battery input to PCM was disconnected within the last 50
key-on
> > cycles.
> > 54* No fuel sync (camshaft signal) detected during engine cranking.
> > 55* Completion of diagnostic trouble code display on the malfunction
> > indicator lamp (check engine lamp).
> >
> > 12 I of course knew about but what about 54. Does this mean my CPS is
out?
> >
> > Any help here would be gratefully accepted.
> >
> > Bill
injectors will be tested and/or replaced this week.
Bill
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:40A78C37.42D9A1DD@sympatico.ca...
> Groan.
>
> You really know I just want to come down there and slap you...
> ;-)
>
> They had the distributor right.
>
> The 'miss' is the same damn one that killed the last engine by gas wash
> is my guess. Check that spark plug again.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> William Oliveri wrote:
> >
> > Ok,
> >
> > Jeep comes back from rebuild, r&r and is running but sounds a little
> > un-even. The R&R guy says it's going to be normal until it's broke in.
> >
> > Anyway, I want to double check that they set the distributor correctly
so I
> > go through the procedure and set the distributor as it should be. Then
when
> > I go to crank it, no spark. I get out and look and dummy me, I didn't
hook
> > up the distributor back up to the wiring harness so I do and try
cranking it
> > again. Still same response so I run diagnostic codes (check engine
light).
> >
> > I get
> >
> > 12* Direct battery input to PCM was disconnected within the last 50
key-on
> > cycles.
> > 54* No fuel sync (camshaft signal) detected during engine cranking.
> > 55* Completion of diagnostic trouble code display on the malfunction
> > indicator lamp (check engine lamp).
> >
> > 12 I of course knew about but what about 54. Does this mean my CPS is
out?
> >
> > Any help here would be gratefully accepted.
> >
> > Bill
05-16-2004, 05:55 PM
#57
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Changing the name of my jeep from Blackie to Black Cloud (or error 54 diagnostic code)
Just got the right sized wrench and socket today to remove the rail so the
injectors will be tested and/or replaced this week.
Bill
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:40A78C37.42D9A1DD@sympatico.ca...
> Groan.
>
> You really know I just want to come down there and slap you...
> ;-)
>
> They had the distributor right.
>
> The 'miss' is the same damn one that killed the last engine by gas wash
> is my guess. Check that spark plug again.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> William Oliveri wrote:
> >
> > Ok,
> >
> > Jeep comes back from rebuild, r&r and is running but sounds a little
> > un-even. The R&R guy says it's going to be normal until it's broke in.
> >
> > Anyway, I want to double check that they set the distributor correctly
so I
> > go through the procedure and set the distributor as it should be. Then
when
> > I go to crank it, no spark. I get out and look and dummy me, I didn't
hook
> > up the distributor back up to the wiring harness so I do and try
cranking it
> > again. Still same response so I run diagnostic codes (check engine
light).
> >
> > I get
> >
> > 12* Direct battery input to PCM was disconnected within the last 50
key-on
> > cycles.
> > 54* No fuel sync (camshaft signal) detected during engine cranking.
> > 55* Completion of diagnostic trouble code display on the malfunction
> > indicator lamp (check engine lamp).
> >
> > 12 I of course knew about but what about 54. Does this mean my CPS is
out?
> >
> > Any help here would be gratefully accepted.
> >
> > Bill
injectors will be tested and/or replaced this week.
Bill
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:40A78C37.42D9A1DD@sympatico.ca...
> Groan.
>
> You really know I just want to come down there and slap you...
> ;-)
>
> They had the distributor right.
>
> The 'miss' is the same damn one that killed the last engine by gas wash
> is my guess. Check that spark plug again.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> William Oliveri wrote:
> >
> > Ok,
> >
> > Jeep comes back from rebuild, r&r and is running but sounds a little
> > un-even. The R&R guy says it's going to be normal until it's broke in.
> >
> > Anyway, I want to double check that they set the distributor correctly
so I
> > go through the procedure and set the distributor as it should be. Then
when
> > I go to crank it, no spark. I get out and look and dummy me, I didn't
hook
> > up the distributor back up to the wiring harness so I do and try
cranking it
> > again. Still same response so I run diagnostic codes (check engine
light).
> >
> > I get
> >
> > 12* Direct battery input to PCM was disconnected within the last 50
key-on
> > cycles.
> > 54* No fuel sync (camshaft signal) detected during engine cranking.
> > 55* Completion of diagnostic trouble code display on the malfunction
> > indicator lamp (check engine lamp).
> >
> > 12 I of course knew about but what about 54. Does this mean my CPS is
out?
> >
> > Any help here would be gratefully accepted.
> >
> > Bill
05-16-2004, 05:57 PM
#58
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Posts: n/a
Re: Changing the name of my jeep from Blackie to Black Cloud (or error 54 diagnostic code)
I replaced the distributor today to remove any issues with that. Still
won't start and still no codes other that 12 and 55
Going out to continuity test what I can now.
If there is a problem with the coil or other electrical parts would the
computer pick it up?
Thanks,
Bill
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:X5Npc.52267$Z%5.51913@okepread01...
> William Oliveri did pass the time by typing:
> > Well, I took the dist off and lifted up the plate and looked at the
sensor
> > and it was caked with black crap so I cleaned it all off and put it all
back
> > together again. Also, don't know how it got there but I stuck a straw
into
> > the wiring harness connector (3 pin) and found what looked to be oil.
So I
> > cleaned that up too.
>
> The bushing in your distributor shaft is wearing and allowing oil to get
up
> into the distributor, that's not good, eventually the distributor will
start
> making a ticking noise and need to be replaced before it up and eats
itself.
> http://members.***.net/wilsond/distributor/
> A quick and relatively painless job. Also a good opportunity to replace
the
> cap, rotor, wires and plugs.
>
> > Now it still won't start and there's no fault code indicating a problem.
>
> Check to make sure all connectors are back and no pins got bent.
> Let the vehicle rest for a while, you may also be flooded.
>
> To tell the car it's flooded, start with the pedal all the way down
> then release after cranking a few times. That tells the computer not
> to give fuel.
>
> > That is I don't have 54 anymore I just have the following returns:
> >
> > 12
>
> (battery disconnected within the last 50 starts) ..ignore it unless
> it occurs with lots of other codes in which case look for a loose
> battery connection. It can't be reset unless you have the DRB Scantool
> or do fifty starts. I'm not up to wearing out the starter just to clear
> one code. :)
>
> > 55
>
> (end of codes)
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
>
won't start and still no codes other that 12 and 55
Going out to continuity test what I can now.
If there is a problem with the coil or other electrical parts would the
computer pick it up?
Thanks,
Bill
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:X5Npc.52267$Z%5.51913@okepread01...
> William Oliveri did pass the time by typing:
> > Well, I took the dist off and lifted up the plate and looked at the
sensor
> > and it was caked with black crap so I cleaned it all off and put it all
back
> > together again. Also, don't know how it got there but I stuck a straw
into
> > the wiring harness connector (3 pin) and found what looked to be oil.
So I
> > cleaned that up too.
>
> The bushing in your distributor shaft is wearing and allowing oil to get
up
> into the distributor, that's not good, eventually the distributor will
start
> making a ticking noise and need to be replaced before it up and eats
itself.
> http://members.***.net/wilsond/distributor/
> A quick and relatively painless job. Also a good opportunity to replace
the
> cap, rotor, wires and plugs.
>
> > Now it still won't start and there's no fault code indicating a problem.
>
> Check to make sure all connectors are back and no pins got bent.
> Let the vehicle rest for a while, you may also be flooded.
>
> To tell the car it's flooded, start with the pedal all the way down
> then release after cranking a few times. That tells the computer not
> to give fuel.
>
> > That is I don't have 54 anymore I just have the following returns:
> >
> > 12
>
> (battery disconnected within the last 50 starts) ..ignore it unless
> it occurs with lots of other codes in which case look for a loose
> battery connection. It can't be reset unless you have the DRB Scantool
> or do fifty starts. I'm not up to wearing out the starter just to clear
> one code. :)
>
> > 55
>
> (end of codes)
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
>
05-16-2004, 05:57 PM
#59
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Changing the name of my jeep from Blackie to Black Cloud (or error 54 diagnostic code)
I replaced the distributor today to remove any issues with that. Still
won't start and still no codes other that 12 and 55
Going out to continuity test what I can now.
If there is a problem with the coil or other electrical parts would the
computer pick it up?
Thanks,
Bill
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:X5Npc.52267$Z%5.51913@okepread01...
> William Oliveri did pass the time by typing:
> > Well, I took the dist off and lifted up the plate and looked at the
sensor
> > and it was caked with black crap so I cleaned it all off and put it all
back
> > together again. Also, don't know how it got there but I stuck a straw
into
> > the wiring harness connector (3 pin) and found what looked to be oil.
So I
> > cleaned that up too.
>
> The bushing in your distributor shaft is wearing and allowing oil to get
up
> into the distributor, that's not good, eventually the distributor will
start
> making a ticking noise and need to be replaced before it up and eats
itself.
> http://members.***.net/wilsond/distributor/
> A quick and relatively painless job. Also a good opportunity to replace
the
> cap, rotor, wires and plugs.
>
> > Now it still won't start and there's no fault code indicating a problem.
>
> Check to make sure all connectors are back and no pins got bent.
> Let the vehicle rest for a while, you may also be flooded.
>
> To tell the car it's flooded, start with the pedal all the way down
> then release after cranking a few times. That tells the computer not
> to give fuel.
>
> > That is I don't have 54 anymore I just have the following returns:
> >
> > 12
>
> (battery disconnected within the last 50 starts) ..ignore it unless
> it occurs with lots of other codes in which case look for a loose
> battery connection. It can't be reset unless you have the DRB Scantool
> or do fifty starts. I'm not up to wearing out the starter just to clear
> one code. :)
>
> > 55
>
> (end of codes)
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
>
won't start and still no codes other that 12 and 55
Going out to continuity test what I can now.
If there is a problem with the coil or other electrical parts would the
computer pick it up?
Thanks,
Bill
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:X5Npc.52267$Z%5.51913@okepread01...
> William Oliveri did pass the time by typing:
> > Well, I took the dist off and lifted up the plate and looked at the
sensor
> > and it was caked with black crap so I cleaned it all off and put it all
back
> > together again. Also, don't know how it got there but I stuck a straw
into
> > the wiring harness connector (3 pin) and found what looked to be oil.
So I
> > cleaned that up too.
>
> The bushing in your distributor shaft is wearing and allowing oil to get
up
> into the distributor, that's not good, eventually the distributor will
start
> making a ticking noise and need to be replaced before it up and eats
itself.
> http://members.***.net/wilsond/distributor/
> A quick and relatively painless job. Also a good opportunity to replace
the
> cap, rotor, wires and plugs.
>
> > Now it still won't start and there's no fault code indicating a problem.
>
> Check to make sure all connectors are back and no pins got bent.
> Let the vehicle rest for a while, you may also be flooded.
>
> To tell the car it's flooded, start with the pedal all the way down
> then release after cranking a few times. That tells the computer not
> to give fuel.
>
> > That is I don't have 54 anymore I just have the following returns:
> >
> > 12
>
> (battery disconnected within the last 50 starts) ..ignore it unless
> it occurs with lots of other codes in which case look for a loose
> battery connection. It can't be reset unless you have the DRB Scantool
> or do fifty starts. I'm not up to wearing out the starter just to clear
> one code. :)
>
> > 55
>
> (end of codes)
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
>
05-16-2004, 05:57 PM
#60
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Re: Changing the name of my jeep from Blackie to Black Cloud (or error 54 diagnostic code)
I replaced the distributor today to remove any issues with that. Still
won't start and still no codes other that 12 and 55
Going out to continuity test what I can now.
If there is a problem with the coil or other electrical parts would the
computer pick it up?
Thanks,
Bill
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:X5Npc.52267$Z%5.51913@okepread01...
> William Oliveri did pass the time by typing:
> > Well, I took the dist off and lifted up the plate and looked at the
sensor
> > and it was caked with black crap so I cleaned it all off and put it all
back
> > together again. Also, don't know how it got there but I stuck a straw
into
> > the wiring harness connector (3 pin) and found what looked to be oil.
So I
> > cleaned that up too.
>
> The bushing in your distributor shaft is wearing and allowing oil to get
up
> into the distributor, that's not good, eventually the distributor will
start
> making a ticking noise and need to be replaced before it up and eats
itself.
> http://members.***.net/wilsond/distributor/
> A quick and relatively painless job. Also a good opportunity to replace
the
> cap, rotor, wires and plugs.
>
> > Now it still won't start and there's no fault code indicating a problem.
>
> Check to make sure all connectors are back and no pins got bent.
> Let the vehicle rest for a while, you may also be flooded.
>
> To tell the car it's flooded, start with the pedal all the way down
> then release after cranking a few times. That tells the computer not
> to give fuel.
>
> > That is I don't have 54 anymore I just have the following returns:
> >
> > 12
>
> (battery disconnected within the last 50 starts) ..ignore it unless
> it occurs with lots of other codes in which case look for a loose
> battery connection. It can't be reset unless you have the DRB Scantool
> or do fifty starts. I'm not up to wearing out the starter just to clear
> one code. :)
>
> > 55
>
> (end of codes)
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
>
won't start and still no codes other that 12 and 55
Going out to continuity test what I can now.
If there is a problem with the coil or other electrical parts would the
computer pick it up?
Thanks,
Bill
"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:X5Npc.52267$Z%5.51913@okepread01...
> William Oliveri did pass the time by typing:
> > Well, I took the dist off and lifted up the plate and looked at the
sensor
> > and it was caked with black crap so I cleaned it all off and put it all
back
> > together again. Also, don't know how it got there but I stuck a straw
into
> > the wiring harness connector (3 pin) and found what looked to be oil.
So I
> > cleaned that up too.
>
> The bushing in your distributor shaft is wearing and allowing oil to get
up
> into the distributor, that's not good, eventually the distributor will
start
> making a ticking noise and need to be replaced before it up and eats
itself.
> http://members.***.net/wilsond/distributor/
> A quick and relatively painless job. Also a good opportunity to replace
the
> cap, rotor, wires and plugs.
>
> > Now it still won't start and there's no fault code indicating a problem.
>
> Check to make sure all connectors are back and no pins got bent.
> Let the vehicle rest for a while, you may also be flooded.
>
> To tell the car it's flooded, start with the pedal all the way down
> then release after cranking a few times. That tells the computer not
> to give fuel.
>
> > That is I don't have 54 anymore I just have the following returns:
> >
> > 12
>
> (battery disconnected within the last 50 starts) ..ignore it unless
> it occurs with lots of other codes in which case look for a loose
> battery connection. It can't be reset unless you have the DRB Scantool
> or do fifty starts. I'm not up to wearing out the starter just to clear
> one code. :)
>
> > 55
>
> (end of codes)
>
> --
> DougW
>
>
>