car wont start it died in traffic

[gtstang1967]

as i was bring my son to day care this morning my sho died at a light suddenly. i checked for fuel which i was getting it was getting spark. the timing belt was shreaded so i replaced it. i took out the cps to clean up. 1 question is what the bare wire go to the one the connects onto to the square connector? it connects on top and the wire connects to nothing at the bottom whats up with that . i double checked my timing and its fine i lined it all up. i pulled my spark plug from the 1st cylinder in the front of the motor. cranked it no spark. is my cps bad? please help i need my car for a new job on monday.

 

[gtstang1967]

anyone??? when i crank it the tach moves

 

[gtstang1967]

my car wont let me read codes when i jump the pins the cel stays on steady no blinking.

 

[dpsutphin]

The CPS is a possibility. Go to the phoenix sho project web site, and read up on the 60K maintenance procedure, or do a search here on CPS replacement. I don't know about the wire you are asking about. It has been a while since I did the 60K.

You should also check the fuel pressure with a guage. You may be getting fuel, but not enough fuel. Check for loose ground wires, and connections. These cars are notorious for engine movement pulling stuff loose.

Sorry I can't be of more help, but perhaps that will get you started.

Good Luck.

 

[gtstang1967]

well i am ordering a cps it was stalling usually when i was turning of coming to a stop all week.i cleaned up my grounds they should be fine.im going to cross my fingers and see what happens.

 

[gtstang1967]

i already have the cps out i know where it is i also did my timing belt while i was in there. i have already looked on sho phoenix the cars had the 60k already and the water pump is not leaking.

 

[luigisho]

You sure you're jumping the plug correctly? You should at least get an all clear code although with the check engine light there should be at least one code. If not maybe there is a problem with your pcm. Unhook the battery and leave it off for a while to let the power drain from the system. Then hook it back up and see if the check engine light returns.

 

[gtstang1967]

yes i hook it up to the single one and the top on on the right of the other connector. i have let all the power drain and its still messed up.

 

[luigisho]

So you have done it like in the photo here?
http://www.shophoenixproject.com/eec/eec.htm

and you're sure you have good contact?

If that is the case is there anyone nearby that can swap pcms?

 

[gtstang1967]

well sir i will break out my wire cleaner. but there have been some strange happening on the car. with the turn signals and such

 

[gtstang1967]

if with the new cps i get no start i will run to the junkyard and grab the xj2 from there and see if i get a difference. the only other things that are left to go wrong are the coil which i have another here. and the dis which i dont have another. but i can get most parts from the local yard. needless to say this car is being sold after its up and running again.

 

[luigisho]

What's wrong with the turn signals? Maybe you have a wiring problem, or bad alt. has been known to cause all sorts of weird electrical stuff to happen.

 

[gtstang1967]

well usually when i hit the turn signal in the am when i first start it. it kinda blinks slow on the instrument panel. if i turn on my hazards for a second it turns back to normal. the alt has been tested ok

 

[gtstang1967]

i ran codes after i cleaned up the pins. i got a 111 system ok and a 116 engine coolant sensor (ect) out of range. the test was key on engine off seeing as how it wont start. i am picking up the cps today any help will be appreciated.

 

[luigisho]

Post back after you get it installed.

 

[gtstang1967]

its all set now its running fine the cps did it thanks for the help

 

[gtstang1967]

it died again today while i was driving i cant figure out whats wrong maybe the dis is gone or the cam sensors

 

[Off Road SHO]

That single bare wire is the CPS's shield drain wire. It needs to be plugged in up top to drain the static electricity back to ground. The CPS signal is a very weak and easily messed with signal. Thou shalt shield all sensitive wires and drain the shield constantly. Matthew 31:07

Tom

 

[kzoosho]

That single bare wire is the CPS's shield drain wire. It needs to be plugged in up top to drain the static electricity back to ground. The CPS signal is a very weak and easily messed with signal. Thou shalt shield all sensitive wires and drain the shield constantly. Matthew 31:07

Tom

now thats a lil funny.

 

[Off Road SHO]

now thats a lil funny.

Thank you, thank you very much. I'm here every night at 7, two shows on Wednsday.

Tom