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nova-saloon
16-08-08, 06:10 PM
i just dropped a c20xe coil pack engine in 2 my nova it turns over fine but it wont spark, i lost my ignition module so bought one off ebay but it wasn't stated if was from a distributer or coil pack engine. does any1 know if this will cause it not 2 spark if its from a distributer model:confused: . cheers

Adam
16-08-08, 06:47 PM
Dizzy xe's dont have an seperate ignition module like dispak ones do.
Does the fuel pump switch on when you turn it over?

nova-saloon
16-08-08, 07:29 PM
so i've got the right module then. yeah my fuel pump switches on fine. just not gettin a spark on my plugs wen i touch them 2 cylinder head.

Mikey_J
17-08-08, 07:38 PM
Crank sensor?

nova-saloon
17-08-08, 08:04 PM
just took my crank sensor off, the outer black sheath is melted exposing the inner wire sheath, which doesn't look 2 healthy. will try get my hands on 1 2moz and see wat happens.

Adam*D
17-08-08, 08:38 PM
I have a crank sensor for sale, £15+ post

Ben
17-08-08, 10:17 PM
Also check the thin single black wire near the coilpack as this needs to go to ignition, quite often missed on the coil pack engines when conversions are done.

nova-saloon
17-08-08, 10:39 PM
yeah black wire connected 2 ignition live on car loom, its gettin a good 12v wen ignition turned on. gonna try this crank sensor, am guessin the inner wire sheath is used as an earth, mine all white and corroded.

nova-saloon
19-08-08, 09:20 AM
does any1 know if the distributer and coil pack crank sensors are different

Sloth
28-08-08, 10:58 AM
nope same part, also the 2.0 8v ones are the same

L33 LEG
02-04-09, 02:49 PM
iv also got the same problem. finally finished my conversion today and its not sparking. fuel pump is working fine.

what shall i check? the crank sensor is in fine.

ST-eater
02-04-09, 05:37 PM
iv also got the same problem. finally finished my conversion today and its not sparking. fuel pump is working fine.

what shall i check? the crank sensor is in fine.

engine earths?

L33 LEG
02-04-09, 11:33 PM
im going to recheck all my earths tomorrow.

il let you know how i get on

DirtyDave
03-04-09, 12:12 AM
i would go for the crank sensor as the main option, but don't skimp with second hand ones!

Dave

Sloth
03-04-09, 02:21 AM
if ya have a permanent feed to pin 27 of the ecu and a switched to pin 18 it should run. feed em direct if they havent, then just crank it and it should run.

jof2k8
06-04-09, 08:56 PM
any pics of the ign live wire, as i can't find it near my coil pack, and dont want to hook up the wrong wire.
thanks

nova-saloon
08-04-09, 11:23 AM
i gave up on my coil pack engine, put a distributer engine in and it started first turn of the key. i've got a brand new coil pack if any of you guys wanna try that.

auzzy-b
08-04-09, 01:09 PM
sounds to me you have a dodgy ground, im guessing your live is being sent were it shouldn't be since your crank sensors frazzled...check the ignition module,gearbox,engine and alternator are all grounded properly;) Also check the ht leads are in the correct firing order amd the fuel lines are connected the right way round:thumb:

L33 LEG
08-04-09, 01:15 PM
i fixed my problem last week, it was the crank sensor.