Crazy thing happened, now car won't start

essial · 03-05-2012, 12:29 AM

Update:

Error code 12 and 13 are being reported.

Update 2:
Took a tension cable out, attached a new spark plug, cranked, and no spark. Then we disconnected the ignition assembly from the distributor and tested for current when starting, again, zilch. We then made sure all fuses were solid, and that the relay clicked (it does). I then reset the ECU (unplugged battery for 10 minutes), re-tried to crank (no crank, just kept trying) and no go. Re-ran error code, only error code 12 reported this time. I'm really thinking it's the ignition coil, and that this may have something to do with the random 'bumps' I'd feel while driving down the road (most pronounced at low speeds). I noticed it a lot worse on the way home today (when the car failed).

Now the ignition assembly looks crazy big, but when I searched advance auto I saw this:
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...RPTUNEAMS_____

Would this work for the car, or would I need something else (and any suggestions).

03-05-2012, 12:29 AM	#2
essial Stock Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hephzibah, GA Posts: 15	Update: Error code 12 and 13 are being reported. Update 2: Took a tension cable out, attached a new spark plug, cranked, and no spark. Then we disconnected the ignition assembly from the distributor and tested for current when starting, again, zilch. We then made sure all fuses were solid, and that the relay clicked (it does). I then reset the ECU (unplugged battery for 10 minutes), re-tried to crank (no crank, just kept trying) and no go. Re-ran error code, only error code 12 reported this time. I'm really thinking it's the ignition coil, and that this may have something to do with the random 'bumps' I'd feel while driving down the road (most pronounced at low speeds). I noticed it a lot worse on the way home today (when the car failed). Now the ignition assembly looks crazy big, but when I searched advance auto I saw this: http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...RPTUNEAMS_____ Would this work for the car, or would I need something else (and any suggestions). Last edited by essial; 03-05-2012 at 01:59 AM.