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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 06:34 PM
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lq4 no start

So i just got everything hooked up on my lq4 and it cranks over and is getting fuel but not getting spark. I have the edelbrock intake and edelbrock ls swap box thing. What are some things i can test, i have no idea why its not getting spark.

Main power and ground are good(tested those)

Thanks in advance.

update: Did some more testing. i was only getting 4v to the box when cranking.

Im going to charge the battery and see what happens. Any other ideas?
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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Re: lq4 no start

If the starter is strong there is nothing wrong with your battery. I assume you have the ignition box tapped into the 3rd gen main IGN wire?
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 07:45 PM
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Re: lq4 no start

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If the starter is strong there is nothing wrong with your battery. I assume you have the ignition box tapped into the 3rd gen main IGN wire?

No i just found a keyed hot wire. whats the main ign wire? the one going to the purple one going to the starter?
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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The main IGN wire is a large pink wire coming out of the C100(large bulkhead connector on driver side firewall. I would try using that as your Ignition power.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-...formation.html

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-...rt-finish.html

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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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Re: lq4 no start

Alright ill try switching it to that tmo.

Anyone else got ideas if this doesntwork?
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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Re: lq4 no start

People sometimes tap into Accessory circuits for their fuel/spark/PCM power which leads to this problem...improper voltage during cranking.
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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Re: lq4 no start

Oh and in case you haven't seen it already this thread will probably be a bit more informative.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-...p-3rd-gen.html
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 03:55 PM
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Re: lq4 no start

The wiring did it. I moved the pink wire to the main ign of the car and it fired right up! awesome thanks a ton guys.
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