Are you getting a constant code 42 ? If not double check continuity on the est wire at the ecm pin c8 and the icm connecter.

 

I only get a check engine light when the wire is disconnected,I don't have any way to check for codes.I will check the continuity tomorrow afternoon.Thank you for the consistent advice.

 

the only code I'm getting is a 42 and the continuity check was fine from dist. to ecm.

 

advance control signal is a white wire, so either your ecm is bad or your icm is bad.

 

also checked the knock sensor readings for the heck of it.....3.92-3.94k ohm from knock sensor to block right beside it
4.92v with ign on at the plug to ground

so got a stupid question what is the advance control signal wire for and do I need to check it?also stupid question what is the icm?I assume it is the ignition control module but just wanna clarify thats the module in the distributor...

 

The icm, is the ignition control module in the distributor. The knock sensor is within spec. If the pickup coil was wired backwards the timing would retard once the est is reconnected. I don't believe there is a way to check the icm for advance control. The ecm controls the ignition advance vs rpm and engine load.

 

I just pulled the distributor and I'm going to take it tomorrow to get a brand new one.I've already had the replacement ordered since it's still under warranty.i will try that one more time then I will just fork out the hundred bucks for another ECM if that doesn't fix the problem.Thanks again bro for all the help!I'll keep you posted

 

You found the problem Im just not sure the cause

 

well the car sat for a very long time while I was in the process of gathering parts and such...I'm suspicious of weak solder joints and stuff like that also possibly in the ecm.I'm not getting my hopes up though because I've tried all this before.I'm just hoping autozone has screwed up on the last distributor they sold me

 

have the new distributor in hand,I will be installing after dinner and a movie(wifes idea..lol) I'll get back on in a little while with results.wish me luck

 

You might want to set down the dizzy for the movie. My wife gets ticked off about car parts in the house lol

 

I just don't know what to say except that to the best of my knowledge and after driving it for about 30mins IT'S FIXXXEDD!!!!!!

who the hell woulda thought that my original dist would be bad then the new one I bought and installed would be bad....I guess third time is the charm

I am one happy moter scooter tonight bro!!now it's time to button up the engine compartment,get all the wires and hoses and lines back in place where they belong,change the oil,get a full tank of gas and take her for a good long cruise with the top down and the wind in my hair!!Hopefully finally I can start working on the other stuff now...Thank you so much man for all your help...I kinda feel like I'm dreaming at this point because it's been so long since it's been on the road..lol

 

That is defiantly a off failure , good catch

 

Couldn't have done it without all y'all's help!Thanks again everyone