1.8 zetec will not start

FilipD · Post by **FilipD** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 7:52 am

I have a Megasquirt 1 v3.0 mod for a 1.8 zetec blacktop.
I have followed the installation guide from this page.
when I run the starter engine, the tachometer in the computer shows 5000-7000 rpm.
The engine will not start. I have fuel, but the ignition does not seem to work.

can it be something whit the VR-sensor?

Matt Cramer · Post by **Matt Cramer** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 10:45 am

FilipD · Post by **FilipD** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 11:11 am

Where can i read about how i do that?
Would you have like a printscreen?

Post by **jsmcortina** » Thu Aug 21, 2014 11:26 am

FilipD wrote:Where can i read about how i do that?
Would you have like a printscreen?

Where it says "Read Help Page" beside Submit or "Forum help page" above.

James

FilipD · Post by **FilipD** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 1:40 am

Hey. Now we'll see if it works better.
Should add that I am from Sweden, and may have trouble writing. But I'll do my best.

thanks so far for the help!

Matt Cramer · Post by **Matt Cramer** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 6:12 am

The MSQ is set up for EDIS. Are you using an EDIS module, or have you wired the VR sensor directly to the MS?

FilipD · Post by **FilipD** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 6:24 am

Matt Cramer wrote:The MSQ is set up for EDIS. Are you using an EDIS module, or have you wired the VR sensor directly to the MS?

it's wired to the MS.

FilipD · Post by **FilipD** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 6:32 am

This how it's look now.
it should be ha start for -wasted spark-

Matt Cramer · Post by **Matt Cramer** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 6:46 am

That MSQ file appears corrupt - can you save a new copy?

FilipD · Post by **FilipD** » Fri Aug 22, 2014 6:58 am

Matt Cramer wrote:That MSQ file appears corrupt - can you save a new copy?

FilipD · Post by **FilipD** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 1:37 am

I tried to start now after some small adjustments with the spark plug wires.
it started. very bad, however.
Should I try again and do a data log, if anyone has time to look at it?

FilipD · Post by **FilipD** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 3:06 am

Here is the files from when the engine started.
It run bad and puffed a bit.

FilipD · Post by **FilipD** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 4:03 am

Should I have -fixed dwell- or -dwell controll-?

Post by **jsmcortina** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 4:39 am

FilipD wrote:Should I have -fixed dwell- or -dwell controll-?

Are you directly running high-current coils (e.g. a Ford coilpack) if yes, then you most certainly need dwell control.

James

FilipD · Post by **FilipD** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 4:55 am

jsmcortina wrote:
FilipD wrote:Should I have -fixed dwell- or -dwell controll-?
Are you directly running high-current coils (e.g. a Ford coilpack) if yes, then you most certainly need dwell control.

James

thanks!

FilipD · Post by **FilipD** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 5:48 am

as you can see is not my water temp gauge calibrated correctly. Is it possible to do in tunnerstudio or is it a hardware problem. Do I need to find another sensor?
it shows -24 degrees Celsius.
It is the original Zetec sensor that sat on the engine.

there is some manual, but the page won't open.

and here is som new datalog.

it runs a little better, but I turned off the engine. the engine continues to run up to over 3500 rpm. that's when I shut down.

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