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1991 Toyota Cressida Repair Question


Topics covered: Spark, Battery, Dent.
Mileage: 211,000 miles.

Asked on May 2, 2012

Do i have to reset the ecu when i set the timing

I set my timing and i did not set my ecu and my car is now acting up and can u let me know how to set my ecu ?
Avatar Asked by farlough

Answer

Replied on May 2, 2012

there is no re seting for the ecu.

what issue do you have that you had to reset the timing??

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on May 2, 2012

i accidently threw off the timing now im not getting any spark from my firing coil i took out the distributor to replace the ehaust manifold gasket

Tiny Response from farlough
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Replied on May 2, 2012

even if it is in wrong, you should have spark.

make sure your connections are good.

check for voltage of 12 on the positive side of the coil. the negative side should pulse while the engine is cranking.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on May 2, 2012

If a battery is low will that stop you from getting spark?

Tiny Response from farlough
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Replied on May 2, 2012

yes it will. the voltage has to be lower than 11.2 volts.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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