Installed new preprogram PCM now it cranks, no start?

Tiny
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Lets try checking for spark from the ignition system.

This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-for-ignition-spark

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
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Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 AT 9:38 AM
Tiny
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When checking for spark car started for 30 second after I tighten down the coil more, the coil was a little loose.
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Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 AT 12:46 PM
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Scanner show 700 RPMs before I shut it off.
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Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 AT 12:49 PM
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So when you tightened the coil it stopped running? If so, the coil sounds bad, and I would replace it.
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Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 AT 8:40 AM
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No when I tighten down coil and ran better but not staying running.
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Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 AT 10:18 AM
Tiny
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I start and ran for 5 seconds like it losing spark.
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Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 AT 10:20 AM
Tiny
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There is old gas in there I'm going to take it out, idk if that's one of the problems, I tried to siphon it in past but did not work.
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Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 AT 10:21 AM
Tiny
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I will do everything I can, I urgently need to get this car running.
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Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 AT 10:22 AM
Tiny
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Spark plugs are wet with fuel!
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Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 AT 4:24 PM
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Lets check the compression to see if the engine is in good shape, this guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Please go over this guide and get back to us.

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Thursday, February 27th, 2025 AT 10:58 AM
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I don't have any way to check compression.
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Thursday, February 27th, 2025 AT 12:17 PM
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What does it mean when spark plugs are fuel flooded wet with fuel?
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Thursday, February 27th, 2025 AT 12:18 PM
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Are all the spark plug wet with fuel or just one?
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Friday, February 28th, 2025 AT 4:53 PM
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A few on them are wet.
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Friday, February 28th, 2025 AT 5:46 PM
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Car has a strong crank, so I think I had good compression.
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Friday, February 28th, 2025 AT 5:47 PM
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Car does not start with starting fuel.
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Friday, February 28th, 2025 AT 5:48 PM
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Yep, this is a sign of low compression, I would get a gauge to check it so we don't chase our tails, we need to make sure the engine is in good shape.
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Saturday, March 1st, 2025 AT 10:36 AM
Tiny
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I think is something with the add relay, it doesn't crank when fuel pump or ASD relay remove, I am lost.
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Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 AT 12:59 PM
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ASD relay problem that's what I meant.
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Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 AT 12:59 PM
Tiny
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With this car every time I fix it; rats eat the wiring up.
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Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 AT 1:01 PM

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