Distributor 6 pin plug, no start issue

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I need the code for the 6 pin plug that this distributor have to know if that's the problem to no start engine.
The distributor is brand new.
The problem is that it won't start i'm going to make a test to the entire system primary and secondary circuit, but I need that plug the way it goes to diagnose the problem. If you have the diagram code for this plug please let me have it, this car is so special, because the owner of the car is a cancer patient and need the car to go and get her chemo treatments. Thanks a lot for the help.
Att. Juan Marin
Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 AT 5:09 PM

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Tiny
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Hello and thank you for using 2CarPros. Unfortunately there is no specific code we can give you. The power train management should post a code if there is a fault. Have you checked for spark, fuel pressure, and fuel injector pulse? How is the compression? Looking at picture #2 looks like your missing the connector for the distributor and the harness does not look to healthy either?

So let's start with what fuel pressure is, do you have spark and injector pulse? Let us know please.
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Tuesday, May 28th, 2019 AT 10:33 PM
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Looking at picture #2 looks like your missing the connector for the distributor and the harness does not look to healthy either?
That's the diagram that I need, for that connector.
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Wednesday, May 29th, 2019 AT 4:03 PM
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It sounds like you have good compression. Here is the engine wiring diagrams you requested. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Wednesday, May 29th, 2019 AT 4:21 PM
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Hello. You send me the diagrams for the 6pin connector in the distributor, I make the changes, but I still not have current on the spark plugs. I check the pin for current and have voltage from the battery and return.
It would be possible that there's another diagram for that car?
I send to you the vin number of the car, for a maybe.
Vin number mazda mx3 1994 1.6l dohc
Jm1ec4359r0319261
If note on the video the rotation is counter clockwise.
On diagrams of the firing order I found it says that the rotation is clockwise. I check the cylinder number one and the rotor. Piston number one on top death center and the rotor match with the piston. The spark plugs cables are right 1-3-4-2. In that order, but at the same rotation of the rotor.
I think, maybe it's possible, that their is another wire order for the 6 pin plug? Let me know what you think and found. Thanks.
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Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 AT 3:02 PM (Merged)
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In the diagrams the rotor does turn clockwise so don't worry about that. Double check your work using the wiring diagrams above it is a six wire. Use this guide to check your work:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/diagnostic-trouble-codes-for-1995-and-earlier-mazda-cars-obd1

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 AT 6:29 PM
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Thanks for the codes.
This are the codes:

4
9
35
41
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Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 AT 8:30 PM
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Only some of the codes make sense, have you tried a used computer? Also did you check the system grounds?
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Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 AT 4:08 PM
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I need to do that test, if you can help me with that I appreciate. That's one of the problems that I have. I think I don't have ground on the ECU, ECM, etc.
I don't have current on the spark-plugs. Give me light with this problem.
She needs the car.
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Thursday, June 6th, 2019 AT 8:32 AM
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You have the wiring diagrams and guide on how to test it. Let me know when you have completed the testing.
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Thursday, June 6th, 2019 AT 2:08 PM
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Ok, i'll do it and give you the feedback.
Thank you Ken I appreciate and I put on work all the help you bring me.
Att. Juan marin.
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Thursday, June 6th, 2019 AT 4:44 PM
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Ignition distributor 6pin plug

Mazda mx3 1994 1.6l 4cil. Dohc natural aspirated manual transmission
Vin# : jm1ec4359r0319261
Ecu/ecm/pcm # b6df 18-881/18-881a

Wht/red = 12.3v
Green = 5.01v
Blk/grn = 0.01v
Vio/wht = 5.01
Blk/org = 0.03v
Org = 0.03

No current to the secondary circuit.

Computer plugs 22pins 26pins

Wht/red = 12.19v
Green = 0.41v
Blk/grn = 0.01v
Vio/wht = 0.73
Blk/org = 0.00v
Org = 0.75v

Observation:
There are variation on the reading of pins.
Check grounds: i'm going to check the grounds again.
Positive cable from battery to inside of the passengers cabin, passing through the firewall by a hole on metal without protection. The cable is damaged and have contact with the metal of the firewall. I repair it
The relays are working properly.
At this time the check engine show only two codes #35 and #41. I make the repair for the other two #4 and #9.
I'm going to change the coil, because for me is strange that there's no spark at the spark plugs.
I'm going to repair the other two codes, but i'm going to change the coil.
It's that or for the readings of voltage I made there something wrong with the ecu, ecm?
Is the same diagram for the manual transmission engine?
If you have any other suggestions, i'm open to receive it. My mind is open for other points of views. I'm learning.
Thanks.
Att. Juan marin
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Sunday, June 9th, 2019 AT 6:05 PM
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Ignition distributor 6pin plug

mazda mx3 1994 1.6l 4cil. Dohc natural aspirated manual transmission
vin# : jm1ec4359r0319261
ecu/ecm/pcm # b6df 18-881/18-881a

wht/red = 12.3v
green = 5.01v
blk/grn = 0.01v
vio/wht = 5.01
blk/org = 0.03v
org = 0.03

no current to the secondary circuit.

Computer plugs 22pins 26pins

wht/red = 12.19v
green = 0.41v
blk/grn = 0.01v
vio/wht = 0.73
blk/org = 0.00v
org = 0.75v
observation:
there are variation on the reading of pins.
Check grounds: i'm going to check the grounds again.
Positive cable from battery to inside of the passengers cabin, passing through the firewall by a hole on metal without protection. The cable is damaged and have contact with the metal of the firewall. I repair.
The relays are working properly.

At this time the check engine show only two codes #35 and #41. I make the repair for the other two #4 and #9.
I'm going to change the coil, because for me is strange that there's no spark at the spark plugs.
I'm going to repair the other two codes, but i'm going to change the coil.
It's that or for the readings of voltage I made there something wrong with the ecu, ecm?
Is the same diagram for the manual transmission engine?
If you have any other suggestions, i'm open to receive it. My mind is open for other points of views. I'm learning.
Thanks.
Att. Juan marin
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Monday, June 10th, 2019 AT 12:40 PM
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Sorry I don't send this photos with my last reply. This is the ECU, ECM inside. Is damaged.
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Monday, June 10th, 2019 AT 12:49 PM
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Yes, this is bad. Please get a replacement and let me know what happens.
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Monday, June 10th, 2019 AT 1:55 PM
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I will let you know.
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Monday, June 10th, 2019 AT 2:50 PM
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Hello Ken. The part# for the ECU, ECM is b6de18881? For manual transmission.
Vin jm1ec4359r0319261.
Thanks.
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Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 AT 2:16 PM
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The numbers should match the old ECM do they?
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Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 AT 11:47 AM
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It's written with black sharpie.
I let you know if it's work.
Thanks, ken.
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Wednesday, June 12th, 2019 AT 5:10 PM
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Hello Ken. I have the same ECU that was on the car. I put dielectric grease before I put the plugs, I have a problem with that? I checked the wires with the diagram and they're okay. I measured the volts, are this measures correct?
Whitered= 12.2v
green= 5.02v
black green=.03v
violent white= 5.02v
blac korange=.06v
orange=.04v
it's the possibility of a bad coil?
I still don't have spark.
What you suggest me?
Thanks for your answer.
Att. Juan Marin
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If there a possibility, that in this diagram the engine is turning clockwise and mine turn to counterclockwise if the wires are going the inverse?
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Monday, June 24th, 2019 AT 4:29 PM
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Do you mean you don't have spark from the coil or out of the distributor? Is the coil getting pulse? Check this guide out and report back:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 AT 11:27 AM

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