280z_new2me

Hi Zed Head, you were correct! I temporarily placed the dash close enough to connect the three cables under the glove compartment. My noid light was nice and bright as she cranked with spark plugs removed. I need to replace the water pump or I would've fired her up. The seal is leaking quite a bit and I have the pump so it's off to the next item. Thanks again...much appreciated! ZT

Hi Zed Head, many thanks for the quick response. I'll try removing the tach from the dash and plugging it in. Dash was taken out to try and improve its own sad state of affairs. I'll report back what I find.

Hello, My first post...lurking in the background since this spring and a subscriber for several months now. My son and I agreed to restore a car...he took the interior and body, leaving me with getting an engine running last inspected in 1997. Getting the engine going has been a WIP since this spring/summer. I'd like to hope that I'm close and want to run by where I'm at...a bit stuck actually, hoping it's not the ECU. Here's a summary: I've got fire (new plugs, wires, distributer cap) verified spark on the plugs. Fuel injectors were sent off for cleaning and are re-installed. New EFI connectors soldered in. Coils tested good with 9v battery. New battery and FP. Used DeToxit on EFI harness connectors. Went through troubleshooting steps in the EF part of FSM for "Doesn't start", confirming power (12.48v) and grounds, (static) signal from "-" coil, etc...all passed 1-(3,5-8), 2-(1-3), 3(1, 3). I can't understand why the injectors won't pulse. I tapped on the "-" of the coil (ignition "on") to ground multiple times and can hear the injectors cycling. Is there another test? I have a NOID light confirming they aren't pulsing. I'm afraid it's pointing to a bad ECU but would like to get some feedback and suggestions as to what I can try next. My paranoia makes me ask if having the dash pulled out, so instrument panel disconnected, could cause this? I understand there's many inputs into the ECU to adjust the pulse width...I'd be happy with just a pulse at this point. Thank you for any suggestions and ideas to try! ZT