2004 Lancer Sportback Ralliart AT Build
Aug 11, 2015, 08:36 PM
#1592
Tomorrow I have no choice but to get my car towed back to my garage, for it's been sitting in the NJ summer elements since it first went to the shop, and it's going to get destroyed by doing so. I can't believe I've let it go this long, but I'm giving the mechanic the benefit of the doubt, but he's hit a dead end. I got my bro in law on the phone with him and some new suggestions were made, but he hasn't gotten around to addressing it. Another old coworker of his was suppose to be contacted to give him a hand, whom I contacted myself, but the meet still hasn't happened. My #4 cylinder is not getting any spark, and apparently all avenues have been addressed. Obviously not though for it's still sitting.
Last edited by truthdweller; Aug 11, 2015 at 08:44 PM. Reason: punctuation/grammar
Aug 13, 2015, 01:31 AM
#1594
Been thinking about you guys too...
Tomorrow I have no choice but to get my car towed back to my garage, for it's been sitting in the NJ summer elements since it first went to the shop, and it's going to get destroyed by doing so. I can't believe I've let it go this long, but I'm giving the mechanic the benefit of the doubt, but he's hit a dead end. I got my bro in law on the phone with him and some new suggestions were made, but he hasn't gotten around to addressing it. Another old coworker of his was suppose to be contacted to give him a hand, whom I contacted myself, but the meet still hasn't happened. My #4 cylinder is not getting any spark, and apparently all avenues have been addressed. Obviously not though for it's still sitting.
Tomorrow I have no choice but to get my car towed back to my garage, for it's been sitting in the NJ summer elements since it first went to the shop, and it's going to get destroyed by doing so. I can't believe I've let it go this long, but I'm giving the mechanic the benefit of the doubt, but he's hit a dead end. I got my bro in law on the phone with him and some new suggestions were made, but he hasn't gotten around to addressing it. Another old coworker of his was suppose to be contacted to give him a hand, whom I contacted myself, but the meet still hasn't happened. My #4 cylinder is not getting any spark, and apparently all avenues have been addressed. Obviously not though for it's still sitting.
if you know cylinder 4 isn't getting ignition, it should be pretty easy...
Aug 17, 2015, 12:20 PM
#1596
Yes...obviously something has been missed.
I just got off the phone with "Angel," the owner of the shop that's been working on my car, and I told him I'd have a tow truck pick up my car tomorrow morning. He's only asking $100 for his efforts, fair enough. I'll keep you all posted.
I just got off the phone with "Angel," the owner of the shop that's been working on my car, and I told him I'd have a tow truck pick up my car tomorrow morning. He's only asking $100 for his efforts, fair enough. I'll keep you all posted.
Sep 17, 2015, 02:10 AM
#1600
Apparently, all of the above was tested and he hit a dead end.
Update: Got motivated and although still not comfortable with electrical all the way around, I used common sense and started troubleshooting. My conclusion was pretty conclusive after two days, and what I found wasn't what I expected, but I'm glad i found it no matter. The "part" was still under manufacture warranty from Rock Auto (clue) so it's on its way from California and should arrive in a few days. It should solve the problem, and yes, this test had supposedly already been performed. Goes to show you though.
Oh, jakermeister, I myself, checked power to all injectors with a NOID light and they all have power.
Last edited by truthdweller; Sep 17, 2015 at 02:13 AM.
Sep 17, 2015, 03:47 PM
#1602
First of all, I didn't know what I was doing when I was initially trouble shooting the problem, so throw that attempt out the window. Second, i'm not sure what my mechanic did/didn't do, but now, it appears he missed something obvious, for yes, one coil is not operating, and it was the #4 cylinder.
Sep 18, 2015, 05:46 AM
#1604
Well, I'm not out of the woods yet! It's fear of the unknown is all, and not having the facilities /room I need. Always looking for the easy way out too. I'm really surprised I took on turbocharging my car, what was I thinking, lol!
Last edited by truthdweller; Sep 18, 2015 at 05:50 AM.
