check engine light

[Robsx_se]

i went to start my car today but it wouldn't and the check engine light was on. i check all my electrical connections and i come to think its my coil. but i'm not sure that the light would come on if it was. would it?

[Robsx_se]

come on guys i need help with this i'm driving a Saturn in the mean time.

[0wn3r]

i would say take it to autozone so they could run the code for free... but i'm guessing that may be tough

is nothing happening at all when you turn the key?

[churro]

Check what code(s) the ECU is throwing.

[Robsx_se]

i would say take it to autozone so they could run the code for free... but i'm guessing that may be tough

is nothing happening at all when you turn the key?

it turns over but no ignition.

Check what code(s) the ECU is throwing.

oh god please let it be somthing else.

any more ideas?

[0wn3r]

it turns over but no ignition.

oh god please let it be somthing else.

any more ideas?

fyi- he's saying to check what error you are getting. not throw away the ecu haha.

[mss5413]

check with autozone to find out if they can test your ignition control module. The catch is that you will have to take it out of the distributor and take it down to them so they can test it. Usually these parts can cause the problem that you are describing, at least more commonly on domestic vehicles. And if it is bad, you can expect to spend about 130 dollars or in that range.

Good Luck

[sideways24d]

you do know how to check the ecu for codes right? That will steer you in the right direction. If you have a DVOM you could test the ignition yourself, but i realize not everyone has those. (Which makes no sense to me cause its one of your main diagnostic tools and I got a good one for $25) Check the codes (if that doesn't work or you can't)Test the coil (either DVOM or spark tester)Does it have spark?........If yes does it have fuel?Check the distributer contacts.If it is a weak spark then it may be your power transistor. FYI if you do find out it is the coil, and you do not have a buddy to swap one or you can't find on in the jyard, buy the Blaster coil from MSD. It requires a little rewiring but you will have better spark, and not to mention its $230 dollars cheaper than your stock coil from nissan