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by MartinH
Fri Dec 04, 2020 10:46 pm
Forum: Engines and Exhaust
Topic: Isuzu 3.2 deteriorated to non starting
Replies: 13
Views: 316

Re: Isuzu 3.2 deteriorated to non starting

The ICM turned up eventually. So i installed it and once she pumped gas through ( i had changed the horrid used fuel filter) she started. The check engine light was on and there was no RPM. <img alt=":cry:" src="\images\50621\30b078b9-2989-42c2-9fc6-2d018a934889.gif" title="Crying or Very Sad ...
by MartinH
Fri Nov 20, 2020 12:54 am
Forum: Engines and Exhaust
Topic: Isuzu 3.2 deteriorated to non starting
Replies: 13
Views: 316

Re: Isuzu 3.2 deteriorated to non starting

So i've also found out i had another confusion. The ECU is not the name for the thing that the coils sit on, thats called the Power Control Module or Ignition Control Module. The ECU apparently sits inside the cabin by the foot kick panel. Its the PCM im replacing and it better be that thats faulty ...
by MartinH
Thu Nov 19, 2020 11:44 pm
Forum: Engines and Exhaust
Topic: Isuzu 3.2 deteriorated to non starting
Replies: 13
Views: 316

Re: Isuzu 3.2 deteriorated to non starting

Ok i think i just answered that question by remembering that there is a ground wire(that ive already tested) going to the ICU.<br/>Ive resistance checked the coils and they are all 5.7-5.8 ive no idea where the decimal point should be ie they could be 0.57 ohmns to 5.7 ohmns to 58 ohmns. But they ...
by MartinH
Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:47 pm
Forum: Engines and Exhaust
Topic: Diesel getting into engine oil and no power
Replies: 4
Views: 159

Re: Diesel getting into engine oil and no power

I dont know that model but id be doing a compression test to check that it hasnt thrown some piston rings which would allow diesel into the oil
by MartinH
Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:27 pm
Forum: Engines and Exhaust
Topic: Isuzu 3.2 deteriorated to non starting
Replies: 13
Views: 316

Re: Isuzu 3.2 deteriorated to non starting

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by MartinH
Thu Nov 19, 2020 10:24 pm
Forum: Engines and Exhaust
Topic: Isuzu 3.2 deteriorated to non starting
Replies: 13
Views: 316

Re: Isuzu 3.2 deteriorated to non starting

Im still awaiting the ECU (ignition computer module) from the US. I got it new for about $50NZ.<br/>Im currently cleaning up the coils etc. Im just wondering are they meant to have clean grounds where the bolts go through that hold them to the base?<br/>On my outboard the coils use these spots as ...
by MartinH
Fri Oct 30, 2020 5:54 am
Forum: Engines and Exhaust
Topic: Isuzu 3.2 deteriorated to non starting
Replies: 13
Views: 316

Re: Isuzu 3.2 deteriorated to non starting

I tried this troubleshooter and it shows the 12 v and good ground to the computer thing under the coils and the CKP sensor test to it also seemed to pass so according to that im up for an ECU <br/><!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="https://easyautodiagnostics.com/isuzu/3.2L/ignition-control-module ...
by MartinH
Fri Oct 30, 2020 5:19 am
Forum: Engines and Exhaust
Topic: Isuzu 3.2 deteriorated to non starting
Replies: 13
Views: 316

Re: Isuzu 3.2 deteriorated to non starting

geeves wrote:I see a lot of vac hoses on that engine but really my money is on the ecu which isnt a good place to start. Can you get a code while cranking? May have to use a scanner<br/>Yes my money is on you being right Geeves, im just a shadetree slapper about with these Isuzus. I put the new ...
by MartinH
Wed Oct 21, 2020 7:08 am
Forum: Engines and Exhaust
Topic: Isuzu 3.2 deteriorated to non starting
Replies: 13
Views: 316

Re: Isuzu 3.2 deteriorated to non starting

Ive Ohmn tested the two pins on the sensor and its open, that is apparently a fail. So im ordering one new from the US $32 including freight, due in two weeks, will update with results.
by MartinH
Tue Oct 20, 2020 9:24 am
Forum: Engines and Exhaust
Topic: Isuzu 3.2 deteriorated to non starting
Replies: 13
Views: 316

Re: Isuzu 3.2 deteriorated to non starting

geeves wrote:I see a lot of vac hoses on that engine but really my money is on the ecu which isnt a good place to start. Can you get a code while cranking? May have to use a scanner<br/>Yes vac hoses sprout out everywhere and none are new too. Ive checked them all over and none are leaking.<br ...