Trying to get "el Avispon Verde" up to snuff to make the trip from Texas to Conn again. He's a 93 245. LH 2.4 injection system.
today I installed new Bosch platinum plugs (.30 gap) a new Bosch cap and a good used rotor. It ran for a bit, then died. Started up, ran very ragged then died for good. Cannot start up at all. Cranks like a demon, though. On board code reads 1 1 1. Spark present at both coil wire and at spark plug (though weak=yellow). took apart fuel rail, and cranked out a bunch of gasoline. Fuses are all OK,even the big ones by the battery. Replaced the fuel pump relay, tried a different coil,made sure the wires are on the cap correctly for the 1 3 4 2 firing order (clockwise).
I have removed the throttle body for cleaning.
I'm suspecting an ECU problem...are there any issues with 1993 ECU's?
thanks for any help.

I always look for things I could have damaged/disturbed while working on other items under the hood. If you think you have an ignition issue look at these items: How old is the RPM sensor? They will fail with a no start condition and can be checked with the OBD system. The power stage on the driver fender can fail and cause ignition issues too. I have not had a bad one so I can't describe any conditions. I had some Bosch Plat. plugs and they made the car run poorly and I changed back to the NGK's. How old are the ignition wires? Check all your ground wires and battery connections. If you disconected the battery while working on the car, there may be an issue there. Check the hose from the amm to throttle body for any holes. Good luck.
Aaron

Had a no start myself thinking my replacement fuel relay was good, found another in the trunk and she started hope it is that easy. Plugs fouled out?

Three thoughts:

1: Your used rotor has an open resistor.
2: Timing belt slipped and slipped again.
3: Your AMM died. Try unplugging it and see if it runs better as a result. If yes, you found the problem.

jorrell
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92 245 245K miles, IPD'd to the hilt, 06 XC70, 00 Eclipse custom Turbo setup...currently taking names and kicking reputations!

thanks,Jorrel:
I'll check these 3 things today.
I've used the original rotor again to no avail.
I just replaced the Timing belt last year.
don't remember age of AMM, but it is not the original.
Let's hope it is something simple...it should be.
At least I'm glad the 245 died at home, not on the road up to the NE.
el raidman

Another thanks Jorrel.

Raidman I am having the same issues, and have thus far done everything you have on a similar no start with my sister's 89 240 GL today.
Please keep us posted as I am working in tandem with you, albeit somewhat vicariously.

Peace,

Gemfire

85 240 gray Wagon,189k "Helga"---on a year and half sabbatical in my driveway, causing some worry for the neighbors and the HOA.
91 240 black Wagon,159k, "Gertude" Black queen of the parking garage at Williams Tower
91 Saab gray 900S 171k, "Greta", joining Helga on the sabbatical for now in the mostly Swedish driveway, but soon to comeback alive and grace the NW streets of Houston.

89 black 240 GL sedan, 145k--- sistermobile