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1997 Eclipse 2.0 non turbo vin Y No start, cranks ok. Codes po351, p0352, occasionally p1389. I have no spark, the asd relay clicks, when I perform the asd relay test, on the black/red wire at the coil it switches from 0v to 1.5 volts, I am sure this is supposed to go to 12v. I ohm tested the wire from the asd relay to the ign coil and it is good, the voltage also switches at the harness going to the injectors the same as at the coil. Supposedly there is a bad wire somewhere, but I would think that with ohm testing it that would be ruled out. Any other ideas would be helpfull, I will get back to it in the am.

ohm readings can be deceiving in these instances. you've read the continuity between all the sensors and pcm. what about the power feed to the p.c.m. i'm thinking the issue is the pcm or in the power distribution box.....

Alright, I did find a bunch of corroded connections, but they didn't make a difference till I had the ASD relay out and back in a couple of times. It finally started, (knock on wood it stays that way). This car was brought to me by another shop, and the customer stopped in and let me know a little history on it. It was flooded in Calif. about 8 years ago, had the PCM replaced with a used one last summer by the shop that brought the car to me, they also diconnected the aftermarket alarm system last year supposedly because it was interfering (best thing they did!!!) Even when it would not start I did have batt voltage to pin 46 at pcm, had batt + at connector j/c4 pins 28, 29, 30. Had batt + at fuel pump, at pin 8 of asd relay, but only had 1.4v at pin 2 out of asd relay, I recommended replacing the asd relay thinking maybe something is up there, but customer declined since it now runs. After I was testing at the asd relay is when it started and keeps starting. I was going to test at pin 4 of asd relay which is power from pcm, but didn't get that far. Keep our fingers crossed!! I did go through and clean up a bunch of grounds also after it started just to help things out!!

light a prayer candle and hope the owner doesn't start bringing this time bomb to you. sprinkle it with holy water and hang a crucifix and garlic necklace from the rear view mirror. i've dealt with flood issues before and since it's been 8 years we know it's not salt water but this always brings a new curve ball to the game.