Fab9 COPS, engine wont start
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Fab9 COPS, engine wont start
I Will be calling fab later tomorrow but just wanted to post cause maybe I'm just missing a setting. Uploaded my base map if something is not set.
Just received my COP kit from fab for a 96. Installed it and the engine doesn't start. With the stock ignition pack and coils, the engine starts up just fine.
I'm running an MS3pro, and unsure if I have to change a few settings to get these cops to fire properly. I tested the cops with MS and coil A fires cyl 1 and 4, coil b fires cyl 2 and 3. I'm not sure if it actually creates a spark but i can hear and feel the packs click. Will try taking the spark plugs out and actually seeing if they are sparking.
Maybe the wiring pinout is wrong?
Just received my COP kit from fab for a 96. Installed it and the engine doesn't start. With the stock ignition pack and coils, the engine starts up just fine.
I'm running an MS3pro, and unsure if I have to change a few settings to get these cops to fire properly. I tested the cops with MS and coil A fires cyl 1 and 4, coil b fires cyl 2 and 3. I'm not sure if it actually creates a spark but i can hear and feel the packs click. Will try taking the spark plugs out and actually seeing if they are sparking.
Maybe the wiring pinout is wrong?
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The wiring is correct if coil A spark on 1 & 4 and B sparks on 2 & 3.
I won't say this is not the Nth time people are having issues with the Fab9 coils. These are CDI coils and are being driven by an inductive ignition module. I expect issues.
I won't say this is not the Nth time people are having issues with the Fab9 coils. These are CDI coils and are being driven by an inductive ignition module. I expect issues.
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Well I'm kind of stuck with these COPs for now so I'd at least wanna try to get them to work. I've seen a few miata builds run these, and push 350hp~ so they can't be that bad. But If they die on me I'll just convert to LS coils. I tested them out side of the engine and they do spark sooooo, idk why they won't start when cranking it has to be a MS setting I'm not seeing, unless these are just garbage
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To be fair, I've run close to 350hp on stock VVT coils, NGK wires, and plugs gapped to .022. So saying the Fab9 kit is good for 350hp doesn't impress me, all the of stories about their issues doesn't help either.
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