# help! **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [August 11, 2009, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help/127116 "2009-08-11T18:31:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Nate\_Drake](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nate_drake/32/5704_2.png) [@Nate\_Drake](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nate_Drake)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2009, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help/127116/1 "2009-08-11T18:31:59Z")
ok so i went to go turn on my s13 sr toaday and it wouldnt start. so i had a look to see if i was getting spark. and as it turns out i am getting spark on cyl 2,3,4 but not number one. i tried switching the coil packs around and the pack that didnt work on number 1 works on number 2. i had a look at the plug that connects the coil pack harness to the rest of the car and i am getting 12 volts to that plug… not sure where to go from here, any help is appreaciated! thanks nate ---
**Author:** ![XenoVibe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xenovibe/32/5739_2.png) [@XenoVibe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XenoVibe)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2009, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help/127116/2 "2009-08-11T18:53:48Z")
When were they last replaced? Maybe too worn and doesnt have enough voltage for the gap. Did you check the distributor cap/rotor for bends/cracks, damage or residue? You should take out your spark plugs and burn the tip until it turns red. Wait for it to cool down and put it back in, its a temporary fix but if the electrode wear is the problem than this may last increase its longevity for few more miles, enough to atleast get your car to a Canadian Tire/NAPA store. ---
**Author:** ![Nate\_Drake](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nate_drake/32/5704_2.png) [@Nate\_Drake](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nate_Drake)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2009, 6:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help/127116/3 "2009-08-11T18:58:35Z")
spark plugs are good as i get spark with the on the other coil packs. i cant see any damage at all to any of the wires ect… ---
**Author:** ![XenoVibe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xenovibe/32/5739_2.png) [@XenoVibe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XenoVibe)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2009, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help/127116/4 "2009-08-11T19:08:50Z")
so basically you’re saying that its losing voltage, you dont know where along the lines but you know its not the electrodes conductivity nor distributor cap/rotor and both coilpacks have the same result? ---
**Author:** ![spd-dmn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spd-dmn/32/5513_2.png) [@spd-dmn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/spd-dmn)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2009, 7:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help/127116/5 "2009-08-11T19:24:15Z")
replace your igniter with a known good working igniter. see if that helps. then do the same for the ecu. ---
**Author:** ![Nate\_Drake](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nate_drake/32/5704_2.png) [@Nate\_Drake](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nate_Drake)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2009, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help/127116/6 "2009-08-11T19:27:10Z")
> [@DSM Kids - Opinions.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dsm-kids-opinions/23505/17): > > replace your igniter with a known good working igniter. see if that helps. > > then do the same for the ecu. ok ill try the igniter, as for ecu, i have tried both a power fc setup and stock ecu and both have same result. ---
**Author:** ![sidewayz240](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e99b99/32.png) [@sidewayz240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sidewayz240)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2009, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help/127116/7 "2009-08-11T21:07:50Z")
x2 what mike said. Also check the wiring going in/coming out of the ignitor. xenonvibe its coil-on-plug, no rotor cap or dist. ---
**Author:** ![Nate\_Drake](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nate_drake/32/5704_2.png) [@Nate\_Drake](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nate_Drake)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2009, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help/127116/8 "2009-08-12T17:06:54Z")
ok well i got a spark on no 1 cyl by playing around with the ignitor. however i didnt have time to start it right after that. and not near the car tonight. so i am thinking, would the ignitor cause the car not to start? ---
**Author:** ![87s15lt1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/87s15lt1/32/5706_2.png) [@87s15lt1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/87s15lt1)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2009, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help/127116/9 "2009-08-12T18:04:23Z")
yes. seems you figured out the problem. hope my igniter never goes on my RB ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Nate\_Drake](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nate_drake/32/5704_2.png) [@Nate\_Drake](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nate_Drake)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2009, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help/127116/10 "2009-08-13T18:09:50Z")
just got er started 🙂 🙂 all the new mods are workin mint!!! thanks for the help guys! 🙂 🙂