u/BlueLantern-

▲ 3 r/Miata

NA Crank no start issue

I have a 1993 Miata manual transmission with ~97k miles. Car cranks but will not start. I am really lost. Below is everything I have tried/replaced.

Current Symptoms

  • Cranks normally
  • No start
  • No spark
  • No tach movement while cranking
  • Check Engine Light does NOT illuminate with key ON
  • Fuel pump runs
  • Can smell fuel while cranking

Things Already Replaced

  • ECU
  • CAS
  • ICM
  • CEL bulb
  • Main Relay

Things Already Checked / Confirmed

  • Timing belt appears intact
  • All fuses - Including ROOM
  • Coil pack has 12V with key ON
  • ECU has:
    • constant 12V
    • switched ignition 12V with key ON
  • CAS has power
  • CAS signal wire continuity to ECU tested good
  • CEL circuit itself works:
    • manually grounded CEL wire at ECU and CEL illuminated normally
  • Added temporary heavy ground from battery negative directly to intake manifold:
    • no change
  • Spun CAS by hand with:
    • CAS removed from head
    • plugged in
    • key ON
    • Result:
      • no spark
      • no injector clicking
      • no tach movement
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u/BlueLantern- — 15 hours ago