Solving No-Start Issues on the AW11 MR2: Are We Getting Closer?
0:00 - Introduction & Today’s Plan
0:24 - Reviewing the Distributor Cap and Rotor
1:32 - Cleaning the Rotor Connection
2:28 - Testing for Continuity After Cleaning
3:02 - Reassembling and Attempting to Start the MR2
4:18 - Charging the Battery & Diagnosing Timing Issues
5:03 - Signs of Life: Adjusting the Timing for a Start
5:28 - Closing Thoughts & What’s Next
Today, we're making progress on diagnosing the no-start issue with the 1987 AW11 MR2! After cleaning the rotor and distributor cap, we've finally got spark back—but the timing still feels off. Follow along as I troubleshoot this stubborn 4AGE engine and get closer to hearing it roar to life. Have you ever worked on a project that felt like a treadmill? Let me know in the comments!
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