Subject:	1993 3000gt VR4 (twin turbo awd aws 5 speed manual transso on and so on)
Question:	the problem I can't seem to solve is spark I have done all the work as to date since I purchased the vehicle but fear that I have met my match. I have checked every sillinoid and relay except the the SYNC all good I have replaced the electronic controll module (it was in bad shape) I have replaced the starter because it went out while trying to start the car the first night I have replaced the battery and the fusable link off the positve lead I even found that one coil was starting to burn itself (though not badly) and replaced that there are no warning lights on and the timing belt appears to be dead on the fuel system checked out so I'm getting ready to dig into the timing case but before I do Idon't own the obd reader and can't afford one currently but heard that you can use a voltmeter instead now I tried this and none of the thing they said should happen did do you know this method and if not what do you think the chances are that I'll find my problem/solution under the timing cover?
Answer:	Wayne, If I understand your question correcly, you are not getting a spark. You have already replaced the ECM, which is good; we can rule that out. I highly doubt you would find your problem/solution under your timing cover. If you haven't replaced your plug wires, this would be the best time to do it. I have had to replace them a few times on my Eclipse because all the heat that is produced will decrease the life of the wires pretty quick. If your engine has poor compression, then that could lead to a spark plug or two not firing correctly. Have a compression check done to verified your engine is still within tolerance. Without inspecting the car first hand, there's not too much more I could suggest. You have done a good job so far in keeping up the general maintenance on your 3kGT. You can use a voltmeter to check everything that an expesive ODB Reader can do, but you'll want a manual that lists all the different codes for your ECM, and the procedure to check for all the different codes accurately. The VR4 has always been my favorite Mitsubishi car to drive, but the only one that I least enjoy to working on. I usually invent a few curse words when doing so ;) Good luck!