Not cranking & Code 12. Options

[Takumi-FujiWaraS...]

94 ST 5spd.

I'm having a issue car won't crank, so far i have check power/grounds, fuses, clutch safety switch all were good. I notice the fuel pump will only prime if you're trying to start the car (Key turned all the way), other than that i can roll start it and it pure like a kitten and pulled the codes and got 12 (Which i can't find codes anywhere), but car has no light on while it's running.

This is my dd and i need it up and going soon, until then i hate to but will roll start it when needed.

[Special_Edy]

It sounds like he is having starter issues instead of distributor problems if his engine wont even crank.

In this order-
Check the battery, should be a minimum 12.4 volts
Check the battery clamps and cables. They should be corrosion free and tight(you should be unable to wiggle the clamps with bare hands)
You can check the large B+ terminal on the starter. The cable goes straight to the battery so it should have 12.4+ volts at all times(unless the starter is being cranked)
The smaller wire on the starter is a solenoid wire. If you use a paperclip or wire and touch the solenoid terminal to the big B+ terminal on the starter it should crank the starter if the starter is good.
If the starter is good, try swapping the starter relay(located in the fuse box under the hood) with another relay located next to it.
If that doesnt do it its probably your ignition switch.


Anyways, good luck with it.