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Old 10-31-2008, 09:38 AM
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it will crank over and over and over but wont kick up any help will do, i bought the car like this and trying to figure out what i can do to get it running. please help!!!
 
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Old 10-31-2008, 01:16 PM
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any help please!!
 
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Old 10-31-2008, 02:12 PM
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To start and run a car needs Fuel, Air, Spark.

Idea #1 - Fuel delivery problem. Smell any gas while cranking?

Idea #2 - Ignition system issues. Plugs, Wires, Coil

Idea #3 - Low Battery.
 
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Old 10-31-2008, 02:36 PM
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Pull off the air cleaner lid. Have someone crank it over, can you you see 2 sprays of fuel from the injectors? We need to know what you've done to confirm spark or fuel. What have you done to investigate why it quit in the first place? Did it quit while driven or refuse to restart? We expect the poster to do some basic diagnosis before we can assist.
 
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Old 11-01-2008, 08:03 PM
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i bought the car as is so im not too sure on whats wrong or when it happened. but ill get out tomorrow morning and check the injector thing out and get back to you guys thanks so far!
 
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Old 11-07-2008, 03:43 PM
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ok so when im looking for the fuel should it be pretty noticable to see when looking in after taking off the cleaner lid? if so i didnt see anything so ill check out my fuel filter and pump. anything else i should check?
 
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Old 11-07-2008, 04:42 PM
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Yes, should look like 2 shower heads spraying. keep in mind the fuel pump gets power thru the oil pressure switch by the oil filter. So, ck that connection. There are 2 fuses for the 2 injectors but that would be rare to blow both unless the injector harness got pinched under the air cleaner assembly. with the gas cap off, have someone turn the key to run. Place your ear to the gas filler neck, you should hear the pump run for 10 seconds or so.
 
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Old 11-07-2008, 05:02 PM
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thanks very much for the info its starting to get pretty crappy outside but hopefully within a few days i can get all that checked when the rain holds up for a little bit.

thanks again!!!

ill get back to you guys when i get it all checked out
 
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