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82 COUPIN 10-31-2008 09:38 AM

my 4100 wont start
 
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!!!

82 COUPIN 10-31-2008 01:16 PM

RE: my 4100 wont start
 
any help please!!

Katzmans Caddy 10-31-2008 02:12 PM

RE: my 4100 wont start
 
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.

carnut 10-31-2008 02:36 PM

RE: my 4100 wont start
 
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.

82 COUPIN 11-01-2008 08:03 PM

RE: my 4100 wont start
 
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!

82 COUPIN 11-07-2008 03:43 PM

RE: my 4100 wont start
 
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?

carnut 11-07-2008 04:42 PM

RE: my 4100 wont start
 
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.

82 COUPIN 11-07-2008 05:02 PM

RE: my 4100 wont start
 
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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