1996 CE cranks but won't start.....
09-26-2004, 10:17 AM
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Not to be crass or anything but, check for the presence of fuel and spark in that order. If you have a fuel pressure guage hook it to the "schrader valve" on the fuel rail. Turn the key on and you should have 40+psi. If you don't then you need to go through the diagnostic procedures for fuel delivery. Fuse, relay, pump etc...
Hope this helps.
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Hope this helps.
If you need moe help you can e-mail me directly. (midnite88@bellsouth.net)
Mike.
09-26-2004, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Midnite 88
Not to be crass or anything but, check for the presence of fuel and spark in that order. If you have a fuel pressure guage hook it to the "schrader valve" on the fuel rail. Turn the key on and you should have 40+psi. If you don't then you need to go through the diagnostic procedures for fuel delivery. Fuse, relay, pump etc...
Hope this helps.
If you need moe help you can e-mail me directly. (midnite88@bellsouth.net)
Mike.
Hope this helps.
If you need moe help you can e-mail me directly. (midnite88@bellsouth.net)
Mike.
I appreciate your input.
Thanks!
09-26-2004, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mitymek
vats system (vehicle antitheft)
try a dfferent key or clean your only key
read in the owners manual about the vats
try a dfferent key or clean your only key
read in the owners manual about the vats
I dont' think it will crank if its a VATS issue.
09-26-2004, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 1Patriot
If it is the VATS, the Starter does not engage.
(it turns over but doesnt run)
can you hear the fuel pump running on initial key on?
check all the fuses
09-26-2004, 10:17 PM
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My 93 just did this. Turned out to be the ignition module and ignition coils.
09-27-2004, 06:42 AM
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well, I tried both sets of keys so I don't think it's VATS related.....the fuel pump fuse is not blown....the Opti is new and I have no reason to suspect water got into it....
from what you guys are saying so far, looks like it is either the fuel pump or the ignition coils....
any other ideas?
from what you guys are saying so far, looks like it is either the fuel pump or the ignition coils....
any other ideas?
09-27-2004, 10:21 AM
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Can you hear the fuel pump prime when you turn the ignition to On? It should go for a few seconds.
Or if you smell gas, it means that you have fuel and not spark.
We're assuming that the starter is cranking hard?
Since you said you need to take it to the mechanic, it doesn't matter what we guess, you just start exercising that check writing hand...
Or if you smell gas, it means that you have fuel and not spark.
We're assuming that the starter is cranking hard?
Since you said you need to take it to the mechanic, it doesn't matter what we guess, you just start exercising that check writing hand...
09-27-2004, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by yellowlust
Can you hear the fuel pump prime when you turn the ignition to On? It should go for a few seconds.
Or if you smell gas, it means that you have fuel and not spark.
We're assuming that the starter is cranking hard?
Since you said you need to take it to the mechanic, it doesn't matter what we guess, you just start exercising that check writing hand...
Or if you smell gas, it means that you have fuel and not spark.
We're assuming that the starter is cranking hard?
Since you said you need to take it to the mechanic, it doesn't matter what we guess, you just start exercising that check writing hand...
What you guys think DOES matter.... I learn and the mechanic will not be able to rip me off
09-27-2004, 10:56 AM
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Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by 96 Collector Edition
The starter is cranking hard and I also tried jump starting....will check on sound from fuel pump....
What you guys think DOES matter.... I learn and the mechanic will not be able to rip me off
What you guys think DOES matter.... I learn and the mechanic will not be able to rip me off
In this case there's not much chance of the mechanic ripping you off, just come back here and give us the mechanic's diagnosis. If you get the car back and it runs you're doing good.
09-27-2004, 11:23 AM
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Mine did the same thing this past Spring and it was my coil and ignition module...
09-27-2004, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by onedef92
Mine did the same thing this past Spring and it was my coil and ignition module...
what did that cost to repair?
09-27-2004, 06:25 PM
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$528 (that included a TB cleaning too) Labor was 210 and the rest was parts and taxes
09-28-2004, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 96 Collector Edition
what did that cost to repair?
