Dynasty21

Only havin trouble starting when the car is up to temp, just cranks and cranks but won't fire. I've come to the end and need help. I've searched and read many threads regarding this and most have no concrete solution.

I put a brand new relay.
New distributor 10/12/12.
Changed the ECT to a known working one.
New AIT sensor.
Fuel pump primes everytime.
No CEL.
I have a FPR on fuel rail and there's pressure all the time.

Once the car starts, it runs perfect.

Any other ideas and suggestions?

cresttegra91

Try the Starter solenoid. Its gets hot and the overload won't let it start until it cools down.


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Dynasty21

Even though it cranks and cranks?

fcm

Obviously it is not the starter or starter solenoid.

The engine needs three (3) things to run, fuel, spark and compression, your missing at least one of them.

I am guessing compression is not the problem because it does run, so that only leaves fuel or spark as the problem.

A simple test, when not starting is to let it crank a few times, [try starting the engine a few times] then immediately remove a spark plug and insect the end, is it "wet" with gas, does it smell of gas, if you put a light to it will it burn, if not fuel is the problem, if yes, plug the spark plug back into the spark plug lead and ground the plug and have someone crank the engine to check for spark. 94

Dynasty21

I will check this.

jdmerda9

Will it start sometimes then out of nowhere it wont start? ......have you checked if you have spark and fuel if you do and just wont start might be main relay those are Notorious for going out