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Old 09-12-2011, 09:37 AM
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So I just purchased the vehicle from a dude in Texas I was driving it to Arkansas and everything was working perfectly until we stopped to get gas and it did not want to start anymore... We towed it home but still can't figure out what's wrong, any help?
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Im not so good with cars but it turns over Theres spark seems like ts not getting any gas we checked all spark plugs and wires all the fuses everything is fine IM not sure what else for details we checked the starter at autoparta store and its working as well
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Yeah I just wanted to see if there was anythingwe could do before taking it to a shop

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Is spark bright white at all 4 spark plugs?

Does the fuel pump prime when the key is turned from off to ON(II)?

Does the CEL remain on steady when the key is turned from off to ON(II) or does it turn off after 2 seconds?
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Old 09-12-2011, 11:14 AM
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Yeah it primes and sparks birghtzzz but the cel turns off after 2 seconds
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And thanks for helping a noob!
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Will the engine start with starting fluid? If not, check the mechanical timing of the timing belt and then compression test the cylinders.
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Okay are these all things that might have changed over a 6 hour drive?
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If your tbelt slipped...
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checked timing belt its good... what we found though is that no fuel was coming through to the fuel rail... the fuel relay was good so we decided to replace the fuel pump... and still no start, and also no fuel coming through we also tried without the fuel filter so the filter isnt clogged...
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Will the engine start with starting fluid?
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So after checking the fuel pump, we realized the pump itself isnt getting any electricity... but the fuses and relays are perfect
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So after checking the fuel pump, we realized the pump itself isnt getting any electricity... but the fuses and relays are perfect
This is confusing as you said the fuel pump primes:

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Yeah it primes
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Yeah sorry about that someone came by and told me it wasnt receiving any electricity
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And the starter fluid was a fail
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Just turn your key to ON (II) and listen for a buzzing under the back seat
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Sorry man im barely getting into the car scene hah but I had someone rewire everything and its working perfectly now! Thanks for the time and help people!
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