Now my car won't start anymore...
04-20-2006, 11:51 PM
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Now my car won't start anymore...
I mostly hang around on D-series.org, but thought I would increase my chances of getting answered by posting this here.
You can read all about my engine in my project thread on the D-series site:
http://www.d-series.org/forums...22730
Basically it's a D16Z6 with a 12:1 compression.
After changing from a B16 throttle body, to a D16 one (with FITV),
mounting fog lights, changing head lights and so on, my car just wouldn't start anymore.
The last time it was driven, it was my mom moving the car into our garage (driving less than 200 yards).
When I turned on the ignition, the fuel pump wouldn't start, not building up pressure as it usually does.
I tried starting the fuel pump by giving it power directly from the battery, and it started.
The main relay was exchenged for a new one, and then soldiered. It acted the same.
I tested for CEL codes... Solid CEL. Found my left over P06 ecu, and it acted the same.
Then we towed the car to a local car repair shop. They found two bad pickups in the distributor.
After replacing the distributor, the fuel pump still doesn't start up when turning the ignition on, and the engine ofcourse still won't start allthough there is spark.
Does anyone here have any experience as to what could be the answer to this problem?
The repair shop will try trouble shooting this weekend, but info from you guys will be strongly appreciated!
Modified by s_18 at 6:01 PM 5/18/2006
You can read all about my engine in my project thread on the D-series site:
http://www.d-series.org/forums...22730
Basically it's a D16Z6 with a 12:1 compression.
After changing from a B16 throttle body, to a D16 one (with FITV),
mounting fog lights, changing head lights and so on, my car just wouldn't start anymore.
The last time it was driven, it was my mom moving the car into our garage (driving less than 200 yards).
When I turned on the ignition, the fuel pump wouldn't start, not building up pressure as it usually does.
I tried starting the fuel pump by giving it power directly from the battery, and it started.
The main relay was exchenged for a new one, and then soldiered. It acted the same.
I tested for CEL codes... Solid CEL. Found my left over P06 ecu, and it acted the same.
Then we towed the car to a local car repair shop. They found two bad pickups in the distributor.
After replacing the distributor, the fuel pump still doesn't start up when turning the ignition on, and the engine ofcourse still won't start allthough there is spark.
Does anyone here have any experience as to what could be the answer to this problem?
The repair shop will try trouble shooting this weekend, but info from you guys will be strongly appreciated!
Modified by s_18 at 6:01 PM 5/18/2006
04-22-2006, 12:38 AM
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- did you disconnect the battery before performing the electrical work? If not, you may have shorted something and blown a fuse or melted a fuseable link.
- did you triple-check all your connections after the parts swaps?
- did you triple-check all your connections after the parts swaps?
04-22-2006, 01:08 AM
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Re: (manntis)
Its late but what does the distributor have to do with the fuel pump?
1. Most obvious. Check the fuse. Replace it with one that is known to be working and see that fixes your problem.
2. If that doesn't work, take out your seats and carpet. Bust out your digital multi meter. At the fuel pump connector, with the ignition set to ON, check to see if power is coming from the wire. If there is, you have a bad ground somewhere. If there isn't go to step 3.
3. Work your way back to where the fuel pump line gets power during Ignition (ON). If you see a relay along the way, check to see if the relay still works. There is bound to be a short somewhere or loose connection, you just have to find it
1. Most obvious. Check the fuse. Replace it with one that is known to be working and see that fixes your problem.
2. If that doesn't work, take out your seats and carpet. Bust out your digital multi meter. At the fuel pump connector, with the ignition set to ON, check to see if power is coming from the wire. If there is, you have a bad ground somewhere. If there isn't go to step 3.
3. Work your way back to where the fuel pump line gets power during Ignition (ON). If you see a relay along the way, check to see if the relay still works. There is bound to be a short somewhere or loose connection, you just have to find it
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