darithS

My car won't start at all, there's still power from the battery, and the starter still spins, but the motor won't run, what would be the problem? Please help thanks

Joon Joon

iTrader: (1)

does the fuel pump prime??

nasteawhun

always remember, a car need only two things to start. fuel and spark. check if you have those, if you do, repost and well see what we can do...

darithS

Alright, i'll check in the morning

4drkidd

Do it now...

darithS

lol, it's dark and im tired

THE GUY

Did you check to see if there is fuel and spark yet?

JDMPHILEP91

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by THE GUY &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Did you check to see if there is fuel and spark yet?</TD></TR></TABLE>

And If You Are Not Getting Fuel, Then Check Your Main Relay.

.kyle

iTrader: (1)

definitely a relay. turn the key to the second click. if you dont hear the fuel pump prime its the main relay, located above your hood release, little grey box. .

zuruk

you could always pull off the return from the fuel rail to see if fuel is going through

slotec

check these things to start a car. Fuel (Fuel and Fuel pressure), Spark (Spark Plugs), Main Relay, Compression, timging(Ignition & Timing Belt),and Power(Battery). Thats all I can really think of

Joon Joon

iTrader: (1)

yup but easy things first.. fuel and spark and check the grounds... then look at timing and compression..

M3Vert

my timing tensioner is creating a problem right now ... b18a1 gotta reset it that was OT BUT!

its most likely your main relay

or ecu fuse

darithS

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .kyle &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">definitely a relay. turn the key to the second click. if you dont hear the fuel pump prime its the main relay, located above your hood release, little grey box. . </TD></TR></TABLE>

I can hear the prime when I turn the key, I think it has to do with spark, I'm going to check right now, get back to you guys later today, thanks for all the help

darithS

It is the distributor, I need a new one, can't afford one so I think i'll rebuild this one, can I use parts from any d-series distributor?

rSol93

possibly your coil or ICM

slotec

yea d series internals will work. Just replace the coil and ignitor inside the distributor and make sure you put the key in the cam the right way and not 180 degrees out.

slotec

also just double check your firing order, could possibly be off

Joon Joon

iTrader: (1)

u sure its the distributor?? could be just ur wires or just the coil... and like i said check grounds..

darithS

Yeah we checked for spark from the spark plug wires, and there was none

Joon Joon

iTrader: (1)

might be the coil..

slotec

something as simple as a thermostat ground or tranny ground will cause it not to start as joon mentioned

happycorey

If it started before and you didn't touch it it won't be a ground, or his firing order, it could be your distributor, and it could also be an ECU fuse, check that

turkeyslow

For a engine to start you actually need fuel, spark, compression, and AIR. I know its not a common problem, but you should varify your engine can actually breathe, just cause ya never know.